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Lydia was Already a WORSHIPPER of God .
so this is not the same at all . In fact is disproves Calvernism.

 

Once a person is saved he no longer is drawn but must follow the leading of Christ in the Holy Spirit. Because he is now spiritually alive to God he has the capacity to follow God, seek, and call upon the name of God whereas before, because he was dead to God and could not nor would not call upon God, An effectual calling was needed.

 

And there is no such thing as an ' effectual call in the bible . Nor is there any verses that the Father is drawing any after the cross. And finally we clearly see the responsibility of man to believe the Gospel when presented

 

Yes it is but the Bible is clear on man’s belief being a non - work

 

Here is one thing you should know about me. Don't misrepresent what I have said. I consider it to be unhealthy debate and dishonest. My Bible teaches that Christians don't misrepresent each other.

James 1:26 English Standard Version (ESV)

26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.

I have NEVER said that Jesus Christ was wrong. I challenge you to provide evidence to the contrary.

Ephesians 4:29English Standard Version (ESV)

29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

I don't redefine the scriptures. I never have. I challenge you to provide evidence to the contrary.

What is it about the video you object to, specifically?

 

I can assure you that Reformed Baptists reject the Catholic Church.

If you seriously want to debate this is good faith, show the Greek. My Pastor is a professor of Greek.

From Dan Wallace

Acts 13:48 is indeed a strong verse on God's sovereign choice of those who would be saved. The verb TETAGMENOI does not occur in Acts 20:13, but the aorist form of it does occur in Acts 29:23. There, the middle voice is indeed used and is translated like an active verb. However, the aorist has a distinct middle form that is different from the passive form. The perfect tense, found in Acts 13:48, does not. Context, lexeme, and usage are key. In 1 Cor 16:15, an active voice verb is used. So, neither of these texts offers a real parallel to Acts 13:48. The problem with taking the verb in Acts 13:48 as a middle is that it would have to be a direct middle (the idea would be 'they appointed themselves'), which is nonsense in this context and is extremely rare of a usage overall. I know of no linguistic ground for overturning the traditional translation here. (link)

 

No need, but if it makes you feel more comfortable go for it.

John 12:32 New King James Version (NKJV)

32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”

Other translations say "people"

The Greek: uses the word 'pas'.

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

I.individually

A. each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything

II.collectively

. some of all types

 

Really?

2 Corinthians 1:6 | See verse in context

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.


James 5:16 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.



Ephesians 3:7 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.


As to your other objection I'm not sure I understand it. You appear to be speaking from silence. What do you think Paul was saying to the Ephesians?

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.

If I am misunderstanding you, mea culpa.

God Speed

 

Maybe try another lexicon. The YLT is excellent, but a good lexicon might serve you better.

Acts 16:31 does not address election. I don't know why you would use it here.

Acts 13:48 in the YLT serves my argument to the max. You see Gentiles were there and there is no way to ignore those facts.

 

You might want to read Acts 13:42-48.

42 So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so the Lord has commanded us:

‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles,
That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”

48 Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.

I can't force you to believe what the scriptures teach. May God bless you richly.

 

Now you are just avoiding your own argument. All of that denying gentiles can be saved and elect. So yes, even Paul preaches reformed theology.

 

Wrong on so many levels.

 

AMEN!