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@Silverhair I believe there is a common misunderstanding that reformed/Calvinists (whom I prefer to call "monergists") follow men rather than the Bible. In reality, we prioritize Scripture and weigh its teachings against the insights of respected theologians. If a belief aligns with Scripture...

Hey, it was the 90’s. :Cool

Usually the only requirement is a credible profession of faith. In some cases, a pastoral interview and/or discipleship class may be required as well.

Yes, they do, but unfortunately, it is a controversial thing to say for some folks.

I did some digging, and it looks like he went by @Skandelon.

I remember as a child watching an episode of Veggietales where Mr. Lunt is banished to the Island of Perpetual Tickling and escorted by the Grim Reaper wielding a giant feather. I guess the writers thought that’s how kids would be able wrap their minds around the concept of Hell. Of all the...

It dawned on me as I was typing this post that a whole year has passed since the 2024 presidential election. Boy, how the time flies! Anyway, I was interested to know if the members of this board approve or disapprove of the job Mr. Trump is doing. Do you believe that we have entered into the...

What effect does this supposed divine intervention have on those who are perishing? 1 Corinthians 1:18 (ESV) For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

No. God allows mankind to act freely according to their fallen nature, unless divine intervention happens.

No Calvinist would deny that Abraham had to make a choice. However, they would argue that God needed to change his desires first.

Abraham was a man born of the flesh, just like the rest of us. Romans 8:8 (ESV) Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek...

How do you make that jive with other verses that say no man is righteous?

Indeed, we have reached an impasse. But that’s fine. We will agree to disagree.

Universalism would be true if Christ died for every ungodly sinner, but we also know that many ungodly sinners will remain lost. Therefore, we can conclude that Christ died for only some ungodly sinners. Nobody on their own can choose to stop being an ungodly sinner. Hebrews 10:16 (ESV) “This...

Yes, and that's not a conditional statement. It's a description of what true believers do.

That's okay. I do not believe that we are disagreeing over something that is essential to the faith. Notice the "if" in the verse. If it were possible to happen, then that's what would happen. Other scriptures tell us that God makes man righteous and will keep them that way until the day of...

I would prefer that it didn't happen if it can be avoided. At the same time, I do believe that the democrats aren't above nuking the filibuster as soon as they take back control. Remember, their presidential candidate last year didn't hide the fact that she intended to pack the supreme court if...

In context, the Lord is rebuking the children of Israel for misusing the proverb. Ezekiel 18:2-3 (ESV) “What do you people mean by using this proverb about the land of Israel, saying,‘The fathers eat sour grapes, But it is the children’s teeth that have become blunt’? As I live,” declares the...

No, I do not believe in universalism. Everyone is an ungodly sinner, but only some of those ungodly sinners will be saved by God’s grace. You would even have to admit that's true if it depends on their own free will. God does only save those who believe in Him. That’s not even in dispute. What...

I hadn't noticed that before. Although, it makes sense that companies would find ways to make clocks more appealing. According to this article, young adults today don't even know how to read traditional clocks!