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Thanks for sharing this. It gives context to a newcomer like me.

Most people are either “grace people” or “truth people”. “Grace people” find it relatively easy to overlook faults and errors in others, to be patient and kind, and to be gentle. They tend to struggle if a situation calls for confrontation, correction, or bold proclamation. “Truth people” find...

I don't know either of you personally, and with a combined total of over 20,000 posts, I'm sure you know each other much better than I do. So, there may be more to the above comments than I'm aware of. Still, I will venture a few thoughts. How do we know that evangelist6589 has not won any...

I believe that the methods and roles a person will play in evangelism and discipleship are partially determined by their personality and gifting. That doesn't mean that all methods are equal. I thank God for anyone who is sharing the gospel in any way which is consistent with God's grace and...

“Do not judge” (Matthew 7:1a) These are the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. His words carry absolute authority in our lives. We should obey them, and we risk serious consequences when we do not. In some ways this seems simple. Yet, in other ways obeying this command is not simple. In order...

Thanks for sharing this. I still don't know enough to have a confident, informed opinion on this matter, but it helps to see the other view.

I thank God that the SBC continues to take a clear, public stand against racism in all forms. This stand against racism was seen this past week in the adoption of the resolution condemning Alt Right racism. Racism is not a problem unique to Southern Baptists. It is a widespread problem all...

Many statements I make are entirely compatible with Calvinism. And many statements Calvinists make are entirely compatible with Arminianism. In fact, if a Christian says something like, "God is great and powerful and created everything and rules over all," that would be compatible with Islam...

No. They are only able to resist because God allows it. There are many examples where someone in authority tolerates someone under them resisting their authority. God will not allow this forever. But He temporarily allows it for His good purposes.

Yes, in a very limited way a person can prevent one part of God's desire from being accomplished. Specifically, they can keep themselves from being saved by rejecting His gracious salvation. However, no person will keep God from reaching His great goal of having a world full of people who are...

I've been accused of worse! :)

Yes, I agree. God's desire that none be lost is frustrated by the will of his creations. He did not have to give us free will. He sovereignly chose to. He knew how it would turn out. Apparently the Bride of Christ is worth the price of seeing many perish who would not accept Him.

You're assuming I believe something that I don't believe. Nor do I know of any evangelical non-Calvinist who believes it. I believe God loves EVERYONE enough to save them, and does indeed save many, specifically "whoever believes in Him" (John 3:16). He knew that many would believe. He is in...

Thanks so much for sharing about your dog and how God spoke to you through him. God so often speaks to me though nature, reminding me of the great truths contained in His Word. Besides what I shared in the OP, the Lord has brought other lessons to my mind by watching our dog, Sadie. God Bless You!

John Piper is one of my favorite preachers, and the late John Stott one of my favorite Bible expositors, and Wayne Grudem one of my favorite theologians, and TGC one of my favorite web sites. When I say these people/sites are among "my favorites", I mean that I thank God for the way they have...

Sadie is our family dog. It is obvious what is most important to Sadie. There is something more important than chasing deer. Even more important than doggie treats (which are incredibly important!). The most important thing to Sadie is being with us, her family, her pack. We see evidence of...

Is this an accurate description of what Calvinists generally believe?

So, do you think love requires free will?

Central to God’s plan and desire for people is that we learn to love. He wants us to love Him, and He wants us to love each other. That love is central to God’s plan is expressed in many ways in Scripture: NIV Matthew 22:37 Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with...