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I could even agree with some of that BUT....if man is absolutely and totally depraved in the sense that he can't make a decision for God and he'd need irresistible grace anyway to be saved....then why would Satan even bother to harden them further? Doesn't it ring out clear? If he doesn't attack...

Let me just say first before commenting...I've read some of your other posts. You do seem to have a good spirit of wanting to show much diplomacy in speech much like 2 Timothy 2: 25 says to be to be gentle in seeking to instruct those of opposing views. Very good! I do think however that you're...

Well that's merely a Calvinistic assertion where you say he enables one to respond. What you're not saying is that he equally doesn't grant every member of humanity the same ability or gives them just as much a chance which I say he does.

No I still think you're interpretation is just something you're reading into the text. Elijah had already lamented in the chapter he was the only one left serving God and all others were put to death. God showed him he was wrong about that very thing. God did not allow (for reasons of God's...

Hold on here a minute. Read the whole passage and not one mere verse. In 1 Kings 19 Elijah is fearing for his life believing he was going to be killed by Jezebel and Ahab. God speaks to him and reveals things were going to change and to go back and anoint Jeru King over Israel. God comforts him...

I think this fits in with the theme of the thread...Election....as according to Calvinists it's supposed to connect to God imparting irresistible grace. If that be the case why would Paul say in 2 Cor 5:20 "We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.(NIV) So we are Christ's...

Not sure why he couldn't have. Granted God said to Ananias that Paul would proclaim his name among the Gentiles but that's a revealing of God's foreknowledge to encourage Ananias himself not to be afraid to go to Saul. Paul also said in Galatians 1 he was separated from birth for the cause but...

And of which I agree. But there are unique times and instances where God manifests himself in a bold clear and outstanding way. Elizabeth in Luke 1 had God in her life but when an unction of the spirit comes forth it brings an absolute definite revelation of something to the forefront. "And it...

I very much agree with everything you've said as long as it's not other people coming in imposing their convictions on the other. Not talking about what's considered gross stark sins as adultery or stealing or this or that...one may need a Christian to instruct them on such....but a lot of...

McCain has become an oddity. Those of whom he speaks against are put in an awkward position of wondering just how to respond. If they challenge him in even usual ways the opportunist seize upon that as a way to say, "How in the world can you say this or be strong against him seeing he's a...

You'll notice however if we look at vs 9 the verse right before which I hadn't put down we read, Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, “You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all...

So you're applying this to me claiming non-Calvinists are children of the devil? I've never applied such a designation to you people BUT fair enough. Persecute away! Jesus said don't be surprise if they kill you thinking they're doing God a favor. Sad though. I was even starting to believe that...

And now he's back? Creates a wonderful feeling like, "Look what the cat just dragged in!" LOL!!! On the more serious note...I did put scriptures down...John 10:26 & John 10:37:38. Even with one scripture it's sufficient to launch a discussion. So how about it friends? What about John 10:37-38...

Not obvious Yeshua? To reveal their true position in the realm of the spirit. To set off an alarm bell WAKE UP! All is not well! You are not children of God! (as they thought they were) Paul as well see did similar in Acts 13:10. And said, O full of all deceit and all mischief, you child of the...

For the reason that you have a bigger picture of things that God sees above the realm of time as compared to the temporal moments of our present that God works in as well where he demonstrates he does all things that should be done to be fair and just. About the first part of what you were...

Icon's Statement : Here is how Jesus actually answered it, notice it is not based on your speculation ...but clear language so there is no need to wonder about it.... 37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. My Response: Icon does...

And Icon I fail to understand for the life of me why you rolled out your whole discourse of effectual calling. Has nothing to do with the issue I raised. Forgive my but it seems that when you get in a jam you just pile on indoctrination or so many other things to divert the issue. No? Explain...

My Statement: Didn't Jesus clearly say above that it was his will, God's will to have gathered and saved they and their children? Icon's Statement : No....that is not what was said...here is what was said; "how often would I ".....How often I wanted .....It does not speak to What God actually...

Well actually I have no problem with God showing certain types of favor to those who are in Covenant relationship with him. That's not favor as it relates to salvation though but favor as it relates to someone being obedient. God is LOVE. There is no less LOVE in God.

Well the Mueller investigation still wouldn't mean the President isn't without authority right...or to give his nomination?