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So God did not create you or me? Asking for clarity. I was attempting to use the analogy of family; my original question should have been along the lines of, does God love all of His creation? But you've now brought this into a new dimension, indicating that Adam and Eve were His creation; but...

I agree with Jesus; and I know the reference you're alluding to. Now, are all people created by God?

Are they all His creation?

Do you love each of your children in the same manner?

You mean, like using inflammatory language and derogatory comments that take away from the point of the thread?

The only reason I can think of that you would label it a "war" is because you believe non-cals to be unsaved and teaching false doctrine, thereby leading others away from salvation. True or false? If true, does that mean for those 25 or so years you claim you were an "arminian", that you were...

Happy New Year, y'all!

Tom, I humbly submit that his translation isn't based on ignorance; but, like others of his mindset, based upon a human, fleshly need to be in charge and in control. Sending members of his congregation off to learn anything outside his limitations threatens that lordship position.

You don't even recognize how intellectually dishonest you are, do you?

You've been asking for an arminian to present the Calvinist point of view for weeks, haven't you? I take it I've succeeded?

My bad. I saw the top part of the thumb strap; didn't catch the second part flapping in the breeze. Darwin award waiting to happen, or happen to someone else....

RT& - thanks for the clarification. "Activity" was what I needed pointed out. I think you miss the point of the monergist view. Please consider, the monergist doesn't ascribe to "actively" sinning before salvation. Before salvation, being spiritually dead, all actions are sinful, no matter how...

It has a thumb strap; so while I wouldn't recommend that location for an outside-the-waistband carry, it wouldn't necessarily be a quick grab.

RT& -- you made mention of "negative spiritual energy." Would you elaborate?

No. Sealed devices. There are ways to do it yourself; I'm reasonably sure there's a YouTube video or two on the subject. But for the average user, it's difficult.

That is absolutely opposite of what Arminius wrote, as I have presented more than once.

In classical arminianism, the primary difference would be irresistable grace. There is discussion about several of the others; Arminius died before coming down off the fence one way or the other regarding perseverance of the saints. Wesleyan (modern) arminianism tends to lean towards believers...

Okay, that was funny, and you have my deepest sympathies. I fell into the same trap with my wife regarding Downton Abbey.

NO. We are only saved by God's grace and mercy. According to Arminius, our free will exists in resisting salvation.

If I may -- using your analogy, the monergist (Calvinist) position is that the individual on the operating table has deceased; the actions of the doctor are to bring a person whose heart has stopped beating, back to life. In such an analogy, there is no consent given, or required, of the...