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This text shows that our salvation depends not on man, but on God, Who is rich in mercy and desires the salvation of the entire human race! "Regarding the gospel, they are enemies for your advantage, but regarding election, they are loved because of the patriarchs, since God’s gracious gifts...

Good night from England...

I am referring to the reformed teaching of election and predestination, both of which are not taught in the Bible, as they say it is! Let me ask you this. Why do you think that God "elected" you to eternal life, and not, say, your neighbour? What is the basis for this "unconditional election"...

"Election" as taught in reformed theology is not consistent with the Bible. It is not right to suppose that God predestinates some to eternal life, and the rest He leaves to be damned forever! Take the Old Testament, where Israel were God's elect people, and yet there are instances where even...

I do think that much has to be said of the Holy Spirit's conviction in the sinful lost world (John 16), and the "power of the Gospel" message that brings salvation to all who listen and accept. Jesus is seen time and again urging people to repent and accept His Teachings, which He would not have...

Yes, I do believe that the Bible teaches that all humans are "dead" in their sins and relation with God. I also believe that no person can ever by and of themselves ever turn to the Lord Jesus Christ, and they need to be worked in by the Holy Spirit's conviction and repent of their sins, and...

James Arminus was himself a "reformed" theologian, whose eyes the Good Lord opened to Bible Truth!

this is another "Mystery" like the Incarnation and Hypostatic Union of the Person of Jesus Christ!

I think the main problem with the "reformed" teaching, is the fact that the conviction of the Holy Spirit in the heart of the sinner is missed! Jesus very clearly says in John 16, that the Holy Spirit, "will convict the world about sin...because they do not believe in Me" (8-9). It is that...

That is because the Reformed and Calvinistic "system" is based mainly on man's theology, and not on the Word of Almighty God! Like their misuse of verses like John 3:16, 1 Timothy 4:10, 1 John 2:2, 2 Peter 2:1. etc. etc, all of which shows a universal Atomement. But like the Jehovah's Witnesses...

Are you not able to deal with Scripture references yourself? I have given Bible references that clearly show that human beings after the fall, have the ability of "free will" decisions, otherwise the preaching of the Gospel to the whole human race is pointless! Why show me what "theologians"...

I really don't understand why there is this unbiblical opposition to "free will", in humans, when the Bible very clearly teaches it! Or, are we to take such references as misleading or insincere? Joshua 24:14-15, "“Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put...

It is interesting how some would have "σωτὴρ" translated "preserver" for theological purposes, since I do not recall anywhere else where it is used in this way in the New Testament! There is absoultely no resaon to justify its meaning other than "Saviour", and accept that Jesus Christ indeed...

It has nothing to do with "human logic", but arriving at the truth as taught in the Scriptures. You quote from Scripture, which is very good, but simply giving odd texts here are there means nothing as it can be out of its context. With regards to your quote from Romans 9 that God's mercy...

From this I take it that the "message of reconciliation", which is to be preached to all the world is insincere? God tells the whole world that they can be reconciled to Him through the death of Jesus Christ, and then says that sorry, it is not really for ALL, but only for the elect whom I have...

I don't understand this. You say that the doctrine of election as taught by the "reformed" is consistent with Scripture. And then you say that their teaching of the Atonement which is only for the elect, is not? This is a contradiction! If Jesus Christ died for the entire human race, and not...

I don't associate with proud, rude and arrogant people. The Bible says that we are to respect each other and have humility with each other, and show real love and care. He is your friend, that's good for you. Maybe you guys are the same!

you have still not answered Acts 17:30

The "reformed" teaching on election is what I am speaking about, which is no where in the Teachings of the Holy Bible. As if God chooses some to eternal life, while damning the rest to eternal punishment, even though Jesus' death was indeed for the whole human race, which includes EVERYONE!

The First command is to love the Lord our God...the Second is to love our neighbor. These 2 Commands by Jesus ALL Christians are indeed expected to keep, and I know those who do! Are you saying that what Jesus here commands is not to be followed?