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I think you might want to include the word "irresistible" or "effectual" in there somewhere unless you feel the word "endowed" is strong enough to connote that meaning, otherwise it is no different from what we have claimed. But you wouldn't know that since you are too busy putting words I...

What did I say that is not true? Does the scripture ever call itself, 'The Word of God?' No. It's not that I would really have a problem with that title, but I prefer to stick to words actually used by the Bible itself. Are there some passages where the authors say they are giving their...

I don't think scripture ever calls itself "the word of God," so I'll have to go with the first one if I'm having to choose. The bible has parts in it that even the authors say "this is not from God" but just give their preferences, so I don't think it would be accurate to call it that. I...

And Aaron has a very HIGH view of Calvinism and a very distorted view of anything else.

Yet scripture teaches: But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God's purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John. -Luke 7:30

Yes, and how are "the deep things of God" (the subject of Paul's discourse according to vs. 10) spiritually discerned? Scripture, which is Spiritually inspired writers recording deep spiritual matters of the faith being recorded for the very first time as Paul is writing this letter. You...

Depends on what you presume the desired task of the Word is. If the desired task is to effectual save the person who hears it then you are right, but clearly that's not it because then everyone who heard the gospel would be saved. But if the desired task to to make an appeal for everyone...

Huh? I chose to believe the story despite my doubts. My ears heard the testimony, my eyes saw whatever evidence might have been available to support the story, my mind reasoned and deliberated with all the information available in consideration. I made a choice.

Yet, you still haven't told us why that might be necessary. Couldn't he just have regenerated him? When did I indicate that? How can a mouth profess something the heart doesn't yet believe? Why is this so difficult? 1. Thomas chose not to believe until he saw. 2. He saw with his eyes...

I hadn't said anything yet. I stated Aaron's view regarding someone not choosing to believe (which you all disagree with prior to learning Aaron said it) and then asked a question. That is all. Read his quotes and his arguments again. And that is supposed to mean that Jesus revealing himself...

Sure. I've doubted the bible before. Sure. I just doubted, but then I considered the source, weighed my options, studied the information and chose to believe despite those doubts. I don't think I would choose to trust a story of someone I didn't trust, that would be unwise. However, I might...

Yeah, you are so right. You know we need to be sure to correct Luke who wrote: "...having believed in God." Acts 16:34 And David: "they did not believe in God or trust in his deliverance." Ps. 78:22 And Peter: "Through him you believe in God" 1 Peter 1:21 And Paul, or maybe the...

Not near as much as God not enabling a person to receive an appeal He claims is meant for him and then condemning him for not receiving it. Plus, what is unjust about enabling a person to reject or accept and then rewarding or punishing them accordingly?

You way overcomplicate things Aaron. Think of another divine truth you have learned since becoming a believer. Let's suppose a couple years after you were saved someone taught you the doctrine of the Trinity from the scripture, ok? You heard it and you chose to believe it. You couldn't have...

I'm not sure you do. Do you mind restating what you think I believe just so I can know? I'm not looking for anything real long. Just a small paragraph explaining what you think I believe. That would really help. You are not following. How can anyone believe in Christ unless they hear the...

Yet, you don't deny that God genuinely sends this gospel appeal to all men everywhere, right?

No, Job, like Abraham, believed in God and that is why it was credited to them as righteousness. Romans 3 is about men who are attempting to earn righteousness through the law. Job fails by that standard as does Abraham and everyone. "For all have sinned and fall short." But what is all...

That would be the Calvinistic take, yes. But the reason I don't believe that anymore is because the bible clearly teaches that the only people are "deaf/blind/dumb to God in a saving fashion" are those who have "become hardened" or "grown calloused," which clearly is not a condition from birth...

If "it" is referring to the powerful work of the Holy Spirit called the GOSPEL, then you are right. And I agree with him on that point.

How is the ability to respond in faith to the Gospel considered a work of man, when the Gospel itself is a powerful supernatural work of the Holy Spirit? It was and is inspired, carried and preserved by the Holy Spirit, right? Why does a work of the Holy Spirit have to be effectual for its...