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So, you don't believe the "brethren" Paul is addressing in the Corinthian church are really "brethren" at all? Because in the next several versus Paul states that they too are acting like natural men and thus cannot receive these same spiritual things. Clearly Paul is speaking about the...

Where what? I'm sorry, I didn't understand what you are looking for?

And I agree in that we didn't earn it through good deeds or keeping his Law. He provided the atonement and he provided the means (gospel) by which we can respond. Just because WE can resist that which he gives doesn't make him any less of a provider or giver. If a friend gave you and 10...

Just one point on this. Romans 8 speaks of "eagerly awaiting our adoption, the redemption of our bodies," which I think is an important distinction because our adoption as sons is really not complete until glorification. So, that is something Paul clearly sees as a process we wait for the...

Yes, but its not "granted" irresistibly so, and the means by which it is "granted" is through the gospel. Example: Could God have changed Jonah's will to go to Nineveh by just "flipping a switch" so to speak? IOW, could he have just supernaturally made Jonah to be willing by making his heart...

I don't have a bone to pick with Webdog, so that is not the way I took it. I think he was asking about those who "appear" to be here excessively in relation to what he knows of his own Pastor's work schedule. It's a valid question that I imagine would step on some toes who may very well be...

He is the same Christ regardless of the different soteriological camp, Aaron. When I was Calvinist I still believed in Jesus and followed Christ with good intentions, just as I believe is the case with other Calvinists. As I've said before, my brother and my best friend are both Calvinistic...

Right, there is no biblical evidence that mankind is born unable to hear the powerful Holy Spirit wrought gospel appeal to be reconciled to God. However, if one does hear it and rejects it over and over they can grow hardened to his revelation. The bible doesn't say they are born hardened and...

On this point, J.D. and I are in agreement. However, I would only add that if the law remains the motivator for moral behavior it will leave you dry spiritually. The law, obligation and fear may have an important role in the beginning of ones walk with Christ, but don't be content there. True...

I don't know there is much disagreement. I just believe the GOSPEL is the means through which God's grace is applied to the fallen man. One can't believe truth until they hear truth. Faith comes through hearing. Some insist, but there MUST be a work of the Spirit, and I have to remind...

It's these types of answers that reflect poorly on you and this board as a whole Aaron. Let's just discuss the topic without the personal insults and implication that I'm not a true Christian, ok? Has he stumbled beyond recovery? Heaven forbid! That's what Paul said. Yes. Yet, Paul's hope...

I understand that, which is my point. If Calvinists believe that divine foreknowledge translates into divine predetermination, then why does scripture even employee the word foreknowledge? There must be a distinction, otherwise why even use a different word? Right, so either the author is...

Having been a Calvinist, I'll say that is not my reason for rejecting Calvinism. If I really thought that was the intent of the authors I'd accept it and teach it boldly, as I did for a decade of my life. I reject it because I honestly don't believe that was the intent of the authors. When...

You know I'm not fighting you here...I think your question is worthy of discussion and doesn't deserve some of antagonism you are getting. But, I'm an equal opportunity offender in that when toes are getting stepped on, I like to include everyone. :laugh: So, I will counter by saying... If...

To which verse are you referring? I'll need to read it in context. But, I will say now, that I'm not denying that believers still have the hope of life more abundant and even the eternal life which is to come. But the verse I presented CLEARLY states (as do others) that life comes BY FAITH...

I guess you think one proof-text deserves another? ;) It's fine to make an accusation of proof-texting, but back it up by showing how the verse means something different than what I've presented. For example, in the verse you present, nothing is said regarding HOW God made us alive together...

To "regenerate" is to "make alive." Some insist we are regenerated so that we may believe, while others teach that faith brings us to life. So, what does the bible say regarding our faith and new life? John 20:31: "But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son...

:thumbsup: Well said.

Then why even speak of his mere knowledge of it? It would be like this: You shoot your dog. The next day you walk upon a couple of guys talking about someone who just shot their dog and they ask you, "Did you know about the guy who shot his dog?" You might say, "Yes, that was me, I shot my...

There two separate words in the greek for "foreknowledge" and "predetermination." If the concept of "predetermination" is intended then there would be no need for the author to employee the term "foreknowledge." The author means what they say. If they say that God "foreknows," then it means...