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Romans 3:11 no one seeks after God, not no one ever seeks after God. 1 Corinthians 2:14, does not understand the things of the Spirit, not does not understand any of the things of the Spirit. John 3:16, everyone believing into Him, not everyone chosen before creation and enabled by...

"Mystical theology has been widely interpreted by various traditions. We will aim for the traditional Catholic sense of the discipline here. We are talking about that branch of theology that deals with the intangible experiences of the soul that operate in realms outside of human effort." From...

Calvinists simply repeat their mantra and ignore scripture. They repost a translation, rather than address why tasso is always used to present an agreement by mutual consent. They stonewall rather than present study.

I say I do not know Greek and you say it is unreasonable to expect the average Bible student to know Greek. Talk about a non-sequiturs! Calvinism depends on its adherents never buckling down and learning to study God's word, as its false doctrines would be immediately exposed. Did anyone say...

This poster, Tea, "in a desperate attempt," claims my view produces "even more confusion." Did I introduce Acts 13:48 to defend changing the meaning of scripture. Take a look at post #51. Did I ever say or suggest I am an expert in Greek? No, as I know almost nothing of Greek, but can read...

God loved humanity in this way, He gave His uniquely divine Son so that everyone believing into Him will not perish, but have everlasting life. Notice John 3:16 does not say God loved humanity in this way, He gave His uniquely divine So so that everyone, He unconditionally chose before...

Mystical theology explores doctrines that purport to "help" people find access to the divine. One such path is to be "elected" or chosen before creation. Only then can anyone be saved by God's divine action. Another would be for us to believe all the right things with the right intensity...

Consider this biblical truth, everyone who is "in Me, but does not bear fruit, He (the Father) takes away." John 15:2. So we know a person can be "in Me" in this context and still be unsaved. Two proofs, first in order to produce actual fruit that earns rewards in the hereafter, the person...

I think Robycop3 has hit an important point, we must be seekers of truth, trained in rightly dividing the word of truth, able to recognize wolfs in sheep's clothing. We must have the skill to see if what people say is consistent with God's word. I am no fan of what I see is agenda driven...

Great topic. Thanks! I disagree with the statement, "abiding" encompasses the process of "progressive" sanctification, the lifelong process to become more Christ-like. I think to "abide" refers to positional sanctification, the spiritual relocation of a lost person residing in Adam, also...

This morning I listened to a sermon by John MacArthur on the "Sufficiency of Christ." He, as usual, pointed out some things I had not considered, or recently considered. All of us, or at least nearly all of us sign up for the Five Solos of the Reformation. We believe in Scripture alone, and...

What does Acts 13:48 say? Act 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed. The Greek word, translated as "appointed" is "tasso" (G5021). The word appears in eight verses and is always...

Here the poster attributes to others his behavior of twisting the text to fit man-made doctrine. Go figure. The Greek word translated as appointed in Acts 13:48 is "tasso" and always refers to an appointment by mutual consent. Another Greek word, "tithemi" (G5087) refers to a unilateral...

Why not believe 2 Peter 3:12: NASB looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat! Here is the NET bible footnote: Or possibly, “striving for,” but the meaning “hasten” for σπουδάζω...

Folks, just read Romans 4:4-5. If our faith was good enough to merit salvation, our salvation would be one of works, but if we depend upon God's grace to save us, and own up to deserving the realm of darkness, that is a different kettle of fish. All these phony references to "real faith," or...

Why do you continue to make up malarkey and attribute it to me. You Sir, have nothing to say on the topic, but plenty of malice for me. I say our faith is never "good enough" and you claim I said our faith must be good enough. Or how about your claim I say God needs time to evaluate our...

I never said or suggested by you say I said. That means you are posting falsehoods to slander me. I addressed it is your view that our faith must be "good enough" to be credited, the opposite of what I said. You are simply wasting my time with malarkey. God knows our thoughts. How many of...

Sir, it is pointless to continue, you are just restating the same arguments I have addressed many times. For example you mention those who say that Tasso is in the middle voice. Which just ignores what I said. There is nothing wrong with translating tasso as appoint, but to claim it means...

Ever notice how often Calvinist charge me with changing scripture. Ever notice how Demoncrats charge others with what they have been doing. Mr. Trump is charged with weaponizing the DOJ. :) Van is charged with altering the meaning of scripture. :) Here is a short list: No one seeks after...