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I dislike arguing simply for the sake of winning an argument. I believe there is much we can learn by examining both the Calvinist and Arminian views and both force you to confront and examine truth that may be inconvenient and uncomfortable.

No doubt that he was sincere but he was sincerely wrong and quite deceived. The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked. Saul's actions bear this out. If you are going to say he merely acted on some "new information," then there are some serious flaws in you theology that you...

Agreed. Pretty much their inception, there has been a battle between the "Particular" and "General" Baptists. That is, unless you hold to the view of Baptist Perpetuity ("Trail of Blood") which perhaps some here would tout?

I really do not know what to say here. Not even sure I want to go down this rabbit hole! I believe I have been quite consistent.

To be fair, most biblically balanced Calvinists acknowledge both God's sovereignty and man's responsibility. There are some extreme, "hyper-Calvinist" types who are "fatalist" and deny the human responsibility aspect. I can see certain aspects of prevenient grace at work but all men without...

I am simply going with what the scriptures tell us (Jn 3:19; Rom 3; Eph 2:1-9, etc.) I would assert that man left to his own free will, will always run from, never towards God. Jesus said that "no man comes to me except the father draw him" (Jn 6:44) and even non-calvinists will acknowledge...

I'm sorry, where was I inconsistent here? My apologies if I was not clear. Based upon what I have stated, are we at least in agreement regarding these points?

Sir, what exactly are we arguing over here? Where have I said that we do not have a free will? Our free will is disposed to sin, we freely run from God, freely disobey his laws, and freely pursue our inherent sinful lusts! Two words change absolutely everything - But God! If you are in Christ...

I am member of an SBC Church but I am not sure I am actually an "SBCer" myself. Fact of the matter is, it is usually the "ambitious" folks who rise to the top of any organization and those who are pastoring "Mega-Churches" are seen as the "alpha" types who are seen as being successful and are...

Your will was thwarted was it not?

Yeah, I'm wondering if perhaps it is more of an American "Bible Belt" phenomenon myself? What you have described is the way it ought to be done but I guess some like either to retain control of these "satellite" churches or perhaps they are using the marketing capital of the personality of the...

Allows it. He may allow you to just jump off the cliff or he may just providentially intervene on your behalf.

To begin with, what about the 1644/1646 and 1689 London Baptist Confessions?

I believe we would both qualify this a little more by saying "Baptism by Immersion!" No sprinkling, pouring, and no baby baptism! What about all of these "Baptist" Churches that have multiple "Campuses" about town with each having their own "Campus Pastor?" Seems to be the latest trend and I...

Me too!

If you wanted to exercise your "Free Will," jump off a cliff and end your life and three or four big guys came around and wrestled you to the ground, would you be upset with them for violating your "Free Will?" Perhaps at the moment but what about after you had time to gather your thoughts and...

I might just have to borrow this illustration for our Wednesday Bible Hour! Last week we had a great discussion arguing over the "Light" and whether we could make the case for an actual 24-hour day. We got through verse 8 which would place us in the middle part of this illustration. Of course...

I agree that one does not have to be a Calvinist to be a Baptist but Calvinism plays a significant role in our Baptist history nonetheless right along with our intra-mural scuffles between the "Particular" and "General" Baptists!;)

I believe you meant Jonah but good point nonetheless! If you are Christ's he will not honor your "free will" to be disobedient or to bring dishonor to him! However, when we look at Saul's conversion, do we see anything remotely pertaining to "free will" aside from God literally changing his...

What would be your view concerning "World Missions" and the "Great Commission?" If God will excuse people for never hearing the gospel message, wouldn't they be better off not hearing the gospel message at all? Is it not our our natural, totally depraved nature to resist any "grace" and to...