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I would say that Free-Will Baptists are more consistent regarding their "Free-Will" in that one is free to come at any time and is therefore also "Free to go" at any time. My guess is that they would also agree with the "Government Theory" of the atonement? I wouldn't be at all surprised to...

The "Irresistable Grace" spoken of by Calvinists is often referred to as the "Effectual Calling" and is synonymous with regeneration. Outside of this, not only is all grace "resistable," but all grace is, in fact resisted and spurned by those who remain in their sin! Arminians believe that...

Of course you can debate and you are also commanded always to be ready to give to every man an answer regarding the hope that is within you with meekness and fear (1 Pet 3:15)! A Christian should not do such a thing in a manner that is contentious or pugilistic. We need to be respectful! And...

What beliefs and practices are essential in order to be properly defined as being "Baptist?" What beliefs and practices would exclude one from being a Baptist? In other words, what are the minimum "Fifteen Pieces of Flair" that is required in order to not get kicked out of the Baptist club...

Would Free-Will Baptists hold to the Arminian concept of "Prevenient Grace?" Calvinists and Classic Arminians both acknowledge that grace is always resisted and that such is symptomatic of the fall. Both acknowledge that no one comes to God on their own unless they are supernaturally "Drawn" to...

I believe we can confidently say that God is sovereign over every "law of physics" that he has set in place and by which scientists observe and understand the universe as we know it today. On the third day, God created all of the plant life including fully matured sequoia trees. If you were Adam...

I see absolutely nothing wrong with one examining "Why I am a Baptist?" or "why I am a Presbyterian?" or whatever. My responses on this thread have largely been "tongue in cheek" and to anyone taking offense, I would say they really need to lighten up and learn to laugh at themslves! We...

You asked a very broad question - basically to provide scripture to back up everything he has stated. I do not believe this to be a fair question to ask! If you asked me such a question, I probably wouldn't feel so inclined to answer either! He hasn't posted or interacted too much as of yet but...

Do you agree with or disagree with his position? Perhaps you should cite scriptures that you believe either support or refute what he has stated? What he has posted here is in line with what "Free-Will Baptists" typically believe so he is not playing "off in left field" all by himself! A few...

God could bring about confusion to the mob just as he did with Gideon and his 300 against the Midianites in Judges. This would be a simple, understated explanation of what took place here. Scriptures do not give us much to work with here but it does seem to me that Jesus is rather nonchalant...

Tell them to keep studying, they'll eventually get it.

Ironically, Reformed (Calvinist) Baptists often have more in common with Free-Will (Arminian) Baptists than they do with a good number of the sloppy "Once Saved Always Saved," Fried Chicken and Nanner Puddin' eatin,' Sweet Iced Tea sippin' Suthren Babtists! This is just a cold hard fact!:Cool

It appears that way but is it really?

The arrogance of some Catholics never ceases to amaze me! Do you really think that Protestants beleive that there is no other truth aside from the scriptures? I find nothing in the scriptures explaining how to do open heart surgery yet we acknowledge certain "Truth" that makes such an operation...

Your Masters in Engineering put you more in demand and commanding a higher salary did it not? Yes, banks can take advantage of you. Educational institutions may certainly take advantage of you selling you a degree that puts money in their pocket while being of marginal economic benefit to you...

Take a closer look at line item #3. If you actually read and study your Bible, it will lead you to become a Baptist!;)

I think I first heard this from you!:Laugh I haven't experienced it personally but I have certainly been around those of similar mindset! For conscience sake, I would just let them be and not try to pretend to be something I was not in order to get their "Support."

I don't think this has been brought up yet but I would say it is quite important for you to learn to either make barbeque (Tri-Tip on the West Coast, Brisket in Texas, pulled pork in Memphis, etc), fried chicken and catfish, and (most importantly) some NANNER PUDDIN! Perhaps add in some peach...

My wife had "Open Heart" surgery a few years ago and had a wild ongoing dream about "Fighting the Chinese with Jackie Chan!" My thoughts about it were that it was very much a fight for her and that it was her guardian angel (who happens to bear a strong resemblance to Jackie Chan:Laugh) who...

I'm sorry to hear this. I believe a few of us have given suggestions regarding how you should proceed. When you start a thread posting your written content, you had better not expect people to just pat you on the back saying "Great Job" or whatever! Posting articles like this puts you in the...