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Jarthur001

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It has been said that some non-Calvinist often use the argument "All does not always mean all of mankind" in order to support the non-Calvinist very.

In fact I can show you a old thread that claims this, and also I have a few other sources that claim it.

Now this is what I would like addressed by non-Calvinist. How does this argument (all does not always mean all of mankind) work in favor of the free-will/ non-Calvinist view.

I'm not saying mind you that non_Calvinist cannot hold this view, for it is clear some do.
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swaimj

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Why would non-cals use this argument? In my experience it is calvinists who like to say that "all does not mean all" with reference to John 3:16.
 
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annsni

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swaimj said:
Why would non-cals use this argument? In my experience it is calvinists who like to say that "all does not mean all" with reference to John 3:16.
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Where is "all" in John 3:16?
 
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thegospelgeek

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I haven't used it. But I guess there are times where all wouldn't mean everybody. For example in Acts where it says all were healed it does not mean everyone in the world, but those in the context of the statement. All the sick ones who were present.
 
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swaimj

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Ann, the topic on this thread is "all the world". John 3:16 says 'God so loved the world". I have seen many arguments as to whether "the world" means all men, the elect, or something else. While the word "all" is not there, the same concept "all the world" is a subject of debate in relation to this verse.
 
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thegospelgeek

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I've heard arguments from calavist that the world is not all the world and that all doesn't mean everyone in 2Pet 3:9

(2Pe 3:9) The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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I'm not sure where non-cals use it, but I am sure they probably do.

Man, Cal vs non cal threads are getting popular.
 
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Jarthur001

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swaimj said:
Why would non-cals use this argument? In my experience it is calvinists who like to say that "all does not mean all" with reference to John 3:16.
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:)

I have been told they do. I want to see how.
 
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Jarthur001

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thegospelgeek said:
I've heard arguments from calavist that the world is not all the world and that all doesn't mean everyone in 2Pet 3:9



I'm not sure where non-cals use it, but I am sure they probably do.

Man, Cal vs non cal threads are getting popular.
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yes....

But will a non-Calvinist use it? I was told so by two non-calvinist, and I asked how...and they never told me. I was wondering of others would know how a non-Calvinist would use "All does not always mean all of mankind", in order to support their non-calvinist doctrine.

Hang in there, maybe we all will see.
 
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J.D.

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Jarthur001 said:
yes....

But will a non-Calvinist use it? I was told so by two non-calvinist, and I asked how...and they never told me. I was wondering of others would know how a non-Calvinist would use "All does not always mean all of mankind", in order to support their non-calvinist doctrine.

Hang in there, maybe we all will see.
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I think I know where you're going with this. Should be interesting.
 
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Allan

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swaimj said:
Ann, the topic on this thread is "all the world". John 3:16 says 'God so loved the world". I have seen many arguments as to whether "the world" means all men, the elect, or something else. While the word "all" is not there, the same concept "all the world" is a subject of debate in relation to this verse.
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Since James is addressing my statement, let me correct the above.

His title is misleading but what was actaully being discussed is that the term "all" does not always mean all of something but sometimes it means "all" of a portion of that whole.

James assumes that many if not most of the non-cals do not agree with this, which of course we in fact do. We just disagree with some of those places that our Reformed brethren assumes 'all' means only the portion and not the whole.

The determing factor is context and not theological preference.
 
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Allan

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thegospelgeek said:
I haven't used it. But I guess there are times where all wouldn't mean everybody. For example in Acts where it says all were healed it does not mean everyone in the world, but those in the context of the statement. All the sick ones who were present.
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Thus my point.
 
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Allan

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Jarthur001 said:
Maybe your point, but how does this help support the non-Calvinist view??? That is my point and always has been.
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It has never been anything otherwise and to assume it has been shows you haven't been listening. :)
 
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Allan

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"All" means 'all of the whole' when context dictates.

"All" means 'all of a portion of the whole when context dictates'.

The key here is the context of the surrounding passages, not the context of ones theological view. :thumbs:

This has always been what the Non-Cals have espoused.
 
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Jarthur001

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Allan said:
Since James is addressing my statement, let me correct the above.

His title is misleading but what was actaully being discussed is that the term "all" does not always mean all of something but sometimes it means "all" of a portion of that whole.

James assumes that many if not most of the non-cals do not agree with this, which of course we in fact do. We just disagree with some of those places that our Reformed brethren assumes 'all' means only the portion and not the whole.

The determing factor is context and not theological preference.
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Allan,

You said....
James assumes that many if not most of the non-cals do not agree with this,
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Which in fact is not true. If you read the OP it states what I believe so there is no need to say false statements about me assuming anything.

Please read the last line in the OP
OP says....
It has been said that some non-Calvinist often use the argument "All does not always mean all of mankind" in order to support the non-Calvinist very.

In fact I can show you a old thread that claims this, and also I have a few other sources that claim it.

Now this is what I would like addressed by non-Calvinist. How does this argument (all does not always mean all of mankind) work in favor of the free-will/ non-Calvinist view.

I'm not saying mind you that non_Calvinist cannot hold this view, for it is clear some do.
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I can show you in old thread where I said the same thing.

I do not deny you believe it. You have said you do believe it....so I'm sure you do believe it.

I asked now as I always have asked......

HOW DOES THIS HELP THE NON-CALVINIST VIEW????
 
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Jarthur001

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Allan said:
"All" means 'all of the whole' when context dictates.

"All" means 'all of a portion of the whole when context dictates'.

The key here is the context of the surrounding passages, not the context of ones theological view. :thumbs:

This has always been what the Non-Cals have espoused.
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yes...and has nothing to do with what I asked.

Please address the OP
 
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Allan

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Jarthur001 said:
Allan,

You said....

Which in fact is not true. If you read the OP it states what I believe so there is no need to say false statements about me assuming anything.

Please read the last line in the OP
OP says....
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And what did I say that contradicts your last line?

I stated you presumedly think many if not most... you said "some do hold this view". Your usage of 'some' is a term that typically refers to a small number thus my implication that you think many if not most Non-Cals think "all" means all (as in the whole at all times).

I can show you in old thread where I said the same thing.
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No one said you didn't, but in the old thread (presumably the one you PM'ed me about) directly was addressing me - by name, as to never use this in a C vs A debate. I stated infatically I would use it because all does not always mean all of the whole. And that my friend makes my view (the some) a minority view.

HOW DOES THIS HELP THE NON-CALVINIST VIEW????
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Simple - I believe that context establishes our view thus it 'helps' our view. Therefore 'all' is either of the whole or it is 'all of a portion' of that whole.

If you are looking for something imparticular please address that issue. You have addressed in your OP 'how' it affects our view at all (on the whole). :)
 
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