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Hi, HeRoseFromTheDead.
Radical corruption, or total depravity put in a nutshell shell means man's inability to do good (that is morally good). He sins because his nature is radically corrupted by the sin nature. That is why the new birth is so essential.
I think you should do a little more 'learned' research on reformed theology before you make any more comments. In other words go and find out what reformed theologians actually say. As for your Gnostic theory of calvinism, I can honestly say that what you are saying is fiction and erroneous.
Radical corruption, or total depravity put in a nutshell shell means man's inability to do good (that is morally good). He sins because his nature is radically corrupted by the sin nature. That is why the new birth is so essential.
I think you should do a little more 'learned' research on reformed theology before you make any more comments. In other words go and find out what reformed theologians actually say. As for your Gnostic theory of calvinism, I can honestly say that what you are saying is fiction and erroneous.
Let us keep track, you have posted against SDA, and now you have added two more.
As I advised in your SDA post, learn just what or who is the Great Whore on seven hills.
The Great Whore is covered with names of blasphemy, her daughters.
Now, understand what whoredom is as taught by the Word throughout.
Having mastered these simple lessons, perhaps the realization that the faith of Abraham, our father historically iw the only faith that is of the Holy Spirit and true.
Now, take those names of blasphemy and see if they are listed in the Word anywhere.
Our Heavenly Father will be calling His children out of that Great Whore so as not to suffer her punishments with her. It stands to reason, sense, that God will call His children out of her daughters also.
In attacking these names of blasphemy one at a time, you are wasting the time of all. Be content with the faith of Abraham as taught by our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is time consuming and wasteful to go through the names one at a time.
As I advised in your SDA post, learn just what or who is the Great Whore on seven hills.
The Great Whore is covered with names of blasphemy, her daughters.
Now, understand what whoredom is as taught by the Word throughout.
Having mastered these simple lessons, perhaps the realization that the faith of Abraham, our father historically iw the only faith that is of the Holy Spirit and true.
Now, take those names of blasphemy and see if they are listed in the Word anywhere.
Our Heavenly Father will be calling His children out of that Great Whore so as not to suffer her punishments with her. It stands to reason, sense, that God will call His children out of her daughters also.
In attacking these names of blasphemy one at a time, you are wasting the time of all. Be content with the faith of Abraham as taught by our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is time consuming and wasteful to go through the names one at a time.
Who did God choose in this verse...those in Christ. Don't twist it to say God chose us to be in him. Before the foundation of the world, God chose Christ and those that would be found in Him. Christ is the means. We must get into Christ to be a part of this promise.
According to the bible 
Calvin would have been using scripture for his point.
Ephesians 1:4
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love,.
Are you saying scripture is wrong somehow?
Calvin would have been using scripture for his point.Ephesians 1:4
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love,.
Are you saying scripture is wrong somehow?
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Yes, this is what happens when a person doesn't understand or agree with imputed righteousness..the righteousness that they think they need is practical righteousness..actually doing good, instead of receiving the gift of Christ's perfect righteous life. It also forces the person into the sinless perfectionist camp.
At least Calvinists and Arminians (and all evangelicals) both agree with justification by faith alone and imputed righteousness.
With me, I wouldn't want to attend a church that doesn't teach eternal security as well, but election and the other points of Calvinism are not a necessity if I couldn't find some other place that was more in agreement.
Note that I don't hold to antinomianism; the kind of faith that saves produces good works as a fruit of the salvation. But, righteousness is definitely is imputed and forensic in nature and is a gift.
At least Calvinists and Arminians (and all evangelicals) both agree with justification by faith alone and imputed righteousness.
With me, I wouldn't want to attend a church that doesn't teach eternal security as well, but election and the other points of Calvinism are not a necessity if I couldn't find some other place that was more in agreement.
Note that I don't hold to antinomianism; the kind of faith that saves produces good works as a fruit of the salvation. But, righteousness is definitely is imputed and forensic in nature and is a gift.