Calvinists are preaching a false message .

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NOV25

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This is a valid point. a Calvinist is a person who holds to the doctrine of calivinism. I think the understanding there are extremes in any sect or group of believers who hold to teaching closely than others do. One can not blanket all based on the few no more than Calvinist should do the same to those who do not hold to the Calvin doctrine.
Thank You, glad someone picked up on that. You've renewed my hope in humanity 😂
 

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Usually its a person who holds to Calvinistic theology.
first off usually is not necessarily all.

FYI John Calvin spoke more about Holiness than he did Election. IF you are going to judge a Calvinist, you must do so from what John Calvin said in the light of the word of God.

"Election" is biblical. The theological teaching from the Bible is there and Jesus taught on it before John Calvin did. We must be mature.
 

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It could not be any more simple.
God holds everyone responsible. Response - able . Jesus Marvels at peoples ' unbelief ' . God commands all men everywhere to repent. It could not be clearer that Jesus died for all and that all can respond positively to the Gospel.
But Calvinism teaches the exact opposite to the bible . This is a serious issue . One in which should concern us ,as the popularity of Calvinism is currently at its peak ..
What say you?
prove your point biblically. why election is not as you say. Leave the labeling out of it. If Calvinism is unbiblical please show it with the word of God and allow the chips to fall where they may. Try not to speak to those directly that way it won't take away from your position. Just a humble suggestion yet do what you feel right :)
 

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first off usually is not necessarily all.

FYI John Calvin spoke more about Holiness than he did Election. IF you are going to judge a Calvinist, you must do so from what John Calvin said in the light of the word of God.

"Election" is biblical. The theological teaching from the Bible is there and Jesus taught on it before John Calvin did. We must be mature.
Like i said , I'm addressing Calvinism ( ism )
 

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Like i said , I'm addressing Calvinism ( ism )
I have not seen anything that you have laid out that is clear Calvinism, I'm sorry did I miss it? Please direct me to the post?

Thank you
 

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You have a great deal of private interpretation there . Like I asked before. We are predestinated to the Adoption after we believe. Look at Rom 8.23 and ask when ' the adoption ' is ? Then ask when are we conformed to his image. Calvinism thinks we are adopted and conformed at conversion . But the bible says its when we recieve the redemption of the BODY ..This is called THE ADOPTION. Let's avoid word salads and private interpretation.
23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
You need to learn the following:


Election, Adoption, Sanctification, and justification
 

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prove your point biblically. why election is not as you say. Leave the labeling out of it. If Calvinism is unbiblical please show it with the word of God and allow the chips to fall where they may. Try not to speak to those directly that way it won't take away from your position. Just a humble suggestion yet do what you feel right :)
Well unbelieving Israel is the elect . Rom 11 .
28¶As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.

Jesus is ' elect '

Isaiah 42:1
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”

Election is to service, calling and purpose, not to salvation. (Isa. 42:1; Acts 9:15; Rom. 11:28)
 

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You need to learn the following:


Election, Adoption, Sanctification, and justification
Predestination is of existing saints to adoption/glorification, not sinners to conversion. (Eph. 1:5, 11; Rom. 8:23, 29-30)

Election is to service, calling and purpose, not to salvation. (Isa. 42:1; Acts 9:15; Rom. 11:28)

Adoption is the future redemption of the body, not conversion. (Rom. 8:23, 15-17; Gal. 4:1-6)
Sinners become sons of God through the new birth, not through adoption. (John 1:12-13)

There are 2 callings: Gospel and vocational, not inward or outward or effectual or ineffectual, etc… (2 Thess. 2:14; Eph. 4:1; Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor. 5:20)

Christ’s life, not his death is what saves. (Rom. 5:10; 1 Cor. 15:17)

Sinner is saved by regeneration, not atonement. (Tit. 3:5)

Glorification is what’s limited, not atonement. (Rom. 3:23; 8:17-30)

When Christ said, “It is finished,” on the cross, everyone was still in their sins as per 1 Cor. 15:17.

Atonement is one component of many components in salvation. It alone is not what saves. (Tit. 3:5; Rom. 5:10)

Atonement is a prerequisite for salvation, not the execution of it. (Rom. 5, 8; 2 Cor. 5; Tit. 3:5).

The Atonement must be received. (Rom. 5:11, 17; Jn. 1:12; 1 Cor. 15:1-4)

The Atonement does not glorify anyone. (Rom. 8)

What Calvinists call “the golden chain of redemption” contains no direct reference to the atonement. (Rom. 8:29-30)

Belief that salvation for anyone was secured on the cross constitutes a denial of the necessity of the resurrection (1 Cor. 15:17)

Salvation is eternally secured by the sealing of the spirit, not “election.” (Eph. 1:13-14; 4:30; 2 Cor. 1:22)

There is no sealing of the spirit before Pentecost or after the harpazo of the church. (Eph. 4:30; John 14:17; Heb. 6:4-6; 10:26-29)

There are two aspects to salvation: presence/effects of sin and lack of glorification. Nothing that eradicates sin glorifies the sinner. Both aspects must be resolved for salvation to occur. (Rom. 3:23; 5:8; 8:17-30)

Conviction of the Holy Spirit is necessary for salvation, but occurs to sinners alike, regardless of consequent faith or unbelief. It is not irresistible or unconditionally selective. (Jn. 16:7-11)

Grace is a ubiquitous reality, not a selective force. (Tit. 2:11-13)

Grace is just fine on it’s own as it’s found in scripture. Any modifier other than “free,” such as “sovereign,” “irresistible,” or “prevenient” indicate someone is either confused or attempting to confuse. (Rom. 3:24; 5:15; Jn. 1:16; Tit. 2:11-13)
 

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You need to learn the following:


Election, Adoption, Sanctification, and justification
Ask an Arminian how salvation occurs, their response usually starts with "I". This is a problem and typically a good place to start.
 

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Ask an Arminian how salvation occurs, their response usually starts with "I". This is a problem and typically a good place to start.
Arminianism is just another branch of calvinistic thinking ,and is wrong for all the same reasons Calvinism is wrong .
 

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first off usually is not necessarily all.

FYI John Calvin spoke more about Holiness than he did Election. IF you are going to judge a Calvinist, you must do so from what John Calvin said in the light of the word of God.

"Election" is biblical. The theological teaching from the Bible is there and Jesus taught on it before John Calvin did. We must be mature.
What ever John Calvin taught ,it was in light of his worldview . Which was Augustines teachings . Which he furthered .
Calvin wrote:
“Augustine is so wholly with me, that if I wished to write a confession of my faith, I could do so with all fullness and satisfaction to myself out of his writings.”
 

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Well unbelieving Israel is the elect . Rom 11 .
28¶As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.

Jesus is ' elect '

Isaiah 42:1
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”

Election is to service, calling and purpose, not to salvation. (Isa. 42:1; Acts 9:15; Rom. 11:28)
You need to learn Hebrew for elect and the Context for both in Old and New Testament

The word Elect is synonymous with many others and must be seen in context.

The elect, my people, the called-out ones, the chosen, the graphed in, and the adoption and the wild vine.

Jesus being the elect is HIM being the willing person of the Trinity to step out of His position to redeem us.
 

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Ask an Arminian how salvation occurs, their response usually starts with "I". This is a problem and typically a good place to start.
you can't justify a wrong by speaking of another wrong LOL.
 

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What ever John Calvin taught ,it was in light of his worldview . Which was Augustines teachings . Which he furthered .
Calvin wrote:
“Augustine is so wholly with me, that if I wished to write a confession of my faith, I could do so with all fullness and satisfaction to myself out of his writings.”
FYI the reformer were not all wrong :) try not to throw out the baby with the bath water.
 

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You need to learn Hebrew for elect and the Context for both in Old and New Testament

The word Elect is synonymous with many others and must be seen in context.

The elect, my people, the called-out ones, the chosen, the graphed in, and the adoption and the wild vine.

Jesus being the elect is HIM being the willing person of the Trinity to step out of His position to redeem us.
Scripture says . Isaiah 42:1
“Behold my SERVANT, whom I uphold; mine ELECT , in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: HE SHALL BRING FORTH judgment to the Gentiles.”

Acts 9.15
15¶But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a ( 1) CHOSEN vessel unto me,( 2) TO bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: ( 1 = service 2= purpose )

Rom 11.28
28¶As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the ELECTION, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.
 

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Well unbelieving Israel is the elect . Rom 11 .
28¶As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.

Jesus is ' elect '

Isaiah 42:1
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”

Election is to service, calling and purpose, not to salvation. (Isa. 42:1; Acts 9:15; Rom. 11:28)

Election also is speaking of the Foreknowledge of God which man is not privileged to know. God is able to reject one and accept another, Which is biblical in the context of the Nature of God. To use that to say " I am chosen and you are not " is the issue of some Calvinist who branched off into other things, not all were godly.
 

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Election also is speaking of the Foreknowledge of God which man is not privileged to know. God is able to reject one and accept another, Which is biblical in the context of the Nature of God. To use that to say " I am chosen and you are not " is the issue of some Calvinist who branched off into other things, not all were godly.
Which verses says this?
 

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Catholics are not ALL wrong either .
now you are being foolish because no one is saying the RCC is right but I will say there are those in the RCC who are saved.

Do you disagree with that? Or are you just more wanting us to agree with you because not doing so has to be error because you know better than we all?