Man is doubly incapable of believing in Jesus and the Gospel
1 – Because of the disobedience (sin) of Adam and Eve,
all humans are born with an inherited sin nature,
and are bent on sinning instead of following God (Romans 3:9-18).
Having a saving faith is against their very nature!
We are not born with a sin nature but we are born innocent which is why the Bible says the angels always behold the face of the Father for the little ones.
We do not inherit a sin nature from Adam and Eve for everyone is responsible for their own sins which is why God said the son shall not bear the sins of the father and the father shall not bear the sins of the son but everyone will bear their own sins.
But when Adam and Eve ate from the tree it gave them a choice so all their offspring were born with a choice so they are born not knowing God so they will do wrong before they repent and follow Him if they do.
But we are born innocent until we sin understanding right from wrong.
2 - All unsaved humans are captive prisoners of Satan,
and are bent on doing whatever he wants them to do (2 Timothy 2:26).
If a person is not with God they would be a prisoner of Satan but they are not bent on doing whatever he wants them to do for this world would be way worse than it is which they have a choice in their actions whether good or bad
Jesus came to set the captives of Satan free (Luke 4:18).
Having a saving faith is against our enemy’s plans for them,
which, of course, is spending eternity with Satan and his demons in hell.
If the God-worshipping Lydia (Acts 16:14) needs God to give her the necessary
faith to believe in Jesus and the Gospel, surely everyone does also!
Similarly, the “anyones” who believe in Jesus in verses such as John 3:16
are the ones whom God has given saving faith!
If God gives the person faith then how is that true faith if it does not come from them.
If God chooses who will be saved without their choice then how is that true love.
1Ti 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
1Ti 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
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.
Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
How does God choose who will be saved and not saved if He wants all people to be saved.
Rom 4:17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
Rev 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Luk 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation.
People need to understand what predestination to salvation means.
Father God elects (chooses) and calls whomever He wishes
Jesus says to the elect, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you ….” (John 16:15).
Surely, here is a strong hint that we should investigate this matter further.who
Romans chapter 9 is the most famous proponent of God’s election …
“… that the purpose of election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls.
… So then, it is not of him who wills (to be elected, chosen, and called),
nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.” (Romans 9:11-16)
The Bible says many are called but few are chosen.
If God chooses who will be saved without their choice then why is He calling people who can't be chosen.
Not many mighty, not many noble, not many wise after the flesh are called.
When God calls a person according to their heart condition He will work in their life to get them to the truth and if they get to the door of truth they have to decide to go through the door of truth for His kingdom is true love, but they would of not got to the door of truth if He did not intervene.
God is not choosing people to be saved without their choice, but He is calling people on earth according to their heart condition.
How do we have true love, true faith, and true repentance if it does not come from us.
We would then be robots so how could God the greatest love of all accept that.
God gave the angels a choice for if He did not then some would of not rebelled.
So why would God not give humans a choice.
Adam and Eve were created knowing God but He gave them a choice by putting tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden.
It would of never entered their mind to eat of that tree unless an outside source tempted them.
So God allowed Satan to tempt Eve and she said they could not eat of the tree for that is all she could think.
So Satan tempted her with an alternate reality that she would be greater so she ate and sinned.
Then Eve was the outside source that tempted Adam and he sinned.
If God gave them a choice by putting the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden, and allowed Satan to tempt Eve which they were created knowing God then why would He not give us a choice born not knowing God.
God gives grace to whomever He chooses, but no one deserves grace (unmerited favor)!
God gives justice to whomever He chooses, and everyone deserves justice!
God wishes that all could be saved, but it is not possible because He insists on His justice.
“You love justice and hate evil.” (Hebrews 1”9)
God is not willing that any (of us) should perish, but that all (of us) should repent …
… the “us” referring to His elect, who are promised salvation.
Christians are called to confess and repent of their on-going sins,
and the blood of Jesus will cleanse them of all their unrighteousness (1 John 1:7-9).
The reason why Father God chooses some, but not others
Father God chooses to elect some people for His great pleasure.
He chooses to elect some to demonstrate to the whole world
His great love, mercy, grace, etc. (Romans 9:23).
He chooses to elect some to be companions for His Son throughout eternity (Scriptural?).
Those not chosen are given justice, which sadly is what they deserve.
Those whom Father God gives to Jesus are guaranteed salvation
This is all about the unconditional security of the born-again believer.
Multitudes of NT verses are God’s promises of salvation given to His elect.
Surely, those of us who are born again should be continually praising God and
thanking Him for choosing us … and for the Holy Spirit sanctifying us unto holiness
… and for Jesus interceding for us before Father God in heaven.[/QUOTE]
Rom 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Rom 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
Rom 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
2Pe 2:20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
2Pe 2:21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
2Pe 2:22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Heb 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Heb 6:5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
Heb 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
The Bible states that people that were saved can lose salvation, and there would not be warnings if it could not happen.
2Ti 3:4 lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2Ti 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Stop playing your silly little games people because you want to live in sin.
Oh I cannot fall because it is OSAS so I think I will enjoy sin because I cannot lose salvation.
Ever learning and never able to come to the truth.
