Understanding God’s election
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It's an intellectual thing. In Calvinism, the smartest man in the room wins. It's all about who can debate the best and sound the most intellectual. The IMAGE is very important.
I am an idiot, so I don't have anything to lose. But, I have studied His word, so even these "smart" people sound foolish to this idiot.
I am an idiot, so I don't have anything to lose. But, I have studied His word, so even these "smart" people sound foolish to this idiot.
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Well look what the wind blew in: an exceedingly rare honest statement by a freewiller. This is the good news. 
The bad, however, is how can an idiot know how to study the bible and handle the Word of God accurately? Maybe you don't like to rub shoulders with "smart" people because they make you look worse than an idiot?
The bad, however, is how can an idiot know how to study the bible and handle the Word of God accurately? Maybe you don't like to rub shoulders with "smart" people because they make you look worse than an idiot?
Events around the cross are clearly depicted in prophesy.
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I answered plainly. Jesus saves the believer.
Acts 26:
16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Acts 26:
16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
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Another quote. Lets put this DEAD theology into ACTION.....
"My parents used to say 'even the cutest baby is a dirty rotten sinner.' It was somewhat of a joke in our family, but also definitely what we all believed. I’m turning 30 this year and I still have trouble turning down the volume on this narrative about myself. It has led to issues in my friendships, with my partner, and now, with my parents... I have deconstructed to the [point] of agnosticism... This has crippled my emotional growth as an adult in ways..." (foreverlanding)
"My parents used to say 'even the cutest baby is a dirty rotten sinner.' It was somewhat of a joke in our family, but also definitely what we all believed. I’m turning 30 this year and I still have trouble turning down the volume on this narrative about myself. It has led to issues in my friendships, with my partner, and now, with my parents... I have deconstructed to the [point] of agnosticism... This has crippled my emotional growth as an adult in ways..." (foreverlanding)
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Now Brother....I defy you to find a person that was ruined by......The Lord Jesus Christ had you personally in mind when He Died for the sins of whole world. And He simply asks you to trust in Him for your salvation. All can come to Him Because He died for ALL.
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved..........
THIS is not a life wrecking message. Calvinism IS.
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved..........
THIS is not a life wrecking message. Calvinism IS.
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Luke 24 (NET)
44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it stands written that the Christ would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations,beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it stands written that the Christ would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations,beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
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