Did Jesus Die on The Cross for The Just/Elect/Saved Whose Names Are Written in The Book of Life OR

The theology of John Calvin contends that before the foundation of the world, God elected certain ones (both angels and men) to be saved, and others to be lost.

There is no biblical basis for this. In the opening remarks of his first letter to the brethren at Thessalonica, Paul makes an interesting comment which helps put this topic into proper focus.

“Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father; knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election, how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake” (1 Thes. 1:1-5).

In verse four, the apostle reminds them of their “election.” The original term merely denotes one who has been selected. The nature of the selection must be determined by additional information.

In this instance, the context clarifies the matter. The election was effected through the proclamation of the gospel and these folks’ acceptance of the same.

Underline “election” (v. 4), and “gospel” (v. 5), and connect the two words with a line. Marginally note: Election is through acceptance of the gospel.

This is further corroborated by a statement in Paul’s second letter to these same Christians: “... he [God] called you through the gospel ...” (2 Thes. 2:14).

The Bible knows nothing of an arbitrary divine election separate from human responsibility.

The theology of John Calvin contends that before the foundation of the world, God elected certain ones (both angels and men) to be saved, and others to be lost.

There is no biblical basis for this. In the opening remarks of his first letter to the brethren at Thessalonica, Paul makes an interesting comment which helps put this topic into proper focus.

“Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father; knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election, how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake” (1 Thes. 1:1-5).

In verse four, the apostle reminds them of their “election.” The original term merely denotes one who has been selected. The nature of the selection must be determined by additional information.

In this instance, the context clarifies the matter. The election was effected through the proclamation of the gospel and these folks’ acceptance of the same.

Underline “election” (v. 4), and “gospel” (v. 5), and connect the two words with a line. Marginally note: Election is through acceptance of the gospel.

This is further corroborated by a statement in Paul’s second letter to these same Christians: “... he [God] called you through the gospel ...” (2 Thes. 2:14).

The Bible knows nothing of an arbitrary divine election separate from human responsibility.

Jesus said you are permitted and others are not.
He was talking to the Disciples, no one else.

Sure. But He didn't limit it to just them. Only you have.

No it's not. Taking one verse and not employing the entire passage corrupts the intended meaning. Jesus clearly goes on to say that they would be converted if they had such hearing. What do you understand conversion to be?

I agree that it is God who gives understanding and perception. I'm just not married to any particular wording.

Were you able to perform miracles without the Holy Spirit ever?
NO!
So this is specific only to the Disciples.

This is the bad hermeneutics of Calvinism, taking the temporal and giving it an universal application.

Truly the most tragic view of God.

It's not. Romans 10:17 says otherwise. Nothing about miracles in the passage other than the miracle of conversion.
You have taken an unrelated verse and made it your proof.

well it's an important question,

We hear the words,.only the elect are saved.

Obviously there's more one context to this.

But we see that the eyes of heart need to be opened.

In one instance of the heart,.the heart experiences joy ( a fruit) from the seed which is light, before the seed was removed.

Do we conclude the eyes of the heart where not opened in that instance,

Should we also conclude such person was not elected either 🤔

Romans 10 is about the GOSPEL not about Parables.

Changing the Goal Line huh?

We no longer hear Parables. Those were only for the Disciples to understand when they were spoken.

Paul said Gospel of Christ is what brings Faith.

I believe some people don't hear them. Go back to Isaiah and find the context. It's not the disciples.

Why do people cast dispersions so. I'm not quoting Calvin, but scripture.

Romans 10 is about the GOSPEL not about Parables.

Changing the Goal Line huh?

We no longer hear Parables. Those were only for the Disciples to understand when they were spoken.

Paul said Gospel of Christ is what brings Faith.

The passage isn't dealing with parables themselves. The context is why He spoke in parables.

Eyes of the heart simply means perception and understanding.

Paul CONFIRMS what he wrote in Romans
So it's Hearing first, just like Paul writes in Roman's 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

False comments without scripture support