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Umm, okay Thanks for the info. :cool:

First thing the Holy Spirit isn’t an it, He’s a person. Second, are you saying during salvation the Spirit makes us an offer?

How do I believe? Not sure what Santa has to do with any of this. If you really want me to explain my understanding I will later when I have more time

After salvation in obedience and through conviction of sin, of course. Shouldn’t all believers?

Without doing what exactly

We are told to confess our sins and that God forgives in 1 John. So yes, of course

That verse shows no such thing. It’s a statement of (about) those who do believe in Jesus.

That sounds like a salvation by works system that’s still in the development system.

Well, I have to say I totally disagree with that but thank you for explaining.

Yes, I am familiar with the different Eschatological views. But thank you. :)

Interesting take. Personally I believe it should be called the parable of the soils. Notice where the seen fell. Some on parched soil, some on rocky soil, some on thorns, and, other seed fell on the "prepared" soil.

So you can believe in him? Would you explain that? How repentance makes it so we can believe in Jesus. Thanks

I believe @rogerg hit the nail on the head.

No problem. I appreciate you replying. Automatic is a word I am not used to in theological discussions. It does have a ring to it as, since Christ was crucified for your sins, "Bam" you are now automatically saved. I don't in any way agree with that either. I also believe man is active in...

Nice to meet you as well

Interesting thought. Though I honestly don't see it, Ill look into it.

Off to bible study. @FollowerofShiloh I'm not ignoring you, i'll be back. :)

Is that supposed to be an answer?

Agreed. Great post and awesome scriptural answers.

Do you realize Scripture teaches two types of calling? Do you know what they are? Oh and look at post #85. :) which @rogerg wrote.