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God had an unchanging purpose for each of us. His ways are not our ways and to imply He ever had to rethink something is simply an illusion created by imperfect language. He is immutable and cannot change. Humanity lacks the capacity to fully comprehend eternity, much less the perfect love of...

And while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

You wouldn’t accept them. You have already redefined terms to suit your particular view. No discussion can bear fruit if words don’t carry a common meaning.

Your definitions are for a finite being.

Not at all. It’s like reading a Jewish idiom and taking it literally. The Bible uses language in multiple ways that add depth and meaning without being literal. Some sayings are used for God to help us relate to Him better. At any time God had to really change His mind, He would cease being God.

Have you heard of the term anthropomorphism?

Have you heard of the term anthropomorphism?

If not for His mercy, none would be saved.

Do you see God actually changing His mind, or simply showing mercy, instead of judgement?

Then you obviously disagree with its established, historical, literal meaning.

A quick search explains there are several options to Open and Closed theism: The Major “Middle” Positions 1. Molinism (Middle Knowledge) This is the most commonly cited middle position. Core idea: God knows: What could happen (all possibilities) What would happen in any possible circumstance...

Pardon my observation, but that sounds like a bunch of gobbly gook that tries to limit God’s power to align with a particular human viewpoint.

Sounds like a pilot hitting the wrong button

So, the heretics choose Hell, but the elect are unable to choose God?

Common misunderstandings ❌ “Elect” means God arbitrarily picks some and damns others ✔️ The word itself does not say that ❌ “Elect” means chosen without conditions ✔️ The word does not specify conditions either way ❌ “Elect” means irresistible salvation ✔️ That idea comes from later...

That’s reading something into the text, that’s not there.

Rom. 5:8- But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Oh my! Well, bless his heart!

I think you are assuming the common English definition of believe is somehow deceiving many Christians. You may be correct, but many grey haired types have spent countless hours seeking a proper sense of the original intentions of the translators. I don’t know of any seasoned Christian who...