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  1. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    Nice one...
  2. Carl Emerson

    I will be in Melbourne for 12 days in December with my wife for a wedding...

    I will be in Melbourne for 12 days in December with my wife for a wedding...
  3. Carl Emerson

    Friendly Bible Study - participants must agree to Nicene Creed.

    Well for me, I have saints who I have fellowshipped with over 40 years who have a proven track record of insight and Spiritual fruit. But more importantly the promise that He will be in the midst of the two or three stands firm. I am well aware of the fact that deception blinds one to itself...
  4. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    So do you dismiss the fact that the verse which Paul quoted clearly says that His choosing was made before birth. Romans 9 there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; 11 for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that...
  5. Carl Emerson

    Friendly Bible Study - participants must agree to Nicene Creed.

    Corporate meaning joint - when two or three are in unity He is there. You added the word global and gave my post an entirely different meaning. I guess God gets that all the time - folks adding to His Word...
  6. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    Nonsense... I was sharing Scripture - Romans 9 Please respond to the Scripture. Romans 9 there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; 11 for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to His...
  7. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    His choice is made before we are even conceived - think Jacob and Esau... Romans 9 there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; 11 for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to His choice...
  8. Carl Emerson

    Friendly Bible Study - participants must agree to Nicene Creed.

    Who said that... Quote me please...
  9. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    You can have assurance of Salvation and a hatred for sin...
  10. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    Actually I have never seriously studied Calvin. But as a prodigal son I can't attribute my salvation to myself. Following that, I studied Scripture alone for more than 5 years in a stretch with no other input. I have been reading Scripture for about 60 years in total. My main focus however...
  11. Carl Emerson

    Friendly Bible Study - participants must agree to Nicene Creed.

    Yes for sure - in Character individuals are to be like Him and collectively signs of His Kingdom should be among us.
  12. Carl Emerson

    Friendly Bible Study - participants must agree to Nicene Creed.

    Do you think the 'you' in the greater works is singular or plural?
  13. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    I reserve my judgement until I am convinced that the poster is qualified to be heard - and I invite you to convince me on the three matters I raised in post #1367.
  14. Carl Emerson

    Friendly Bible Study - participants must agree to Nicene Creed.

    Good questions... I don't believe that our individual senses of truth are infallible. This is why we are in a body. But fellowship that operates in Love is a rare experience and we need to be led to the right place where we can fit and be accountable. Then the corporate discernment kicks in...
  15. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    Before I start seriously reading someones theology, I look for a few qualifying features. Firstly are they relating in a way that one recognises the Fruit of the Spirit. Second do they have a sound understanding of the Character of God. Lastly is their theology learned from second hand...
  16. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    Different person sorry...
  17. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    You are really on form - Is Scripture fodder for a fight or a treasure to be enjoyed?
  18. Carl Emerson

    Run AWAY from Calvinism!

    This retoric sounds like the present election - kill the opponent with accusations and don't process his policies.
  19. Carl Emerson

    Friendly Bible Study - participants must agree to Nicene Creed.

    @Brakelite @amadeus @Azim @Pearl @Rita @Ritajanice @APAK @MA2444 @faithfulness @GTW27 @Berean @rockytopva @quietthinker @ScottA @Hidden In Him @grace @Oneoff @Hillsage @VictoryinJesus @Angelina @seatts79 @GodsGrace OK Acts 9... Amazing that we have a detailed account of Pauls conversion. It...
  20. Carl Emerson

    Friendly Bible Study - participants must agree to Nicene Creed.

    Feel free to alert me if you raise the issue elsewhere...