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Thank you for somewhat clarifying although I still think the language is too strong. I think hindered or weakened would be more appropriate choices. Romans 11:4-5 4 But what is the divine response to him? “I have kept for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” 5 In...

2 Timothy 1:7 7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. I do not believe the Christian need fear these things you mention because God is the enabler. Although if one neglects or rejects to do these things one may want to question their belief...

Howie, I actually organized my I ideas and reposted them in a different thread called "Free-will take two." And similarly how you don't care what free-will actually is I don't care to discuss why God elected some and not others, but for your sake I will post this. Romans 9:11 11 for though...

As opposed to naming my own calling, I prefer to be open to His call no matter what it is, so like the others I would have to say servant. I do not believe the role of apostle is still open, I do not hold to JW theology so the 144,000 role does not apply. I am uncertain what the watchman role...

John's statement. With "doctrines of men", these corrupted man-controlled churches destroyed the spiritual power of God's Church. Definition of destroy verb [ with obj. ] put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it: the room had been destroyed by fire. • ruin...

The funny thing is there is absolutely no "free-will" when it comes to the doctrines of predestination or election. Both of these are based solely on the decision of God.

Easy there tiger that is some pretty strong language. Matthew 16:18 18 “I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Here again I tend to disagree first with the free-will portion. (cf. God over Free-Will Take 2)...

I would like to reiterate my opening statement so as to keep the integrity of the topic intact. I seek to search the concept of human free-will in accordance with the sovereignty of God. The reasoning of this subject is as such. It seems some in the church have this notion that God will not...

Maybe at your location in the US but not mine. In fact I know of several integrated in my area alone. I have not extensively traveled the country researching this topic, but I have to imagine throughout the country this must also be the case in other areas also.

I gave you a point on the initial statement, but I don't agree with the racial remark.

Thanks guys!

What is in question is the capacity of choice in any given individual, not the fact that man can choose. I do not deny man has the ability of choice as I stated above in the section where I addressed objections that may arise. This last statement of yours is vehemently disproved in the case of...

The only thing I need to say to this is God is omniscient and being as such this in no way makes Him responsible for man's actions. Isaiah 46:9-10 9 “Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, 10 Declaring the end from...

I would like to reiterate my opening statement so as to keep the integrity of the topic intact. I seek to search the concept of human free-will in accordance with the sovereignty of God. Let me now affirm I am in no way advocating any ideology other than Christianity and use scripture as the...

No what I believe is something a bit different than what you perceive. Man is in his fallen state is in bondage, incapable of making any decisions that are in accordance with God's goodness. This I have proven well enough through various scriptures. Upon hearing the gospel, a spark of clarity...

Well Rex let me first say this is an excellent sermon that I have never read until you presented it. I did comment on it in post #81 but I will do my best to do it again. I assume the areas you want me to focus on are in bold print. :huh: “Sovereign Grace and Man’s Responsibility,” The...

This is a quote taken from a different thread from Rex. "While you already have your feelings hurt I suggest you find someone to teach yo how to use the quote feature as well as the BBCode mode. It would make following your line of thought in context with others replies easier." Honestly I...

Rex I wonder if you even read my quote on what Spurgeon said about Calvinism and Arminianism. Let me re-post it for your sake. "What is the heresy of Rome, but the addition of something to the perfect merits of Jesus Christ—the bringing in of the works of the flesh, to assist in our...

Rex, You are still continuing your attack on me and guilty of the very thing Angelina suggested we not do, as to which you agreed in her estimation. Your Quote Very nice Angelina you just summarized how we should view and weigh all denominational differences. You now present Spurgeon and...

Genesis 6:5 5 Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. This is the NASB translation. What changes the heart condition of the non-believer to accept God? Is the man whose intent is...