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No, that would be Jacobus Arminius. And it was then just as it is now, because of hard-headedness and pride. Yes, Jacobus Arminius has influenced many, many people down through the centuries, especially people in the West. The only thing John Calvin might have been (because we don't really...

Right. And I would argue that if there are folks out there who cling to Calvinist views regarding sin "because they wish or desire to live a sinful life" do not really understand Scripture regarding sin at all ~ or they just ignore Scripture's teaching regarding sin. In addition, they don't...

And how do you know, Robert The Wise, that I (or no "OSAS") does not have or is not capable of Godly sorrow. Are you omnipotent? :) Well, Robert The Wise, Iron Man and Black Widow are both dead. So your metaphor is... dead. :) See what I did there? :) The point is that God's purposes...

These are perfectly ridiculous accusations. There is absolutely shame and deepest regret in all those born of the Spirit in all those who properly understand the invincibility of God's salvation), in any sin and all sin, So your whole premise is wrong. But the great thing is that in coming to...

No, "OSAS" does not say that, but only that we are kept by the power of the Spirit, not in our own power. The Spirit enables us to keep ourselves, ensures that we will keep ourselves: * or to "make our calling and election sure, as it is God Who is working in us to will and work for His good...

Agreed. Even now, in this time of tribulation. :) Grace and peace to you both.

But... why would I presume to do that? I couldn't, even if I wanted to, which, of course, I don't. No, it's just a difference in our understandings of the passage, and it goes way beyond just me and you. If you want to maintain that I have the wrong understanding and yours is right, I'm...

Right. It's not a question of choice, free or not. It's our spiritual state that is the issue, and whether it is dead and will remain so even through eternity or alive and will remain so through eternity. Grace and peace!

No, spiritual death is what is addressed, as this is his context throughout his letters. Grace and peace to you, JF1.

Ah, 1 John 5:18... Well, we shouldn't cherry-pick, right, Robert? If you take it in the context of 1 John 5 (not hard, since it's the same chapter, and only a total of 21 verses at that), and even just in the context of the immediately preceding verses (16 and 17), which say: "If anyone sees...

Good. But I'm not quite sure, then, why you said, "I am addressing this from the viewpoint of one who holds to a Calvinist Baptist framework on salvation now" But no matter. Grace and peace to you.

This passage (actually vv.4-8) has been subject to substantially different interpretations. The central debate concerns whether the descriptions of those who were enlightened, have tasted the heavenly gift, have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted of the goodness of the word of God...

That can mean a couple of different things, I think. Are you a "4-point Calvinist" (rather than 5, the 'L' what you disagree with)?

Exactly. Jesus is the founder and protector of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). And faith itself is the God-given ~ "this is not [our] own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast" [Ephesians 2:8-9] ~ assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not...

LOL! No, but rather celebrating the fact that though we still, in this life, fall short of God’s glory, God has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for...

Nobody is asking or expecting you to do that, Enoch. Only not to “cherry-pick” from even within the same passage, thereby making it seem that Calvin has said something quite different than what he did say. Such is unreasonable and either inadvertently or purposely ignorant, and if the latter...

Eh… I wouldn’t call him a “wackydoodle,” or anything like that, really… But he does have some really warped ideas about some things, including what it means for God to have given us to Christ Jesus through new birth by His Spirit and just how irrevocable, irreversible and thus incontrovertible...

Right, having received salvation from the Lord and no longer subject to condemnation for sin does is not a license to sin or any kind of invitation to sin, or that there are no longer any consequences because of sin. Paul addresses that head on: “Should we keep on sinning so that grace may...

I have no “problem.” I do nothing BUT disagree with the silly things you say you’ve “learned from OSAS.” I guess my only question ~ rhetorical, really, so no answer needed ~ is who these “OSASs” you say are OSAS really are. As I’m sure you will agree, there are some very misguided folks out...

All due respect, Enoch, but a ridiculous analogy. Not analogous at all. Regarding the Institutes... Hidden? Pfffft. Nothing is hidden; it's there for all to see, but seeing sometimes requires some diligence. In this case, reading all the way to the end of the chapter/section. :) Grace and...