Good points. But remember, in the golden chain, predestination is before calling and justification.
Yep, so is salvation through believing. One must be in Christ in order to be called and justified.
Good points. But remember, in the golden chain, predestination is before calling and justification.
No its ' in him ' only that we are predestined to the Adoption/ to be conformed.It was predestined all the same
It is in him that makes this predestination a reality
What? I am only talking about Gods foreknowledge.. Not the Law..
No its ' in him ' only that we are predestined to the Adoption/ to be conformed.
23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the ADOPTION, to wit, the redemption of our body.
Rom 8.23 .
Eph 1.5
5Having predestinated us unto the ADOPTION of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
eph 1.11
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Eph 1 .13-14
13¶In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14Which is the EARNEST of our INHERITANCE UNTIL the REDEMPTION OF the PURCHASED POSSESSION, unto the praise of his glory.
That's calvinst thinking again / Arminian. ' perseverance of the saints 'No it begins at the moment of faith
He who began a good work will
Complete it
It is completed at glorification
Amen EPH 1Gentiles believers are also Elect and Chosen.
To be conformed to his image and given every spiritual blessingFor what ?
This is not trueIf God knows every person before they are born, then according to Romans 8:29 every person will be conformed to the image of his Son. This foreknowledge in Romans is the knowledge of those who have received Jesus and has given the power to become sons of God. This occurs upon receiving Jesus Christ. See Galatians 4.
9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
After ye are known of God, why are you turning back and placing yourselves under the law?
We also have to define who “who” isGood points. But remember, in the golden chain, predestination is before calling and justification.
I think it would be better if we would Stop thinking if Calvin and try to listen what we are saying. It’s not a Calvinist view it’s a biblical viewThat's where we disagree. I believe that's calvinistic thinking and not biblical.
Conformed to his image = glorification. Its not a instalment programme.To be conformed to his image and given every spiritual blessing
Where do you get this stuff?I said calvinst thinking. Arminianism is Calvinstic thinking. There aren't many denominations that aren't affected by calvinistic thinking.
Rom 8 .23 when is the adoption, future or at conversion . Now a calvinist has to say both .I think it would be better if we would Stop thinking if Calvin and try to listen what we are saying. It’s not a Calvinist view it’s a biblical view
It is the interpretation of what or how one is predestined that is in question
We were still predestinedNo its ' in him ' only that we are predestined to the Adoption/ to be conformed.
23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the ADOPTION, to wit, the redemption of our body.
Rom 8.23 .
Eph 1.5
5Having predestinated us unto the ADOPTION of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
eph 1.11
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Eph 1 .13-14
13¶In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14Which is the EARNEST of our INHERITANCE UNTIL the REDEMPTION OF the PURCHASED POSSESSION, unto the praise of his glory.
Nope calvinism has permeated into most people's thinking. Its hard not to get influenced by it.Where do you get this stuff?
Your war against Calvin seems to have clouded your thinking
Yes it is. Sadly some think they do this and don’tYes, allowing the Scripture to define itself is a beautiful thing.
It’s not Calvinist thinking please stopThat's calvinst thinking again / Arminian. ' perseverance of the saints '
I never said it was do not put words in my mouthConformed to his image = glorification. Its not a instalment programme.
Rom 8 .23 when is the adoption, future or at conversion . Now a calvinist has to say both .
23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, WAITING for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
But we are not Adopted at conversion.I never said it was do not put words in my mouth
He who began a good work will
Complete it
God starts his work in us the moment we are adopted. When he perfected forever those of us who are being sanctified