Can We Really Exercise Free Will?
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Thank you so much... Mr. Jesus Cameron!
Do I also meet your approval as well as the Lord's?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Reformed_denominations
Most of these are not baptist, but you only listed baptist reformed. You live in a bubble with others who live in a bubble. You state as fact that which is easily proven wrong. Then when given the opportunity to correct it, you double down on the falsehoods. You should never be anywhere near a pulpit.
I quote directly from those who proclaim to be Reformed Ministers. I don't care if you like what they say or don't. You are no one in authority like they are. So if I quote them I assure you it's the absolute truth.
It does not say we are saved by irresistible grace.
There is no such thing as irresistible grace to be found in the Bible.
It was an invented term devised by Calvinists to patch over a hole in the wall of a dam they wished to build.
It leaks terribly.
Trinity or Triune is not found in scripture. It is man-made! Are we to quit using these word as well? I don't think so!
So I went through this list and noticed something very striking. These Churches will definitely see Jesus minutes before I do.
You know how I know?
The DEAD in CHRIST shall be caught up before the Church that is ALIVE!
I would only say at this point that we would need to define the "all" in question.
Luke 17:10
10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do..../KJV
What do you mean I dont want to work in service in the Kingdom of God? It comes with a duty.
I'm retired now but when I was young and working I tried to be the best employee there. We need something done...send me I'll do it. It's not a competition but of myself. If I work hard and always yes I learn something abut everything...and become more valuable as an employee, which is money in the bank come layoff season!
If you're dragging your feet in denial of the Christian duty, wow Brother. Check your pulse you may have died?
John 1:12
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:.../KJV
He gave them the power to become sons of God? So we don't start out as Sons. We start out as servants. Just like if you joined a branch of the US Military. They will train you and equip you to, be all that you can be, And that promise was on the Recruitment flyer! However, yes there is Boot Camp. There is Training. You do have to show up for training and be present. No one can complain that it was supposed to be all free. I don't have to work in my walk with God?? That's not what scripture says. It says it is tough and you will suffer.
Read in the OT when they wandering for 40 years in the desert. The mass of people got an attitude with Moses and were complaining about different things. They got tired of manna and wanted some meat! So God gave them doves for months, only doves. They got sick of them! Another time the people were complaining and God made the earth to open up and swallowed up the big mouths! The Lord does not like murmuring. Praising the Lord works much better. So I as a Christian would think all that stuff is a warning in scripture. I wouldnt want the earth to swallow me up!
10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do..../KJV
What do you mean I dont want to work in service in the Kingdom of God? It comes with a duty.
I'm retired now but when I was young and working I tried to be the best employee there. We need something done...send me I'll do it. It's not a competition but of myself. If I work hard and always yes I learn something abut everything...and become more valuable as an employee, which is money in the bank come layoff season!
If you're dragging your feet in denial of the Christian duty, wow Brother. Check your pulse you may have died?
John 1:12
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:.../KJV
He gave them the power to become sons of God? So we don't start out as Sons. We start out as servants. Just like if you joined a branch of the US Military. They will train you and equip you to, be all that you can be, And that promise was on the Recruitment flyer! However, yes there is Boot Camp. There is Training. You do have to show up for training and be present. No one can complain that it was supposed to be all free. I don't have to work in my walk with God?? That's not what scripture says. It says it is tough and you will suffer.
Read in the OT when they wandering for 40 years in the desert. The mass of people got an attitude with Moses and were complaining about different things. They got tired of manna and wanted some meat! So God gave them doves for months, only doves. They got sick of them! Another time the people were complaining and God made the earth to open up and swallowed up the big mouths! The Lord does not like murmuring. Praising the Lord works much better. So I as a Christian would think all that stuff is a warning in scripture. I wouldnt want the earth to swallow me up!
Their headquarters and Denomination pays their salaries. If they don't preach according to the Reformed Standards the organization wouldn't keep paying their salaries.
It's a joke but I have attended some of those churches and took multiple cups of coffee to survive. If you don't want to find the Holy Ghost being active then those Churches are the place to be.
Those with IMMUTABLE natures are quite free to choose according to those natures.
John6:44 "all" is not in the verse. The inverse "no man" - masculine singular adjective - is in the verse.
John12:32 masculine plural noun - most literally "all [men]".
That's our definition apart from the desire of some - like yourself? - to redefine.