Can We Really Exercise Free Will?
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The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.” Isaiah 14 verse 24 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Psalm 33 verse 11 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. Psalm 115 verse 3 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Proverbs 19 verse 21 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will. Ephesians 1 verse 11 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. Romans 8 verses 28-30 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will. Ephesians 1 verses 4-5
Ezekiel 36 v 27 I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
I wonder if God is the Primary/Ultimate Cause behind "forcing" his covenant people to obedience? I don't see anything in the passage that says God first seeks his chosen people's permission to mess around with their "sacred freewill".
Really? So, I guess the Gentiles, who were chosen by God, are under his condemnation and wrath? Scripture clearly defines "partiality" or "favoritism" as God not favoring any human being over another on the basis of race or ethnicity (Act 10:34; 11:18).
That's a lie! God showed me the Doctrines of Grace long before I knew about John Calvin or any Reformer, for that matter.
I have another question for you FWers. Let's see who has the spine to answer.
Scripture teaches that God made man in his image. And man, like God, has a heart. And like God that heart is the seat/center of one's personhood since its consists in both cases mind, will, emotions and conscience. So...my question is this: Does God have feelings (a/k/a passions, emotions)? Or is God's love as Genez recently presented it: Cold, Indifferent, Impersonal, Passionless, Sterile?
Scripture teaches that God made man in his image. And man, like God, has a heart. And like God that heart is the seat/center of one's personhood since its consists in both cases mind, will, emotions and conscience. So...my question is this: Does God have feelings (a/k/a passions, emotions)? Or is God's love as Genez recently presented it: Cold, Indifferent, Impersonal, Passionless, Sterile?
Why should we answer the questions of one who shows such obvious disdain in the their questions? Such a one is guaranteed not to listen with the intent to understand but only so they can further mock and denigrate.
So much has been said already to answer such questions. Why don't you go back through the thread asking the Lord to enlighten you with understanding.
What I have such "obvious disdain" for is the false gospel of you FWers.
So, I take it that "we" (including the rodents in your pockets) will have no intelligent, coherent, biblical answers to provide for everyone else's enlightenment and edification? Why am I not surprised?
P.S. And if so much has been said in the past, how come answers aren't easily rolling off your tongue?
You can call me Chucky if you want
The choice is yours
Funny you should bring that one up.
Phil asked me to suggest a fresh idea for him just before he did that commercial...
Did you know?
yep the choice was yours to say that
Well bye bye Mr whatever,
You forgot to power phrase when you where to busy with your free will power phrasing, which is that God will make the wolf dwell with the lamb Isaiah 11:6
Hmmm say what, Mr whatever let's see your next free will choice for tit for tat
Do you know what Isaiah 11:6 is referring to?
To the Millennium that will begin after the seven year Great Tribulation ends.
But, before the Great Tribulation begins, the Rapture must come first.
You know these truths, right?
I told you why, you are not genuine in wanting the answers. Why should I waste time with you?
Here is why....
"I appeal to you, brothers (& sisters), to watch out for those who cause divisions
and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them." Romans 16:17-18,
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I wonder which way could free will choose, and who's will would be better.
Isaiah 30:21
New International Version
21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
I guess it's saying you can walk to the left or the right, but this is the way you should walk on that path
Isaiah 30:21
New International Version
21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
I guess it's saying you can walk to the left or the right, but this is the way you should walk on that path
yep ...Heres one for you sis
Gods says you can do nothing without him
John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Here's a couple songs written about believers needing to reflect more of the Lord Jesus Christ in daily living ...
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reneweddaybyday said:
Galatians 5:15-16 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
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The fig leaves Adam and Eve made for themselves (Gen 3:7) represented their fleshly, human attempt to cover their sin and and shame.
rolleyes ... you feel better now, BillyBob? ... sometimes the thoughts that come to mind need not be shared with others so you can have some sort of fleshly, feel good moment.
Galatians 5:15-16 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
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