Reactions received by Rufus
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I don't get the point you're trying to make. The text does say "He chose US in Him..." The real question is how did God chose "us"... -
And that is precisely what happened! I can certainly relate to what you say with my own experience, as well. The "heart being changed"... -
Your answer is very incomplete, with all due respect. Isn't the new birth (regeneration) necessary to give life to dead souls in order... -
Your answer is very incomplete, with all due respect. Isn't the new birth (regeneration) necessary to give life to dead souls in order... -
Amen to that, brother! And Praise the Lord for his tender mercies and compassion! I literally marvel at God's incomprehensible grace...
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The problem with you premise is that us "befriending" God is totally backwards, since friendship with Him is not in our DNA. The...
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Thank you for confirming my objection to labels. As far as what you "have come to believe" about TULIP believers, that is your...
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Thank you for confirming my objection to labels. As far as what you "have come to believe" about TULIP believers, that is your...
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All of the above are great examples of God allowing the tares to grow up with the wheat.
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Bingo! Exactly right! How could God be just if he exacted double payment!? But no problem exists when we realize that Jesus laid down... -
That's a little off-topic. All I'll say on that topic is that since Christ is the antitype to Israel (by contrasts and comparisons)... -
Well stated, brother, well stated! Using a Shakesperian analogy might help us to better understand the relationship between God's...
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And that, brother, I consider a more biblical view. (y) The only thing I would add to what I highlighted above is that God extends His...
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Hi Folks, below you'll find a link that will refute the eight major arguments against the doctrine of Predestination. These eight...
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But regeneration (new birth) precedes faith, for the dead have no spiritual ability to do anything pleasing to God, which would include... -
Was the thief on the cross baptized? -
Why are you afraid of God's truth? Don't you know that his Truth sets us free (Jn 8:32) from law of sin (including carnal-mindedness)...
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Was the thief on the cross baptized? -
Good, honest, thoughtful reply. Thank you, brother. For example, even though we are now a redeemed people of God, scripture still...
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EThe concept of "free will" is certainly in the bible. If it isn't, then God must be an AI. :rolleyes: And I never bought into your...
