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    When are we saved ?

    Arminians and semi pelagians believe that too. The four categories I listed have to do with man’s ability or inability to believe the Gospel and whether they can initiate their own faith unassisted or if God Initiates it in some way, either through regeneration before faith or drawing.
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    When are we saved ?

    Does Molinism have its own distinct view of ability vs inability?
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    When are we saved ?

    They pretty much cover the whole spectrum of views of ability vs inability.
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    When are we saved ?

    I see four views on the issue of ability versus inability. Calvinists, Arminians, Semi pelagians,and Pelagians. I do not fall in with any of them.
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    When are we saved ?

    I do agree that Calvinists are accused of believing things that they don’t believe. This is due to the fact that people are ignorant of their actual positions. Anti Calvinists should not talk about Calvinism unless they actually read their writings. What they often do is merely read and quote...
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    When are we saved ?

    That only sheep believed Jesus is definitely true in the context of Jesus earthly ministry. John 10:26. He did not say they were notHis sheep because they didn’t believe, He said they didn’t believe because they were not His Sheep.
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    When are we saved ?

    Very correct understanding of Romans 3:25.
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    When are we saved ?

    Old Testament sacrifices provided forebearance until Christ came to pay the debt in full
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    When are we saved ?

    I agree with the Tulip points as you state them, except for the L I believe Christ died for all men, but His death only saves those who believe The way you described the other four points I can agree with. But most Calvinists I’ve read use much stronger definitions. I can agree that the fall...
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    When are we saved ?

    It’s interesting that the word “pistis” can be translated faith or faithfulness. With Christ, I think it’s His faithfulness that saves us, and our faith merely rests on His Faithfulness in what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will do.
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    When are we saved ?

    Not only what He did at the cross, which is glorious indeed, but also in His perfect obedience in life, and also in His present work as our Faithful High Priest and Mediator, and even more.
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    When are we saved ?

    Yes. 1 Corinthians 11:32
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    And also Jesus bore the penalty of our sins, which is the basis of our full and complete justification.
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    When are we saved ?

    Amen to a believer will never be condemned. Our works will be judged to determine rewards, but we will never face condemnation. John 5:24.
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    Our faith secures eternal salvation based on Jesus’ faithfulness.
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    When are we saved ?

    Please see John 5:24
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    When are we saved ?

    Did the Spirit convict you before you believed? If yes, that is a preconversion work of the Spirit.
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    When are we saved ?

    It’s ok. You said you believe the Spirit convicts before we believe. That has always been my position in a nutshell. No one believes apart from a pre-conversion work ( conviction) by the Holy Spirit. I never went beyond this. Glad we agree on that now. FINALLY!!
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    When are we saved ?

    Define drawing.
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    When are we saved ?

    No, you don’t realize the implications of what I say. That’s why you keep attacking Calvinism while talking to a guy who is not a Calvinist And you flip flopped on your position on the Spirit’s pre conversion work Now you accept a prevenient work of Grace performed by the Spirit. You were...