Calvinism and Context?

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EleventhHour said:
...................though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.

Hebrews 5:8
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That is exactly what I earlier stated. Jesus DID understand a novel and not yet experienced form of obedience (and therefore an expression of yet GREATER LOVE) to God the Father.

So then God returns this love to Jesus by magnifying His glory to an even greater level and providing his beloved Son with His Bride, the Church.

To imply that Jesus was here to learn obedience because he was formerly disobedient is utterly ridiculous and blasphemous.
 
cv5 said:
Let's just say that the freewillers clearly stipulate (and refuse for any reason to abandon), that they, in and of themselves, by themselves, are self-endowed (not a gift of God not granted by God has nothing to do with God whatsoever) with sufficient faith and capacity to believe to accept the gospel when it is preached unto them.

This I do, not nor cannot agree to, as it it is not scripturally supported in my opinion.
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Who are some of CC’s freewillers? I’d like to stay clear of them.
 
EleventhHour said:
And this is clearly refuted...

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,

No need to suppress truth if one cannot be affected by it and have the ability to believe it.
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I'm not impressed. You are going to have to do a lot better than that to convince me otherwise.
 
Duskey said:
Who are some of CC’s freewillers? I’d like to stay clear of them.
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I am one. A Sovereign God gave us the ability to chose..imho

We have a free will.. meaning we have the ability to make choices ... society and the justice system is built on this premise.
This is no way takes away from God being able to bring His plans to fruition.
 
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cv5 said:
That is exactly what I earlier stated. Jesus DID understand a novel and not yet experienced form of obedience (and therefore an expression of yet GREATER LOVE) to God the Father.

So then God returns this love to Jesus by magnifying His glory to an even greater level and providing his beloved Son with His Bride, the Church.

To imply that Jesus was here to learn obedience because he was formerly disobedient is utterly ridiculous and blasphemous.
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Never stated He was formerly disobedient.
 
cv5 said:
Let's just say that the freewillers clearly stipulate (and refuse for any reason to abandon), that they, in and of themselves, by themselves, are self-endowed (not a gift of God not granted by God has nothing to do with God whatsoever) with sufficient faith and capacity to believe to accept the gospel when it is preached unto them.

This I do, not nor cannot agree to, as it it is not scripturally supported in my opinion.
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And choice and free will is seen right from beginning with Cain.....

Gen 4:7

“If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.”

Definitely a choice of doing one or the other.
 
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EleventhHour said:
Never stated He was formerly disobedient.
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Evidently you are tying Jesus' obedience while on earth to His free will (whether to be obedient or not).

I, on the other hand, am tying it (and everything else down to the finest scintilla and detail) to prophecy according to Gods predetermined plan for Jesus (and consequently to the elect).

Did I get that right?
 
cv5 said:
Evidently you are tying Jesus' obedience while on earth to His free will (whether to be obedient or not).

I, on the other hand, am tying it (and everything else down to the finest scintilla and detail) to prophecy according to Gods predetermined plan for Jesus (and consequently to the elect).

Did I get that right?
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My point is that we have the ability to make choices even Jesus.

Gen 4:7

“If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.”

Definitely a choice of doing one or the other.
 
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EleventhHour said:
I am one. A Sovereign God gave us the ability to chose..imho

We have a free will.. meaning we have the ability to make choices ... society and the justice system is built on this premise.
This is no way takes away from God being able to bring His plans to fruition.
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All that said you’ve never claimed to have saved yourself. You know full well God saved you and you rejoice in His saving grace in Jesus Christ. Very interesting.
 
EleventhHour said:
Already explained it multiple times, you rejected Orthodox biblical understanding in favour of God Calvinism doctrine of election.
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I rejected,how you have told me numerous times,how I should have been saved.

My understanding is in favour of how God Saved me....which you know only too well..so won’t repeat myself.....”again”.

I had no CHOICE!....God Chose Me!
 
cv5 said:
Let's just say that the freewillers clearly stipulate (and refuse for any reason to abandon), that they, in and of themselves, by themselves, are self-endowed (not a gift of God not granted by God has nothing to do with God whatsoever) with sufficient faith and capacity to believe to accept the gospel when it is preached unto them.

This I do, not nor cannot agree to, as it it is not scripturally supported in my opinion.
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Amen!!...neither can I.
 
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EleventhHour said:
And choice and free will is seen right from beginning with Cain.....

Gen 4:7

“If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.”

Definitely a choice of doing one or the other.
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Here is an interesting thought:

Those who understand and believe in Gods election (being chosen and held in the power of God) also believe (for the most part....it does vary) in the perseverance of the Saints a.k.a. OSAS.

What may I ask do the freewillers believe in as regards "the perseverance of the Saints"?

Are they held and preserved by the overwhelming power of God? Or can they by "their own free will" forfeit their election and salvation?

In other words, is it possible to be saved and then unsaved at some future date? This is due to a willful decision on the part of the saved person?
 
Duskey said:
Who are some of CC’s freewillers? I’d like to stay clear of them.
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Yeah, he stated that very poorly. I don't think they understand that believing and accepting the gift of salvation is not saving yourself.

But I'm with you if what he stated was true....I'm definitely not 1ofthem kind of "freewillers"...lol

But I'm pretty sure no one believes that they can or did some how save themselves and God don't matter.....that's just a spin and a false argument that Calvinist use.
 
cv5 said:
Frankly.........there is a high probability that you are correct!
Well spoken! And good call on your part.
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FYI....he used to say that to me,🤣🤣....being sarcastic,I’m sure he will correct me if I’m wrong.

If I am wrong...then I agree with him.
 
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