Can We Really Exercise Free Will?

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In other words, the verse is true, but it must be read in balance with other verses. Scripture interprets Scripture. I believe a Christian can allow God’s Spirit to cause him to walk in His statutes and to keep His judgments, but that is conditioned upon following the very requirements God has given to the believer. God enables, but we must yield. The promise is real, but it is not fulfilled apart from the believer responding to God’s Word.
Christ is our Savior! When we are drawn to Christ and placed under His care, we are not perfect. We will never cease to sin, and we often disappoint.
But Christ in His office as Savior covers us and presents us spotless before the throne! That's why He is called our Savior. . . .
Does that set us free to do as we wish. Heaven forbid!
 
Yes good point.

The arrogance of Calvinism is disturbing at every turn.
[Col 1:20 KJV]
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, [I say], whether [they be] things in earth, or things in heaven.

[Col 1:23 KJV]
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and [be] not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, [and] which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
 
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[Col 1:20 KJV]
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, [I say], whether [they be] things in earth, or things in heaven.

[Col 1:23 KJV]
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and [be] not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, [and] which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
the lords faith m

Something he wills into you

But will you listen 🤕🤐
 
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Again, supported by scripture

[1Pe 1:2 KJV] 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

[2Th 2:13,14 KJV]
13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Well I do not have the time or the desire to debunk all your Calvinists out of context proof texts.

But I will make it very clear that these verses in no way support your God created me uniquely, particularly, for salvation false soteriology.

1 Peter 1:2
"elect exiles of the dispersion"
God's foreknowledge is that he has intimate knowledge of their trials, who they are and what is happening to them.

I could do more but it would again be a waste of time because you have a lens that I think only God can remove because you are very far down the Calvinist river.

2Thess 2:13, 14

the "you" is gentile believers ... not you individually.
Paul is asserting that yes the Gospel is for them also even though they are being told that it is not.

Done.
So very sad you how you cannot even see how you use eisgesis over and over again!
 
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The daily routine of the imaginary concept to have just cause for promoting their wonderful good will gestures from the lord, which is incredibly wonderful and so very evident to see there free will from the lord

Is to

A attack as many people as you can

B get a response

C reject everything they say

4 falsely accuse

What a kind free will God they serve the lords moral free will is no nice.

The lord who lived freely with responsibility

And here we so many people following there example and enforcing his will

It's fantastic
 
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You are free to will yourself to freely believe that. They are dead wrong. Sad that you have fallen for their nonsense. Goodbye.

"dead wrong" (y)

Good way to put it.


I used to feel sorry for the vulnerable people who fell for this most unholy soteriology, but then I had to come to terms with the fact that it is their choice to accept false doctrine.

They read scripture through a highly individualistic lens which leads to my thinking that it appeals to the flesh and certain types of people.
 
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I would respond by asking you to quote everything Jesus said about:

-murder dwelling in the heart
-hate dwelling in the heart
-the parables about self-righteousness
-the Jesus' many strident warnings to the "bad pharisees"
-Jesus many strident exhortations to seek the truth about Himself
-exemplars proving His true nature and heart toward fallen men

And the consequences of ignorance/denial/error thereof.

They take His words out of context, I am sure He does not approve.
 
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Well I do not have the time or the desire to debunk all your Calvinists out of context proof texts.

But I will make it very clear that these verses in no way support your God created me uniquely, particularly, for salvation false soteriology.

1 Peter 1:2
"elect exiles of the dispersion"
God's foreknowledge is that he has intimate knowledge of their trials, who they are and what is happening to them.

I could do more but it would again be a waste of time because you have a lens that I think only God can remove because you are very far down the Calvinist river.

2Thess 2:13, 14

the "you" is gentile believers ... not you individually.
Paul is asserting that yes the Gospel is for them also even though they are being told that it is not.

Done.
So very sad you how you cannot even see how you use eisgesis over and over again!

And neither I do have the time or desire to debunk the ramblings of a FW mindset such as yours. Except to say that: 1) everything you said above is wrong, and not only wrong, but wrong to the degree it demonstrates that you fundamentally do not comprehend the most basic doctrines of the gospel, and 2) that there are only two categories of people relative to salvation: the elect and non-elect. I've told this to you before but for some reason you are unable to either comprehend or retain it.

[Gal 6:15 KJV] 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
 
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And neither I do have the time or desire to debunk the ramblings of a FW mindset such as yours. Except to say that: 1) everything you said above is wrong, and not only wrong, but wrong to the degree it demonstrates that you fundamentally do not comprehend the most basic doctrines of the gospel, and 2) that there are only two categories of people relative to salvation: the elect and non-elect. I've told this to you before but for some reason you are unable to either comprehend or retain it.

[Gal 6:15 KJV] 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.


Seems like you have no real rebuttal once again.:rolleyes:
 
Thank God the Lord Jesus thinks otherwise and wills that all men be saved.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
It is, without a doubt, the most familiar, most oft-quoted Scripture verse in history. People from every denomination, every religion, and even non-religious people know of, or have heard about, John 3:16. The verse is advertised everywhere, and is often seen written on signs, and held up at sporting events around the globe. It appears on posters, printed on T-shirts, and stamped on number plate frames. Some people even have it painted on their faces, or tattooed on their skin. John 3:16 is also printed on coffee mugs, men’s ties, watches, bumper stickers, guitar picks, and sunglasses, as well as iPhone covers, greeting cards, baseball caps, pin-back buttons, fridge magnets, cuff links, key rings, pendants, rings, tote bags, cushions, pillow cases, flags, dog tags, water bottles, mouse pads, even baby dummies, pacifiers and bibs. It is the ‘go-to’ Scripture verse for all who believe the cunningly devised fable that God loves everyone, and gave His Son to die for the sins of everyone without exception.

**MDB**
 
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Seems like you have no real rebuttal once again.:rolleyes:

Your biblical nonsense and error speak for themselves - they provide the best rebuttal possible. Nothing further is needed,
and as you've demonstrated, that at least so far, you are completely unable to comprehend biblical truth.
 
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