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Grailhunter, if you can honestly say you have spent time reading his work I could respect your opinion. I don't believe you have because anyone who has would see that this whole predestination vs. Free will debate was just a drop in the ocean compared to everything he discussed. But if thats...

Not to mention: Isaiah 45:7 KJV I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things. The thing is, Calvin wrote dozens of books which details many books of the Bible and subjects pertaining to Christian religion. He is an equal opportunity...

And I told you that your quotes were selective and did not represent Calvin truthfully due to what you left out! Just because you quote someone doesn't mean you are truthfully showing their point of view! And Biblically we are told not to do that: see Ecc 12:13! Now, when I informed you that...

What I have put in bold is what really frustrates me about folks who want to discuss Calvin and "Calvinists". I don't believe many have read his work through. About 10 years ago I studied Calvin hard: his life and what he wrote. I have forgotten much of what I learned, but do recall what he...

Which God? The God described in the Bible or the God which is in your mind?

Enoch, when you were discussing Calvin you refused to discuss the full content of what he said, even when it was brought to your attention. Now, you have done the same with me. Had you read with understanding you would have seen I said God rarely is specific in whom is predestinated (as in...

Da iel, I have spoken on this mamy times before and its never popular with anyone. Its not popular with those who believe in free will and its not popular with those who believe in predestination. But it is the truth: God not only fore knows, but he foes predestinate. He predestinates...

I suggested to you that you were in error for partially quoting Calvin, when if you had read and posted more, Calvin addresses your concerns and proves your concerns to be wrong. In tour rebuttal, you have made the same mistake: you fail to hear the conclusion of the whole matter. Your...

I realize that... I still give Calvin his due credit and if grace is as strong as it is suggested, he is forgiven. However, it was still wrong and I still believe Calvin could have prevented it. Perhaps... But Jesus Christ is the same today, in the 1500's and forever. It was still wrong as...

Main reason is the Servetus incident. I have read many commentaries on it from both sides. The bottom line is that this man didn't have to die and Calvin could have prevented it. There are other minor things that lead me to believe he played both sides of the protestant/Catholic fence...

Enoch, I appreciate your efforts, but there is a problem. You haven't fully quoted Calvin. You left out important parts which further explain his position and address the concerns and "contradictions" you charge him with. Now in that, I don't necessarily agree with Calvin either, even when...

I have a question for you; as one who has read his commentaries extensively. Have you come across any mention of the acronym, TULIP, or him listing the 5 points of TULIP? If so, where? I have read some of his works, but not all (he actually has an extensive catalogue), and haven't. I have...

Paul was the head. Through the Holy Ghost HE (Paul) appointed elders over them with instructions and warnings. Thus showing his leadership. Concerning those instructions and warnings, he told the elder to be aware wolves. Without God's appointed leadership, this is what happens. In his...

Like I said... I hope you find peace. To add to that, I hope you find a church that believes the same thing as you do...

I am not responding to this post solely, but to all you've said. Stunned, I wish you peace and hope you find it. But I don't believe you have. A man of God and a Church is where you can run to in times of trouble. It is a refuge. But you seem to be running away from it. If that is the...

That is absolutely false, farouk. In context of the local church he gave gifts unto men. And the gifts he gave were Apostles, prophets, evengelists, pastors and teachers. These were given so that the saints could be perfected. Overall, yes Christ is the head of the church, but he set men...

Ok.... Tough to tell with writing. But... The evidence is still overwhelming. You need a preacher!

Oh really? "Pastor" (singular) is in the Bible 11 times. "Pastors" (plural) only once. Teacher vs teachers is 13-9. So yea.... Interesting.

Stunned, I have to ask... Do you have a problem with men? I've noticed a tone in a few of your posts. First thing I will bring up is that yes, you need to be under a shepherd. That is, a preacher. You need to be in a flock (congregation) as it it seen throughout the Bible. If you believe...

I pray for my brethren... Those I am close to. I also pray for my pets. I pray for the unknown sons of God so they may come into his fold. I pray for the peace of Jerusalem.