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Johann
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Here is my take-I try and stay strictly biblical and avoid the ditches and landmines.ὀργή
Transliteration
orgē (Key)
Pronunciation
or-gay'
KJV Translation Count — Total: 36x
The KJV translates Strong's G3709 in the following manner: wrath (31x), anger (3x), vengeance (1x), indignation (1x).
Outline of Biblical Usage [?]
- anger, the natural disposition, temper, character
- movement or agitation of the soul, impulse, desire, any violent emotion, but esp. anger
- anger, wrath, indignation
- anger exhibited in punishment, hence used for punishment itself
- of punishments inflicted by magistrates
Yes? It is Gods wrath and indignation! That is not a invitation to a tea and crumpets party.
YOu are free to reject TULIP but can you defend your Amenian belief biblically?
In the argument with TULIP the only alternative is the five points of Jacob Armenius!
You have, like a Calvinist, post a ream of verses and totally neglect context! The who, what where, when--
BUT--
Conditional Election
Arminian View: God’s election is based on His foreknowledge of who would freely choose to believe in Him. Election is conditional upon human response to God's grace.
Calvinist Contrast: Calvinism holds to Unconditional Election, where God’s choice to save individuals is not based on any foreseen merit or decision but solely on His sovereign will.
2. Universal Atonement
Arminian View: Christ's atonement is available to all people. Jesus died for everyone, and His sacrifice provides the potential for salvation to all, though not all will be saved.
Calvinist Contrast: Calvinism teaches Limited Atonement, where Christ’s atonement is specifically for the elect, and His sacrifice effectively secures salvation only for those chosen by God.
3. Total Depravity with Free Will
Arminian View: While humanity is depraved and affected by sin, God's prevenient grace enables individuals to respond to the gospel freely. This grace restores the capacity to choose or reject salvation.
Calvinist Contrast: Calvinism asserts Total Depravity, where human will is bound by sin and cannot choose God without irresistible grace.
4. Prevenient Grace
Arminian View: God’s grace is given to everyone, enabling them to respond to the gospel. This grace precedes human decision and makes it possible for people to choose to accept or reject salvation.
Calvinist Contrast: Calvinism teaches Irresistible Grace, where God’s grace is given only to the elect and effectively brings them to faith without fail.
5. Conditional Security
Arminian View: Believers can fall away from grace and lose their salvation if they turn away from faith. The security of salvation is conditional upon continued faith and perseverance.
Calvinist Contrast: Calvinism supports Perseverance of the Saints (often expressed as "Once Saved, Always Saved"), asserting that those truly elected by God will persevere in faith and cannot lose their salvation.
--reading through this, yep, should I choose a side-you can label me Arminian.
Take note-I don't attack you or Calvin and Luther nor the Reformers.
Next time you post a verse, please make sure re the context.
Shalom.
J.