This post will give more detail on the third of my complaints against those expound on predestination. The complaint is that they sometimes (not always) present the invitation to believe in Christ as superficial or insincere. If we believe that Jesus's death, resurrection, and the proclamation of his name throughout the world is insufficient to … Continue reading Another excess
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Some detail on the excesses, part 1
This post will begin to flesh out the excesses that frequently appear in the teachings of those promoting predestination (think Calvinists). As I wrote previously, I heartily endorse that God foreknows, chooses and predestines men and women to be saved. I also believe that the bible teaches that we have free will. So, while I … Continue reading Some detail on the excesses, part 1
Excesses of predestinationists
Why all this debate over predestination vs. free will. I mean, it appears to me that answers for most of the questions are readily at hand. We shouldn't be surprised at this, since the bible deals specifically with such questions. If God set out to reveal these things to us, chances are he has succeeded, … Continue reading Excesses of predestinationists