John Calvin, you grieve me.
The theological point of view of Calvinism was recently discussed in conversation and once again brought to my attention, and before I state my opinions that are stemmed from biblical scriptures, let me give a recap of what Calvinism stands for.
1. They state that man's nature is completely sinful
2. God chooses whom to save
3. Jesus died only for those he would save
4. God's grace can't be turned down and salvation cannot be lost.
First & foremost I don't know how anyone can believe that God died for a chosen few when John 3:16 clearly states, "For God so loved THE WORLD that he gave his only begotten son that WHO SO EVER believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life." Where in that scripture does it state that God only died for a chosen few? It's awful that some believe that they are "God's Elite" and that he chose them among others. Must we be reminded that Pride is the exact reasoning for Lucifer's downfall? God chose EVERYONE. It's our choice if we choose HIM. It really grieves me to know that there are non believers who come into churches and are excited and want to know and learn more about Christianity, yet when they are presented with this Calvinism principle they have to feel hurt and rejected, thinking that God doesn't love them or want them and didn't choose them. Who would want to serve a God like that? A rejecting clicky God? It also states, "Choose ye this day whom you will serve." Therefore, yes, you can turn your back on God. I am not one to say that you can lose your salvation because the true character of a man's heart and motives of a man is only known by God himself, so we have no right to judge and say who is a Christian and who is not because we do not know.
It has been brought to my attention once again, how interesting theology really is. C.S. Lewis, I still fully intend on completing all of your pieces this year & this debated topic has sparked my interest which is direly needed and necessary in order to complete such an accomplishment.
1. They state that man's nature is completely sinful
2. God chooses whom to save
3. Jesus died only for those he would save
4. God's grace can't be turned down and salvation cannot be lost.
First & foremost I don't know how anyone can believe that God died for a chosen few when John 3:16 clearly states, "For God so loved THE WORLD that he gave his only begotten son that WHO SO EVER believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life." Where in that scripture does it state that God only died for a chosen few? It's awful that some believe that they are "God's Elite" and that he chose them among others. Must we be reminded that Pride is the exact reasoning for Lucifer's downfall? God chose EVERYONE. It's our choice if we choose HIM. It really grieves me to know that there are non believers who come into churches and are excited and want to know and learn more about Christianity, yet when they are presented with this Calvinism principle they have to feel hurt and rejected, thinking that God doesn't love them or want them and didn't choose them. Who would want to serve a God like that? A rejecting clicky God? It also states, "Choose ye this day whom you will serve." Therefore, yes, you can turn your back on God. I am not one to say that you can lose your salvation because the true character of a man's heart and motives of a man is only known by God himself, so we have no right to judge and say who is a Christian and who is not because we do not know.
It has been brought to my attention once again, how interesting theology really is. C.S. Lewis, I still fully intend on completing all of your pieces this year & this debated topic has sparked my interest which is direly needed and necessary in order to complete such an accomplishment.
By grace through faith alone, not by works or by obedience is salvation affirmed.
- Charles Grandison Finney
- Charles Grandison Finney
Works are the evidence of faith. The presence of unrepentant sin is the evidence that a person does not have saving faith.
- Charles Grandison Finney
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