In Post #15 on Page 1 Royal Priest stated that the prayer “Please God, don't let my loved ones perish in Hell” (which he attributed to “Arminians”) actually reflected a Calvinist worldview:
If Royal Priest belongs to one of the documented branches of Calvinism that are different from the one twin1954 belongs to, then I suggest that twin1954 refrain from attributing to Calvinism in general, statements he makes that may not be supported by the other branches of Calvinism.
However, if Royal Priest actually belongs to the same wing of Calvinism as does twin1954, I must wonder why twin1954 did not chastise Royal Priest for breaking ranks and making an incorrect statement, instead of using the occasion to take aim once again at pre-Calvinist Baptists and those sharing their beliefs.
In Post #78 on Page 4 I pointed out:When a Christian who adheres to the Arminian worldview prays, their prayers often reflect the Calvinist worldview.
Actually, that sort of prayer does not reflect a Calvinist worldview at all.
A Calvinist does not know whom God has fore-chosen for salvation. Therefore, a Calvinist praying such a prayer could well be praying against God's will, and probably is.
To which in Post #81 on Page 5 twin1954 stated:I wonder what God might think of that?
Well, that is the opposite of what Royal Priest indicated. Which is why I included his quote – for clarity.The Arminian prays in order to twist God's arm and get Him to do something that He may not have done unless they twist His arm.
The Calvinist prays simply resting in the promises of God. We seek for Him to call out His elect and do what He promised that He would do. The Calvinist doesn't try to twist God's arm they pray as did David in 2Sam. 7:18-29
If Royal Priest belongs to one of the documented branches of Calvinism that are different from the one twin1954 belongs to, then I suggest that twin1954 refrain from attributing to Calvinism in general, statements he makes that may not be supported by the other branches of Calvinism.
However, if Royal Priest actually belongs to the same wing of Calvinism as does twin1954, I must wonder why twin1954 did not chastise Royal Priest for breaking ranks and making an incorrect statement, instead of using the occasion to take aim once again at pre-Calvinist Baptists and those sharing their beliefs.
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