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[unclejohn314]

I have no idea who I am talking to, but if someone out there is listening then perhaps you could answer my question. I am looking for the "official" Reformed answer.

Based on me being in the elect and at one time years ago but no longer being in the Calvinist camp, does the Holy Spirit want me back?

If your answer is yes then have I been resisting the Holy Spirit ever since I left?

I'm confused about how the Reformed movement views people like me. Can anyone out there help me?


Thanks.

I was sopposed to introduce myself. Well I imagine you can tell from my questions above that I am an extremely thoughtful and dedicated student of God's word. I am fine with those who disaree with me. I always treat such people with the utmost kindness and respect.

 

[Habakk]

Hello, Welcome to CF. Enjoy the forums.

 

[madetoworship]

First off welcome to CF! This is the right forum to seek introductions but not the right forum to ask for advice. I suggest you post your thread in Christian Advice http://www.christianforums.com/f232/

 

[unclejohn314]

I' sorry to have missunderstood the purpose of this site. I thought it was a place where questions could be asked and responded to.

God bless you all.

 

[saved24]

Welcome John. yes, you can ask questions, you might get an answer or might not get an answer in the welcome section, where you have posted. Click on the link above if you want to ask under the "advice" section or pick which ever section you like.

My answer to your question my Mom went to the reformed church until she was about 33 years old. I was 5 when my parents left that church. Anyways, I am not sure why you ask your question, maybe to spark a discussion? Well, I would just say this, if a person strays from the Lord, He will welcome them back with open arms. The Holy Spirit is included in that I believe as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one.

God bless.

 

[George95]

Hiyas, welcome to the forums.

 

[unclejohn314]

Thank you, Saved24, I appreciate your response. You seem to have become a dedicated and kind hearted Christian lady. God bless you.

I guess I was looking for the "official" Reformed view on whether or not I can resist the Holy Spirit. I feel that I can, and unfortuneately have done so many many times; but I'm not sure that my Calvinist brother would say that I have the ability to reist.

Feel free to share your thoughts anytime.

Unclejohn

 

[A New Dawn]

Admin Hat

Thread moved to the Ask A Calvinist forum, which is better suited to answer a question of this nature.

 

[twin1954]

Thank you, Saved24, I appreciate your response. You seem to have become a dedicated and kind hearted Christian lady. God bless you.

I guess I was looking for the "official" Reformed view on whether or not I can resist the Holy Spirit. I feel that I can, and unfortuneately have done so many many times; but I'm not sure that my Calvinist brother would say that I have the ability to reist.

Feel free to share your thoughts anytime.

Unclejohn

No one can give you the "official" Reformed position because there is none. But Reformed theology does lead one to believe that even your resistance is in the purpose and will of God if you are one of the elect. When He has determined to bring you back into the fold He will.

Now this is the Ask A Calvinist forum, if you want to debate this then it needs to be moved to the Debate a Calvinist forum. If you are looking for answers you are in the right place but do not attempt to debate it here.

 

[Elderone]

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[A New Dawn]

Interesting, this is "Ask A Calvinist" and not one of the people answering show the Calvinist icon ???

Have the requirements changed ???

The thread was moved here from another forum, hence the mod hat 3 posts up.

 

[Elderone]

Thanks................

 

[GrinningDwarf]

I have no idea who I am talking to, but if someone out there is listening then perhaps you could answer my question. I am looking for the "official" Reformed answer.

Based on me being in the elect and at one time years ago but no longer being in the Calvinist camp, does the Holy Spirit want me back?

If your answer is yes then have I been resisting the Holy Spirit ever since I left?

I'm confused about how the Reformed movement views people like me. Can anyone out there help me?

Do you still consider yourself a Christian, or have you walked totally away from the faith? (And I don't mean 'Calvinist' faith; I mean 'Christian' faith.)

 

[twin1954]

Interesting, this is "Ask A Calvinist" and not one of the people answering show the Calvinist icon ???

Have the requirements changed ???

Do I need to show the Calvinist icon for you to know that I am a Calvinist? If my Calvinism isn't plain from my posts then I need to work on being more clear.

 

[Elderone]

At present there is no requirement for the icon but showing it on our page will give new people who are unfamiliar with the theology, but know the icon, confidence the information they are receiving is correct. Its not being there would immediately expose others who might wish to cause confusion.

Our present society doesn’t believe much in standards but they are helpful in reducing chaos and uncertainty.

 

[twin1954]

At present there is no requirement for the icon but showing it on our page will give new people who are unfamiliar with the theology, but know the icon, confidence the information they are receiving is correct. Its not being there would immediately expose others who might wish to cause confusion.

Our present society doesn’t believe much in standards but they are helpful in reducing chaos and uncertainty.

Just for you.