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    What are you listening to?

    CCR. ALL of it!
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    God's love Calvin

    Calvin is not saying in this quote that God loves all people. progmonk correctly comments on that. But even if it were possible that the first sentence might say that, the second sentence would negate it immediately. Think about it.
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    God's love Calvin

    I don't think so. Is that really what this passage is saying? It says they should seek God...but do they? The next verse you quote actually answers this question... No one seeks God. Not any individual. One of the keys to interpreting Scriptures is that you use clear, undeniable statements...
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    question2

    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.)
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    Ephesians 2:8

    Yes. Some people would argue that 'this' refers to the entire phrase "For by grace you have been saved through faith", but even if this were true, it doesn't change the meaning. It's all a gift from God.
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    How does Calvinism work, exactly?

    The truth is, we don't really know why. We do know that God is not capricious, or following random whims, so I don't think we can say "God chose to only save some because He can." God has a reason for everything; He doesn't always share those reasons with us.
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    What are you listening to?

    The Eagles. Finished Their Greatest Hits and working on Hotel California.
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    Is Calvinism mainly dependent on the writings of Paul?

    Calvin would agree. Unfortunately, there is so much hogwash out there under the name of 'Christian' that goes unchallenged, that the name is almost meaningless. But then again, 'Calvinist' carries a lot of negative stereotype baggage that it's not very effective anymore, either. I prefer...
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    History of Christianity

    This is a great set that covers from the time of Christ up through the Swiss Reformation. I read them all the time, and CBD always has a great price on them. The 8-volume set normally goes for $300, but it's on sale for $50. Christianbook.com: History of the Christian Church, 8 Volumes: Philip...
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    What are you listening to?

    Throttleneck by Brad Paisley - YouTube
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    Reformed prophets or healers?

    Guess what? There aren't any real Charismatic prophets around, either. ;)
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    Resistance to the Doctrines of Grace

    When I was first investigating Reformed theology, I thought White's The Potter's Freedom was too antagonistic in it's approach. It was not helpful at all. Now that I am Reformed (Reformed Baptist, to be precise), I can appreciate White points, but they weren't helpful to me then. I thought RC...
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    Hebrews

    I've always been curious about the reasons people would suspect Apollos wrote Hebrews.
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    Hebrews

    The most common idea is that Paul wrote it. However, the author never identifies himself, and apparently there are enough stylistic differences from Paul's other letters that many scholars don't think he did. (Even conservative, evangelical scholors.) I've heard Apollos suggested, although I'm...
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    What are you listening to?

    Durang's Hornpipe - YouTube