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I agree, and as I mentioned, this has nothing to do with whether a person is saved or not. But this is a discussion forum lol. It’s meant for all topics. And from these topics I can hopefully learn a bit more on this subject. I thought that’s why this site exists
It has been a hot topic for almost 1000 years and it will continue to be a hot topic and you are correct getting the answer right will not make a bit of difference to our salvation. It has been hotly debated on this site numerous times.
Forgive me, I am brand new to this site. I am just looking to see other viewpoints to maybe gain and share knowledge.
I did not intend to be critical of you, you can discuss any topic you like on here and I encourage you to ask questions there are several people on here who are very knowledgeable and helpful, welcome to the site.
Did I post this to the wrong forum? Is there a specific one I need to be posting this to? Still trying to learn the site
God created everyone.
I believe our name is written in the Lamb's book of life from the foundation of the world.
Some say Scripture deals with this topic. I would say it doesn't. It's not something that has been a focus point by the authors of the Bible. However the Bible deals with the consequence of choice, but concering free will we can find support for both positions in Scripture, if we look for it.
It's understanding about God's foreknowledge .... He knows what choices people will make but He don't make their choices for them. Also, God's sovereignty ... He is indeed sovereign, but chooses to manifest His sovereignty through the power of Love and truth. You can't have true love without choice ..... love can not be forced .... else it's not love.
My hope and prayer is that by objectively discussing doctrine, and the Scriptures, with others, I may come to understand different views, being open to their thoughts and ideas, which all help to not only study the Scriptures further to see if the views of others are true or not, but then help others to look at the context of the Scriptures more carefully, especially if I feel they are adding to or reinterpreting verses that, if they had read in context, then the Scriptures themselves plainly reveal and teach what is meant.
I wonder why so many warnings, rebukes, commands, admonitions exist throughout the NT Scriptures, from Matthew to Revelations, to remain firm in the faith to be saved? That seems to indicate to me free will and choice that God in Christ righteously holds each person accountable on Judgment Day.
Agreed. My favorite is Ephesians 1:13.
