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I think it does, and yet no Calvinists has answered. :o

I did answer the question. Many man don't follow God's will, ie. they don't do the work God has prepared for them. Confusing?

I don't understand your point. I see no contradictions here: by the grace of God we are enabled to obey. Obedience is our response to God's grace. Grace saves us by enabling us to obey.

So you believe that if you fornicate 1000 times a day you won't go to heaven? Is that works based salvation?

It doesn't say all men are justified, it says that the act of Jesus LEADS all men to justification and life. Read more carefully. Although I don't claim to speak for the Catholic Church, I believe this is in line with Catholic teaching: 1993 Justification establishes cooperation between...

No, then yes. Free will makes sin a continually present option. The bible tells us that the Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin and that Jesus is drawing all men to himself. I believe that this is the initial gift of grace. We must then accept this conviction and ask God for help...

Only the Democratic Politicians!

I want all the Calvinists to have the same opportunity you have had to avoid answering this question!

Many men don't do God's will. I don't recommend that you follow their example!

Only those who obey Jesus will remain in his love. We aren't anything without obedience to Jesus. TJ is a Reformer. He can fornicate 1000 times a day just like Martin Luther and still not be separated from Jesus. Not wise.

There are two roads you can go down. Choose the narrow path. God has prepared the way for you, but you can reject his way.

I asked a simple question. Can you answer?

Wrong. They merely tell us that all are made alive in Christ, not that all will remain in his love. They merely tell us that the act of Jesus LEADS TO justification and life for all, it does not assure that it will come to fruition. Read ONLY the words on the page and don't insert your dogma.

Lord, when did we see you hungry.....? Your actions are your own. If you ask God for help, he will provide it.

What does this mean to a Calvinist?

Does this mean you don't have to do them? Do you you hope to hear: "WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT" some day, or is that just for the Catholics?

Exposition is needed when you don't like the crystal clear words of scripture. Read the words and then get a dictionary if you don't understand. You're on your own on this one. If you have a point I'll be glad to respond.

You say tomato, I say...

I can hear Jesus now.....How could you have been so obedient??!! I can only hope! I would settle for: Well done my good and faithful servant.

True enough. How about applying Pascal's wager to this debate? What's the risk of assuming we have no additional responsibility for our salvation?( Visualize yourself saying, "But Lord, when did I see you hungry?") ;) What's the risk of working your behind off trying to know, love and serve...