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Hi, Redleghunter - Thank you for responding. Repetition is king. How many times did you notice the phrases "in Him", "in Christ", "through Jesus Christ", and "in the Beloved One" in your quote? All of the goodies in Ephesians 1 and 2 that we enjoy are because of us being in Him and existing...

Hi - What do you think about my thoughts on the subject? Thanks in advance, and welcome to christianforums.com.

What are the Biblical bases for your claims?

I agree that the benefits of salvation are made only to those who are "in Christ". But, what does it mean to be "in Christ", and how does one become "in Christ"? How do we know that it is through faith that one is "in Christ"?

Regarding the "over-extrapolating/making assumptions from certain texts" that you mentioned, I have to agree. After listening to sermons and asking questions of those who hold the Calvinist perspective, I've noticed that there is what I call "stretching" going on where those espousing Calvinism...

If you are stating that both theological traditions are wrong because they do not take into account the blindness aspect of the Jews, then I'd say that you are correct. Neither Arminianism nor Calvinism address the aspect of the Jews being blind to the Gospel. The paper I started this thread...

The phrase: "No man is saved unless the father draws him and opens his eyes" has no Biblical basis. The phrase you are misrepresenting is from John 6:44 (NKJV): "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day". Moreover, you have not...

I'd like to share my thoughts with all of you and get your response to it. Thanks in advance. Both Arminianism and Calvinism are defective in explaining the salvation process. These theological traditions neither recognize nor address the role Isaiah’s curse had in producing significant...