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I am reading exactly what you are saying, and you are having to make up more to what are saying because logic is missing in your argument. My reading comprehension skills are actually very good. I tried to humble myself with my first response with you but you are one who argues with a stiff...

Makes you wonder how Jesus knew Peter would deny Him 3 times. Lucky guess, huh? Also makes you wonder how Jesus knew Judas would betray Him. Jesus must have been full of lucky guesses according to your view. Not to mention the numerous prophecies that were said and fulfilled. I am starting to...

Ok, let's try a more logical approach. Our views differ on what predestination entails, but we both agree God predestined before the foundation of the world. You say it's more collective, I believe it is more individual. We both agree God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, but...

You are restricting an infinite God to time. "...who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began..." - 2 Timothy 1:9 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...

Of course it is our choice. I never said it wasn't. I hold to the belief that God already knows who will choose. And God's foreknowledge is what bridges the gap between predestination and mans free choice. The Bible several times instructs predestination. The Bible also instructs about our...

"For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified." - Romans...

The reality is, you have to make your choice. The beauty is, you can choose Christ. Christ broke the chains to sexual immorality and if we are to be honest with ourselves, if we continue in sin it's because we are choosing the sin. From my experience...when I was living in the sin, I constantly...

"For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers." - Romans 8:29 The answer is pretty much irrefutable.

God is not limited to His creation. It is true to say God came down as man, born of Mary, which we know is Jesus. It is also true to say that Jesus was before Abraham. Instead of trying to understand this from a creation perspective, we can attempt to understand this from the Creator's...

Jesus is [the Savior of] Israel. This seems a lot more accurate. Israelites had done some terrible things...worshipped foreign gods, committed abominations, some rulers of Israel had numerous wives, Israelites rejected Christ, the list can go on. Or perhaps I am completely misunderstanding what...

Praise be to God indeed! I was afraid this would be too lengthy but thought necessary to share. Thank you for the encouragement!

I went to a Bible college that was heavily Calvinist. Everything they taught seemed to be structured around a vital doctrine: predestination. With their view on predestination, they have to believe mankind does not have free will, they have to believe in once saved always saved, and they have to...

"Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served...

I am not offended or angered by the question. I pointed out in my first post that it is an entertaining question. I also pointed out there's no dogmatic conclusion to it. I am engaging in the discussion by treating it as so. No need to apologize to me. It's not a question that needs reporting...

Apollos was involved with the church in Corinth. He was the one who watered the church, whereas Paul planted the church. Nowhere has God ever reversed time in the Bible. Sure I would agree He has the power to do so, He is God. Has He? No. Will He ever? I don't know. Based on Scripture, not likely.

Yes, it's dangerous in the sense that an answer has to be forced that isn't Biblical. We can do it all day with worldly things, as we all mostly do. But with God? I don't find it to be wise at all. "I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may...

It's all hypothetical. This isn't something we have an answer to. Biblically is it likely? No. He has had a plan from the very beginning, those whom He foreknew He predestined, and all things work for the good of those who love God. Anything more than that is going beyond what is written...

Yes. Straight from Jesus. "Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you." - John 16:7 The person you are quoting in that post is right. There's more Scripture to back up...

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For the last time, your question was answered. I don't care what polls say. You are on a Christian forum website, you asked your question, you got a Biblical answer. For the third time now, you either believe the Bible or you don't. Why point out seculars, agnostics, atheists as people who don't...