predestination

Introduction Many years ago I got into a discussion with @AMR on a different theological forum over Calvinism's understanding of the relation of "ought" to "can". The basic idea goes like this: generally speaking we would say that "ought" implies "can"; if you ought to do something then it...

For those who believe in God predestine events, was the Fall one of them?

Since this seems to be what JWs are thinking in the background on Hell. I decided to ask it here. are people being predestined to hell really fair? for those unaware, Russell was raised in a church that basically taught that.

From time to time on CF, Calvinists or predestinationists tell us that there is no such thing as free will. We are told that belief in free will is the result of muddled theology, poor scholarship and bad philosophy. Despite these claims, the term "freewill," spelled as one word, occurs a...

I have mentioned having been looking for truth. Many pastors, teachers, preachers could never answer the tough questions, Revelation, 70 weeks of Daniel, Predestination, death to self, daily cross, trials by fire, self denial... after 42 years I found Grace and Truth ministry. I'm content that...

I've studied the Bible endlessly on this topic, and I came to the conclusion that obviously God calls us first, but then it's up to us to accept the free gift of salvation. I've studied some verses that seem to contradict the Calvinistic view of predestination. “The Lord is not slow in keeping...

Hey there. As I understand it Lutherans believe in single predestination, that is, they believe that God has chosen people to be saved but hasn't chosen who's damned. They also believe that Jesus died for the sins of everyone, not just some people. How is it possible for those who are not...

I am a Lutheran, but I have been very confused lately about Lutheran predestination. Lutherans believe that some people are predestined by God, and some aren't. Those who aren't do not necessarily go to hell. How are those that aren't predestined saved if they aren't predestined? They'd have to...

Up until about a month ago I had always struggled with this age old debate but now would like to tell you what I have discovered in my studies to resolve it. As predestination goes I think we would all agree that being born into this world is a death sentence and I would say the Bible in ecc...

Can someone talk to me about predestination? I think i cant be saved because im not elect. I try to believe and love God but I feel nothing and fear I committed the unforgivable sin. Also, the bible teaches God chooses every decision and there is no free will?

Can someone talk to me about predestination? I think i cant be saved because im not elect. I try to believe and love God but I feel nothing and fear I committed the unforgivable sin. Also, the bible teaches God chooses every decision and there is no free will?

Most Christians sooner or later struggle with questions about predestination. Many Christians don’t like the idea of predestination because it feels unfair. I think the problem is not with predestination itself, but with a lack of understanding about how predestination is related to...

The ever-ready reply of Calvinists to objections is, "You don't understand Calvinism!" In truth it seems that many opponents understand Calvinism much better than so-called Calvinists. In fact the common objections are well-founded in John Calvin's own words. The only misrepresentation...

so I am sure this has been hashed and again about a million times. But it is fun to talk about. The issue is the pride men have in refusing to acknowledge they may be wrong. So let's discuss in humility. PREDESTINATION “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the...

Thursday, July 6, 2017, 6:06 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Search Me, O God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 139 (Select vv. ESV). He Knows Me (vv. 1-7) O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my...

While sharing my bible reading plan with a lifelong Christian and missionary I was advised that the end of Romans 8 covered a much debated topic; predestination. She explained to me that she had seen churches literally split apart because of the contraversy over this specific topic. So I read...

If yes, why would he create some human just to let them parish in Hell. Let's try and focus mostly on the doctrine of Election.

I am trying to discover the truth about it. I'd like to see what some people think about a few verses. John 6:44 - 44 "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day. and John 6:65 - He went on to say, "This is why I told you that no one...

What is your perspective of salvation as a Traditional Christian? Most of us believe baptism and faith to be essential. A confession of faith is important as well. Yet, even among Traditional Christians, there are many perspectives on how we are saved. I'm interested in comparing and...

I have heard many Calvinists say that God appoints (predestinates) people to Hell for his glory. What does this mean? We give glory to God, as that is the main purpose of man along with enjoying him forever, but how does God do something for his glory? What does that mean?