Anyone have good arguments against Calvinism.

[Hoping2]

Willingly choosing what one prefers is not the meaning of coercion. . .plain and simple.

I agree.
If someone decides what I prefer though, it isn't really my will.

 

[Clare73]

I agree.
If someone decides what I prefer though, it isn't really my will.

Review the meaning of "will."

 

[Hoping2]

Review the meaning of "will."

Want, or desire, would make good synonyms.

 

[Clare73]

Want, or desire, would make good synonyms.

"Will" is the power to make choices.

Totally free will is the power to make all moral choices.

Fallen man's will is not totally free, he cannot make the moral choice to be sinless. . .Adam could.

Man's free will is now limited by his sin nature.

 

[tall73]

When presented with verses like 2 Peter 3:9 and 1 Timothy 2:4 they suddenly attribute God two wills, thereby commanding what He would not have.

Another verse that often leads to such discussion:

Luke 7:30​

30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him. (NKJV)​

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[Hoping2]

"Will" is the power to make choices.

Using that definition, did you make the choice to follow Calvinism ?

.Totally free will is the power to make all moral choices.

Thank God for that, or repentance from sin would be a wasted gift from God.

Fallen man's will is not totally free, he cannot make the moral choice to be sinless. . .Adam could.

Every choice he makes is done at his will.
Steak or fish for dinner ?
I want steak !

Man's free will is now limited by his sin nature.

I do not believe that for a second.
How were the three thousand "limited" on the day of Pentecost ?
Or the "many" at Corinth ?
Why are we supposed to preach to unbelievers, if they cannot accept our message ?

Repentance from sin is a choice the sanctified have made.
So is baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of past sins.
It should be obvious that baptism is a choice, as there are so many unbelievers fighting against its necessity; presenting alternatives to it.