Calvinism

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

If you believe that a man can seek God without the Holy Spirit, then you believe heresy. You believe in unorthodox doctrine, it is like denying the Trinity, or the ressurection of Jesus.

I don't deny the conviction of sin by the Holy Spirit, however I do believe that man seeks to appease I higher being.

 

[theseed]

I don't deny the conviction of sin by the Holy Spirit, however I do believe that man seeks to appease I higher being.

That does not mean that the higher being is God, though.

 

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

That does not mean that the higher being is God, though.

Ultimately, who else could it be?

 

[theseed]

Ultimately, who else could it be?

Some people worship false gods and idols, not God himself.

 

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

Some people worship false gods and idols, not God himself.

I realize that, but could the possibility exist that there were at one time in the culture searching for God himself?

 

[theseed]

I realize that, but could the possibility exist that there were at one time in the culture searching for God himself?

Your question does not make sense. Could you rephrase the question?

 

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

Your question does not make sense. Could you rephrase the question?

I'm currently trying to think of a way to better phrase my position, I'll get back to you.

 

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

Good day, Unimportant

How does your view differ from that of Peleginism[sp]?

Peace to u,

Bill

Try this as my viewreferenced)
III. THE FREE-WILL OF MAN

This is my opinion concerning the free-will of man: In his primitive condition as he came out of the hands of his creator, man was endowed with such a portion of knowledge, holiness and power, as enabled him to understand, esteem, consider, will, and to perform the true good, according to the commandment delivered to him. Yet none of these acts could he do, except through the assistance of Divine Grace. But in his lapsed and sinful state, man is not capable, of and by himself, either to think, to will, or to do that which is really good; but it is necessary for him to be regenerated and renewed in his intellect, affections or will, and in all his powers, by God in Christ through the Holy Spirit, that he may be qualified rightly to understand, esteem, consider, will, and perform whatever is truly good. When he is made a partaker of this regeneration or renovation, I consider that, since he is delivered from sin, he is capable of thinking, willing and doing that which is good, but yet not without the continued aids of Divine Grace.

Arminus



http://www.godrules.net/library/arminius/arminius.htm