I don't think it is right to take one verse out of context from the entire passage, chapter, or whole cannon of scripture. The verse where Jesus speaks about being born again and seeing the kingdom must at least be considered with the rest of the book of John. Notice earlier in John 1:12,13 it does not say: "But as many as have been regenerated (born again), to them gave He the power to believe on His Name, even to those who have become the children of God." It does say: But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
I think the reality is that it is an attitude we all, including myself, must be on guard against. I am very thankful that we are... predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29), because I can trust that God will be faithful in dealing with my wrong attitudes and bringing about more Christ-likeness, love, and humility.
One, you implied that in Calvinism, God makes us believe. That's one.
Notice the part that you didn't underline. They are born of the will of God.
Well, go ahead and continue and tell me how you believe faith or belief from your perspective or the position of Calvinism should be explained. Or maybe you can answer this question...can irresistible grace be refused?
I do not question that those who are born again are born by the will and power of God. I am only saying that a person is born again and given new life because and at the moment they express faith in and receive Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Before I answer, what do you think irresistible grace is/does?
That would be fine if the verse said that. At best, you can make an argument for faith preceding justification, which is correct.
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