2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Why would God have to be patient with the elect when, according to Calvinism, their regeneration is solely dependent upon Him? He should not have to be patient with "you" because He is the One who determines when men repent. He certainly does not have to be patient with Himself. However, the text plainly states that He is patient with them.
Another instance where God is patient with men is found in Romans 2:4-6
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.
It seems the answer to Pauls question in Romans 2:4 from a Reformed perspective should be something like, Of course I show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience. I cannot do otherwise until He regenerates me. It is not God being patient toward me, instead, I have to be patient toward God until He effectively calls me, or not, according to His pleasure.
So again, why is God patient and tolerant with/toward us when He determines our repentance, and is pleased, in His appointed and accepted time effectually to call the elect?
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Why would God have to be patient with the elect when, according to Calvinism, their regeneration is solely dependent upon Him? He should not have to be patient with "you" because He is the One who determines when men repent. He certainly does not have to be patient with Himself. However, the text plainly states that He is patient with them.
Another instance where God is patient with men is found in Romans 2:4-6
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.
It seems the answer to Pauls question in Romans 2:4 from a Reformed perspective should be something like, Of course I show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience. I cannot do otherwise until He regenerates me. It is not God being patient toward me, instead, I have to be patient toward God until He effectively calls me, or not, according to His pleasure.
So again, why is God patient and tolerant with/toward us when He determines our repentance, and is pleased, in His appointed and accepted time effectually to call the elect?
