faith in what?In Calvinism, we don't worry about it. We teach justification by faith just like...wait for it...the Bible.
Those are the elect.
Jesus dying on the cross to take away sin?
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faith in what?In Calvinism, we don't worry about it. We teach justification by faith just like...wait for it...the Bible.
Those are the elect.
Is there any scripture to support the claims?Calvinists and non-Calvinist Christians alike agree that no one can be saved without faith, and that no one can be granted God's favor unto salvation without the imputed righteousness of Christ - again, only through faith. No one can be so pleasing on their own merit so as to achieve salvation.
But I am at a loss how you can claim that the midwives did not please God by fearing Him - even though He rewarded them for it. Or why you do not see Ninevah's repentance or Ahab's humility as pleasing to God, even though He deferred judgment because they did so. Or how Cornelious' prayers and generosity were not pleasing, even though they ascended to God 'like a memorial offering.' Etc. How were any of those things, and others among the many examples given, not according to the desire or will of God?
Are you going to keep asking the same question, but in different ways?
because you like to post one sentence comments to everything people say, it makes it a little hard to follow the conversation in a linear wayI'm not sure what that had to do with the post you quoted, though.
Did so.
It may be diverse, but there's only one way to be justified. One isn't saved because they believe Calvinism is correct.No, Sir, because I am asking a *specific question.
Christianity is hugely diverse. There's the Catholic Church, Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, thousands of Protestant denominations, and diversity in each named group.
If a devout Catholic or Orthodox Christian with faith is Christ and who as such rejects Protestantism as well as the assumptions of Calvin is elect by virtue of their faith in Christ, and always would be had Calvin not even been born or taught, what is the point of Calvinism?
because you like to post one sentence comments to everything people say, it makes it a little hard to follow the conversation in a linear way
it was your choice to give one sentence responses
if you want to keep making short statements then rather than me make long posts to try to cover anything you might be thinking but not stating, you will have to read back through the tiny multiple posts to keep things in context
i too would like to hear your answer to her questionAre you going to keep asking the same question, but in different ways?
what does this mean?It may be diverse, but there's only one way to be justified. One isn't saved because they believe Calvinism is correct.
The point, I suppose, is an attention to accurately reflect God and His plan for His glory.
clearer would be the desireIt was a response to a question about who's elect in Calvinism. I'm sorry if it's length didn't meet a certain criteria. I can keep posting more sentences to make this post longer. But it seems silly.
However, it still doesn't explain your response.
Jesus was crucified by the hands of lawless men. God did not "Allow" this, rather He deferred judgment against them by not striking them all dead immediately (and perhaps due to the plea of Jesus to forgive them.) He also did not specifically intervene to stop the events, such as sending in a legion of Angels.
The answer will be the same for every denomination. We are justified by faith. Those who are justified are elect.what does this mean?
she asked you about specific denominations
you didn't clarify
I disagree that only line responses are not clear.clearer would be the desire
not longer and more convoluted
one line responses do not make clear answers
asking questions do not make clear answers
direct answers to direct questions make clear answers
does it matter my friendIt was a response to a question about who's elect in Calvinism. I'm sorry if it's length didn't meet a certain criteria. I can keep posting more sentences to make this post longer. But it seems silly.
However, it still doesn't explain your response.
thank youThe answer will be the same for every denomination. We are justified by faith. Those who are justified are elect.
It may be diverse, but there's only one way to be justified. One isn't saved because they believe Calvinism is correct.
The point, I suppose, is an attention to accurately reflect God and His plan for His glory.
as many words or sentences as it takes to clearly answer the question in a manner that the questioner can understand what you meanI disagree that only line responses are not clear.
But if you give me a number, I'll shoot for it.
I answer every question. I don't deflect. Some answers require longer responses. Some don't. I just believe in berevity if possible.does it matter my friend
we ask you questions
you don't answer
you just ask unrelated questions - or give us one word - or one sentence - and from that we are supposed to figure out what you mean
please answer our questions with clarity rather than deflecting
the questions we ask are really straight forward and we would like straight forward answers
amenI answer every question. I don't deflect. Some answers require longer responses. Some don't. I just believe in berevity if possible.