[stanne]

“ If you are going to define “convert” as forcing a person to come to saving faith, that is impossible.”

Here’s a real question

Why would I not define convert by its definition?

Convert
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more
verb
/kənˈvərt/
1.
cause to change in form, character, or function.
“production processes that converted raw material into useful forms”
Similar:
change
turn
transform
metamorphose
transfigure
transmute
translate
transmogrify
permute
adapt
rework
recast
reshape
refashion
remodel
remold
rehash
2.
change one’s religious faith or other beliefs.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Here’s a follow up question, “why be anal retentive about it?”

At the end of the day, God converts people from darkness to light.

This is a change in form, character, and function!

HE uses believers in Christ as partners to spread the very Word of the Gospel of Grace that leads to the conversion.

Beyond that, you are tilting at windmills.

I understand some like to do that as a hobby.

OK.

[ealgeone]

Here’s a real question Why would I not define convert by its definition?

cause to change in form, character, or function.

When a person becomes a follower of Christ their character is indeed changed.

And the #2 definition is applicable as well.

So why the Clintonian argument?