[xzins]

The consensus patrum does not teach that the “elect” will always persevere. But then again, the Fathers’ notions of “election” were rather different from those of Calvin or even Augustine.

Perseverence, Kolo, assumes a couple of things.

First, we must decide if we believe in regeneration or rehabilitation.

Second, we must decide if God is fickle or decisive.

If we assent to regeneration and decisive, then we must come something close to a Calvinist understanding of perseverence.

[Kolokotronis]

” First, we must decide if we believe in regeneration or rehabilitation.

Second, we must decide if God is fickle or decisive.

If we assent to regeneration and decisive, then we must come something close to a Calvinist understanding of perseverence.”

Not at all, if we believe that God’s grace falls on the wicked and the good equally, Padre. In great part, Padre, this is why so many Orthodox councils have anathemized Calvinism.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Perseverence, Kolo, assumes a couple of things.

First, we must decide if we believe in regeneration or rehabilitation.

Second, we must decide if God is fickle or decisive.

If we assent to regeneration and decisive, then we must come something close to a Calvinist understanding of perseverence.

Amen, x!

"He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail." -- 1 Samuel 2:9