[xzins]

I, too, am among the unbalanced.

I think they’re miscasting Chuck Smith on the issue of predestination. In the past, I heard him arguing more for the mystery of the doctrine than any hard and fast position against it. Maybe I misheard. But, if they have a recent recording of his total opposition to the doctrine, then I wouldn’t argue with him about what he himself believes.

I believe in the predestination that necessarily follows from absolute foreknowledge.

[topcat54]

I think they’re miscasting Chuck Smith on the issue of predestination.

That is entirely possible to a certain degree since he is a slippery bird on some issues. His non-denominational denomination has no identifiable creed. It appears to be built on whatever Chuck believes on any given day or he has committed to writing (available for just $8.49). So, listen to his radio show and get your daily dose of doctrine.

I believe in the predestination that necessarily follows from absolute foreknowledge.

And one that necessarily precedes and initiates our calling, justification, and glorification?

[scripter]

I believe in the predestination that necessarily follows from absolute foreknowledge.

Me too... Found this once and thought it represented my position quite well: I don't want to be labeled Calvinist or Arminian. Rather, I want to be biblical through and through and give every text its due proportion, no matter where it falls.