Are you aware of the changes in the NT since the early 200s?
The sad part of this type of argument is that instead of being in humble awe at the privilege of being the Lord’s instrument for this task, some Catholics take the glory of that accomplishment from God and apply it to their organization. The various councils met, they did as they were going to do.
Shall we discuss inspiration versus robot slave?
Or did the council’s sovereignty exceed God’s?
I'm always intrigued when this description is used. What exactly do you mean by this?
Shall we discuss inspiration versus robot slave?
Shall we discuss that God knew the outcome ahead of time? Is it slavery then if the ones chosen for the task would complete it to God's satisfaction?
I'm always intrigued when this description is used. What exactly do you mean by this?
Who has the ultimate power and dominion over events? God's Will shall happen. As God's Word likewise will triumph. Since man can't forsee all things, man's limited reason drives him to sometimes try and explain the hidden counsel of God. You brought up a conflict earlier, although I would have phrased it as a conflict between the Election of Grace and the Universal Will of Grace. Reasonably they are in conflict but Scripture doesn't see it that way. The why of it is beyond human reason and intellect.