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To: P-Marlowe;Jerry_M;CCWoody;the_doc;Jean Chauvin;Wrigley;Matchett-PI;Dr. Eckleburg;irishtenor...
Under the Calvinistic theory, it is IMPOSSIBLE to "allow someone to stay in fatal error," (like in a cult) because it is IMPOSSIBLE for the "elect" to ever stay in fatal error because no matter what they believe, they will not die unless and until they come to a knowledge of the truth. Hence, if an elect is an elect, then you could very well kill them by leading them out of that error, since they have been predestined to live as long as it takes to bring them to a saving faith. So what's the hurry?

It is indeed strange isn't it. That the Arminians that believe they can run out and single handily save souls for Christ are not the ones interested in preaching the gospel..they are the ones that compromise the gospel and leave men wallow in false non saving error.In fact they very often feed error to attract "numbers" to their churches.

While the Calvinists , that believe the business of Salvation belongs to God alone are out their trying to present a clear gospel and to dispel error. It sure does look reversed.

I would point out it only brings emphasis to the falseness of the Arminaian system's believe that if you are smart enough or clever enough YOU can win souls and God will be so happy with you

On the other hand Calvinists believe that presenting the truth of the gospel is all that is required of us. We do not have to be Tammy Baker "cute" or Robert Schuler vague to attract "potential trophies" .We do not need Crystal Cathedrals or target populations...all we need to do is be obedient giving the gospel in season and out of season.

God alone knows who is his..and so every single person is spiritually important to us..we do not want even one one left in error..not one.

35 posted on 04/17/2002 7:46:41 PM PDT by RnMomof7
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To: RnMomof7
"every single person is spiritually important to us"

But in your theology every single person is not spiritually important to God since Jesus only died for the "elect". Since you care about the spiritual well being of every person (ALL) and the god of Calvinism only cares about the spiritual well being of his "elect" does that make you better than God?

37 posted on 04/17/2002 7:59:49 PM PDT by P-Marlowe
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