[SoothingDave]

You are mistaken. I am not a calvinist. Why did you think I am a calvinist?

I didn't. I know you're not. I was just pointing out that they have no problem with God being arbitrary.

SD

[xzins]

I continue to like the 1st assumption better. Why?

1. God sent Christ to SAVE sinners. (Rescue them.)
2. Those who believe in Christ pass immediately from death to life. (They get rescued.)
3. His name is the only name under which RESCUE will happen...."no other name...whereby we must be SAVED (Rescued.)
4. A rescue is definite whereas responding to the law in the heart involves life-long obedience. I'd far rather be rescued (saved.)

Therefore, I'd think God would get a rescue ship to the aborigine in deepest out-back land.

He's already shown that he's able and willing to do that.