You went on to insinuate to Sueann that we Calvinists would surely twist your words. But I wouldn't think of twisting your words. As a Calvinist, I can even agree with your words.
I just don't think you have noticed that this is not the point which is at issue. Rather, it is the point which you anti-Calvinists keep putting forth because you don't want to address our points.
No one has really answered my #73. And that is the sticking point for you. You have no answer. Once you admit that, then you'll start seeing what we are saying, as well as what we are not saying.
(Maybe you don't like the way the other Calvinists on this thread have tried to present the Calvinistic position. Well, inamsuch as I haven't read all of their posts, I will cheerfully decline to endorse their posts--at least, decline to do so for purposes of a discussion between you and me. And I would ask you to pay attention to my presentation of the issues and the arguments, beginning with #73. The whole thing is a lot simpler than you have made it.
Please read it and tell me that you can understand what I am saying.)
Actually, I wasn't referring in the least to Calvinists. My comments were actually based on experience with some of the posters here who argued that if you didn't use their exact words about the definition of Salvation, or "refused" to witness your faith at EVERY opportunity (no matter what the circumstances), then you really aren't saved.
I have no complaints with Calvinists or any other Christian denomination or non-denomination. My complaint is against specific individuals who often hit these threads and try to browbeat everyone else into using their terminology and witness in order to be considered "real" Christians.
I'm sorry, but I never meant to offend you.