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To: jo kus; Kolokotronis
Good points and perfectly in line with Paul's warnings in Romans 7 - that so few Calvinists enjoy reading about.

Hey, wait a minute! :) You know I love my Bible. What are these teachings in Romans 7 that I don't like?

2,661 posted on 02/14/2006 8:33:25 PM PST by Forest Keeper
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To: Forest Keeper; Kolokotronis
You know I love my Bible. What are these teachings in Romans 7 that I don't like?

The fact that even the great St. Paul still had to fight against the temptations of the flesh - despite his regenerated status. In other words, God did not take control of St. Paul's will to desire the things of the spirit entirely. He had to battle, in fear and trembling. The path to Christ is a narrow one, FK. St. Thomas Aquinas said that grace does not overwhelm nature. We must continue to fight - it is a slow process that CAN end in failure. This is not in line with Calvinist teachings.

Regards

2,665 posted on 02/15/2006 3:59:44 AM PST by jo kus
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