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To: steadfastconservative

I guess that is why they have altar calls-—so they can go “get saved” and not have to worry about it ever again.

It goes with the Reformed, pseudo-Calvinist predestinarian concept-—if you believe, you are one of the elect, and God has already willed you to be saved, so what you do has no importance whatsoever. Likewise, if you are not, it still doesn’t matter.


36 posted on 07/08/2008 8:25:20 AM PDT by ChurtleDawg (voting only encourages them)
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To: ChurtleDawg
It goes with the Reformed, pseudo-Calvinist predestinarian concept

Real Salvation takes work on our part... shunning evils as sins, self-examination, recognizing and acknowledging sins, praying for the Lord's help in dealing with the temptations that follow and beginning a new life.

Repentance, reformation and regeneration.

Being born again isn't a one time event but a regeneration process that lasts to eternity, guided by the Lord.

Everyone is predestined for heaven... it's up to the individual how they live their lives.

39 posted on 07/08/2008 8:44:04 AM PDT by DaveMSmith (If you know these things, you are blessed if you act upon them. John 13:17)
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To: ChurtleDawg

After salvation, we have to live according to God’s principles. It’s not a one time deal. Our lives have to change and we have to live by our faith.


117 posted on 07/08/2008 9:07:15 PM PDT by Marysecretary (.GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL)
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