If God had pre-selected certain people for salvation and others for damnation, then Christ's death on the cross, and the Scripture that states that His death was for the entire world was a horrific mistake made by a monstrous God.
The death of Christ on Calvary proves that Calvinist belief is false.
Thank you. Look at all the doctrinal fussing taking place over this scripture or that one on this doctrinal point. Then consider all the other doctrinal issues Christians like to fuss over, and exponentiate that by the number of scriptures available to fuss over and you'll have somewhat of an idea of my frustration...
I've got to believe that your statement is true and that the death and the resurrection are the answer to this particular issue, or else I, and billions more like me from the beginning of time are in some serious trouble.
My next goal is to figure out where the Lutherans stand on this doctrinal point. I got into this thread with a question to that effect, and I haven't seen where anyone's given the "Lutheran" position yet - but thanks again for your answer. I've got to believe it's the right one.