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While this area is for the discussion of these doctrines within historic Christianity, all theists interested in discussing these areas within the presuppositions of and respect for the Christian framework are welcome to participate here. This is not the area for debate between nontheists and theists, additionally, there may be some topics that within the Moderator's discretion fall so outside the bounds of mainstream evangelical doctrine that may be more appropriately placed within Comparative Religions 101 Nontheists seeking only theistic participation only in a manner that does not seek to undermine the faith of others are also welcome - but we ask that Moderator approval be obtained beforehand.
Atheists are welcome to discuss and debate these issues in the Apologetics 301 or General Theistics 101 forum without such restrictions. Theists who wish to discuss these issues outside the parameters of orthodox Christian doctrine are invited to Unorthodox Theology 201.
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostSo you think God makes someone not believe? That for instance he forced unbelief on Pharoah? It said he hardened his heart.
I don't take that to mean God made Pharoah unable to believe or made him hate God. I think it means that God knew that Pharoah was stubborn and he would not relent even when Moses did miracles for him. The Pharoah hardened his own heart in response and God allowed it. The same with the delusion. The people will willingly believe the Antichrist and so God allows them to delude themselves. He gives them over to their sin and they believe the lie of the antichrist.
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Originally posted by Rushing Jaws View PostAFAICS, God is not lying or deceiving them, but is giving them up to their wilfully sought self-deception.
That sounds fine, but I don't see it in the text.
In all this, God is innocent of all falsehood."What I pray of you is, to keep your eye upon Him, for that is everything. Do you say, 'How am I to keep my eye on Him?' I reply, keep your eye off everything else, and you will soon see Him. All depends on the eye of faith being kept on Him. How simple it is!" (J.B. Stoney)
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Originally posted by lee_merrill View PostYes.
We need a new Calvinist thread here!
Blessings,
Lee
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Originally posted by One Bad Pig View PostCalvinists are predestined to be wrong.
Originally posted by Sparko View PostIf a [C]alvinist lies it is because God made him do it.For Neo-Remonstration (Arminian/Remonstrant ruminations): <https://theremonstrant.blogspot.com>
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Originally posted by lee_merrill View PostI wonder though how you get this from "God sends them a powerful delusion".
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Has anyone mentioned Exodus 1:15-21 yet regarding the Hebrew midwives lying to Pharaoh?
Also I note that "You must not murder" is one of the ten commandments, but "You must not lie" is not one of them. False testimony against your neighbor is, but the text seems to indicate a legal sense and means perjury.Last edited by Super Cow; 05-06-2018, 05:53 PM.
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Originally posted by Super Cow View PostHas anyone mentioned Exodus 1:15-21 yet regarding the Hebrew midwives lying to Pharaoh?
Also I note that "You must not murder" is one of the ten commandments, but "You must not lie" is not one of them. False testimony against your neighbor is, but the text seems to indicate a legal sense and means perjury.. . . the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; . . . -- Romans 1:16 KJV
. . . that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: . . . -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: . . . -- 1 John 5:1 KJV
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