Despite Calvinism’s Limited Atonement claim, who in Israel was excluded from the sacrificial system?
When Christ was lifted up, He drew all men to Him
“And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world”
—1 John 2:2
A brief account of how a young African autodidact became the most cogent—and, for some, the most annoying—critic of the biblical basis for Calvinism on this platform.
WOAH 🚨 Michigan’s Supreme Court has 7 Justices, 6 were installed by Democrats and 5 of them HAD NEVER BEEN A JUDGE BEFORE
Again, 5 of the 7 Supreme Court Justices in Michigan have never been a judge before (INSANE, Democrats installed activist judges)
It’s true, here are all 7 Michigan Supreme Court judges:
- Megan Cavanagh (Chief Justice) - Democratic - Was NOT a judge before Supreme Court
- Brian K. Zahra - Republican - Prior judge before Supreme Court: Yes
- Richard H. Bernstein - Democratic - Was NOT a judge before Supreme Court
- Elizabeth M. Welch - Democratic - Was NOT a judge before Supreme Court
- Kyra Harris Bolden - Democratic - Was NOT a judge before Supreme Court
- Kimberly Thomas - Democratic - Was NOT a judge before Supreme Court
- Noah Hood - Democratic - Prior judge before Supreme Court: Yes
It’s only difficult if you assume God predestines some people to believe in Him and the rest to reject Him.
Instead, the Bible says He predestines those IN HIM to be made holy and blameless (Eph 1:4) and to be conformed into the image of Christ (Rom 8:29).
Look at each and every use of the word “predestined” in scripture. Not one of them is about individuals being predetermined to become believers by God. Not one.
I spent Saturday afternoon on here with a Reformed brother. He asked ten questions. Did Jesus fail? How does God know who'll say yes? How is a natural man free enough to believe? Why die for men who refuse? Isn't this synergism?
I answered every one from the verse next to the verse he quoted. John 6:40 beside 6:39. John 6:45 beside 6:44. Eph 1:13 beside 1:4. Rom 6:17 beside 6:16. John 3:21 beside 3:19. Matt 23:13 beside 23:37.
The whole exchange is now an essay, in the order it happened, his questions in his words. I did not name him. And where I overreached on one clause, I said so on the page rather than quietly fixing it.
The line the whole afternoon came down to: God does all the saving. Man does the refusing. Receiving a gift is not co-authoring it. "To him that worketh not, but believeth" (Rom 4:5). The empty hand is not one percent of the water.
Full essay in the first reply.
The brain rot that has been fed to Calvinists. The amount of times I’ve been accused of denying grace because I reject Calvinism is something to behold. It’s truly astounding.
Oloyede utterly destroys James White’s whining.
Look past the arrogant little fools like White and read people like Oloyede—even if it takes you more than a quick scroll to get through his posts.
The Bible is more than a tweet. Some conversations deserve lengthier responses. Only people really interested in truth take time to read them.
John 10:15 “I lay down my life for the sheep.”
Calvinist teachers use presuppositions to falsely imply that every verse is some aspect of TULIP. Does this verse say the sheep are a pre chosen elect? Absolutely not. The sheep are Israel and anyone who believes.
@Whosoeverwills The manuscripts used for the translation of the Authorized Version KJV ( Textus Receptus ) has the author of the book of Hebrews as the great apostle Paul. But the corrupt Catholic manuscripts that produced all the new modern translations ( the VATICANus manuscripts ) don’t
I think I’ve had enough of Calvinists. The comments you get from just stating that Jesus died for all is something to behold. It’s truly a doctrine of demons. I’m out. Interacting with them is truly not good for anyone and I encourage everyone to stop.
I just watched two popular Christian pastors and podcasters suggest that Yeshua is about to return to earth to establish His Millennial Kingdom. But that skips over events Scripture tells us to take seriously:
▪️ The war of Gog described in Ezekiel
▪️ The rapture of the church
▪️ The seven-year Tribulation
I believe Ezekiel’s war lies ahead, though Scripture does not tell us precisely when it will occur in relation to the rapture. I also believe the church will be taken before the Tribulation, because we are not appointed to God’s wrath.
Before the Lord returns to earth, the world will pass through a time of great tribulation unlike any it has ever known. If I could warn the world about what lies ahead, I would warn it of coming judgment.
And I would urge everyone who considers themselves part of the church to be ready.
Jews and Gentiles alike must place their faith in Messiah Yeshua. A religious label cannot make anyone ready for His coming. In the parable of the ten virgins, some were ready when the bridegroom came; others found the door shut. We must take that warning seriously.
I believe many Jews and Gentiles will come to faith during the Tribulation. Revelation describes a great multitude who come out of that time. In my understanding of Scripture, they are distinct from the church that was caught up to be with the Lord.
Believers will stand before the judgment seat of Messiah, where our works will be evaluated. And if you are focused on the Millennial Kingdom – when believers will reign with Him – consider what Yeshua taught about faithfulness and responsibility. How we live for Him today matters.
We need not fear the first death. The second death has no power over those who belong to Him, and we are not appointed to His wrath.
We look forward to being with Him, to the marriage of the Lamb, to His return in glory, and to reigning with Him.
The psalmist asks, “What shall I render to the LORD for all His benefits toward me?” (Psalm 116:12, NKJV). His answer begins with receiving God’s salvation and calling upon His name. Even what we offer Him comes from what He has first given us.
One day, we will receive crowns and rewards from Messiah. What will we have to place at His feet? Revelation shows the twenty-four elders casting their crowns before His throne. Their example reminds us that whatever we receive from Him can be offered back to Him – because all the glory belongs to Him.
After the thousand-year reign comes the final judgment. Then God will make all things new. In the New Jerusalem, there will be no temple, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. The city will have no need of the sun or moon to shine in it, for the glory of God will illuminate it. He will dwell with His people forever.
But those whose names are not found in the Book of Life will face the lake of fire.
Be ready. Live faithfully. Warn others while there is still time.
Scripture references:
▪️ Gog’s war – Ezekiel 38–39
▪️ The rapture and our resurrection – 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18; 1 Corinthians 15:51–53
▪️ The final seven-year period and great tribulation – Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15–22
▪️ Believers and God’s wrath – 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9
▪️ The wise and foolish virgins – Matthew 25:1–13
▪️ Those who come out of the Tribulation – Revelation 7:9–14
▪️ The judgment seat and rewards – 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Corinthians 3:12–15
▪️ Faithfulness and responsibility – Luke 19:11–19
▪️ What we can offer the Lord – Psalm 116:12–13
▪️ The elders’ crowns – Revelation 4:10–11
▪️ The marriage of the Lamb and Messiah’s return – Revelation 19:7–16
▪️ The thousand-year reign and the second death – Revelation 20:4–6
▪️ The final judgment and lake of fire – Revelation 20:11–15
▪️ The new creation and God dwelling with His people – Revelation 21:1–4, 22–23; 22:1–5
Awaiting His Soon Return – Amir