Tensions in Calvin’s Idea of Predestination

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Stop, take a slow, deep breath, and think about it! Free will is why you asked the question. You didn’t have to ask it. You were not forced to ask it. You asked because you wanted to ask it. Because you were free to ask or not ask.

Doug

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I can agree with that, probably.

But that begs a question..... I had 2 but I don't remember the 2nd one

#1. Your belief in the Trinity?

#2. Oh, Your belief on what exactly predestination is because
you said this " I would insist we first start with how Christ was predestined."

A very provocative statement.

If you reply but If I dont reply to you until tomorrow, I will. I wont run away.

Good!

1. @civic and I are largely compatible with one another on our doctrinal defense of the Trinity. We both start with the purity of our Christology. My thoughts always begin with God's choice for and in humanity through Jesus Christ.

2. Predestination is the intent of God in the work of Christ. I'll go ahead and say this, God doesn't always get what He wants. He doesn't need to. He is without external need. The only time there is an absolute relative to predetermination to be found in my theology, it is in the Immaculate and Impeccable work of God in Jesus Christ. God choice in forming Adam was for Adam to be just like Jesus Christ. That happened long before this world was ever formed. Calvinism destroys this truth by rewriting this narrative with some imaginary choice in themselves. It is why I asked one of the resident Calvinists recently if God first chose them and then established the means of their election with Jesus Christ. It is all about them in such nonsense. Always is..

In knowing the mind of God relative to intent in this world, we must first start with that choice. That choice was made in Eternity and it is written and accomplished in the Immutable character of the Holy Trinity. God choice in Himself. Jesus Christ first in all things.