What does it mean that God is not willing for any to perish, but that all should come to repentance?

[@Hismercyismore67]

It’s very simple , God is sovereign over all things . Including our salvation. God does not need us, we need him and his mercy.

[@kylen2199]

The argument is not that he needs us but rather we are not animatronic machines. He gives us free will to choose salvation in him.

[@Hismercyismore67]

@@kylen2199 Read John 17:9 I pray for them, I pray not for the world but for them which you given to me, speaking of the father . John 6:44 no one is able to come to me unless the father who sent me draws him and I will raise him up on the last day. Don’t get me started on the book of Roman’s , Roman’s 9, Gods sovereign choice I wii have mercy on whom I have mercy and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion so then it depends not on human will or exertion but on God, who has mercy. The Bible is clear , read it for yourself.

[@slayerd357]

" God did not desire for sin to enter the world." Thank you sir. You cleared this up very simply.

[@daniellim8964]

THIS EARTH, will become the final destruction on the surface.

[@KevinEDF]

Who does he elect? Those who trust in Christ. If you believe that God must choose you before you CAN believe you are removing any blameworthiness from sinners, they become victims. All are without excuse and have been given creation, conscience, and the power of the gospel to believe. Just because I am a sinner and am bent toward sin doesn't mean I can't confess this fact and be saved. If Calvinism happens to not be true, please consider the damage that is being done to God's character revealed in Scripture. Either he desires that we repent and believe or he doesn't, either he claims that we can turn from sin or he is giving impossible commands.

[@Drspeiser]

Amen! Very well stated.

[@shellibabick]

Yes! Exactly!

[@rinihogewoning6528]

The gospel is offensive to man's pride. 64 But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you want to go away as well?" 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." 70 Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil." 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him. (John 6:64-71, ESV)

[@philipatoz]

What God ELECTS is that ALL those who choose to submit / commit to Jesus, believe the Gospel, etc., as these are the ones He wants to save. And, of course, He knows - and has ALWAYS known (before ANYONE was ever born) - precisely the entirety of all saved persons over time. What God does NOT do is create ANYONE to NOT have an OPPORTUNITY to be saved. The only ones God DOESN'T want to save are those who, of THEIR free own will, permanently resist / reject Him. And yet, ALL those with open hearts and minds that will, at some point, begin to listen and respond, will eventually be willing, WITH HIS HELP, to RECEIVE what He offers them (salvation / to be with Him for eternity). Ezekiel 18: "32 For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live.” So, God ENABLES and WANTS to provide the ability to do the very thing He commands and DESIRES ALL do (repent / turn to Him!) - and yet, unfortunately, ALL will NOT. So, God's wooing and drawing is effective upon those who at some point will open their heart and minds to His drawing them. Others / the forever unsaved will resist Him to their death and eternal separation and punishment. And the doomed remain blind per THEIR OWN doing - as they CANNOT see, perceive or hear what they simply do not wish to - as, ultimately, they wish to forever remain their own personal, little god. Beware of Reformed assertions or extreme Calvinists who insist God doesn't want some to enter Heaven. There is but ONE reason ANYONE will die unsaved: Because they, OF THEIR (yes, SOVEREIGN) GOD-GIVEN FREE WILL, decide to reject what Jesus offers ALL, but that THEY will NEVER want! God certainly does not command people to do something (repent) that He doesn't want and EXPECT them to do, or somehow prevents them from doing. God doesn't FORCE people to love Him, as forced love is no love at all! Notice, rejecting God / Christ is said by Scripture to be a great sin with horrific consequences (as "if" the warnings CAN be heeded!), as the Bible prolifically warns against unbelief / denial of God / Christ. And the Bible also says God causes NO sin - and thus, He also does NOT put ANYONE in a position where they have no choice but to reject Him (AS IF He has already rejected THEM) - as that would otherwise mean that God orchestrates this terrible sin of rejection for vast billions of doomed people (which is both unthinkable / unSCRIPTURAL!). As well, notice the Bible says God does not choose favorites - that He regard ALL persons equally - as sinners who have ALL fallen short of His glory! And when John 3:15 says Jesus was sent to earth because "God so loved the WORLD" - that was the ENTIRE world of sinners, "that WHOEVER believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." Notice, NEVER in Scripture do we see people singled out that God doesn't want to repent and turn to Him. Instead, we read (2 Peter 3:9): The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, NOT wishing that ANY should perish, but that ALL should reach repentance. It's clear from a comprehensive reading across the Bible: God wants ALL to come to Him, doesn't want ANYONE to go to Hell, and that those who choose Hell do so AGAINST His direct commands and desire for them, and ONLY per THEIR own sinful, free will - as God has made it possible for ALL to choose God / Christ instead!

[@flightparamedic505]

Amen. Well said.

[@rinihogewoning6528]

The Ezekiel reference pertains to the chosen remnant of Israel, not all nations, which is the context of the Old Testament. God destroyed the pagan nations and used them to judge and purge Israel into repentance. Today there is a new remnant that Jesus and Paul call the new Israel. This is how Jesus speaks of the new chosen: 64 But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you want to go away as well?" 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." 70 Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil." 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him. (John 6:64-71, ESV)

[@earlwilliams5473]

All could but some won't.

[@alihoussney7870]

Perfectly put, thanks for answering the question in context! Indeed this is a very commonly abused verse just like 1 Timothy 2:4. The context defines who the "ALL" is. This chapter in 2 Peter 3 is talking not about salvation but about why Jesus is delaying His return. He is patiently waiting until He, by His power, brings the final members of His sheep into the fold else they would have perished due to not having any divine righteousness in their accounts. Then He will return to Earth for the Second Coming. A few verses before verse nine Jesus already says that He has a day planned for when He will destroy His enemies, mockers, scoffers, etc.. and then He turns around and addresses a different group of people in verses eight and nine, the beloved, the elect!!!!

[@VicGeorge2K6]

Paul the apostle said to the Athenians in Acts chapter 17 that God has overlooked their times of ignorance, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent

[@slimfit767]

It means that God is not willing that any should perish

[@BiblicalMuse]

Which flatly contradicts Calvinism-which this guy tries, and fails, to harmonize with 2 Peter 3:9.

[@slimfit767]

@@MrJeremiahRICE i have no idea what you're talking about dude. And I don't do debates so ✌

[@shellibabick]

@@slimfit767 lol I agree.

[@maxmustermann1206]

@slimfit767 Are you referring to 2 Peter 3:9? Any what? Jews? Person? Here's what the text says: "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." 2 Peter 3:9 2 Peter repeatedly uses the pronouns "we" and "us." Who are the "we" and "us" referring to? Go back to the beginning of 2 Peter chapter 1. He's talking to believers. He's not talking to every single person on the planet who has ever lived.

[@maxmustermann1206]

@@BiblicalMuse 2 Peter was written to believers. That is the context of 2 Peter 3:9.

[@karmbornagain]

This is a difficult topic to answer for sure but thank you for explaining it properly. I understand that God could have chosen to save no one if He desired but thankfully this was not His plan. I sure wish to see all my current living family members and others that were and are in my life come to know the truth. Please Lord open their eyes.

[@KevinEDF]

Please don't think that God desires that any of your family would perish. I encourage you to hear well thoughtout teachers that don't hold to God only allowing some to believe. Check out soteriology101

[@hunterhq295]

I hope same for mine too to come to christ

[@denattheoakleyoutpost6740]

Pastor Nelson always does a great job of explaining things. Grateful for the videos

[@Encourager-Purpose-Destiny]

🙏Let Us Pray: God Thank You. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name to bless me and strengthen me to keep my focus on You at all times. Bless me to keep on praying, reading, listening to, and meditating upon Your Word. Bless me to keep on believing in, trusting, and standing firm on Your promises. Bless me to keep on loving You and obeying Your Word and Will for my life. Bless me to keep on walking by faith and not by sight. Bless me to keep on thanking, praising, and worshiping You God in Spirit and in Truth daily. Bless me to keep on fasting as You lead me. God bless me to keep on doing what is right in Your eyesight. God help me to keep on keeping on in Christ Jesus, realizing that You are always in control, You love me, You are with me always, I am never alone. I have the victory in Christ Jesus. God please forever honor this prayer over my life, the life of the writer of this prayer, and the lives of all those I love. Thank You Jesus. Amen.

[@TomCollinsRocks]

Nice prayer but how about some scriptura so we all can learn what God wants too

[@Gloriagal78]

What totally galls me about Calvinism, is that they actually believe God creates people to send to hell, like He’s some sort of evil ogre sitting up in heaven, delighting in the suffering of the majority of people that were brought into this world who will end up in hell . Totally goes against what the Bible says concerning His nature. “And we have known and believed the love that God has to us. God is love; and he that adwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.” (1 John 4:16)

[@BiblicalMuse]

@@MrJeremiahRICE And his opinion is biblically accurate.

[@shellibabick]

@@BiblicalMuseyes, indeed.

[@Drspeiser]

@MrJeremiahRICE You're talking out of both sides of your mouth, friend. You're biblically correct to say that people send themselves to hell, but that's not what Calvinism really teaches. Calvinism teaches that God ORDAINS the very sin that people commit, which sends them to hell. Which makes the god of Calvinism, (NOT the God of the Bible), an "evil ogre sitting up in Heaven, delighting in the suffering of the majority of people". The reason people go to hell isn't because God sovereignly created them for it, and sovereignly refused to choose them to be His children; the reason is that they refuse Him as the only acceptable and perfect sacrifice for their sins. Calvinism equates election with God causing people to do everything they do and then blaming them and punishing them for doing the only thing they were capable of doing; whereas the Bible shows that election hinges on people receiving God's offer of salvation. Those who are not elect are those who reject Him, because they have refused Him, not because God is excitedly quivering with anticipation at the thought of burning them in hell forever.

[@shellibabick]

@@Drspeiser It seems Jeremiah has left the chat lol. Thank you for speaking the truth. God bless you.

[@rinihogewoning6528]

Please explain this one: 64 But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you want to go away as well?" 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." 70 Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil." 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him. (John 6:64-71, ESV)

[@rinihogewoning6528]

Thanks for the explanation of the KJV translation issue, not that there's an issue with the translation but the issue is with how people can often misread. Very helpful.

[@benilde57]

So thankful for our merciful and loving God.

[@mandodelorian4668]

Amen hallelujah!

[@IAMhassentyou]

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

[@rinihogewoning6528]

Amen! May I add: 64 But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you want to go away as well?" 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." 70 Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil." 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him. (John 6:64-71, ESV)

[@alihoussney7870]

This verse, 2 Peter 3:9, when read in context going all the way back to verse one and when considered in light of the context of the rest of the entire Bible, is one of the most supportive verses of sovereign election. It does not contradict sovereign election in any way whatsoever. The same can be said about 1 Timothy 2:4, where in verse six Jesus becomes the mediator. His intercession does not fail and He only mediates for those given to Him by the Father. It would not do any good for the Lord to mediate for those who have already died off and are currently experiencing God's wrath. Context defines who the "ALL MEN" are. Paul is talking about KINDS of men, not everyone without exception.

[@ricknofzinger]

Calvinists are good dancers.

[@rinihogewoning6528]

Just following what the bible says, kind sir. The gospel is offensive to man's pride. 64 But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you want to go away as well?" 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." 70 Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil." 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him. (John 6:64-71, ESV).

[@rickdavies4801]

Most people are not honest they say they believe the Bible but truly do not understand it .The bible is not at all easy to understand. Because it is written by many men over many years The key is it is written by man.There may be more to this world but it is not in mans words. Keep seeking for the truth maybe we will find it soon

[@demetriospantages925]

Amen brother Nelson! Prayer sent. Soli Deo Gloria!

[@NarrowPathDoctrine]

Nothing at all wrong with the KJV translation. Study to show thyself approved.

[@rinihogewoning6528]

I agree, there's nothing with the translation nor did he say that, the issue is with how people of modern english misread old english, which can have huge implications on theology.

[@DevinAkin]

This is spot-on and an excellent exegesis of the passage.

[@Bedone2]

Please forgive me for publicly posting this, i just found out I may be of an adopted family, then some did evil magic on me then I'm still attacked through public assistance help getting my help on strange days and late and I'm praying for God to help these people to a good repentance because I do live a life in prayer as life is spiritual and my family says stop prayers but I will not stop praying praising and so please pray the spells stop because God is not happy to punish his children and he gives us a way by repentance and praying and forgiving . I pray for them and I forgive them.

[@kiwiburciaga]

I'm not Calvinist or Arminianism I am a simple humble server of GOD. We need to understand first of all that GOD IS NOT A DEBTOR TO ANY ONE. God doesn't want any to perish is because when we are standing in the GREAT WHITE THRONE, We are not Blame GOD for the Sins commited by ADAM AND EVE. Adam blame Eve for giving him the fruit of knowledge of good and evil, Eve blame the serpent, and till this DAY people always blame someone of their mis CONDUCT.

[@sweetvictory3100]

Can one describe repem becuz its differently all the time, How does one know they are called Does anyone struggle with believing the bible?

[@EugeneHolley-rc6ry]

That makes no sense, God would have said that he died for the elect if that were true, but he did not say he died for the elect. 1 Timothy 1:15 this is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save the sinners, of whom I am chief. Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 5:8 But God commended his love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men, for all have sinned. Luke 5:32 Jesus said I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 19:10 Jesus said for the son of man is come to seek and save that which is lost. The scripture is clear he died for sinners, not the elect, you become one of the elect, after you believe the gospel of your salvation and are sealed by the holy Spirit of promise, unto the day of redemption. Titus :5 says we are saved and regenerated at the same time, we are saved by grace through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God. The gift is free, and it is salvation according to Romans 6:23 the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. If you are a sinner Jesus died for you, if not and you are righteous, he did not die for you, so simple.

[@Superado2006]

It saddens me to see so many agree in the comments, but at the same time I also have hope seeing that others are also calling out the heresy/blasphemy of calvinism. As much as I like most of the content that @gotquestions and @BibleMunch put out. Nelson is at best teaching heresy and at worst blasphemy in this video. To teach election is to belittle the cross of Jesus Christ and the Gospel itself. It makes God responsible for evil, and limits what Jesus did on the cross. What Nelson cleverly does is sound like he is using biblical hermeneutics and use context to clear it up. But what he is really doing is forgetting (or ignoring) there is more then one kind of context, there is immediate and overall meaning canonical context... "scripture interprets scripture" so there is no contradiction even between books because the author is the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21) so with that said Nelsons interpretation (like calvinism) is flawed. Here is John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the WHOLE WORLD. And in case you still have a problem with free will... Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, CHOOSE you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. I pray that those caught in this false doctrine will come out of it and believe the whole bible and not mans interpretation of verses using eisegesis. 🙏✝

[@Superado2006]

​@MrJeremiahRICE The opinion of a calvinist doesn't effect me. My comments are to expose the truth and keep others from falling victim to it.

[@shellibabick]

@@Superado2006 Amen! Thank you.

[@Superado2006]

@JeremiahR @MrJeremiahRICE Wow more eisegesis from a calvinist, repeating the same regurgitated dialog he heard from other calvinist leaders... you guys are like trained parrots with no free thought... but I guess that fits your theology since you believe yourself to be without free will and controlled by a tyrant dictator of a god. I am not a universalism by any means if you would like me to teach you the truth of how Jesus provided payment for all, but not all accept that free gift, I will... but you first have to entertain the thought of "free will choice" you think you can handle that pal?

[@rinihogewoning6528]

Please explain: 64 But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you want to go away as well?" 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." 70 Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil." 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him. (John 6:64-71, ESV)

[@7gmeister]

Good video except in one VERY important part. The Bible says that it pleased God to crush His Son(Isaiah 53:10). It was the whole proposed for Him to come. I’m not calling you a heretic but what you’re saying is borderline heretical. I think it would be strong language to use but your should consider what you are saying. It’s EXTREMELY important that we understand that not only was Jesus on the cross NOT plan B but it’s a sacrifice He gladly made for you and me because it demonstrates the kind of eagerness and willingness to forgive because He loves you. We have a Church in the modern day that’s without passion and needs to refamiliarize itself with the cross and dig deep into the meaning of it all. We’ve become a head knowledge body without the heart knowledge to go with it. You can tell because everyone argues about everything as if they’re going to change someone’s mind by being antagonistic. I hope I’m clear that I’m not trying to call you out in an argumentative way but to remind you that the cross is everything to the NT believer and we treat it like a side show. We have a God that passionately and radically loves us and we don’t ponder nor do we express it to one another or the world and we wonder why we’re not exciting anyone and it’s because we’re not excited about Him. Grace is all about God’s good opinion of you but faith is about your good opinion of God. We don’t possess hope so how can we share the hope that is within us in season or out if we don’t possess it ourselves? When you sin don’t get guilty, get more Grace. Set your mind on God’s Grace that He is so willing to dispense on your behalf. He’s not begrudging in His forgiveness but eager to pour it out upon you. That’s why Grace is such a scandal because who would do such a thing? Jesus!

[@kylen2199]

For God so loved the WORLD that he gave his only begotten son, that WHOSEVER believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. It’s not universalism but it isn’t Calvinism either.

[@black-cross]

but also, I wasn't born yet. there's no way heaven will be heaven without me.

[@chrissysvideos]

Amen!

[@JMusar795]

❤

[@BiblicalMuse]

Just when you think a Calvinistic explanation can't get any more self-contradictory this video shows up. Surely the cognitive dissonance going on in his brain is off the charts.

[@Bryntjones]

The context is the believers, and those who would believe, i.e. the elect. God is patient us-ward or toward us, the elect, not willing that any should perish. We see the contrast with ungodly men in verse 7, who are going to be consumed by fire.

[@Drspeiser]

This is not a difficult question unless you cloud the Bible with Calvinism

[@78town]

It’s a very common question. Especially with those outside the church. The debate about Calvinism is an inside the church Hangup. Outside the church, the hangup is universalism. It’s great that it’s not difficult for you tho. You sound very intelligent as you already knew that 17th century English uses willing as more “wanting”.

[@jensonho3968]

Clavinism are more like nerds 🤓 who looks for answer in books 📚

[@jabencarter88]

Absolutely. God wants all to come to repentance. Jesus is the propitiation not just for our sins but the sins of the whole world as 1 John 2 says.

[@joshuawaddell6640]

​@jabencarter88 If Jesus paid for the sins of all, all would be saved. Clearly, that is not the case. Nowhere in scripture is a sacrifice a "potential" atonement for a group of people. Either it covers the sins, or it doesn't.

[@petros-petra]

​@@joshuawaddell6640If I organize a wedding and invite all my friends, relatives and acquaintances and prepare everything for them, but only a few actually come, have I only paid for the few or for all of them?

[@BrettsCorner92]

This would not lineup with Calvinism. Calvinism says that God knows who's going to hell and who's not?

[@0311usmcveteran]

✝️🙏🏻💪🇺🇸🙋‍♂️

[@johnwilloughby2517]

So... God is merciful and wants all to repent and be saved, but He does not give all a chance to repent and be saved? I suppose you also believe Jesus only died for the elect when John 3:16 and 1 John 2:2 clearly state the opposite.

[@rinihogewoning6528]

I hear you friend. However, this passage is one that caused me to surrender my pride and man-centered theology, and instead bow down to the sovereignty of our great and most high God. 64 But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you want to go away as well?" 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." 70 Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil." 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him. (John 6:64-71, ESV)

[@ToOpen6seven]

Are you a Calvinist?

[@LawlessNate]

This video was made by Got Question Ministries, which is a Calvinistic organization. A lot of the big online Christian groups of Calvinistic (another example being the Gospel Coalition).

[@TomCollinsRocks]

When Pastor Nelson says that the Bible is not true, he is really saying that Calvinism is in direct conflict with the Bible. Calvinism has always been in direct conflict with the Bible. If you listen to his quick fire 4-minute response to downplay the scripture, he never actually reads the scripture out loud. What is the great slogan of Calvinism? Sola Scriptura proclaims that the Bible alone stands as the supreme authority for Christian faith and practice. It asserts that Scripture, divinely inspired, illuminates the path of belief and guides the faithful. Tradition, councils, and human reason, while valuable, yield to the preeminence of God’s Word. Clarity and Sufficiency: The Reformers championed the clarity and sufficiency of Scripture. They believed that its teachings were accessible to all, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. In its pages, they found the blueprint for salvation, ethics, and worship. Legacy: Sola Scriptura reverberates across denominations, shaping theological thought. It invites believers to engage with Scripture, wrestle with its truths, and seek divine wisdom. Nothing that Calvinism teaches even agrees with what is written down as the Great Sola Scriptura reads!

[@Terrylb285]

I can’t wait till I meet my maker and tell him , praise be to me that I chose you to save me . And he will say well done thy good and faithful servant.