That day on the road to Damascus, when Jesus appeared and knocked Saul to the ground, could Saul have defied the heavenly vision and declined his calling? Was Saul chosen, or did he have a choice...or was it both?
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Can God's Election be Rejected?
Re: Can God's Election be Rejected?
Perhaps we agree that "the elect" are those who are chosen by God for a purpose. But why would being chosen compel the chosen ones to fulfill that purpose?
If a school boy chooses a particular boy to be on his baseball team, is that chosen boy compelled to join the team?
If a school boy chooses a particular boy to be on his baseball team, is that chosen boy compelled to join the team?
Paidion
Man judges a person by his past deeds, and administers penalties for his wrongdoing. God judges a person by his present character, and disciplines him that he may become righteous.
Avatar shows me at 75 years old. I am now 83.
Man judges a person by his past deeds, and administers penalties for his wrongdoing. God judges a person by his present character, and disciplines him that he may become righteous.
Avatar shows me at 75 years old. I am now 83.
Re: Can God's Election be Rejected?
- But why would being chosen compel the chosen ones to fulfill that purpose?
Because if it fit God's purposes then God could compel Paul. I don't know if God compelled Paul or not but either way doesn't bother me. God never gave man a sacred promise of free will.