Problem? None at all.<br><br>Your Calvinism is no match for the Bible.<br><br>Re: Pharaoh"<br>Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 ΒΆ Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed [it] unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.<br><br>Pharaoh HELD the truth. God was MANIFESTED unto him. Or do you not believe Romans 1 as written? Do you have to interpret the clear meaning away here, too?<br><br>1Sa 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.<br><br>God could see Pharaoh's heart and know what he did with the faith that was dealt to him. ( Of course you don't believe Rom 12:3, either ) God knew that Pharaoh had REJECTED the truth BEFORE God hardened his heart. And as a result: Mt 13:12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Pharaoh's faith is taken away.<br><br>Let's see what Pharaoh said BEFORE God hardened his heart:<br><br>Ex 5:2 And Pharaoh said, Who [is] the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.<br><br>Romans 1 said God had been made manifest to Pharaoh, yet Pharaoh denied God. BEFORE God hardened his heart.<br><br>God says in Ex 4:21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.<br><br>Now just WHEN did God harden Pharaoh's heart?<br><br>Ex 7:13 And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.<br><br>AFTER Pharaoh denied God.<br><br>God looks on Pharaoh's heart and finds that Pharaoh has discarded the faith he was dealt. Ex FOUR God says he will harden his heart. Ex FIVE Pharaoh makes it clear that he has abandoned the faith he was dealt. Ex SEVEN God hardens his heart.<br><br>The WHOLE PICTURE surrounding how and why God harden's Pharaoh's heart DESTROYS Calvinism. <br><br>Calvinistic fast talking doesn't mess up someone who knows the Bible and believes what it says. Calvinists love to say how God hardened Pharaoh's heart. Most Calvinist's are ignorant of how and why. Those Calvinists who do know are dishonest with the facts. <br><br>Point 2. Your lack of understanding of Biblical context and the proper definition of the word "all" in its context does not make me a Universalist. That is a lame, tired argument used by lazy Calvinists. Much akin to "you are either a Calvinist or an Arminian." Hogwash. <br><br>Point 3. Jesus said clearly in Joh 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all [men] unto me.<br><br>Calvinists cannot believe the verse as written, because it destroys their man-made theology. The verse as written and clearly understood does NOT promote Universalism. As "Heb 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul" makes clear. Coming to Jesus does not mean salvation occurs. I guess you have conveniently forgotten the "certain ruler" in Luke 18 as well. No need for more examples, you will try to explain them away anyway.<br><br>As far as Romans 5:18 ... so every gift that is offered HAS to be accepted, eh? That is nonsense on its face. The fact that the free gift comes upon all men does not mean all men are saved any more than it means you have to receive a "freebie" from a drug dealer if you get an offer for a free sample of heroin. See the picture? Or would you have no choice but to accept the free gift of herion simply because it was offered?<br><br>And of course here you will try and hide in the false doctrine of "irresistable grace." As if God forces a GIFT upon men. That is CALVINISM, not B-I-B-L-E. The Bible makes clear "AS MANY AS RECEIVED HIM, to them GAVE" - men are offered and men must RECEIVE. It isn't forced. Love CAN'T be forced. Calvinism knows nothing of love.<br><br>Your disingenious use of Luke 21:17 actually shows the bankruptcy of Calvinism. You attempt to take a verse using "all" where the context has no possibility of being used as you present as a defense. And then say that "all" can't mean "all" when it destroys Calvinism. That only fools Calvinists.<br><br>And John 3:26 likewise. You scramble for your "prooftexts" so hurridly that you forget to engage your brain. That was a QUOTE spoken by men giving their perceptions and opinions. And you attempt to use that feeble argument to say that "all" can't mean "all" when it clearly refutes the heresy of Calvinism. <br><br>This will be my time here. 1Co 14:38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Calvinism is your final authority. The Bible is secondary (at best).<br><br>I want to make something perfectly clear as I leave. I have compasssion for you folks mired down in this heresy of Calvinism. I don't hate you CalvinISTS.... but I certainly do hate CalvinISM.<br><br>Ps 119:104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.<br>Ps 119:128 Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts [concerning] all [things to be] right; [and] I hate every false way.<br><br>Those of you who are saved and trusting the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ - I will see you in heaven as you will see me - by the grace of God. But you will no longer be Calvinists. You will not give preeminence to Calvin, Pink, Boettner, Spurgeon, etc., nor give preeminence to reformed theology or to election and predestination..... you will be giving ALL THE GLORY to the Lamb of God.<br><br>Good day, and good bye.
