03-23-2008, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SemperFideles  Quote:
Originally Posted by mvdm A quick ESV software search on the word "chosen" shows at least 13 NT verses; 5 verses with "predestined"; 19 with "elect" or "election". | Mark,
While you have that program open can you check for me how many times the Scriptures talk about God not wanting us to be "robots" or that He gave us "free will" so that our love for Him would be genuine?
I obviously want to be fair to the contrary position. | Semper:
I don't have that program open, but I can tell you that the answer is ZERO on both counts! 
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