Derek Vester

I am glad I didn’t come across as rude as I would never intentionally do that to a Christian. In my anger I might, but haven’t we all. 🙂 I agree with the five points of Calvinism, however, I am a Christian first, and foremost. If there are some Calvanist out there that presume to know that John the Baptist was elect, even if it were Calvin himself (as he is only a man and I do not in any way worship him) that would be their position. I am sure I could point out some non-Calvinist that have believed things you would find absurd. I don’t know very many Calvinist, but I love the doctrine. I find it consistant and so far in my studies Scripturally reliable. I really don’t think it is possible to know if someone is elect. I witness to everyone as if they were elect. I do believe that our Sovereign God will see to it that all who are elect (as they are elected by Him) come to Him in this life. Paul didn’t die in his “previous way” so it is not within my power to speculate. If someone doesn’t profess a saving faith in Jesus alone in this life, I do not believe they were elected by God. Of all the five points of Calvinism, I find this one the most appealing and Scripturally accurate (not that I don’t find the other ones that way) because it defines just how marvelous grace really is. I really did nothing. It was all God. As for John, I really don’t know if he was elected I just don’t know. Thank you again for being patient with me as I am just a pilgrim on my way home. See you there. I am really enjoying your blog by the way. Thank you for all the dialogue as there are not a lot of people in my life that find talking about Scripture and doctrine very exciting. 🙂