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In the Calvinistic proof texts about POTS (perseverance of the saints), and other TULIP points, there is often a conditional, manward element. A deterministic, decretal view that does not recognize genuine (libertarian) free will, reciprocal love relationships, etc. will fall short of sound interpretation (exegesis). We all must guard against reading a wrong paradigm into the texts (Calvinists and Arminians can read the same text and come up with opposite conclusions, so sometimes the paradigm is where we need to work, not just one proof text). As always, all relevant verses must be considered to form a balanced, biblical doctrine. Cheryl is to be commended for exegeting in light of word studies and context.