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Theology verse entry

John 6:37

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 6:37 soteriology,giving,unconditional election,Calvinism,provisionism,the giving,God-fearers
Theology verse entry

John 6:43-45

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis

John 6:43-45 soteriology,drawing,teaching,irresistible grace,Calvinism,provisionism,taught by God
Theology verse entry

John 6:44

Sections: debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 6:44 soteriology,drawing,irresistible grace,helko,inability,Calvinism,provisionism
Theology verse entry

Ephesians 2:8-9

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 2:8-9 soteriology,grace,faith,salvation,Calvinism,gift of God,purchased faith,works
Theology verse entry

Ephesians 1:4-5

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 1:4-5 soteriology,predestination,election,free will,Calvinism,provisionism,corporate election
Theology greek term

ἔρχομαι (erchomai)

to come, go, arrive

greek
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-08

It is not the Christian's job to change minds; our responsibility is to present truth and build a case, while God holds unbelievers accountable for their own response

Sidebar comment after discussing apologetic prophecies

evangelism apologetics human responsibility
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-15

The Potter/clay metaphor does not eliminate human responsibility — diligence and trust in God operate simultaneously, not in opposition

Question from David Mason about whether God being the Potter means humans are not responsible for their own lives.

Romans 9 Isaiah 64:8 Luke 16:8 Romans 9 Divine sovereignty and human responsibility Potter and clay (Isaiah 64:8 / Romans 9)
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

1 Corinthians 10:13 — God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able

The key biblical principle that preserves human responsibility even in disability: no temptation is irresistible.

1 Corinthians 10:13 personal responsibility temptation sin
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-04

Isaiah 6's commissioning does not mean God does not want Israel healed — the prophet's message hardens already-rejecting hearts, and God's overall posture throughout Isaiah is restorative.

Question from V Palumbi about Isaiah 6 and God's apparent unwillingness for the people to return and be healed.

Isaiah 6 Isaiah 1:18 Atonement Isaiah 6 Divine sovereignty and human responsibility