Could God just save EVERYONE!?

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by Skandelon, Aug 8, 2011.

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  1. Havensdad New Member

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    It is impossible because He is Holy, and could thus never desire to do it...not because He lacks the power.
     
    Havensdad, Aug 12, 2011
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  2. Skandelon <b>Moderator</b>

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    How about we come to a common ground and all agree that "God cannot willingly sin?" Ok?

    Or we could just go with Luke's view and say that He can and does do the "DEED," but it's not really sin if he does it for the right motive?
     
    Skandelon, Aug 12, 2011
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  3. JesusFan Well-Known Member

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    How about that he could do whatever he wants to, its just that due to his very nature, there are some things that He would NEVER want/purpose/Will to do!
     
    JesusFan, Aug 12, 2011
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  4. Havensdad New Member

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    This is exactly my position. Thank you for clarifying.
     
    Havensdad, Aug 12, 2011
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  5. Benjamin Well-Known Member
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    :rolleyes:, JesusFan clarified a fallacy. That is saying God “could” do something against His nature “if” He wanted to. God is Truth; therefore He “cannot” do something that is not in Truth. It is like the fallacy of suggesting God is able to make a rock so big even He can't lift it.
     
    Benjamin, Aug 12, 2011
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  6. Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known Member
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    Ahhhhh ROGER! What be that Frogman? Most annoying!
     
    Earth Wind and Fire, Aug 12, 2011
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  7. Skandelon <b>Moderator</b>

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    How is that different from "God cannot willingly sin?"

    Notice the word "willingly" tells us that God cannot will/want to do something against His nature.

    Now, is everyone happy? Can we kiss and make-up? :)
     
    Skandelon, Aug 12, 2011
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