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Calvinism (Free Will)

To be clear we are NOT Calvinists. 

To be clear : Some Christians believe in Calvinist doctrines, but not all Christians agree with Calvinists.

Either way Jesus said ye must be BORN AGAIN by the Spirit!

As soon as we came across this doctine our stomachs turned.  This doctrine leaves you no choice but to resent God and to know that He is sending people to hell and they have no chance of responding to the gospel. 

We believe Calvinists are misled into thinking that ‘God makes us do it’.  This is demonic.

James 1:13 KJV – Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

2 Peter 3:9 KJV – The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

We believe God gave man free-will to make his own choices, and man was formed in the image of God and given free will, like God.  Just like God has. If somewhere deep inside of us, we do not have choice because of God’s programming, then He is lying when He tells us we have choices to make. 

Calvinist doctrine goes against the nature of God altogether.

It’s not that we are not smart enough to understand the doctine, it’s that we are smart enough to see through it.  And we do. 

Repent and believe the gospel.  God loves you, but you have choices to make for yourself.  God is not a man that He should lie.  

We used Google to ask the following :Date: 01-06-2026 – query: ‘What does Calvinism believe about free will?
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‘Below we display the search results including ( if applicable ) our mark-ups in  ‘green italics‘

AI Results : 

AI Overview
Calvinists believe humans have “compatibilist” free will, meaning they freely choose actions according to their desires, but these desires are ultimately determined by God’s sovereign decree, especially concerning salvation (predestination). While people aren’t coerced against their will, they are “in bondage to sin,” unable to choose God without His regenerating grace, though they still “willingly” sin because it aligns with their fallen nature, not because God forces them.

‘We will get into ‘the elect’ and the TULIP teachings of Calvinism, and other beliefs soon…but this is already a convoluted answer. 

We see this as :

  1. Either God through His sovereignty ‘forces’ them into thinking they have freedom of choice, but they don’t truly have it, making Him a liar when He offers them choices throughout the Bible. or /
  2. People truly have free will ; but God is a trickster and God has picked some out to go to hell / heaven ; therefore making Him a liar when He says that ‘whosoever’ and that He is ‘willing’ that none perish.  No wonder some people would hate God if that were true.

Colossians 2:8 KJV – Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

James 1:13 KJV – Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

2 Peter 3:9 KJV – The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Key Concepts:
Divine Sovereignty & Determinism: God has foreordained everything, and His will is the ultimate cause of all things, as explained in Reformed theology.
Total Depravity: Humanity, after the Fall, is inherently sinful and unable to choose God on their own; they are spiritually dead.
Compatibilism: Actions are both determined by God and freely chosen by humans because they align with their (fallen) nature.
No “Libertarian” Free Will: Calvinism rejects the idea that humans have the power to choose otherwise in every situation (libertarian free will), especially regarding salvation, as this would limit God’s power.

How it Works (Example: Salvation):

God’s Choice (Election): God chooses (elects) some to salvation before time began, not based on any foreseen merit.
Human Nature: A non-elect person desires sin and freely chooses it because that’s their nature.
Regeneration: For the elect, God grants irresistible grace, changing their heart so they desire to turn to Christ.
Willing Choice: They then freely and willingly respond to God, not because they could have chosen otherwise, but because their desires have been renewed.

In essence, Calvinists say you do what you want, but God determines what you want, leading to salvation for some and judgment for others, all within His sovereign plan, not as a contradiction to human responsibility

 

We have reviewed this Ai response and it appears in line with our understanding, which is limited to the study we have done over the years and we are not experts.  We are learning still as well always.  So far it seems that Calvinists believe that ‘God made me do it’ about everything.  Saved, and unsaved.  He is just playing a game with us and even if we don’t know it or can’t tell.  We are puppets….this is NOT the God we know and love.

We used Google to ask the following :Date: 01-06-2026 – query: ‘Calvinism suggests that God has chosen who is going to hell and they have no chance?
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‘Below we display the search results including ( if applicable ) our mark-ups in  ‘green italics‘

AI Results : 

Calvinism suggests that God has chosen who is going to hell and they have no chance?

Yes, Calvinism teaches predestination, meaning God eternally chose some for salvation (the elect) and others for damnation (the reprobate), with nothing they do changing this eternal decree, though Calvinists emphasize God remains just by not actively forcing the damned to sin, but rather “passing them by”. The non-elect have no ability to choose salvation because God doesn’t grant them saving faith, and Jesus didn’t die for them, leaving them to their just punishment, a concept often seen as problematic by critics.

Key Concepts in Calvinist Predestination:

Unconditional Election: God chooses individuals for salvation based on His sovereign will, not on any foreseen merit or action by the person.
Irresistible Grace: For the elect, God’s call to salvation is so powerful that they cannot resist it and will inevitably come to faith.
Limited Atonement: Christ’s death was sufficient for all but specifically effective for the elect, securing their salvation.
Perseverance of the Saints: The elect cannot lose their salvation; God preserves them in faith.
Reprobation: God passes over the non-elect, leaving them to their deserved condemnation, a choice seen by some critics as making God the author of hell, though Calvinists argue it aligns with justice as they deserve it.

The “No Chance” Aspect:

For those not elected, Calvinism asserts they have no “chance” because God does not grant them the faith needed for salvation.
While they are held responsible for their own sins, God’s pre-ordained decision not to regenerate them means they cannot choose to be saved, leading to eternal separation from God.

Controversial Implications:

Critics question how this aligns with God’s love and justice, arguing it makes God unjust for creating people destined for hell without a genuine opportunity for salvation, a theological puzzle that has been debated for centuries. ** WE CAN UNDERSTAND WHY MANY KNOW THIS IS NOT THE GOD WE KNOW**

Another implication : How can one truly repent and feel sorrow for their own sins if God through His sovereignty predestined them to sin?

 

We have reviewed this Ai response and it appears in line with our understanding, which is limited to the study we have done over the years and we are not experts.  We are learning still as well always.  So far it seems that Calvinists believe that ‘God made me do it’ about everything.  Saved, and unsaved.  He is just playing a game with us and even if we don’t know it or can’t tell.  In thier view, we are puppets….this is NOT the God we know and love.

We used Google to ask the following :Date: 01-07-2026 – query: ‘TULIP : 5 Points of Calvinism
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‘Below we display the search results including ( if applicable ) our mark-ups in  ‘green italics‘

AI Results : 

TULIP is an acronym for the Five Points of Calvinism, a theological summary of salvation in Reformed Christianity, standing for Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints. These points explain that due to sin, humanity is helpless (Total Depravity), God sovereignly chooses some for salvation (Unconditional Election) without any merit from them, Christ’s death specifically secured salvation for the elect (Limited Atonement), God’s call to the elect cannot be refused (Irresistible Grace), and the saved will remain in faith until the end (Perseverance).
Here’s a breakdown of each point:
T – Total Depravity: All humans are born spiritually dead and corrupted by sin, making them unable to choose God or save themselves.
U – Unconditional Election: God chooses specific individuals for salvation based solely on His sovereign will, not on any foreseen action or merit in them.
L – Limited Atonement (or Definite Atonement): Christ’s atoning sacrifice was intended to effectively save only the elect, not all humanity.
I – Irresistible Grace: When God calls the elect to salvation, the Holy Spirit works in their hearts so powerfully that they cannot ultimately resist His call.
P – Perseverance of the Saints: Those truly chosen by God will be preserved in faith and will persevere in salvation until the very end.

We have reviewed this Ai response and it appears in line with our understanding, which is limited to the study we have done over the years and we are not experts.  We are learning still as well always.  

We used Google to ask the following :Date: 01-07-2026 – query: ‘In Calvinist doctrine How can one truly repent and feel sorrow for their own sins if God through His sovereignty predestined them to sin?
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‘Below we display the search results including ( if applicable ) our mark-ups in  ‘green italics‘

AI Results : 

In Calvinist doctrine How can one truly repent and feel sorrow for their own sins if God through His sovereignty predestined them to sin?

In Calvinism, true repentance and sorrow for sin are seen as gifts from God, not self-generated acts; God sovereignly grants saving faith and a repentant heart to the elect through His irresistible grace, making them willing to turn from sin, even though He predestined the fallen state of all humanity, including their sin, to display His glory and justice. The elect’s sorrow isn’t just regret for consequences but godly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10) for offending God, enabled by His grace, addressing the tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility through the concept of compatibilism, where God’s determination and human choice coexist.

Key Calvinist Concepts to Understand This Tension:

Total Depravity: Humanity is so fallen by sin that they are unable to seek God or repent on their own; they are spiritually dead.
Unconditional Election: Before creation, God chose specific individuals (the elect) for salvation based solely on His grace, not their foreseen merit.
Irresistible Grace (Effectual Calling): When God calls the elect to salvation, they cannot resist; His grace effectively changes their hearts, enabling them to repent and believe.

NOTE THIS CONTRADICTS SCRIPTURE : 

Acts 7:51 KJV – Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers [did], so [do] ye.

Compatibilism: This view suggests God’s sovereign determination and human free will (even in a sinful state) are not contradictory; God works through human desires and choices, even those leading to sin, for His ultimate purposes.

How Repentance Fits In:

God’s Initiative: For the elect, God doesn’t just decree they will sin but also decrees they will repent. His grace overcomes their rebellion, drawing them to Himself.
Sorrow for Sin: The sorrow isn’t just “I’m sad I got caught” (worldly sorrow) but a deep grief over offending a holy God (godly sorrow), which is a work of the Spirit in the believer’s heart.

Not Earning Salvation: Repentance and faith are evidence of salvation (God’s work) rather than the means to earn it.
Justice & Mercy: God’s sovereignty in predestining sin and salvation reveals His justice (punishing sin) and His mercy (saving the elect), with the lost perishing justly for their sins, according to this view.

In essence, Calvinism posits that God’s predestination doesn’t negate genuine repentance but orchestrates the very means (like giving a repentant heart) by which the chosen are saved, making the sorrow and turning genuinely theirs, yet ultimately sourced in His sovereign grace.

We have reviewed this Ai response and it appears in line with our understanding, which is limited to the study we have done over the years and we are not experts.  We are learning still as well always.  So far it seems that Calvinists believe that ‘God made me do it’ about everything.  Saved, and unsaved.  He is just playing a game with us and even if we don’t know it or can’t tell.  In thier view, we are puppets….this is NOT the God we know and love.

 

 RC Sproul said :  Whenever the topic of predestination is brought up, there is sure to be a division in the house.

When it comes to predestination…what is our opinion?

Our concern is to be biblical – to be true to Scripture as far as we understand. To be labeled as Calvinistic or otherwise does not concern us; to be Christ’s disciple does.

You do not have to accept our position, as each one of us will give an account of himself to God.

We don’t think it’s ultimately a smart thing to tell God that because He is sovereign that ‘God made me do it’.

[James 1:13 KJV]
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. [Romans 14:12 KJV]
I believe that God knows all and knows the outcome, but that He prepared Hell for the devil and His angels, but He takes no pleasure in sending anyone to hell.
[Matthew 25:41 KJV]
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
[Matthew 18:14 KJV]
Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
[2 Peter 3:9 KJV]
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
[Ezekiel 18:25 KJV]
Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?
[Ezekiel 18:26 KJV]
When a righteous [man] turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.
[Ezekiel 18:27 KJV]
Again, when the wicked [man] turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
[Ezekiel 18:28 KJV]
Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
[Ezekiel 18:29 KJV]
Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?
[Ezekiel 18:30 KJV]
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
[Ezekiel 18:31 KJV]
Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
[Ezekiel 18:32 KJV]
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye.

Internet Comment We Relate To: 

For me, I had to grapple with Calvinism when I began to realize that practically every well-known preacher is a Calvinist.
I was blown away by that, and I had to figure out if all of these intelligent, educated men were believing and accepting the whole counsel of God, and I wasn’t….
That said : I do not choose to make God a liar with my doctrine. He tells people they have a choice. God will save anyone who asks, and believes in their heart. He asked me to repent and believe, and I don’t think He made me sin…the conditions were there and I commited sins…I trust He gave me free will to decide who to serve and I am glad I was saved by grace that is offered. Now He’s asked me to share the gospel so that others can be hear.

[Romans 3:4 KJV]
God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
[Numbers 23:19 KJV]
God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
[Romans 10:14 KJV]
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

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