Billy Graham

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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Onesiphorus was an Apostolic like Paul. Paul is praying that Onesiphorus find mercy at judgement. Not because Onesiphorus was a Baptist or Greek Orthodox. Listen this is simple logic, Jesus explicitly stated that there were those who did wonderful miracles in His name, who would be cast out.

I agree. I just don't believe you or I are omniscient enough to make the judgment before Christ does.

Jesus said that the road to eternal life is hard to navigate, and the entrance tight, and a small number will find how to enter.

True. And let me guess, you're certain you've found it.

I'm real sorry brothers, but the Puritans and Calvinists who first colonized this country have infected every Christian group which came after them. Even the Roman Catholic Church while retaining its doctrine of free will, believes that if you were a good "Christian" you may just get a pass. Apostolic soteriology isn't shaking the preacher's hand and getting some literature. It is to do as the Apostles.

Wrong.

I believe that God is sovereign. That means God can do as He wills, for whatever reason He chooses, when He chooses. And no, God never contradicts His Word. However, God's Word is firm on the sovereignty of God. So, if God acts sovereignly, it should be of no surprise. Also, While God doesn't contradict His Word, God often contradicts our human sectarian interpretations of it.