Pilgrim,

In my discussions with other Christians that's the part they will not accept - (the fact that we will not respond is of course because we freely chose sin over God) - but the part of God not granting them the true desire (internal call) or leaving them over to themselves/blinded by sin and ultimately destined for an eternity in hell is the aspect of Reformed Doctrine they will not accept, and from a humanistic-carnal perspective it's understandable (I think we all have struggled with Limited Atonement at one time or another).

But Pilgrim,

what seperates one who sits under the truth of Reformed Doctrine and is saved from one who is not. This brings me back to my original post - is this simply a mystery and a product of divine choosing.

If you don't mind, let me get personal - how did you know you were saved? - what is it to know you have been regenerated? Can you describe this experience?

thanks!

ajc

The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine