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J_Edwards said:
JoeK,

While I believe I will be repeating much of what has already been been said, what you espouse is not historic Calvinism, nor more importantly the teaching of Scripture.

Where have I straed at all from the meaning of scripture. I found the word HELKO, look up its definition and presented it. Then I am told that words dont always mean the same. I agree with that. But not in this case. IT means the same every time it is used.

There is no way those in james are willing to be dragged in front of the judge. God draws the unregenerate the same way, but not out of malicious force. Then one does become willing once we recognize His love for His sheep revealed to us by the Holy Spirit. I never said the will was not present, I am only stating scripture shows the will as completely passive in the event of regeneration/effectual call.

There never was a sinner half as big as Christ is as a Savior.