Of course, there are numerous nominals, pretenders, and hypocrites.

But do you believe the Bible (Gospel) is a call to believe (trust,faith in Jesus) for those who desire (repent, sorrow over sin) to do so?, to put it very simplistically.


I think some Reformed circles take depravity to such an extreme that they almost endorse waiting on a mystical-like experience prior to coming to Christ.

I know you know where I'm coming from wink



I guess, it becomes a little tricky becasue there are those that respond to the gospel and believe but in many cases the seed has not fallen upon good soil - hence, there are unregenrate outward professors that God will deny upon the day of judgement.

Last edited by AC.; Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:52 AM.

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