Comments on: God’s Sovereignty and Human Freedom

By: Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:15:40 +0000

Interesting write up. I can confess that I struggle with this concept on some levels. I basically align myself along Calvinist theology but yet I sometimes wonder how mankind’s freedom plays into all of this.For instance, we have the freedom to accept or reject Jesus Christ as our savior. We pray for friends or family members for salvation. How far does God go to answer those prayers when the final decision on a person’s salvation rests with their decision on accepting Jesus or not.While I may not understand it, I acknowledge the fact that God is in control and just because I’m unable to fully comprehend how God works doesn’t mean its any less true.I really like the articles, it puts a lot of the sovereignty issues in perspective.

By: Bryon

Bryon — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:41:28 +0000

I’ve noticed that also about the issue of God’s sovereignty. I’ve attended both synergistic and Calvinist groups. I’ve found that Calvinists and their opponents misrepresent each other at times and talk past each other, unfortunately.

By: stuart

stuart — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:26:23 +0000

To add to your list, a quote from the Westminster Confession of Faith . . .From WCF 3.1 . . .God from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass: yet so, as thereby neither is God the author of sin, nor is violence offered to the will of the creatures; nor is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established.