Originally posted by jaywill
While your humility is truly admirable Jaywill and your sincerity genuine, in truth it seems a little Calvanistic to believe that some are predestined for salvation and others are not, don't you think? (not that that is of course what you are saying), in fact, it goes against all inclinations that God is not partial and that in every nation the man that works righteousness is acceptable to him. Acts 10:34,35 i really think we should be honest with Wolfgang and try to explain to him with respect, why the scriptures state that a person, for whatever reason (and there are many) does not accept the Christ.
(Acts 10:34-35) At this Peter opened his mouth and said: “For a certainty I perceive that God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
therefore may i put this forward as my first prerequisite, that in order for you to be 'chosen', you must be seeking to do what is right in Gods eyes, that is seeking righteousness. Not that you are of course righteous, just that you want to be. Any objections are welcome.