Christians have been in disagreement over the topic of free will versus predestination for many centuries and it looks as if this debate will continue to last until Christ comes back to earth again. This controversy is probably the most famous topic that is debated within the Christian religion. Both who believe in predestination and freewill claim that they have adequate information from the Bible that support their cause. Those who lean towards the predestination camp believe that God has predestined or already chosen an “elect” group of people who will be with Him in Heaven. They also believe that He has predetermined those for damnation. On the other hand, those who believe in free will believe that God has given us the choice to accept or deny Him, thus our future will be determined depending if we accept or deny Christ. Arminians, those who believe in free will, believe that we are given the choice, where as Calvinists, those who favor predestination, do not. This topic of being predestined or having your own choice, captures the attention of many eager Christians who seek out an answer they believe is correct.
But does the Bible take one side in this debate? As Christians, there are many aspects in our religion that are left unsolved. God doesn’t clearly come out and say that this is what you should do regarding this, and not do regarding that. He provides us with many commands and rules in which we are instructed to live by, but He doesn’t cover every question or detail that arises. This is why the topic of free will and predestination is so often debated. If predestination is true, then why would Christ call us to go out and evangelize to others? If God knows everything, then technically doesn’t He know who will be with Him someday in Heaven? If so, then that sounds like it supports predestination. In regards to predestination and freewill, does the Bible tend to lean more towards one side, or are there aspects of both sides that the Bible strongly supports?
7 comments:
Hey Ty. Good writing man. I really liked the questions you asked in (I think) the second paragraph. By the way you might want to fix your typo at the end :)
Hey bro u had really good ideas. I have found myself wondering about many of the qestions you asked. Well done broski
Its a very difficualt thing your writing on, but I think you u did a good job and hit the nail on the head with the question. I expact a awesome paper out of you, Mr. Tickle.
Hey T. Nice job. Maybe you could define who John Calvin and Armineas were and go deeper in what they believe. And I liked the way you showed both sides of the debate at the end. Nice!
Tyler, I loved reading your two paragraphs! Your first sentence is powerful and pulls the reader in. My advice to you would be to transition between your ideas, in order to make your paragraphs flow. However, your ideas are great and well-developed. Thank you for posing such powerful questions- they really made me think. Keep up the good work- your writing style is wonderful!
Hey Buddy- This is a heated topic. I think you did a great job on the first two paragraphs. I liked the examples you expressed. I expect nothing but greatness! Love ya "T".
Hey T. Nice work, your paragraphs are great. I love how you asked some deep insightful questions. As for you final question I think that there is no favored side. You and I are going to have great papers by the end of this.
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