Reformed Theology is a True Representation of The Gospel

Unfortunately, my opponent still does not understand Calvinism, and I fail to see how I have not provided a positive argument. He bases his opinions from what he has obviously been taught all his life rather than back what he says by scripture, the ONLY infallible Word. I have presented my case positively AND have backed it through scripture many times with many infallible verses surrounding my argument. This argument was about Calvinism being a more complete representation of the gospel. Rather than argue his point with what scripture says, my opponent has put a majority of his effort dancing around with words and comparing me to Jehovah’s Witnesses, who aren't even christians. My opponent has claimed to win an argument that hasn’t been finished as well as rebutted to my claims by citing personal opinion rather than scripture. “my opponent asks about how I can speak for God and other ‘offbase’ responses.” How is questioning the validity of my opponent speaking on behalf of God offbase?.. No one with a pulse would believe you know exactly how God acts or feels simply because you claim it. Back what you say with scripture. Job 38:4 (NIV) "Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation?" Isa 29:16 (NIV) "You turn things upside down, as if the potter were thought to be like the clay! Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, "He did not make me"? Can the pot say of the potter, "He knows nothing"? “It is affirmed that the consequences of believing and teaching Holiness or obedience unto salvation offer far more security for believers than any limited or negligent form of salvation.” How is it affirmed?? The argument is not over yet! My opponent made no attempt to support this claim or argue against mine with scripture when this statement was made. Don’t sway your vote by claiming to know your decision is right. Back what you say with scripture. And no, predestination does not mean nationalities/ birthrights/ if that was the case, then according to my opponent’s logic only Jews go to heaven. Since they were called chosen from Abraham’s birthright and nationality. “does my opponent believe that the vast majority of Spirit led and filled mainstream Christians just read what they want into the Bible and that Calvinists have the truth?” Yes, a vast majority of today’s mainstream church is blind. Today’s modern church has NO emphasis on God, rather they teach self-help and goodness already in yourself. Hardly, if any, repentance. Here’s what modern day “spirit-filled” churches have resulted in.. (SEE Youtube videos IN ORDER FROM TOP) http://www.youtube.com... Todd Bentley. Horrible false teaching. http://www.youtube.com... Joel Osteen. Self-help “pastors” afraid to proclaim the Gospel. http://www.youtube.com... Michael Guglielmucci, a pastor faking cancer to boost sales of his song, and promote false healing and hide his addiction to pornography. http://www.youtube.com... Benny Hinn, another unverified healer making millions off “mainstream Christians” as you call them. First of all, what is mainstream Christianity to you? This corporate mass of Arminian teachers and organizations that value the amount of people and the money they give rather than preaching Jesus? Since when does “mainstream” automatically mean what is right? Arminians/Assemblies of God are NOT the mainstream church. You have Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, Charismatic, Puritan-derived, all different. I happen to love Hillsong Church, yes they are a part of Assemblies of God. Yes, we probably disagree doctrinally. Yes they do some things I don’t agree with. They still are brothers in Christ. My point being, my opponent claims to know what is right, WITH NO SCRIPTURE TO BACK IT UP, even going so far as to say my scripture is “out of context”, a cliché excuse. How can verses from all around various points of the Bible, written by Jew and Gentile, all coinciding in light of scripture, how can they all be out of context?.. That’s a sad excuse to pick out verses you don’t like and only read what you want, a typical flaw of Arminian theology. Here’s a “3:16” verse I know my opponent will enjoy. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,” ALL scripture. “I fail to see how this would adequately refute my first logical consequence argument much less how it could possibly represent Good News to the entire world.” You’re a sinner. God still loves you. God calls you from your path of destruction and makes a better way for you, gives you a new heart and makes you want to be like him. Sounds like Good News to me. If I saved myself then that means I was already good enough to begin with, I didn’t need God. How is that good news? Imagine if I witnessed two people jump from a cliff both by their choice, and decided to arbitrarily just save one from the ‘hard stop’ at the bottom, when indeed I could have saved both. When asked why, I merely state, I am sovereign! Would not the question be asked “Ok…. your sovereign over these two peoples circumstances, but did you behave in a ‘Just’ manner?” First off all, NO ONE would have the authority nor should they the audacity to call God out on something. He is God. He knows what is good and what is just, my opponent does not. And a “just” matter? Here’s a REAL everyday situation. TWO CHRISTIAN TEENAGERS GET IN A HORRIBLE CAR ACCIDENT. ONE LIVES, THE OTHER DIES. Now explain to me where your superficial ideal of God’s justice is, and then explain it to the dead teen’s grieving family. According to my opponent’s example, God was unjust in letting one live and letting the other die. After all, surely God could’ve saved both! Of course he could’ve, so then why did one die? Here’s your best answer on behalf of Scripture. Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Again, “to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” We don’t always know why God allows what he allows to happen! We don’t need to know we are not God. There is hope in Romans 8:28 That all things, good and bad, work together for our good. He is a good God, He knows everything that has, is, will happen and knows everything about every single person who existed, exists or will exist. OF COURSE he has a plan! If he didn’t he wouldn’t be the creator. My opponent’s idea that you shape your own destiny is flawed and looked at from a human, mortal perspective. When Adam and Eve sinned or when Lucifer rebelled do you think God, in his all-knowing nature, was surprised? NO! Jesus was there, eternally in the beginning of creation and already his appointed task (salvation of man) was known to him before he had even made man. God himself was destined. Ultimately the life you lead up until judgment was already known to God. God is eternal, everything has been decided, from man’s perspective it doesn’t seem that way because we can’t comprehend God! Nor do we need to. He is God, he is loving and just. To conclude, “My opponent seems to not have addressed this point. The vast majority of 'Greek' scholars would not support a reformed reading of the bible but by clear consensus conclude a synergistic Gospel.” Another baseless claim. Back this claim up by citing the Greek scholars you are evidently in contact with, or the source your argument stems from. I believe I have provided above adequate burden of proof on my end, and a positive argument in this round and previous rounds that Reformed Theology is a True Representation of The Gospel. I leave the deciding vote in the hands of the voters and thank everyone, including my opponent, who took their time to review this debate.