According to Sproul Arminians define free will as the ability to make choices without any prior prejudice, inclination, or disposition (Sproul, 1986, p. 51). ... Jesus said that out of a man=s heart proceeds clean or unclean things (e.g., thoughts, intents, inclinations, desires, etc.). Where there is no inclination, no disposition, or no motive, then there can be no exercise of free choice. ...

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 AN EXEGESIS OF 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7 There are perhaps few passages within the Pauline Corpus1 that have so much ambiguity involved as that of 2 Cor 12:7. Questions arise from Paul's metaphorical use of "skovkoloy th/: sarkiv." There are questions about the dative use of th/: sarkiv. Theories abound as to what the thorn is2. These vary from eyesight3 to malaria, from sexual temptation4 to human enemies5 or even a satanic enemy6. ...

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After the waters receded, Noah built an altar to offer a sacrifice to God, while He made a covenant with His faithful servant, "Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood.. ...

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INTRODUCTION In his book "Love of Enemies" William Klassen examines the various interpretations of love of enemies in relation to war and peace in the Jewish and Christian faiths. Klassen has three distinct concerns that make an influence on his views on peace. First, Klassen feel...

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