Yes, Chris, I agree that it may not be so simple as some of our brethren
make out.  I've just listened to a lecture on the will/s of God by a
Protestant Reformed Church minister.  A gracious presentation by a good
brother.  But it left me with the question , If God has only one will, and
it must indeed come to pass, does this mean He does not desire my abstention
from every sin, every day?  Since that does not come to pass, either our God
has a will that He is pleased not to enforce and a will He does enforce, or
He does not want me to be holy day by day.  I cannot see the latter being
true.  Maybe Brandan can enlighten?  Thanks.

In Him

Ian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris B. McKinney" <cmck@...>
To: <soundofgrace@...>
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 9:52 AM
Subject: RE: [soundofgrace] Arminianism Raises Its ugly head....tonight


> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brandan Kraft [mailto:bkraft@...]
> > Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 8:48 PM
> >
> > I think the solution is fairly logical...
> >
> > IF God desired all men without exception to be saved...
> >
> > Well, they would be, wouldn't they?
>
> Not necessarily.
>
> God might have desires that conflict with each other; in such cases, there
> would have to be some way to judiciate between his conflicting desires.
One
> desire might take precedence over another when they conflict, or some
third
> principle might determine on a case-by-case basis which takes precedent.
>
> Consider, for example, how God's desire for justice must be harmonized
with
> his desire to show mercy or grace.
>
> Maybe say, "If God desired all men without exception to be saved more than
> he desired anything else..."
>
> Chris