(July 12, 2015 at 3:45 pm)ChadWooters Wrote: In addition to what Randy wrote, a single passage can have several layers of meaning, beyond the surface so to speak.
It seems that atheists and fundamentalists both insist on seeing only the most superficial approach to Holy Scripture.
Not this fundamentalist Chad, I depend on that deeper understanding because I want to be a fundamentalist who understands God on a level most Christians don't even want to approach. To me being a fundamentalist is getting deeper into God's word to grow in a deeper relationship with Him and to be able to tell others the greatness and wonders of God, even if they refuse to listen. As you can tell I totally agree with your first sentence.
GC
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.