Oz stated this in another thread and it really jumped out at me. I didn't want to hijack that thread so here we are-God is not the Author of confusion.However in Calvinism the Perpetuity of the Saints is based on God choosing who He would save before the foundation of the world; before anyone existed, writing their names at that point in the Lamb's book of life. As it's already decided and in writing, we can't even go to "anyone can" be saved let alone "everyone will" be saved.
With that thought in mind, we have to decide whether or not to go with the doctrine of "We can't even go to 'anyone can' be saved" or to stick with what is plainly shown in the scriptures, which is the same revelation that Peter had in Acts 10:34-35.
If we cannot believe that "anyone can be saved", then why are we called to spend so much time fulfilling the "Great Commission" of the gospels, where Jesus Himself also states that "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."???
Does the Father deeply desire that none would perish?
Does He desire that all would repent and come to the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ?
Or is He just distracting us with much business because He has nothing else for us to do while waiting for the return of Christ?
There is much suffering in the world. There are many places and peoples in need of great benevolence. And yet, He has told us to go preach the gospel to every creature.
Does God desire to have every prodigal return to Him or not?