There is currently a lot of discussion in reformed circles on the blogosphere over James Whites recent video in which he dissects Greek grammar to try and turn John 3:16 into a proof text for Calvinism.
However, I think it's important to note that historically not all Calvinists agree with James White here. Even John Calvin himself here disagrees with James White on John 3:16:
(from John Calvin's commentary on John 3:16:)
"That whosoever believeth on him may not perish. It is a remarkable commendation of faith, that it frees us from everlasting destruction. For he intended expressly to state that, though we appear to have been born to death, undoubted deliverance is offered to us by the faith of Christ; and, therefore, that we ought not to fear death, which otherwise hangs over us. And he has employed the universal term whosoever, both to invite all indiscriminately to partake of life, and to cut off every excuse from unbelievers. Such is also the import of the term World, which he formerly used; for though nothing will be found in the world that is worthy of the favor of God, yet he shows himself to be reconciled to the whole world, when he invites all men without exception to the faith of Christ, which is nothing else than an entrance into life."
Rom 1:8-10 Consistent Prayer According To The Will Of A Sovereign God by
Kevin Williams
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How to do and pray according to the will of God. Why truly believing the
sovereignty of God causes us to pray.
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