Here is what the bible says about misunderstanding Paul:
"15 Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him. 16 He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. 17 Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard not to be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing."---2 Peter 3:15-17
I totally agree and Calvinists are a walking example of the ignorant and unstable people who distort Paul's message into meaning that God doesn't want to save everyone but Satan wants to destroy everyone. They make Satan look better than God!
"And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: 12That seeing they may see, and NOT perceive; and hearing they may hear, and NOT understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them."---Mark 4:10
You really need to realize that not all followers of the Messiah can be grouped into "Christian" denominations.
We're not arguing over denomination. We're arguing over systematic theologies that you have adopted.
I hope we are debating, its not my intent to argue with anyone. What theology is just reading the bible, and doing what it says?
That's the claim everyone makes. Whether those in a denomination or not. You don't have to label your theology or understanding of the Bible. The different interpretations and understandings of the Bible have already been labeled and I can tell which one you believe. It's known as Calvinism which is a very false and destructive theology. It's basically an inverted works-based gospel which is no better than a works-based gospel. It teaches double predestination and claims that God does not want to save everyone.
The reason I have to disagree with this categorization is that John Calvin was still viewing things with the wrong perspective. So I certainly cannot endorse his views. He arrived at SOME of the right conclusions, but with the wrong focus.
God obviously does not want to save everyone. If he really wanted that, then the bible would not contain a bunch of parables and mysteries, nor would He have only spoke in parables. For that matter, He could have done something other then create a perfect deceiver in Lucifer. The books of Moses and the prophets are in line with what the Messiah said, Paul appears to contradict Him on several occasions. Thus the warning about his letters.
If God does not want to save everyone, then you could very well be one of those whom he does not want to save and so you can't have any assurance whatsoever. You have to wait and see what happens after you die. That's a very depressing worldview. Why even bother...