Tony, I searched but am not sure I found the article you were mentioning. What I found was a few paragraphs, without much Biblical discussion. However, the concept seemed reasonable, nothing to get down on them about, but nothing to encourage as a hobby. I'd be curious to see the scriptural rationale if there is one.

Paul, It's nice to have someone else who enjoys writing a good verbose post on here =) I definitely find it enriching to the reading and keep it coming.

Like Kevin, verse 4 was what stuck out to me. Paul says that they were chosen and this was evident by the fact the holy spirit spoke to them and gave them conviction. I think I'd like a little piece of that. Choose me, choose me. Or maybe I am chosen and just a bad listener.