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1 | God heareth not sinners | John 9:31 | EdB | 94136 | ||
New Creature I understand and agree with the overall thrust of was said in John 9:31. However we do know God does hear and talks to sinners. Satan being the perfect example, Balaam in Numbers another, Saul in Samuel another. Does that mean the Bible contradicts itself? NO! The man in John 9:31 wasn't speaking as inspired by the Holy Spirit but rather, most probably, according to the religious teaching of the time. However, later in the chapter we see him have another encounter with Jesus and at that point I think he is speaking under the inpiration of the Holy Spirit. The Bible does at times quotes a speaker that isn't talking under the inpiration of the Holy Spirit. Some examples are Satan, Goliah, Saul, Delilah, Phillestines, and Ballak to name just a few. What is "inspired" is the fact they said what they said and that the conversation took place. Not every speaker quoted in the Bible is speaking under the inspiration. Whether this man in John 9:31 was or was inspire when he spoke in is not what is important, what is important is that Jesus because of His love for us worked this miracle to increase our faith. As to the other scriptures you quoted which are from the Old Testament most is to reinforce the understanding of the separation between man and God due to sin. Most of these are stated after God has repeatedly warned the listener not to continue in sin. In effect what God is saying is if you continue to do this I will not hear you when trouble comes. It is a fact that a man walking in sin should not expect anything from God. However to say God doesn't hear him even when it serves God purpose is not correct. Again I refer to Satan talking to God in Job. Or the nation of Israel as seen the book of Judges that repeatedly turn their backs on God, turning to their idols until their oppression is so bad they cry out once more to God. God hears them and send a Judge. Or the children of Israel in captivity. God heard their cry because of his promise to Abraham and sent Moses. God hears our cry for salvation while we were yet in sin, He reached for us. Let us not try to establish doctrine on this point. Let me once again say a man or woman walking is sin should not expect anything from God except salvation if they cry out for it. Be blessed EdB |
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2 | God heareth not sinners | John 9:31 | New Creature | 94147 | ||
EdB I don't disagree with you Grace to you New Creature |
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