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1 | Predestination question? | 1 Tim 2:4 | Morant61 | 84582 | ||
Greetings John! Long time, no see my friend! Without starting a long discussion on this issue, I do have a couple of quick questions about Rom. 5:18. Does the first 'all' refer to the same group as the second 'all'? If not, what indication is there in the text that the same group is not being discussed in both clauses? Why would the first 'all' refer to each individual, but the second 'all' only refer to some individuals? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Predestination question? | 1 Tim 2:4 | gracesdaughter | 84588 | ||
Hi John and Tim! I hope you don't mind my "two cents" on the predestination issue. Tim, you mentioned Romans 5:18. I believe both "all"'s refer to the same group of people - ALL! Here is the hangup. God almighty is omnipotent, omnipresent, etc. Try to imagine Him in the infinite past prior to the creation of the universe. At this time God could see all possible worlds which He could create. He knew if He created the world we are living in now that I would at this very instant be typing these exact words...He also knew that I would become a Christian at age 7, that millions of other people would also become Christians and that still millions more would choose NOT to become Christians. Despite the good and the bad issues of this world, God in His infinite wisdom chose to create this world of all the ones possible. In my opinion this is predestination - God knew who would make which choice, but He did not force any individuals to make any decision. |
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3 | Predestination question? | 1 Tim 2:4 | Morant61 | 84601 | ||
Greetings Gracesdaughter! Thanks for the input! If I can collect a few more '2 cents', I can buy a can of Pepsi! ;-) I mostly agree with your statement. The only point I would differ on a little is that I see 'predestination' as a reference to circumstances, not primarily individuals. Thus, it was predestined that salvation would be by grace through faith, not by works. Well, I have to get to bed so I can work tonight! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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