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1 | Why do some believe while others do not? | NT general Archive 1 | hobbs | 185821 | ||
Thanks Jeff, I'll take your advice to heart. The archives reveal that subjects such as Election did indeed draw out the best and the worst in many of us. However, as of late, I have beeen pleasently surprised by the meekness which has been displayed between those who have been in disagereement. May it please God to continue to provide His grace to all of us. Hobbs |
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2 | Why do some believe while others do not? | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185822 | ||
Hello Hobbs, Greetings brother! Without getting into a debate, as I'm not really to sure of the prudencey of such, as brother Jeff has graciously pointed out. I wonder if you would be gracious enough to tell everyone your view on election. I am curious to see your thesis on this subject. God bless. John |
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3 | Why do some believe while others do not? | NT general Archive 1 | hobbs | 185827 | ||
Thanks for asking John, My understanding of Election is based on Scripture alone. I remember well the first time, as a relatively new convert to Christ, reading Romans 9 for the first time. My initial reaction was astonishment! "What about John 3:16"! Did'nt John teach us that God loved the whole world, and that God wanted everyone to be saved? In other words, My reaction was typical, given I was a 20th century American who had been steeped in Democarcy his entire life. Therefore, I concluded that I was to immature to understand this seeming contradiction...and gave it little thought for quite a long time. But I continued to run into difficulties...such as ROM 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 11:7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded. EPH 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will. 1CO 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. ROM 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. EPH 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved). Have you ever wondered..."Why, Dear Lord did you save a rotten sinner like me?" Was it because I made the right decision that you chose me? Did that action of mine set me apart and make me eligible for Your Kingdom? A thousand times NO! It was by grace alone, through Faith alone in Christ alone, and to God alone be the Glory! Well I hopeI have given you some idea of why I believe in God's electing grace. Hobbs |
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4 | Why do some believe while others do not? | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185846 | ||
Thanks brother Hobbs! I Just got home to your post, And all I can say is, isn't he a wonderful savior? I don't get it ether brother, when I look back at the old sinful retch that God pulled out of the pig pen. And I remember that first sweet fellowship with Him, I cast my eyes to heaven and said. "Me?" And that silent voice said. " Yes my son, I love you." God bless :-) John |
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5 | Why do some believe while others do not? | NT general Archive 1 | hobbs | 185847 | ||
Amen John Hobbs |
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