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1 | Knowing the Word | Jer 8:7 | DocTrinsograce | 233201 | ||
"This is the genuine and proper way of the interpretation of the Scripture, when from the words themselves, considered with relation unto the persons speaking them, and all their circumstances, we declare what is their determinate mind and sense. Hereunto, on the due apprehension of the literal sense of the words themselves, the studious exercise of reason, in all proper ways of arguing, is required. "Some there are who deny all exposition of the Scripture; which is to say, that it ought not to be understood. Some are feigned to suppose that there is nothing needful hereunto but 'spiritual illumination.' And some think there is no need of any such thing thereunto, but on the common use of our rational faculties, as in the understanding of other arts and sciences." --John Owen (1616-1683) |
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2 | Knowing the Word | Jer 8:7 | CDBJ | 233203 | ||
Greetings, I have reference to just such a predicament. Acts 13:48 in comparison to II Pet. 3:9 Acts 13:48 (KJV) 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. The previous is an example of God’s sovereign decision. The following doesn’t play out correctly when considering God’s will, which is also His sovereign decision, i.e. what God desires, He is able to perform! 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV) The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. If mans repentance toward God is actually a direct act of God according to Acts 13:48, and if God on the other hand desires for all to be saved, i.e. His will, why doesn’t He so decree that all should be saved? We know for a fact that there are more lost then there are saved. Matthew 7:14 (KJV) 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (God’s provision verses man’s responsibility) I have been trying to figure this one out for close to 47 years now, CDBJ |
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3 | Knowing the Word | Jer 8:7 | EdB | 233225 | ||
CDBJ Unfortunately we can not discuss these two views without inciting a Brouha that would probably get me tossed from the forum or censored at the very least. But you do raise and interesting question and one I would love to delve into with you. Perhaps at another place or time. |
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