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1 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | ringo | 160774 | ||
If Jesus came 'not to call the righteous, but sinners, why didn't he call on the corrupt Romans? I recall his silence before Pilate. | ||||||
2 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | DocTrinsograce | 160775 | ||
Dear Ringo, Explicit truth is only given to those whom God has specifically chosen to reveal it. See, for example, Matthew 13:10-17. Christ's ministry was predominately for the disciples. They were to found the church and spread the Gospel (Matthew 28:17-20). Pilate's interest in Christ was not an interest in seeking the Lord any more than Herod's was (see Luke 23:8). Such people have no real interest in truth (Romans 1:28). Their decisions are moral decisions, without regard -- or in spite of -- the facts. In Him, Doc |
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3 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | ebrain | 160785 | ||
In support of what Doc has posted, let me add John Ch 6 vs 44, and 65, also Romans Ch 8 vs 28-30. This is a difficult subject. It is not my intention to explain what I believe these verses teach, but rather allow the Holy Spirit to do that for you as you read them. Make sure that you allways read Scripture verses in their context, and allways do what Jesus told you to do as revealed at John Ch 7 vs 16-17. If when you read, it is your will that God's will be done, and you really mean it, then you will know exactly what God is saying to you. Not "you will find out" as NIV translates, but you will "know" there and then as you read. God is awesome, boy is He awesome. Praise His Holy Name. ebrain. |
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4 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 160786 | ||
Ebrain, You stated: “If when you read, it is your will that God's will be done, and you really mean it, then you will know exactly what God is saying to you.” I don’t necessarily disagree with you and can’t really, but I believe God has determined to use others as well, to edify us for whatever reason. The verses you pointed out do support your statement but I think it is also important to realize that God can, and does, not only use His word to instruct us, but men who our strong in its understanding as well. I’d point out Acts 8:26-40. There is no indication that the Ethiopian was reading and not really trying to know the truth. He was in Jerusalem to worship after all. For whatever purpose God intended, He determined to send Philip to teach this man about the Christ. I think this shows that not always do we have the capacity to understand, due to our own self or some other means, and therefore God has bestowed upon certain men the ability to teach His word when and where He may have determined. I know many times I have read God’s word and have struggled with it. But thanks to Him, He has allowed me the opportunity to associate with men who are well grounded in His word who have properly instructed me otherwise. There are many good teachers, pastors and ministers whose calling is to teach the word of God and instruct others in His word. Don’t unintentionally sell them short. God has seen a purpose for them and we should recognize that. Just some thoughts brother. WOS |
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5 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | DocTrinsograce | 160794 | ||
Dear Brotehr WOS, I'm not disagreeing with you, either, but maybe I can augment a bit. At the root of it all is the Word of God. Consider: Even the Ethiopian had been reading Isaiah (53:7 according to Acts 8:32). Then Philip, an apostle, whose teaching, by God's grace, was equivalent to the authority of Scripture, explained Christ's atonement using that passage of Isaiah as his text. God dispenses grace through His Word. The old divines used to call this "means of grace." (I always imagine pulling a cord so that grace flows down from heaven like torents of water.) They said that the means of grace included reading, meditating on, and hearing the Word of God preached. (John Owen included Godly conversation as a form of preaching, and definitely a means of grace.) I'd venture, therefore, that we are really talking about the same thing: God's Word in our lives, whether we submit to it through reading, memory, or preaching. Of course, I think we would all hasten to add that the things of the Word of God cannot be understood by anyone without the work of the Holy Spirit. First, in regeneration (John 3:5), and second, in illumination (1 Cor 2:13). Just my 2 mites worth. In Him, Doc PS Interesting how these things come up. I'm currently reading John Piper's little book, "The Supremacy of God in Preaching," while working through the more difficult work by Bryan Chapell, "Christ Centered Preaching." Consequently, your reminder of the importance of preaching was particularly appropriate for me. :-) |
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6 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | ebrain | 160816 | ||
Thank you Doc for your post. As you will see from my post to WOS, if the greatest teacher the world has ever known, or ever will know needed to say what He did at John 7:17, then it goes without saying that all other teachers will need to do the same.. What we must not forget is that it is the same Holy Spirit who gives ilumination to both the reader, and the listener. May the Lord bless you, and keep you safe. ebrain. |
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7 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | DocTrinsograce | 160827 | ||
Hi, ebrain... I do not disagree... I'm just pointing out that for a person to desire the will of God, a work of God must necessarily have already begun in him. | ||||||
8 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | ebrain | 160857 | ||
Thank you Doc. I agree, Divine regeneration must happen first. Christian love. Edwin Brain. |
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