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1 | Every NATION or every PERSON? | Matt 24:14 | jlhetrick | 169251 | ||
Hi Kalos, thanks. This explanation is something I am familiar with. I guess the question here would be; does God decree something He does not desire or wish to happen? The answer may be yes. I don't know. Another question might be, where concerning God, would we assign meaning to this as being no more than His "mere wish"? I would agree with you that the single verse you quoted supports your premise. However, there continues the problem. The doctrine of election does not allow for choice as I am understanding it at this point. What you state you believe based on this verse (not saying that you don't have much more context that supports your belief) is in conflict also with the doctrine of salvation by grace alone (again, as I am understanding it at this point). That is, God's grace is not enough unless coupled with my choice. Actually, this is exactly how I grew up hearing it and believing it. But as I continue to study the doctrines of Grace, Predestination, Election, and God's Sovereignty, I am having problems putting it all together. Thanks again for you input, and thank everyone for your patience, Jeff |
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2 | Every NATION or every PERSON? | Matt 24:14 | Morant61 | 169257 | ||
Greetings Jeff! I too have problems with the view that God decrees something He does not wish to happen! :-) Might I recommend an excellent book on election. "Elect in the Son: A Study of the Doctrine of Election" by Robert Shank. It is an excellent book on this issue and may clear up some of the problems you are having with the doctrine. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Every NATION or every PERSON? | Matt 24:14 | mark d seyler | 169281 | ||
Hi Tim, I think I'll check it out. Thank you! Love in Christ, Mark |
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