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1 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | flyman172 | 212179 | ||
Hello BradK, I have now received many answers and I will try to summarize. For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Even though God wants everyone to be saved, it will not happen because not everyone will believe, therefore Jesus does not need to be clear, which is why He speaks in parables. As He says, if He didn't speak in parables people might understand, repent and then be forgiven. Since it is God's will that only a few will make it to heaven, there really is no need for Jesus to speak so that everyone can understand. All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for everyone, however some of it is only for the Deciples, the Jews, or the Gentlies. I do want to be saved to be with God in heaven but how can I be sure when on the outside I claim to understand, but on the inside I am still unsure of the meanings? What if I am not on God's list to be saved? flyman |
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2 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 212200 | ||
flyman, Welcome to the forum! I wanted to add to what others have shared with you. When you are confused and unsure, be mindful of what God has testified to through His word and His Son. God the Father sent God the Son to be the Saviour of the world (1 John 4:14). It is only through the Son that God's plan of salvation is accomplished (Acts 4:12, John 14:6) We were born into sin and therefore dead in sin, separated from God our Creator (1 Corinthians 15:22 , Ephesians 2:12) In our sinful nature, we suppress the truth of God in unrighteousness even though that which is known about God is evident within us. (Romans 1:18-23 , Romans 3:9-20). But God, in His grace took the initiative to reconcile mankind to Himself through the sinless life and death of His only begotten Son (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 3:21-24). God the Father sent His Son (Jesus) to free us from sin (Romans 6:6-7, Romans 6:17-18). Jesus shed blood in sacrifice satisfied the demands of God's divine justice. God the Father confirmed in the resurrection of the Son that the sacrifice of the Son is complete and sufficient for the sins of the world (Matthew 28, John 20:19-22, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 1 John 2:2). Jesus paid the debt owed to God for our sins (Matthew 20:28, Colossians 2:13-14) and by God's grace, those who believe in Christ Jesus are justified as a gift and have peace with God and are reconciled back to Him (Romans 3:22-25, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 , Colossians 1:20-22). To those who believe in Him (Jesus) He gives them the right to be children of God (John 1:12). Christ did what we could not do for ourselves. It is His perfect life of obedience and His sacrifice on the cross that has won our freedom from sin. Scripture says it is by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:4). Christ has done all that the Father ask of Him and all that was required to provide reconciliation of sinful man back to God. Romans 10:9 says "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." flyman, the scriptures testify of what is required for salvation, by whom salvation comes and what is expected of us. Our assurance is in God Himself. We can indeed be assured for He has testified to us through His word and through His Son! In Him we have life!!! (John 3:15-17). God bless, Steve |
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