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1 | Which proposition is scriptural? | John 3:16 | John Reformed | 89073 | ||
Dear Parable, This is difficult for me to say to a brother but it must be said. The problem, that I see, with your analogy is that it contradicted by Scripture. 1. God gives us freedom to choose and the ability to walk. Rom 6:17 But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, Rom 6:18 and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. Rom 6:20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 2. Eventually, we come to a door that leads to Him. Rom 3:11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; 3. We cannot open the door ourselves, so He opens it for us. Only those whom God foreknew will recieve His call and have the desire to enter in (Rom 8: 28-30) 4. So that our choice to be with Him (or not) can be meaningful, it must be genuinely ours and ours alone. Mark 13:20 "Unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days. Eph 1:11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, John |
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2 | Rom 3:11 and Hebrews 11:6 ???? | John 3:16 | Parable | 89259 | ||
Regarding your point with Rom 3:11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; I note Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards THOSE WHO EARNESTLY SEEK HIM. (emphasis mine) What is scripture trying to teach with these two seemingly contradictory verses? Thanks, Parable |
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3 | Rom 3:11 and Hebrews 11:6 ???? | John 3:16 | prazn | 89262 | ||
The text that you reference in Romans 3 is a quotation from the Psalms. Specifically: Ps 14:1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does good. Ps 14:2 The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God. Ps 14:3 They have all turned aside, together they have become corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one. Please notice that the psalmist is referring to those who do not believe that there is a God. I believe that Hebrews 11:6 is referring to those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and have had their spirits quickened (i.e., made alive) to commune or fellowship with God. Hope this helps! prazn |
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