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1 | God grant repentance? | Gal 3:23 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193387 | ||
Real Quick...took me awhile, Hank, to get to read this. I can agree with you regarding translations and paraphrases, however, I do find Bibles like the TEV helpful in understanding what is meant; and I have no problem attempting to discover the author's intended meaning (although, admittedly, disagreement with you in essence. As far as repentance is concerned, my position is that it is not something God does for sinners or that a sinner must be "born again" before he can repent. Acts 5:31 and 2 Tm 2:25 speaks of opportunity. Rom 2:4 indicates one being led by God's demonstration of kindness to repentance. Repentance, if it is Biblical (as I understand the Bible), also involves more tha just a "change of mind or attitude" as well as more than just sorrow; it also involves the act of turning away from what is being repented of and turning towards God. One can change their mind or attitude about something but not necessarily act according to that change. As such, it is not repentance. Furthermore, God commands men everywhere to repent and all have the ability, as created, to do so. Just my understanding of the Bible. No reponse is necessary. |
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2 | God grant repentance? | Gal 3:23 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193388 | ||
Oops! Sorry about the double entry... | ||||||