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1 | From whom does faith originate? | Eph 2:8 | John Reformed | 37727 | ||
Dear Makarios, My arguement is from scripture not from man. Would tou be so kind as to enlighten me regarding your understanding of Romans 9. After all, if I am indeed misguided it would be only a simple matter of showing me where I err. Brother John |
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2 | From whom does faith originate? | Eph 2:8 | Makarios | 37746 | ||
Greetings John, Whether or not your interpretation of Romans 9 is correct is a much different topic altogether! I believe that this should be something that you should find alone, if you are in fact in error at all. I do not believe that I have hinted at the possibility that you were in error regarding Romans 9, and I do not believe that we have had any prior correspondence regarding Romans 9. However, Reformer Joe and I have talked at length about free will and election (look up Romans 5:6 in the "Questions/Notes on Verse" box), and very much has been written on both perspectives concerning both points of view. You only need to look up certain verses in the "Questions/Notes on Verse" box. Those verses are: Romans 9:10,15,16,18, and 19, which, I believe, are at the very "heart" of what you would like for me to address. Before I present to the Forum my verse by verse understanding and interpretation of Romans 9, I ask that you would at least consult what has already been written on the subject here, so that you may feel free to respond to what has already been written, and might possibly have all your questions answered at the same time. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3 | From whom does faith originate? | Eph 2:8 | John Reformed | 37816 | ||
Dear Makarios, Pardon me, but the 9th chapter of Romans is about how faith comes to a person and where it comes from and on what basis it is given. Question: Who recieves faith? Answer: The children of the Promise (the elect) Proof: Rom 9:8 "it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are regarded as descendants." Question: on what basis are the elect chosen (their decision or God's)? Answer: God's. Proof: Rom 9:16 "it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy. Question: Is God unjust? Answer: No! Proof: Rom 9:14 "There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be! Question: Where does man's faith come from. Answer: From God. Proof: Rom 10:17 "faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." Question: Can everyone hear God's word so as to recieve the faith promised in Rom: 10:17 Answer: NO. Only by God's grace are we given the ability to hear spiritual things. Proof: Deut 29:4 "Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a heart to know, nor eyes to see, nor ears to hear. To God be the Glory, Your Brother John |
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4 | From whom does faith originate? | Eph 2:8 | Makarios | 37885 | ||
Greetings John! I am thankful that you have clarified your point of view for all to see. However, I really have no inclination to point out the perceived shortcomings with your view since I have seen it all before. I can do this, even though I may not entirely agree with you. So, pardon me, John, but I, Makarios, cannot be "lured" into any discussion on any topic if I have already first made the choice not to do so. :-) You will have to find your answers to your Reformed questions elsewhere. - Makarios |
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