Subject: WHO DID CHRIST DIE FOR ?????? |
Bible Note: Greetings Humpy! May I tackle this question? I'm assuming that you are trying to draw attention to the distinction between the Apostles and the world in John 17:9. But, this doesn't really strenghten your case, but weakens it. If 'world' refers to those for whom Christ is not praying, then why would it refer to a different group in John 3:16? So, if 'world' in John 17:9 is a group other than the chosen apostles, then 'world' in John 3:16 must also include the same people for whom Christ is not praying in John 17:9. :-) By the way, the answer to your question is simply this: Jesus' priestly prayer is a prayer for first His disciples, then for those who will be won by them. It is a very specific prayer, and was never meant to be a prayer for every single individual in the world. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |