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NASB | Jeremiah 17:9 ¶ "The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Jeremiah 17:9 ¶ "The heart is deceitful above all things And it is extremely sick; Who can understand it fully and know its secret motives? [Matt 13:15-17; Mark 7:21-23; Eph 4:20-24] |
Subject: Saved or not ? |
Bible Note: Cheri, it's more likely that the fault lies more in my failure to make the point clear than in yours for failng to understand. Let's see whether a recasting of the idea will help to clarify it. Salvation is wholly of God. Man cannot save himself or keep himself saved. He cannot save others or keep them saved. Neither is he empowered to judge who is saved and who is not. And yes, I believe the Bible is quite clear that all regenerate believers are the elect of God. Many thanks for your inquiry, Cheri. And I do hope I haven't muddied the water any worse than it was! --Hank |