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NASB | Matthew 24:14 "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 24:14 "This good news of the kingdom [the gospel] will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end [of the age] will come. |
Subject: Every NATION or every PERSON? |
Bible Note: Jeff: Your post, ID# 169128, has made my day. Your answer to my question is excellent: "Simply, that the gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the WHOLE WORLD, and to ALL NATIONS. Since it doesn’t say -to every person- then we shouldn’t attempt to make it say that." Like you, I had always heard Matthew 24:14 preached and taught to mean that EVERY individual will hear and have the opportunity to believe. But, as you said, since it doesn't say that, then we shouldn't attempt to make it say that. Someone has implied that since the great commission instructs us to preach the gospel to every creature and since God does not command without enabling, then this verse must mean that every last individual must hear the gospel before the end comes. But I don't agree with their conclusion. It is true that the Great Commission is to preach the gospel to every creature. It is also true that God enables us to do what he commands us to do. However, it is my view that commissioning a thing and enabling us to do a thing does not guarantee that the thing will get done by everyone and to/for everyone for whom it is meant. God has commanded and enabled us to do many things, but are they accomplished universally, i.e. in or by every believer? No, they are not. I have enjoyed your forum posts for a long time now. Keep them coming. I appreciate the replies from all of you who addressed my question, whether your choice was a, b, or not specified. Grace and peace to you, Kalos |