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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: Hi Kalos, Thanks for the response. It's interesting; you write: "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." It is along these lines that I continue to have one of my most significant struggles with understanding something about God and scripture. In the bible it says that it is God's will that all be saved. Yet we know from the bible that all will not be saved. How can this be, that God's clearly stated will, will not come to pass? And when we consider the doctrines of election and predestination, how do we reconcile them with God willing that all be saved? I have read the commentaries, books on theology and doctrine, forum posts, and been involved in many face-to-face discussions. Certainly I have grown in my understanding, but honestly, a lot of what I believe in a lot of areas, is based on faith alone, and not a clear understanding of how certain doctrines have been arrived at. I am completely secure with my belief that the bible is the very word of God and our only source for truth and revelation of God. There is still so much that I don't grasp. I trust that He will reveal what He intends to reveal to me in the appropriate time and servings that He knows is best. That's comforting. I can only continue to work toward a deeper level of faithfullness in my study and seeking Him. Look forward to continuing to follow your postings, Jeff |