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NASB | Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 3:23 since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, |
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Bible Answer: Let it be known that Search56 has been answered. The 5:18 passage says, "the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life." Earlier Paul said that "death spread to all men." How so? Can you explain to me MrSearch in what sense has the free gift come upon all men? Do you believe life spread to all men at the moment He finished His work at Calvery? You quite clearly press Adam's sin upon all men; though vs 12 says it happened when they individually sinnned--inasmuch as all sinned-- and vs 14 says it happened even though they didn't sin in the likeness of Adam's transgression. You believe this notion of genetic sin. So are you willing to suggest universal salvation? I don't think the Search would be willing to do that! HERE IS MY ANSWER: BECAUSE JESUS ACT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS ONLY RESULTS IN SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO FOLLOW HIM; IT FOLLOWS THAT CONDEMNATION ONLY COMES ON THOSE WHO FOLLOW ADAM IN SIN. "let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am being tempted by God'; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted whenhe is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death." -Jas.1:13-15 "Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren, Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow." I wonder if you will understand the import of this text in light of our discussion in Romans? When does 'sin bring forth death?' You quite clearly have to blame Adam and God who allows all men to be branded with one man's unrighteous deed. Every one of those men have an excuse for their depravity, Adam made me do it. You will protest but you must blame your depravity on God, when you ought to look in the mirror. If a man is lost, if a man is tempted, if a man sinning, he cannot blame Adam and He cannot blame God. There are two primary ways of interpreting this issue, your way and mine. Mine is better because it doesn't make God an unrighteous judge. Calvin's depravity and election and perseverance places a man in a box with no choice, no free will. If he goes to hell, it's not his fault (in your view). If he goes to heaven, not his fault, but praise be to God for his Sovereign ways [I am not mocking God, I'm mocking the false way He is represented.] Keep trying Search Good day. |