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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, |
Subject: All have Sinned ( Men and Women) |
Bible Note: Matthew 25:41 - 'then He will say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels;' Calvin's Judgment Day, or Why I'm Not a Calvinist Calvins' God: You have been found guilty. My book of deeds shows quite clearly that you are depraved, immoral and a downright evil person. What have you to say? Calvins' Goats: I don't understand, this is the first time I've ever heard of you. Why have you not revealed yourself to me before now? Calvins' God: I have mercy upon whom I choose. I closed your eyes so they would not see and your ears so they would not hear. As a matter of fact, when you were born, you were already hostile—and I mean hostile—to Me. Calvins' Goat: So why are you finding me guilty? It doesn’t sound like I had a choice. Calvins' God: Who are you to challenge the Sovereignty of God with such a question, for My ways are above your ways. Calvins' Goat: But I'm trying to understand, I don't want to go to hell, but this is the first time I've heard of it. Calvins' God: Oh come now, didn't you see my elect one's down there with their Bible's in hand? Do not act innocent, you heard of Jesus didn't you? Calvins' Goat: Yes, I did see them, but it didn't make any sense. Everything they said was gibberish. It were foolishness to me. Why couldn’t I have been one of the elect? Calvins' God: I have my ways. I made sure everyone was warned of this day. The message they proclaimed for 2003 years was powerful—for those who spiritually discern it. Calvins' Goat: Oh, if only I had spent more time reading the Bible and more time with the Christians, things would be different. Calvins' God: It wouldn't have made any difference. All of the reading in the world, all of the trying, groping, hoping and crying in the world wouldn't have helped you: because you are a goat. You were the non-elected. I did not send my Spirit upon that you might be reborn. Calvins' Goat: But I am being sentenced to eternal fire for what I did against you? Calvins' God: That's right, but also for what Adam did. Let me explain this to you so you'll understand--because above all things I want to be understood—it was a genetic thing, like so many diseases, the first man’s sin was passed on to you…....to be continued. |