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NASB | Romans 5:6 ¶ For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:6 ¶ While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation], at the right time Christ died [as a substitute] for the ungodly. |
Subject: Christ dying only for elect? |
Bible Note: To answer your questions about Arminianism, question 1 is not a theoretical possibility because it simply did not happen and could not happen (Isaiah 55:11). To answer Question 2, Hebrews 7:23-28 states that Christ died for all sins once for ALL, being the perfect sacrifice. Therefore, the Arminians view not only is based on scripture but it is theologically sound as well. This is where I am coming from. As far as prevenient grace, this is summed up as grace provided to them who respond and cooperate with the calling of the Holy Spirit, supported by 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8-10. Our dialogue has not only helped us to better define where we stand on the issue of election but also to see where each other is coming from. It is clear that there are two different understandings of exactly who Christ died for on the cross.In either case, God's election is loving (Eph. 1:4-11), it glorifies God (Eph. 1:12-14), and the product of election is a people who do good works (Eph. 2:10, Col. 3:12). |