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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. |
Bible Question: inHzsvc, John Gill must be a lawyer (getting paid by word count) :). Obviously I'm of not of the Calvinistic bent, in that I believe God makes us choose, either to follow Him or the lies of Satan. Since you believe we don't have a choice would you explain what Satan is doing? I mean if we can't be deceived because we don't have a choice then what is Satan doing by seeking whom he can deceive? Also Matthew 25:41 seems to imply, at least to me, that the lake of fire was made for Satan and his demons and humans only go there should they reject the gospel of Jesus Christ. You on the other hand must believe that not to be true. If we logically think through your position God created the Lake of Fire for Satan, his demons, and the whole race of people God created to throw in there also. So much for mercy! |
Bible Answer: I am a Calvinist and just because I believe I am one of the elect does not mean I do use the "means of grace"-Because I know I can be deceived by the devil causes me to study the Bible-to stay under sound biblical preaching-to be under the oversight of godly elders-I also take comfort in knowing satan has not authority over me-when the Lord saved me I came under His kingly rule-He is my prophet,priest and king. The Lord purchased me by His precious blood and will not allow satan to deceive me-I have been redeemed and belong to the Lord. The purpose of salvation is to bring glory to God-also God will be glorified by satan and the reprobate in hell. God's mercy is seen in that He determined to save some by the cross death of His only-begotten Son the Lord Jesus Christ. |