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NASB | Romans 9:13 Just as it is written, "JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED." |
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Subject: explain the doctrine of predistination |
Bible Note: Greetings Edwin! Thanks for the response my friend! Your points raise many issues, too many to get into in a short series of post. So, allow me to approach them from a broader perspective. Scripture is clear that all have fallen short of God's glory and are dead in sin. Therefore, all must be drawn to be able to respond to God's gift of salvation. Scripture is clear that salvation is a gift and that it must be accepted (Rom. 5:17). Those who believe are saved, while those who do not are lost. Unfortunately, there are those who have created an unBiblical doctrine that denies that God wants to save all. Because of this doctrine, we are told that anytime that Bible speaks of God's will to save all, it cannot really mean all. As for me, Scripture is quite clear and I will stand in the great love of my Savior and boldly proclaim to all that "God so loved the world..."! :-) Have a great new year my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |