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AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 2:4 who wishes all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of the [divine] truth. |
Subject: Predestination question? |
Bible Note: Dear Scribe, Rom 5:17 For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. Let us not compound the (alleged) problem of skimming over v. 18 by skimming over v. 17 as well. Who will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ? The answer is " those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness". To whom does "all men" refer to in v. 18? All men who recieve the free gift. The free gift is bestowed upon all men "who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." Not all men universally as a potential gift. 1 Tim 2:4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. If you are interested in digging deeper into 1Tim 2:4, may I suggest you read John Piper's article at http://www.desiringgod.org/library/topics/doctrines_grace/2wills.html. God Bless, John |