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AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God's will, both publicly and privately--behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; |
Subject: Okay to question faith and the Bible? |
Bible Note: Hi Doc Thank you for your clarification, which I find most helpful, however, I have a problem with, "1. Election of some sinful men to salvation in Christ (reprobation of the rest of sinful mankind in order to make known the riches of God's gracious mercy to the elect)" as it gives me the impression that God is arbitrary, and therefore despotic in His selection of just who is to be saved, yet we are told in the verses below more that once, that He takes no pleasure in the death of a sinner. Eze 18:23 "Do I have any pleasure at all that the wicked should die?" says the Lord GOD, "and not that he should turn from his ways and live? Eze 18:27 "Again, when a wicked man turns away from the wickedness which he committed, and does what is lawful and right, he preserves himself alive. Eze 18:28 "Because he considers and turns away from all the transgressions which he committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die. Eze 18:32 "For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies," says the Lord GOD. "Therefore turn and live!" Eze 33:11 "Say to them: 'As I live,' says the Lord GOD, 'I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?' Your advice on how to reconcile this apparent contradiction will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. parpar. |