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NASB | 2 Peter 2:4 ¶ For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 2:4 ¶ For if God did not [even] spare angels that sinned, but threw them into hell and sent them to pits of gloom to be kept [there] for judgment; |
Bible Question:
Dear Makarios, You stated "God 'elected' or permanently confirmed the holiness of the angels who chose to remain loyal to Him". You offered 1 Timothy 5:21 as your proof text. 1 Tim 5:21 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. This verse says, "His chosen angels", but it does not specify the reason God chose them. Perhaps you could explain how you reached the conclusion that God chose them on the basis of works (their loyalty to God) and not His grace alone. Thanks, John Reformed |
Bible Answer: Greetings my friend, God did not "choose" Angels on the basis of works or on the basis of grace. God created angels for His purpose (Gen. 2:1; Col. 1:16). Therefore, angels are predestined according to His purpose, forever elected for eternal service to God as His chosen servants (1 Tim. 5:21). God created angels for the sole purpose of doing His work and obeying Him (Psalm 103:20). Therefore, there is no "choosing" involved. There is no "grace" involved either. God created His angels, who simply 'ARE.' Blessings to you, Makarios |