Subject: Is John 3:16 for real? |
Bible Note: Hi Jensen, I'm sending this note to let you know that your thoughts are much appreciated. I do not take it lightly that you took the time to respond to my inquiry. As you noted, God the Holy Spirit has revealed to me the fact that we are saved by grace alone, so, I am in no danger of falling into the error of universalism. It is however my concern for the lost that causes me to want to be accurate in my presentation of the Gospel. At the moment, I'm struggling with the concept of decisional regeneration. If a person who is lost makes a decision to follow Jesus, are they then saved? Jesus said that none would come to Him unless the Father draw him. Wouldn't it be more accurate for me to say to a lost person, "Pray that God the Father will draw you to Jesus, and if He does, you will be saved?" I well remember Paul debating with the Jews about whether or not a person is chosen to believe. They were of course at base arguing against God's right to do whatever seems good to Him with His own creation. I believe with all my heart that God's Will is the ultimate good. It is God alone who can define good. I am concerned that I would mislead someone into thinking that they are safe and secure in the Lord, when in fact, they have not been drawn by the Father to a saving faith in Jesus. I am so grateful for this internet ministry. May God richly bless all who participate by sharing and caring. Yours in the Lord, Dan K. |