Subject: Mark 16:16 what does it say? |
Bible Note: Oh, do let's not open up the whole election can of worms right now. That would be very distracting to the matter at hand. Go to quick search and type in "elect" or look at the notes for the verses you included. All of them have been addressed from both the election and free-will side for anyone to see. I find it interesting that you have finally visited John 3:16, however. What if someone believes in Jesus but has not been baptized yet, according to this verse? "WHOEVER," as you put it. Repentance is an aspect of saving faith. Both are mental attitudes or dispositions. Neither are outward works we do. Romans 10:17...faith again. I do not see baptism mentioned....so many times it is left out of the "justification mix"... Many come to faith by hearing His word proclaimed, rather than reading it for themselves. How does this eliminate the Holy Spirit's active work in inwardly calling the sinner to repentance? The Holy Spirit works through His word. --Joe! |