Subject: eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen |
Bible Note: Hello Doc! And thanks! Here is a quote from a post of mine to brother Hobbs. I hope it will better explain my position. " We are chosen/elected for sure but we can refuse God. another problem that election cannot clear up is that God has made it clear, that His will, is that none should parish, election theorem has not cleared this up sufficiently for me. How and why this works, I don't know, and I don't think that they know ether. So this is why it is sufficient for me, for now, to pursue other teaching that the bible has to offer. Such as apologetics. i.e. how can I explain to the lost world why I believe what I believe, this will help me with what I believe should be our prime objective. i.e. Spread the Gospel to the lost sinners of the world." Ok, thats part of it, also I'm interested in eschatology, given the condition of things today, there is much that a person looking for answers can be helped with, having a good understanding of prophesy is very important to me. I have read the Bible through at least four times since my conversion just before the turn of the century still wet behind the ears but a very quick student. And have spent many hours, up to seven or eight a day on specific parts, 1cor is particularly interesting. I am currently attending bible study at least one hour a day. And by the way Doc I do have a better understanding of how redemption and regeneration and (adoption) works then it would appear from my use of the word, it was not the right word. I am quite good at making toughs kind of mistakes, as this word thing is relatively new to me, I seriously had not written more then 12 pages of any thing in my life up till the year 2000 (See my user profile for more info.) Also mildly dyslexic concentration is critical. I can so agree with John Gresham Machen, amen to that Brother, I am a student of human nature, so I can understand the new guy not being trusted, and am learning to be quick to forgive. I hold a honorary P.H.D. from whatsamatta U. the school of hard knocks. It is my intent to assuage mistrust. But I know that this sometimes takes time and many apologies, a heartfelt thanks for yours by the way. God Bless. John |