It's not logical considering that we aren't discussing that verse. Where in this discussion did I say that world meant elect?
How can my request not be clear??? You said this: "Because you said this:
"You've countered an argument that I didn't make. I never said "world" meant "elect"."
So, the question is this: what does "world" mean in Jn 3:16? I know that you never said "world" meant "elect" in a general statement.
But, it DOES have a meaning in Jn 3:16. Why are you stalling and dodging in answering my question? It is a legitimate question, given all else you've said.
So, please quit stalling and just answer the question.
In a related passage, could you please tell me what "all things" means?
Colossians 1:15
And He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
16 For by Him
all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—
all things have been created through Him and for Him.
17
He is before
all things, and in Him
all things hold together.
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He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything.
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For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,
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and
through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.
Specifically, what does "reconcile all things to Himself" mean?
Thanks.