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sorry ... thank you for answering nobdysfoolRT is Van's shorthand for Reformed Theology, which is often equated with Calvinism, although there are some differences. Covenant Theology would be another nearly equivalent term.
Hi BIC, John 3:19 does not say all men, it just says men. You are rewriting scripture to fit the false doctrines of RT.
John 3:19 is before salvationHi BIC, all men are sinners, but John 3:19 does not say all men loved darkness rather than light, see Paul's decription of a sinner in Romans 7, who seeks the righteousness of God yet is a sinner.
when were they offered salvationGod does choose each and every individual for salvation just as James 2:5 indicates, He keeps His promise to those who love Him. Everyone who has been individually chosen and spiritually placed in Christ shares in Christ's election before the foundation of the world, for He chose us in Him (Ephesians 1:5) and once in Christ we are blessed with the grace granted to everyone "in Christ" before the foundation of the world when God graciously chose Christ as the Redeemer, the Lamb of God.
Hebrews 1:14 refers to Christ and His angels, not unbelievers.
The work of the Holy Spirit through various instruments, convicts us of sin.
After God credits our faith in Christ as righteousness, The Holy Spirit places us spiritually in Christ, Ephesians 1:13, and then we are sealed "in Christ" forever.
then why is salvation talked about in romans 4?Hi BIC, Romans 7 is before salvation.
example in act 13:46-48Why do people reject Christ?
Jesus died for the whole world, including Muslims. Jesus said for us to go to all nations making disciples, teaching them to obey all that Jesus commanded. That is the gospel of Christ.
When they were exposed to the gospel of Christ!when were they offered salvation
It is a flashback
When they were exposed to the gospel of Christ!
Why do men reject Christ? Lets look at Acts 13:46. Does it give a reason? Nope, it just says the Jews rejected the gospel. But if you back up one verse, they were filled with jealousy and were blaspheming. Sounds like all roads lead to pride.
That is right BIC, many are called, but not all believe -embrace the truth - and therefore only those few are chosen.
The idea of John 3:19 is everyone has pride and therefore hates the light because they do not want their evil deeds exposed. But if we humble ourselves and seek the light, God will forgive our evil deeds. So pride, and unwillingness to submit to God undergirds our rejection.
John 1:5 is often mistranslated to read the darkness did not comprehend the light, but that is completely wrong. What the verse says if the light shines in the darkness and the darkness does not overcome it. The Greek word (katalambano) means "to take down" so "overcome" is a sound translation. Light overcomes darkness.
The idea of John 3:19 is everyone has pride and therefore hates the light because they do not want their evil deeds exposed. But if we humble ourselves and seek the light, God will forgive our evil deeds. So pride, and unwillingness to submit to God undergirds our rejection.But if everyone hates the light... how can they desire to see the light? What is it that makes them suddenly decide to want to be humble and seek the light? You fail to explain this.
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