Dr. Jack
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When Paul wrote the inspired words of God, he wrote ...If I understand what you are alluding to . . . you are offering that we should reject the plain and literal meaning of what Paul writes, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (wherein individuals referred to by name, and subsequent references employing singular pronouns) in favor of an allegorical interpretation?
It's a bit surreal that someone would make such an argument to defend a dispensational theological position against a Reformed/Covenantal view.
9:17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
9:18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. Romans
Paul was referring to this text, written by Moses ...
4:21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go. Exodus
The PURPOSE of God's hardening was Pharoah's heart is clearly presented in the narrative ...
"but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go"
This has NOTHING to do with predestination; therefore it is Reformed Theology that is inserting predestination into the narrative.
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