Salvation is for the Whole World
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In order, not to exclude Isaiah 63:11, I believe that all of the old testament saints were born again, in the same manner that we are, with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
The scriptures teach that there is a three in one Godhead, with different functions of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit .
I also believe the scriptures to teach that the Holy Spirit has different functions, a quickening Spirit, a revolater, and a comforter.
We also are taught that God exchanges a person's heart in the new birth, from a heart of stone, to a heart of flesh that can be pricked to feel spiritual guilt.
@ThereRoseaLamb be careful hating on the gospel of grace made popular by the reformers, claiming that’s not the God you serve etc. It’s one thing not to understand it but another thing to hate it. 😬
Where would you get that idea when I just stated we are saved by grace?
Can you answer me this, why would Jesus and His disciples preach repentance to people if they are unable to respond?
Matt 21 - For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him
The sinners believed... how is that possible?!
Is. 30 - This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.
How can God expect repentance from people who cannot respond? It sure seems like a choice here. You would have none of it.
Rom. 2- Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
God wants them to be saved, to repent. But according to Calvin, that isn't possible.
Can you answer me this, why would Jesus and His disciples preach repentance to people if they are unable to respond?
Matt 21 - For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him
The sinners believed... how is that possible?!
Is. 30 - This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.
How can God expect repentance from people who cannot respond? It sure seems like a choice here. You would have none of it.
Rom. 2- Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
God wants them to be saved, to repent. But according to Calvin, that isn't possible.
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I think I agree except for the quickening Spirit part. My point (in replying to your question), was that God, as the Holy Spirit, is not the Saviour, and hence, His indwelling does not bring salvation but the fruit of the Spirit. God, as the Christ, does. I did not find mention in the Bible of the Holy Spirt as the quickening spirit. I could only find reference to Christ as such.
The change of heart you mentioned is, I believe, from the fruit of the Spirit from becoming born-again.
[1Co 15:45 KJV] 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam [was made] a quickening spirit.
The change of heart you mentioned is, I believe, from the fruit of the Spirit from becoming born-again.
[1Co 15:45 KJV] 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam [was made] a quickening spirit.
Christ was foreordained Saviour before the foundation of the world.
1 Peter 1:19 - 21
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope
1 Peter 1:19 - 21
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope
Are you familiar with the scriptures dealing with the "lost sheep of the house of Israel"? This is the larger part of God's elect that believe in God, and have the promise of an eternal inheritance, but do not have a knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ These are the ones, that the scriptures you have quoted, have reference to.
There is a remnant of the household of Israel that do have the knowledge of the gospel (Zeph 3:12-13).
Pharaoh and his dreams were interpreted by Joseph
King of Babylon and Daniel + could add Darius later for other factors.
I doubt Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzer were true followers of Yahweh.
The Prince of Persia sure wasn't a follower of the too soon and Coming Christ.
But that delivered message from God to the unsaved happened enough times even a couple were specifically mentioned by God for us to read Now and understand it.
King of Babylon and Daniel + could add Darius later for other factors.
I doubt Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzer were true followers of Yahweh.
The Prince of Persia sure wasn't a follower of the too soon and Coming Christ.
But that delivered message from God to the unsaved happened enough times even a couple were specifically mentioned by God for us to read Now and understand it.
It would have helped, if you had given me the book, chapter, and verse, but I am pretty sure that Nebuchadnezzar was a follower of God, by the statement he made in Dan 4:35. And all the inhabitants of earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
This verse, also, refutes the idea that mankind can resist his will.