What Does It Mean That God Desires All People To Be Saved?
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This is true. God makes that possible. A dead person cannot make that choice. A dead person never makes/
is incapable of making that choice. Their will is not free. It is in bondage to sin, due to fear of death.
Jesus’ words in John 6:65
is incapable of making that choice. Their will is not free. It is in bondage to sin, due to fear of death.
Jesus’ words in John 6:65
"But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. And He said, "Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father."
- John 6:64-65
And have I ever disputed that? But what you are blind to is the fact that if ALL would obey the Gospel, all would be justified by grace through faith.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:17). God desires the salvation of ALL mankind (which you and your ilk deny). So you can either abandon your false gospel, or keep promoting error (for which God will hold you accountable).
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:17). God desires the salvation of ALL mankind (which you and your ilk deny). So you can either abandon your false gospel, or keep promoting error (for which God will hold you accountable).
I agree with some of this. Romans 1 clearly states that everyone can know of the existence of God through both creation and conscience. But knowing about God isn't the same as knowing God. For that, one must be born again.
Another thing is that fairness isn't an attribute of God. While God is just, He doesn't deal with people equally. Some are poor and some are rich. Some come from Christian homes. Some from Muslim homes. The common denominator is...nothing is impossible for God.
Another thing is that fairness isn't an attribute of God. While God is just, He doesn't deal with people equally. Some are poor and some are rich. Some come from Christian homes. Some from Muslim homes. The common denominator is...nothing is impossible for God.
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I don't really know what you mean? The Holy Spirit was in their midst at times and wasn't at other times.
IMO it was very similar to the Church. 1 John 1:9 and He would return to them. Fellowship. Not a salvation issue.
We don't have to "know" God to trust in the Gospel. The Gospel is offered to the World......All mankind.
We have to understand that we are sinners and in need of salvation. And trust in Christ and His work on the Cross for our salvation.
When we are born-again and filled with the Spirit, then we can start learning about God and grow in His Grace and knowledge.
In His salvation of man He is fair/Just. The way He gets an individual to the point of choosing or not is different for all. And I think He is fair. It's just different for people. Some are soft quiet people and a gentle nudge is fair for them. Some are block heads and a near death experience is fair for them.
IMO it was very similar to the Church. 1 John 1:9 and He would return to them. Fellowship. Not a salvation issue.
We don't have to "know" God to trust in the Gospel. The Gospel is offered to the World......All mankind.
We have to understand that we are sinners and in need of salvation. And trust in Christ and His work on the Cross for our salvation.
When we are born-again and filled with the Spirit, then we can start learning about God and grow in His Grace and knowledge.
In His salvation of man He is fair/Just. The way He gets an individual to the point of choosing or not is different for all. And I think He is fair. It's just different for people. Some are soft quiet people and a gentle nudge is fair for them. Some are block heads and a near death experience is fair for them.
What I think we have to keep in mind is the fact that it was very different for the OT saints. God was in their midst. He was physically with them at times. He was parting seas for them. He was raining down manna.He was raining down meat. He was burning bushes and talking. He was giving many signs and wonders.
We take Him at His word. I know he still works wonders. But we get to know Him through His word to us. IMO, that is why we have differences from OT to NT.
We take Him at His word. I know he still works wonders. But we get to know Him through His word to us. IMO, that is why we have differences from OT to NT.
The gospel Paul preached is Christ dying for our sins...that He was buried...and rose again the third day...
Something has to be known. There is a reason the gospel is part of salvation. Faith needs an object. We don't believe just anything. We believe into Christ. So at least at some level, we understand our need of salvation and Jesus seems like a pretty good choice.
Something has to be known. There is a reason the gospel is part of salvation. Faith needs an object. We don't believe just anything. We believe into Christ. So at least at some level, we understand our need of salvation and Jesus seems like a pretty good choice.