Predestination is misunderstood...

To be honest with you-I have wasted many years in doing word studies instead of Bible study-Especially hermeneutics and the exegetical approach to Scriptures-and I hardly use my Lexicons and Dictionaries since the info is in the Grammatical construction of the TR.
I mean-did you know our salvation is in the PluralPerfect?

Shalom
J.

Get the chip off your shoulder and start learning instead of whining. I haven't twisted anything you say.

To answer your last question, "no", I did not. Nor do I know what "TR" means.

I believe I employ sound hermeneutical principles when interpreting scripture during my inductive studies of it. And word usage is an important part of hermeneutics. For example, there was a little discussion on the NT term "flesh", which has several different uses.

Grace is not you're get out of jail card either. 😊

And quite clearly Grace must be present in the person, to whom have been saved By Grace.

Scripture emphasizes God's grace as unconditional, not dependent on the presence of "grace" within the individual.

• Grace as God's initiative, not ours: Ephesians 2:8-9 clarifies, "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, that no one should boast." Salvation is a gift received by faith, not earned through any inherent "grace" within ourselves.
• God's love extends to all: John 3:16 proclaims, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." This verse emphasizes God's universal love, not a selective one based on individuals possessing "grace."
• Human response is necessary, but not a prerequisite: Romans 10:9-10 explains, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." While faith and confession are essential for salvation, they don't imply the presence of "grace" as a prerequisite in the individual.

While the emphasis in this statement might seem to be on grace, it actually shifts it onto human qualities, suggesting that individuals need some inherent "grace" to be saved. Instead, the biblical message emphasizes God's unconditional grace offered freely to all through Jesus Christ. Our response of faith allows us to receive this gift, not the other way around.

Quite clearly God's grace is given because he's kind, not because he gives his grace as an unmerited favor.

The word "grace" in the Bible often translates from the Greek word "charis," which emphasizes the concept of unmerited favor. Here are some key biblical passages that highlight this aspect of grace:

• Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, that no one should boast." This verse clearly states that salvation comes through grace, not by our own efforts, making it a gift, not something earned.
• Romans 3:23-24: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Here, justification (being declared righteous by God) is presented as a free gift through grace, not something we deserve

While grace is unmerited, it doesn't diminish God's kindness. Imagine a kind king who pardons a prisoner. The pardon isn't because the prisoner deserved it, but because of the king's kindness and desire for mercy. Similarly, God's grace flows from his immense love and desire for our salvation.

And only the remnant will be saved.

Limited Interpretation: This statement often stems from a specific interpretation of certain verses, particularly in the Old Testament, where God speaks of "a remnant" being saved from judgment or exile. However, these verses are primarily addressing specific historical contexts and shouldn't be generalized to apply to the entire concept of salvation in the New Testament.

Universal Love and Sacrifice: The New Testament emphasizes God's love for all people (John 3:16) and Jesus' sacrifice for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). Passages like Romans 10:9 ("whoever") and 1 Timothy 2:4 ("who desires all people to be saved") highlight the universality of God's offer of salvation, not a limitation to a select few.

Free Will and Response: The Bible acknowledges human free will and the importance of responding to God's grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). While God desires everyone to be saved, individuals have the choice to accept or reject his offer.

Focus on Faith: The emphasis in the New Testament is on faith in Christ as the path to salvation, not on being part of a predetermined group. Passages like Romans 10:9 and John 1:12 emphasize that whoever believes and confesses their faith in Jesus can be saved.
Therefore, while the Bible occasionally uses the term "remnant" in specific historical contexts, it doesn't support the idea that only a limited number of people will be saved. The message of the New Testament emphasizes God's universal love, Christ's sacrifice for all, and the importance of individual faith and response.

Gods Grace will stand upright when his son sends sinners to hell.

But as we know he will take no pleasure in it, because is grace is kind and sufficient for him, to stand upright as he casts the ungodly into the pit. 😊

For it is his grace you have been saved, not thou own grace. Less anyone should boast.

His undeserving love is his love is his undeserving love, and not thou own.

His love is undeserving love, because his love is kind (Grace).

His love is only undeserving to thou when your love is also undeserving to thee.

That is the gospel.

The word is "your", and your comment is irrelevant.

Only in your pipe dreams.

Well many will be called but few will be chosen.

Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

It doesn't necessarily refer to predestination, the idea that God predetermines who will be saved. Here's why:

Context of the Parable: This verse comes from the Parable of the Wedding Feast, where a king throws a banquet and invites many guests. Some refuse, while others come unprepared. The "chosen" refers to those who attend appropriately dressed, symbolizing those who accept God's invitation and live according to his teachings.
Focus on Response: The parable emphasizes the importance of human response to God's invitation. It's not about a predetermined fate, but about actively accepting God's grace.
Universality of God's Love: The Bible emphasizes God's love for all people (John 3:16). This verse in Matthew doesn't contradict that message. It simply highlights the importance of accepting God's offer.

But they never Got chosen.

Your still a first class victimiser.

They got the wedding invitation just like everyone else. If they weren't chosen its because they chose not to come. The entirety of the earth's human population can be chosen if they wanted to come. But sad reality is most will not.

No only the true followers of Christ will remain invited.

Not because they decide not to come.

Not because they decide not to come.

No only the true followers of Christ will remain invited.

Not because they decide not to come.

Same as Titus, Gods grace will call all to salvation.

But not all will be saved By the call of grace.

Why well.

Not all will be chosen

Why well only the true followers will have grace. ( The elect).

Gods grace is given to all, but not all are saved By God's grace.

Which makes God's grace something that should grow in your heart.

If it doesn't, you get rejected, and you don't get invited.

People don't get "uninvited". God invites everyone, but many reject the invitation. The grace is both the invitation and the unmerited favour of salvation in Christ's blood. Grace should indeed grow in us who have believed in Christ, but the grace that grows in us is not the grace that has saved us. We are saved BEFORE we grow in grace.

True followers of Christ wouldn't choose not to come.

People don't get "uninvited". God invites everyone, but many reject the invitation. The grace is both the invitation and the unmerited favour of salvation in Christ's blood. Grace should indeed grow in us who have believed in Christ, but the grace that grows in us is not the grace that has saved us. We are saved BEFORE we grow in grace.

Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

It doesn't necessarily refer to predestination, the idea that God predetermines who will be saved. Here's why:

Context of the Parable: This verse comes from the Parable of the Wedding Feast, where a king throws a banquet and invites many guests. Some refuse, while others come unprepared. The "chosen" refers to those who attend appropriately dressed, symbolizing those who accept God's invitation and live according to his teachings.
Focus on Response: The parable emphasizes the importance of human response to God's invitation. It's not about a predetermined fate, but about actively accepting God's grace.
Universality of God's Love: The Bible emphasizes God's love for all people (John 3:16). This verse in Matthew doesn't contradict that message. It simply highlights the importance of accepting God's offer.