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Foreknowledge, Predestination, and Election
In earlier lessons, we defined these words, and individually considered these words from New Testament passages that use these words. However, for simplicity sake, we did not consider those passages in which more than one of these words appear. In … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 1 Peter 1, adoption, elect, election, Ephesians 1, foreknowlege, foreordain, foreordination, huiothesia, predestination, Romans 8
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Election
The word “elect” (chosen) is used, in some form, nearly thirty times, to refer to the saved or God’s saving man (Matthew 20:16; 22:14; 24:22; 24:24; 24:31; Mark 13:20; 13:20; 13:22; 13:27; Luke 18:7; Romans 8:33; 11:5; 11:7; 11:28; Ephesians 1:4; … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 2 Peter 1, 2 Thessalonians 2, 2 Timothy 2, chosen, eklego, elect, election, firstfruits, haireo, models of election
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Predestination
The word “predestination” (foreordination ASV) appears in some form eight times, in reference to God’s dealings with man (Acts 4:27-28; Romans 8: 29; 8:30-9:23; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:5; 1:11; 2:10). At times, the word is connected with other words, … Continue reading
Foreknowledge
The word “foreknowledge” appears, in some form, in reference to God, four times in the King James Version (Acts 2:23; Romans 8:29; Romans 11:2; 1 Peter 1:2). At times, this word is joined with other words, which also, we will … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, God, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 1 Peter 1, Acts 2, foreknowlege, foreordain, foundation of the world, proginosko, Romans 11
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Man: Soul and Spirit
What, if anything, is the difference in these two terms? Is man composed of two parts (the outward man, i.e., the human body; The inward man, i.e. spirit or soul – these words being used interchangeably)? Or, is man composed … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah Witnesses, Man, Word Study
Tagged body, body as tent, difference btween soul and spirit, ghost, inward man, nephesh, outward man, pneuma, psuche, rauch, soul, spirit
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Letter vs. Spirit
In 2 Corinthians 3:6 we read, “Who also hath made us able ministers of the New Testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.” What do these words mean? The … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Spirit, Old Testament/New Testament, Phrase Study, Textual study
Tagged 2 Corinthians 3, circumcision, engraved on stones, feelings, letter kills, old testament/new testament, Romans 2, Romans 7, serve in newness of spirit, serve not in oldness of letter, spirit and letter, spirit gives life, written on stones
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Man: Sinful Nature
Do we have a sinful inborn nature? The NIV evidently thinks so for it “translates” the term sarx 25 times into English “sinful nature.” The KJV, 148 out of 151 occurrences renders the term “flesh.” The remaining 3 times it is … Continue reading
The New Covenant
Let’s define “covenant.” The Hebrew word has its origin in a verb meaning “‘to cut or divide’ in allusion to a sacrificial custom in connection with covenant making” (Vine’s). The word is used of (1) Covenants between men – (a) … Continue reading
Jesus: Worthy of Worship?
Is He worthy of worship? This is a very important question. Our decision in this should come from the Biblical evidence. Let us examine the evidence and draw the conclusion warranted. First, the Bible teaches that mere men are not … Continue reading
