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These passages are describing those who are not reborn. God's mercy and compassion are only to those who choose to be saved. He already knows who will and will not believe, even before fashioning the clay (person). He knows most choose to be unbelievers when He is fashioning them in the womb...

To me, Heb 10:26 is addressing someone who discovers the "knowledge of the truth" (i.e. "receives the knowledge of the truth" e.g. the Gospel), and instead of accepting it to live by it they continue on in their sinful life without being born again.

Hi Joe, and thanks for the replies! It's my understanding that all who are saved are "heirs of salvation" (Heb 1:14; Rom 11:16; Gal 4:7).

There are times when Scripture is not openly clear, requiring additional study and understanding. Often, to achieve certain understanding that one is attempting receive, it requires the use of "inference" (to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence) which is the use of...

Appears we have a different understanding concerning the issue of predestination. I just don't see where man doesn't have a choice. God knew man would be evil, He knew God knew that Adam and Eve would choose to sin, even when He was commanding them not to eat of the Tree. He also knew they would...

Hi and appreciate your reply! It's my understanding that once one is saved they will never choose evil again, because God "works in you both to desire and do His good pleasure" (Phl 2:13). But man does have the capacity to choose God or reject Him. If it were any other way it wouldn't be fair...

True, and He knows most of mankind isn't going to choose to be right with Him (Mat 7:13,14). If the number of those perishing are compared to those choosing to be saved, those choosing to be saved will be few in comparison to those choosing to perish.

I do not choose to believe that God, for no known reason, chooses some to salvation and not others, for any reason! The definite supposition is that God cannot be “prejudice,” He would be a “respecter of persons” if He also saved the unbelievers He would be breaking His own law for them, which...

Believers have no opposition (self, Satan and society) that will break through their defense of faith. Of the four items of amour, the “Sword” is the only offensive weapon, so one can reasonably assume that the more you study It, the stronger the rest of the armor will be. Faith will always lead...

I like everything you shared, esp. the above! It's ok to enjoy the good feelings as much as we can, so long as we realize there will eventually be some discouragement behind them, and not to allow any of them to "trouble" you (Jn 14:1, 17). The discouragements are as important as the...

The security and encouragement of the believer is not according to how one feels, but in knowing the unchangeable love of God ever has to those who reckon themselves “dead with Christ” (Rom 6:8; Col 2:20); this is the “old man” remaining on the Cross of Christ, while the believer is raised from...

Hi and thanks for the reply! For the Christian, God uses everything for our good, esp. for strengthening our faith, since it is only in this life faith exists, as we will eventually walk by sight and not be faith. The only doctrine that I disagree with concerning Calvinism is that God chooses...

In physical suffering there is inability to enjoy or to do things which others do. But in sorrow everything has lost its enjoyment; there is a dark shadow on everything and everybody (best time for the “old man” to tempt—NC). I am cut off in sadness and affliction from the present scene (God...

Thanks Randy for sharing this. It could be that this person is saved but doesn't realize it yet, for one cannot truly believe in God and latter claim he doesn't believe in God; as faith, like salvation is permanent! It's either he believes or doesn't believe. Regardless of which, it's a great...

One can learn to be at peace with everything, knowing that God causes the believer to benefit in all things (Ro 8:28)! “Be anxious for nothing.” “Let not your heart be troubled” (Phl 4:6; Jn 14:1, 27). One can achieve these commands when in the right understanding of their impress; and this...

In physical suffering there is inability to enjoy or to do things which others do. But in sorrow everything has lost its enjoyment; there is a dark shadow on everything and everybody (best time for the “old man” to tempt—NC). I am cut off in sadness and affliction from the present scene (God...

It’s my understanding that individuals must decide for themselves to choose to be right with God. Can you imagine how many more would be saved if God caused everyone who was prayed for to be saved? I believe once one desires God enough to choose Him, He causes them to come to salvation; and He...

It's my understanding that He was referring to the entirety of mankind in Matthew 7:13, 14, which seems obvious to me since the majority of mankind has always chose their own way; and it's not going to ever be any different in my opinion. Thanks for the replies and God bless!

Hi, and appreciate your reply! Concerning this issue, we must realize the meaning of God's omniscience. He knew everyone who would choose to be right with Him before creation. It wouldn't seem sensible for Him to write a name in the Book and then remove it. I like the commentary Gill wrote on...

I believe it's a bit difficult to understand God's omniscience, it is His most awesome attribute. Even prior to creation God already knew everyone who would choose His way. Since He knows everything He has already worked everything out for the good of the believers. Concerning the beginning of...