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This is true about the word cosmos (world).
Paul's whole argument in Romans 1 thru 3 is about the condition of man.. Unregenerate who love their sin, and none seek after God. Both Jew and gentile. Then Paul gives the good new ''But Now the righteousness of God''
The word cosmos (world) can mean everyone- pay attention to what Paul says about this in regards to 'everyone' just before he gets to the 'But Now' in Rom 3:19. The cosmos can mean all unbelievers (1 Cor 4:9), it can mean the universe as a whole (Acts 17:24), it can mean the earth (John 13:1) It can mean all people except believers (John 15:8) etc etc etc.
This is why when we look at the usage of Cosmos (world) we can see it does not mean every single person cf. John 1:29. What does cosmos mean here.. I would say it means believers - Jew and gentile cf. 1 cor 4:9; Ephesians 2:14;
The main point is that.. Christ is given as a gift, and that is from God, and those who receive the gift are those who believe, and this is the purpose of the gift, that those who" believe will never perish but have everlasting life". The world here I would say means none other than all men of different stripes.. as Paul tells us Jew and gentile, Kings,Paupers, servants. we are all one in Christ.. Not every person but only those who believe they are the all and the meaning of cosmos here.
We can see were the word 'cosmos' (world is used of all unbelievers yet not Christians Rom 3:6. We know this as believers do not hate Christ.
Most don't like this, it doesn't seem fair (according to mans standards). Yet it has nothing to do with fairness it is all to do with justice.
Those God saves receives His saving grace, those he passes over receive Justice.
No matter what way we look at John 3:16, God's purpose is limited to those who believe. I agree with the following
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” Acts 2:38-39
and
"All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. " - John 6:37
Those the Father gives to the son will come to Christ in faith and persevere till the end.
Its a good debate, and I know you know this EG, but for other readers remember there is a unity among Christians whether you believe in unconditonal election or conditonal election and that unity is salvation by Grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone!
Paul's whole argument in Romans 1 thru 3 is about the condition of man.. Unregenerate who love their sin, and none seek after God. Both Jew and gentile. Then Paul gives the good new ''But Now the righteousness of God''
The word cosmos (world) can mean everyone- pay attention to what Paul says about this in regards to 'everyone' just before he gets to the 'But Now' in Rom 3:19. The cosmos can mean all unbelievers (1 Cor 4:9), it can mean the universe as a whole (Acts 17:24), it can mean the earth (John 13:1) It can mean all people except believers (John 15:8) etc etc etc.
This is why when we look at the usage of Cosmos (world) we can see it does not mean every single person cf. John 1:29. What does cosmos mean here.. I would say it means believers - Jew and gentile cf. 1 cor 4:9; Ephesians 2:14;
The main point is that.. Christ is given as a gift, and that is from God, and those who receive the gift are those who believe, and this is the purpose of the gift, that those who" believe will never perish but have everlasting life". The world here I would say means none other than all men of different stripes.. as Paul tells us Jew and gentile, Kings,Paupers, servants. we are all one in Christ.. Not every person but only those who believe they are the all and the meaning of cosmos here.
We can see were the word 'cosmos' (world is used of all unbelievers yet not Christians Rom 3:6. We know this as believers do not hate Christ.
Most don't like this, it doesn't seem fair (according to mans standards). Yet it has nothing to do with fairness it is all to do with justice.
Those God saves receives His saving grace, those he passes over receive Justice.
No matter what way we look at John 3:16, God's purpose is limited to those who believe. I agree with the following
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” Acts 2:38-39
and
"All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. " - John 6:37
Those the Father gives to the son will come to Christ in faith and persevere till the end.
Its a good debate, and I know you know this EG, but for other readers remember there is a unity among Christians whether you believe in unconditonal election or conditonal election and that unity is salvation by Grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone!
These are spiritual things, which according to fatalistic view, is impossible for them to know.
We also have in Romans 2 how eternal life is only given to them who OBEY, And is not for those who are disobedient. In other words, regeneration comes when one obeys the issue is, What is the act of obedience required? Of course Jesus tells us in John 3, as in that we must BELIEVE.
Then of course we have in romans 3. How it is we recieve righteousness through faith.
so we see the pattern in all of these passages how now only do the unbeliever know and understand who and what God is, but they know they are rightly judged, We find in the next two chapters how they must act on the knowledge God gives them, including the gospel. In faith if they are to be saved
While yes, I agree, world is not always everyone.
In john 3 it must be.
Since a non believer is in a condemned state UNTIL they believe, That puts EVERY MAN WOMAN AND CHILD in the same state (the world) so for anyone to be given the promise of never perishing and having eternal life based on their faith in Christ. God would have to die for them all.
John 6 is another one. Seek the food which endures forever. Eat the bread from heaven which ne can eat and not die. CHew on his flesh and drink his blood. And you will have eternal life. And be risen on the last day.
While I agree, John 3 and the life given is limited to those who believe, If it is not offered to ALL who do not believe. (The world) then all of john 3 is prety much meaningless.In facts the whole gospel is meaningless. If God miraculously makes one born again and they are saved, Why gives the gospel at all. It makes no sense whatsoever. The HS was sent to judge the world of sin righteousness and judgment, Again, those makes no sense unless the world can heed the HS warning and his teaching and his judgment and have the ability t also heed his good news of Gods love and mercy and repent.