Calvin did not invent the doctrines of grace
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... Acts 13:23 does not respond to the fact that the Greek word didōmi in Acts 5:31 denotes something to be done by him to whom it is said to be given).Acts 5:
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give [Greek didōmi] repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given [Greek didōmi]to them that obey him.
vs 31 – God was ready to give repentance to those who slew and hanged on a tree the Lord Jesus Christ.
vs 32 – the same Greek word [didōmi] is used in this verse whom God hath given to them that obey him ... and what were they asked to do? ... receive the repentance given by God.
READ YOUR BIBLE!!!
23 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus
That this is the Gospel look at Vs 32-33
And, in fact, if you continue reading the context in Acts 13 (the record you provided), we find this little nugget:
Acts 13:
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39 And by him [the Lord Jesus Christ] all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
READ YOUR BIBLE!!!
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… deliberately obtuse.Acts 3:26 does not provide you with the authority to change an active verb to a passive verb.
We all can see you have no authority because if you did, you would provide it.
Your claim is wholly without merit and instead of coming to a proper understanding of what is written in Scripture, you manipulate and change Scripture to conform to your dogma (at which point you no longer have God's Word).
You are to align your dogma to Scripture and where you are in error, let go of the error.
And maybe ... just maybe ... the Lord will reveal to you how it is that a reader can turn (active verb) his or her heart to the Lord and the Lord will remove (passive verb) the veil. But, until He removes the veil from your heart, you will continue to change active verbs to passive in your futile attempt to align Scripture to your dogma.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
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… deliberately obtuse.Acts 3:26 does not provide you with the authority to change an active verb to a passive verb.
We all can see you have no authority because if you did, you would provide it.
Your claim is wholly without merit and instead of coming to a proper understanding of what is written in Scripture, you manipulate and change Scripture to conform to your dogma (at which point you no longer have God's Word).
You are to align your dogma to Scripture and where you are in error, let go of the error.
And maybe ... just maybe ... the Lord will reveal to you how it is that a reader can turn (active verb) his or her heart to the Lord and the Lord will remove (passive verb) the veil. But, until He removes the veil from your heart, you will continue to change active verbs to passive in your futile attempt to align Scripture to your dogma.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
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25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
Thats Gospel News !
That's the " labour and are heavy laden" part - meaning labouring and heavily laden by their works for salvation - which applies to any work whatsoever for salvation. Only those who have been born again realize that they are heavily ladened and seek to trust, and rest, in Christ as their Saviour. He has accomplished all work necessary for salvation on their behalf so nothing from them is needed nor possible. But not everyone can have that trust in Christ. Even those who believe that they must only produce their own faith in order to be saved are in that category.
Its still limited to a specific people, not all without exception, but all who are burdened and heavy laden with their sin.
See for instance, the pharisee of Lk 18 would be excluded, but the publican would fit the bill. So Jesus there is calling for the regenerated Sheep of His, not all mankind dead in sin.
See for instance, the pharisee of Lk 18 would be excluded, but the publican would fit the bill. So Jesus there is calling for the regenerated Sheep of His, not all mankind dead in sin.
