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The answer to this question was addressed in the OP. Jesus spoke in parables to the Jews, because they were under Isaiah's curse, and this curse prevented them from understanding the Gospel.

Hi, Noose - I disagree with you on the basis of 2 Tim 3:16: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

A common question among Christians is: "What is God's will for my life"? But, why do they ask this question as if our Father never told us what His will for our lives is. Wouldn't it make sense that God would state what His will is for us immediately after creating humans? And if that is the...

The purpose of life is to fulfill what I call "The Four Directives" that were given at the very beginning of human existence plus one more: 1) subdue the earth, 2) take dominion of God's creation, 3) multiply, 4) be productive, 5) disciple the nations. To know God is to know the directives...

The error is in attempting to separate Israel into Jews and Gentiles. No such attempt was made by me. The error is in thinking that the Lord Jesus Christ was plan B and He was a failed plan for the Jews. No such thinking occurred on my part. The error is in thinking that the elect applies only...

Let’s take the entire statement from Romans 9:15-18: For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion. So, then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy. Therefore He has...

Hi, Grandpa - I understand where you are coming from. You identified 1 Corinthians 1:23 as a text which demonstrates the Gospel message to be a stumbling block (or, an offense) to the Jews and foolishness to the Greeks (or, Gentiles). And as a consequence, you found Isaiah’s curse to be...

Hi, Chester - Yes, He certainly ministered to the Samaritans and other Gentiles. And at the very same time: "I [Jesus] was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matt 15:24). But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out...

Does it matter? Per John 17:20-23, the answer is “yes”. It is in our exploration of the truths of God that we grow, and it is this growth that matters. Per John 17:17, Jesus asked our heavenly Father to sanctify us by His truth, and then He identified the truth as being our Father’s word. In...

1 Cor 1:23 This portion of text doesn’t addresses Isaiah’s curse. If the Greeks aren't under the "curse" in Isaiah then how come Christ Crucified is foolishness to them? Does a person have to be under a curse to find a message to be foolish? I am not convinced that being under a curse is a...

1 Cor 1:23 This portion of text doesn’t addresses Isaiah’s curse. If the Greeks aren't under the "curse" in Isaiah then how come Christ Crucified is foolishness to them? Does a person have to be under a curse to find a message to be foolish? I am not convinced that being under a curse is a...

Does it matter? Per John 17:20-23, the answer is “yes”. It is in our exploration of the truths of God that we grow, and it is this growth that matters. Per John 17:17, Jesus asked our heavenly Father to sanctify us by His truth, and then He identified the truth as being our Father’s word. In...

Hi, Grandpa - Thanks for your reply. You reached the conclusion that the curse Isaiah pronounced against the Jews also applies to all of mankind, based on the following: Ephesians 2:8-9 Galatians 3:28 The contents of the bulleted items above contain no reference to Isaiah’s curse, and don’t...

Hi, Chester - Thanks for your reply. The claim I made about Jesus’ pre-crucifixion ministry was unsubstantiated, because I thought it wasn’t necessary to provide an argument for it. However, in light of the fact that you have called this claim to be “blatantly wrong”, I’d like to share with...

Hi, GodsGrace101 - Thank you for taking the time to share “The Flexible Potter and the Stubborn Clay” argument. Please forgive me; I’m not sure I follow you here. You first made the following claim about election and its purpose: Election has nothing to do with God choosing which Jews will...

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Hi, Ahwatukee - I assume by the name you live in Arizona. If you do, please know that I live about 30 minutes from Ahwatukee. There are three main issues with your position that I’d like to point out: Things missing Things written Things backfired Things Missing Jesus associated the...

Hi, GodsGrace101 - Thank you for replying. You have made the following claim: Election has nothing to do with God choosing which Jews will be saved. Instead, election has to do with God electing, or choosing the Hebrews/Israelites/Jews to be the chosen people through whom God would reveal...

Hi, Obedienttogod - Thank you for replying. I was raised in a Christian family as well, and I didn't hear about the Calvinism vs Arminianism debate until well into my 30s. The only pronounced distinction among the saints I remember being discussed as I was growing up is Pentecostal vs...

Hi, Hevosmies - Can you share the ways in which what you have quoted is a challenge to my assertion in the original post? Thanks in advance.