(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Ten)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “For the Scripture says to the Pharaoh, "FOR THIS VERY PURPOSE I HAVE RAISED YOU UP, THAT I MAY SHOW MY POWER IN YOU, AND THAT MY NAME MAY BE DECLARED IN ALL THE EARTH." 18 Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Nine)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “As it is written, "JACOB I HAVE LOVED, BUT ESAU I HAVE HATED." 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! 15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOMEVER I WILL HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Eight)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), 12 it was said to her, "THE OLDER SHALL SERVE THE YOUNGER." 13 As it is... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Seven)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), 12 it was said to her, "THE OLDER SHALL SERVE THE YOUNGER." 13 As it is... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Six)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.” (Acts 13:48) Calvinists maintain that this passage teaches that God indiscriminately predestined some of these individuals to be saved,... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Five)
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8) And: “Those who live sinful lives are disobeying God. Sin... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Four)
It is written: “Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death;”. (Acts 2:23) Calvinists claim that God’s foreknowledge and foreordination are one and the same, ie.., they claim that God foreknows all events because He has foreordained (predestined) all events.... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Three)
It is written: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom... Continue Reading →
Unconditional Election (Two)
It is written: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined... Continue Reading →