Question 322: What Must We Understand By “Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen?”
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This is one of Moshiach's terse and memorable sayings, several times uttered. It is interpreted to mean that many receive the invitation of the Gospel who never reach the stage of spiritual progress where they can be said to be "chosen" to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief on the truth." (See 2 Thessalonians 2 :13.) The "chosen" were those who were set apart for special duty to become living examples of devoted service. Paul was such an illustration of YHVH's sovereignty in choosing His instrument It should not be held to imply however, that salvation is forfeited, except through the fault and wickedness of those who are rejected. Moshiach's death was all-sufficient and it is not the divine will that any should perish. Many controversies have arisen over this passage, but we can safely rest upon the language of the Saviour Himself, who said: "Whosoever will, may come…” and "Him that cometh I will in no wise cast out." This promise is absolute and assures us that saving grace is within the reach of all who will forsake sin and accept salvation through Moshiach. The broad interpretation of the passage would seem to be that while many are called or set in the way of salvation, the invitation alone does not save them; they must themselves comply with all the conditions. Thus, a means is provided for the salvation of all, except those who wilfully reject it. This is the true grace of the Gospel and it is so clear and unmistakable that no human doctrine or interpretation can change it.
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Question 321: What Is Meant To Be Taught By The Case Of The Evil Spirit Which Brought Into The Unguarded Heart “Seven Other Spirits More Wicket Than Himself”?
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The corresponding passage, Matthew 12:43-45, appears to indicate that primarily the meaning applied to the Jewish nation. It had repented or reformed under the preaching of the Baptist, "cleaned up," as the modern phrase has it, but had not gone on as it should, to acceptance of Moshiach and righteousness toward YHVH. The negative goodness was to be followed by a worse national condition, in which Elohiym would be crucified. It is as if a nation was led to forsake idols, but instead of becoming believers, became atheistic. In the individual the reference is to a man weaned from some besetting sin, but not taking the grace of YHVH into his heart and replacing the love of sin with love of YHVH and holiness, leaves the heart unoccupied ready for a return of the sin he had quitted or the fall into something still worse.
I have a lot of notes and replies to things I've kept over the years. Something that I have shared quite a bit outside of the comics is a series of questions and verses to answer those questions. Each question and answer builds on each other. I am going to do a comic for each of these questions. This is question #6.
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WORD FOR TODAY “do not say it unless you are going to do it”: Exo 19:8 All the people answered together and said, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do!" And Moses brought back the words of the people to the LORD.
WISDOM FOR TODAY “do you know what they are?”: Pro 6:16 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
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"He that breaketh one of these least commandments, and teacheth men thus, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven;" Mt 5
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? New Music Icon – You’ll notice a music icon in the main menu on both the browser and mobile apps. Click it to open the new music panel.
? Latest Songs – The first tab displays the newest tracks available on TTN Music.
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Thought for Today: Monday February 10
Cheating of any kind will always keep you wondering if you will be discovered. You won’t like the feeling that comes with knowing you lack integrity and are dishonest. If you cheat, you are disobeying YHVH. Cheating is also to steal from other people and lying, not only adultery. If cheating of any kind enters your mind, you need to ask yourself why you would even consider it, is money, possessions or self-gratification/lust important to you? Whatever the temptation it is that you come across today, confess it and put our Moshiach first in your life.
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