Burger King saves a seat

[AustinC]

You are assuming that the only way God can save someone is if it is done according to your calvinist view. Remember God is sovereign why do you not let Him be. The kingdom that has be prepared is for all those that will trust in Christ you are making an assumption based upon your calvinist theology that these had to be chosen before the foundation of the world. That is a wrong assumption.

I am not assuming anything. I am reading the text.
Mat 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

God is Sovereign. He tells you the sheep were blessed by God the Father and inherit the kingdom prepared for them from the foundation of the world. The writer of Hebrews goes on to say this:
*Hebrews 9:15-17*
Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.

Peter continues this idea:
*1 Peter 1:3-5*
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

This is God telling you these things, Sliverhair. I can keep showing you God's word, if you will receive it.

 

[Salty]

The bottom line is that we do not know if that individual was saved or not ---

But the point of the OP is that BK thought much of this man and made provisions for him.

Often in cases like this - an owner would kick the man out - possibly call the police to keep him away.

 

[Silverhair]

I am not assuming anything. I am reading the text.
Mat 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

God is Sovereign. He tells you the sheep were blessed by God the Father and inherit the kingdom prepared for them from the foundation of the world. The writer of Hebrews goes on to say this:
*Hebrews 9:15-17*
Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.

Peter continues this idea:
*1 Peter 1:3-5*
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

This is God telling you these things, Sliverhair. I can keep showing you God's word, if you will receive it.

Austin the sheep of Christ are those that trust in Him. Are you under the misconception that I do not know of the verses? Austin those that are saved are saved by God in time not before the foundation of the world. You are confusing foreknowledge with fore caused. Question Austin who are the "you" in this verse. Mat 25:34?

 

[Salty]

This is NOT a C vs A - this is the news dep -
lets keep that in mind!

 

[AustinC]

The bottom line is that we do not know if that individual was saved or not ---

But the point of the OP is that BK thought much of this man and made provisions for him.

Often in cases like this - an owner would kick the man out - possibly call the police to keep him away.

Correct.
I went to a restaurant this weekend where they had an empty table setup for the MIA as a memorial. When my mother died, the restaurant where she daily had brunch catered the funeral meal afterwards.

I take the response of the BK employees as a nod to a faithful customer that they served. This is a nice gesture by the employees. Had everyone spoken to that point alone, this thread would also be no more. Yet, a poster made a comment of sentiment that was at best, poorly worded and, at worst, terrible theology. That statement, in my opinion, needed to be addressed.

 

[Salty]

That statement, in my opinion, needed to be addressed.

and that statement ends any theology on this thread. - if you wish - go to the CA and start a new thread.

 

[AustinC]

I deleted my comments to Sliverhair to respect Salty and his wish that nothing more be said in this thread.