Galatians 1
15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased 16 to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.
Jeremiah 1
4 The word of the Lord came to me, saying,
5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” 7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will deliver you,” declares the Lord.
John Calvin on Jeremiah 1 & Galatians 1
Discussion in 'Calvinism & Arminianism Debate' started by Humble Disciple, Jul 28, 2021.
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If we continue in Jeremiah, more support for Calvinism can be found.
Jeremiah 10:23
O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself;
It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.
Jeremiah 10:23 supports unconditional election.
Jeremiah 11:8
Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but everyone followed the dictates of his evil heart...
Jeremiah 11:8 supports the doctrine of total depravity, as does Jeremiah 13:23.
Jeremiah 13:23
Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Then may you also do good who are accustomed to do evil.
Jeremiah 31:33
But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
Jeremiah 31:33 supports the doctrine of irresistible grace. -
Jeremiah 31:33 supports the doctrine of irresistible grace, as does Jeremiah 24:7.
Jeremiah 24:7
Then I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God, for they shall return to Me with their whole heart.