We all know that the Bible is the written Word of God, as opposed to the evident Word of God which is Creation itself as in Romans 1, and the Word become Flesh who is Jesus Christ.
Now, was the written Word intended and put out by God for ALL mankind ?
Your scriptures, please.
Again, if we can discuss this without nipping at each other, so much the better.
The Bible
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by pinoybaptist, Feb 21, 2007.
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pinoybaptist Active MemberSite Supporter
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Whether it is or isn't makes no difference. We are commanded to preach the whole counsel of God and press its claims on those who hear.
It is evident that many have never heard those claims, and we also know that many who have heard have refused to submit to them.
The apostle Paul understood that his preaching of the gospel was for the sake of the elect who would hear and respond. But that didn't keep him from preaching it to all who would listen. And it didn't keep him from preaching that God commands all men to repent (Acts 17). -
pinoybaptist Active MemberSite Supporter
Tom,
The question is: Was the Bible written for ALL mankind.
Not : Are we to preach the Bible to ALL mankind.
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Hello pinoybaptist.
PS 147:19 He has revealed his word to Jacob, his laws and decrees to Israel. 20 He has done this for no other nation; they do not know his laws.
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Romans 16:26 (KJV)
But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: -
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Interesting.
But the verse says "made known", not "to make known".
So, is Paul saying that the scriptures of the prophets is already known to all nations ? During his time, and now ?
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Hello pinoybaptist.
If all nations, and by implication all people, have received the word of God, just if, then that means nothing. The very people He entrusted His word to, so to speak, were not given ears to hear it: Dt 29:4 But to this day the LORD has not given you a mind that understands or eyes that see or ears that hear.
Now? I suppose a caretaker cleaning the toilets in Mecca has a chance to hear the gospel but not much of one.
Fantastic work is going on to produce the bible in all languages and the internet is a great tool. Still, men need the right type of ears and eyes and a new heart before they can hear and see and love God.
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and brings us back to the original question:
Were the Scriptures written to, or addressed, to all mankind ? -
LK 23:8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see him. From what he had heard about him, he hoped to see him perform some miracle. 9 He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer.
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1) Was it "intended": No.
So...
2) Was it "put out" (better rendered "available"): Yes!
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...and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead." Is this all the same as he commands all?
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The Word became flesh, and dwelled among us.
John 3:16-17, John 14:6, Romans 10:8-13.
Whosoever will may come..... 'tis Mercy calling still. -
Quote: Tom Butler
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May we please not turn this thread into another Calvinism/Arminian debate?
There are plenty of those already.