Justin, Do you have any thoughts on how to respond to someone who uses Luke 13:34 as a proof text that God does not interfere with man's freewill? The obvious is this is one text that must be interpreted in the whole light of scripture. But I would appreciate any light you might shed, or suggested readings. Thanks, Mike, Rowlett, TX
What Jesus said about Jerusalem is true of everyone who refuses to repent and believe (2 Peter 3:9). It is clearly possible for God to desire that people be saved and yet not save them (and yet those people who are not saved are totally responsible for their not coming to Jesus). To use language from John Piper: God must have two wills.
I would point you to Piper's article titled, "Are there two wills in God?"
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Chase, was that an "amen" or what?
Justin, Do you have any thoughts on how to respond to someone who uses Luke 13:34 as a proof text that God does not interfere with man's freewill? The obvious is this is one text that must be interpreted in the whole light of scripture. But I would appreciate any light you might shed, or suggested readings. Thanks,
Mike, Rowlett, TX
Mike,
Good question.
What Jesus said about Jerusalem is true of everyone who refuses to repent and believe (2 Peter 3:9). It is clearly possible for God to desire that people be saved and yet not save them (and yet those people who are not saved are totally responsible for their not coming to Jesus). To use language from John Piper: God must have two wills.
I would point you to Piper's article titled, "Are there two wills in God?"
Thanks Justin. I appreciate your thoughts! I will look up Piper's article. Thanks again, Mike
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