There is so much confusion in beliefs today, that it is almost impossible to have a discussion today concerning the truths of the Scriptures.
Let us look to these scriptures.....no influences except the Holy Scriptures.
Look to the KJV of John Chapter one. Start in verse 7
John 1:7-10 (KJV)
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
John speaking here lets us know that ALL men, not a select few, all men in verse 7. As you look to verst 9 the Holy Spirit through John wrote EVERY MAN.
Light shined to all and every man. No excuses for any man. No one will stand before God and offer excuses of rejection of salvation. No one.
Further clarification, by looking to the book of Titus chapter 2 and verse 11.
Looking again to the KJV.Titus 2:11-12
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
To me, that is plainly said. Nothing added nor taken away. Again removes all excuse for not believing on Jesus Christ. HATH APPEARED. Past tense. The truth inspired by the Holy Spirit has shown to ALL MEN.
Satan has blinded men with religious sayings and doctrines based on truths not rightly divided as we are told to do in 2nd Timothy 2:15.
Plain and easy to read and understand.
Romans 1; 18-20
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: (see the Creator, instead of the creation)
God is Sovereign . This fact really bothers man. He makes all the rules and all the decisions. This has to be taken by faith. It is hard for us to even believe this or at least for me, due to past failures of teachings I have sat under. But God is gracious to show us what the scriptures say, and also very important what the scriptures do not say.
God showed it to them. Even showing "invisible" things. "They are without excuse."
In closing, John 1 and verse 10. "the true Light" was not known by this world. But it is not because they do not know or can not know.
Even in the most secluded places in this world, someway or somehow these scriptures bear out and are revealed of a redeemer, clearly understood.... All will know, all are without excuse. No amount of sin can take that away. He reveals to all men who He is. Only when we do not receive the "Knowing" of who He is, and that He came to redeem us from the Old Nature and set all things right.
Kinda does away with the error that if I am to be saved, then it was preordained and I do not have to worry about it...or if I am determined to go to Hell, by God, then I will go to Hell and there is nothing I can do about it. Whosover will just keeps on!
Rejoice! for the children of God, Mercy to all others who will not see the revelation of Him.
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