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Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

God does the calling on the heart he has changed.

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith the Lord:

33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; after those days saith the Lord, I will put my laws in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and I will be their God and they shall be my people.

34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, know the Lord: for they shall all know me from the least of them to the greatest of them: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

 

Who are these "uninspired man"?

 

Brother, you are close to commentary here. Tread carefully.

 

How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring near to You
To dwell in Your courts.
We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house,
Your holy temple. Ps 65:4

that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord,
and all the Gentiles who are called by my name,
says the Lord, who makes these things 18 known from of old.’
Acts 15:17-18

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
Rom 8:28-30

though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls
Rom 9:11

For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake
1 Thess1:4-5

and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.
Rev 13:8

 

So I guess the question is are you going to believe what the Lord has said and not man centered commentary?

 

(emphasis mine)

 

So, let me make sure I understand you. If I use your reasoning than my next sermon should be nothing more than just reading the text. That is it. Just read it because after all, "Wasn't the Apostles writing thorough enough???"?

 

Matthew 19: 23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

 

Yeah i'm starting to wonder if Reformed is joking or not.

 

Yeah, I think ole steaver likes for the preacher to read a few verses and then close up shop. That way he can get in line for the chicken n dumplings....

 

Yeah the brethren are checking their watches. Its lunch time right?:smilewinkgrin: