Question 20
Section 1: Introduction
Is then Salvation restored by Christ to all men who perished in Adam?
Not to all: but to those only who by a true Faith are ingrafted into him,a and receive his benefits.
Is then Salvation restored by Christ to all men who perished in Adam?
Not to all: but to those only who by a true Faith are engrafted into him,a and receive his benefits.
a. John 1:12; John 3:36; Isaiah 53:11; Psalm 2:12; Romans 11:20; Hebrews 4:2; Hebrews 10:39
John 1:12
1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God-
John 3:36
3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him."
Isaiah 53:11
53:11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
53:11 After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.
Psalm 2:12
2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
Romans 11:20
11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
11:20 That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
Hebrews 4:2
4:2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
4:2 For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.
Hebrews 10:39
10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
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