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Old 02-17-2009, 10:25 AM
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Default Re: "CALVINISM: Sound Doctrine?"

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Originally Posted by chette777 View Post
"I was trying to remember something George taught on the word ALL and every. it had to have qualified understanding of exclusive or inclusive something along those lines. I think in this case it is exclusive meaning it is not every man

George, what is the link to your post on this?
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Aloha brother Chette,

I do not recall ever addressing this issue on the Forum. However, with the exception of a very few verses, the meaning of the words ALL & EVERY are clearly defined and determined by the context of the verse (verses) wherein they are found - That much should be admitted by all men (and women) who are reasonable and sincere, and who are not out to prove some private interpretation or “pet doctrine”.

The following verses will serve as EXAMPLES of “context” determining “meaning”:

ALL - INCLUSIVE {All (of mankind) – With No Exceptions}

Psalms 53:2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
3 Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Romans 3:9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

Galatians 3:22But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

ALL - INCLUSIVE {All Without Exception}

Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

ALL - EXCLUSIVE {All With Exception}

Genesis 6:12And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.

Genesis 6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.

ALL MEN {All Without Exception – Context Determines Meaning}

Acts 17:31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

ALL MEN {All With Exception – Context Determines Meaning }

Acts 22:15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.

Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

So far, I think almost everyone would be in agreement with my assessment of the preceding verses. However, as I said, there are a few verses where the meaning of “all” is in disputation amongst Christians. The following verses of Scripture are some EXAMPLES:

ALL MEN
{Context Determines Meaning – The Meaning Is In Disputation Between Christians}

Romans 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

1 Timothy 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

Due to time limitations, and the fact that I am nearly finished with my next Post, I will not deal with these verses at this time, but I will deal with them (and many more) in my next Post on “LIMITED ATONEMENT”.