17:12). You should see their choices as the consequence of Gods choice in total mind control. There is a different biblical answer to both of them as well. Such WERE some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God. Convenient things are appropriate, helpful, proper, right (Pr 30:8; Eph 5:4; Phile 1:8). Too often, it has even been preached or inferred that (1) a reprobate cannot get saved OR (2) that if one backslides after many years of serving God having much knowledge of the Word beforehand then he becomes a reprobate and can never return to salvation again. He talks about sin both in Jews and Gentiles so that none is without excuse. Such a repulsive concept smears Almighty God as an unloving, spiritually diabolical maniac, who has created some people only to be ETERNALLY TORTURED IN FIRE FOREVER! 12:32); and wants all to come to the knowledge of salvation (1 Tim. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Romans 1:28 "And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;" King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter Romans 1:28 Context Such questions betray a simplistic view of humanity and our ongoing battle with sin. As the wicked deserted God, God in turn deserted them, no longer . This is why the writer of Hebrews begins this chapter instructing us to progress in our knowledge of the Lord Jesus. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at [email protected]. What Is It Like To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit, When Going To Church Is Detrimental To Your Spiritual Health, The Devil Is Looking For Someone To Devour, I Got Divorced Because My Husband Cheated, Was Paul The Lords Apostle or A False Prophet, Jeremiah the True Prophet and Pashhur the False Prophet, Christian Prostitutes and Voice of the Martyrs. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. However, God does not give them repentance and He does not give them faith, divine gifts, wholly at His disposal (Acts 5:31; 11:18; Phil.