"For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves."St Paul is here referring to the Law of Moses and the Gentiles have a pure conscience than a Jew who boast about the law but not do it. The heart of the Gentiles also is fashioned by God who tests their works. " Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness," have future but not for those who are self righteous. They deny the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering" and go on brazenly as the Pharisee in the Parable of Jesus. He shall leave as he came in while the penitent Publican leaves the place justified. "Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?/But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God." (2:4-5)
"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,/Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world."(Ti.2:11-12) God made all hearts alike and searches their hearts as well. The Law of the Spirit is Person specific so the Gentiles require the grace of God in order to make this connection where Jesus is the Way. In the manner God brought Apostle Peter and Cornelius together. Only when the Gentile sent for the Apostle it led to salvation for him and his house."And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God./Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee./Immediately therefore I sent to thee. The Holy Spirit works on a need to know basis. He forewarned Simon Peter at Joppa so predestination was according to the Law of the Spirit.
"For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves."St Paul is here referring to the Law of Moses and the Gentiles have a pure conscience than a Jew who boast about the law but not do it. The heart of the Gentiles also is fashioned by God who tests their works. " Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness," have future but not for those who are self righteous. They deny the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering" and go on brazenly as the Pharisee in the Parable of Jesus. He shall leave as he came in while the penitent Publican leaves the place justified. "Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?/But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God." (2:4-5)
"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,/Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world."(Ti.2:11-12) God made all hearts alike and searches their hearts as well. The Law of the Spirit is Person specific so the Gentiles require the grace of God in order to make this connection where Jesus is the Way. In the manner God brought Apostle Peter and Cornelius together. Only when the Gentile sent for the Apostle it led to salvation for him and his house."And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God./Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee./Immediately therefore I sent to thee. The Holy Spirit works on a need to know basis. He forewarned Simon Peter at Joppa so predestination was according to the Law of the Spirit.
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