Can you help me understand these passages in light of how we are to treat the abuser? Jesus seems to teach us two diametrically opposed responses to those who do evil — one of which is found in these verses. "But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who… Continue reading What did Jesus mean by “Love your enemies”?
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Churches are sinfully honouring reprobates — Eli and his reprobate sons. The unpardonable sin.
What is a “reprobate”? Esau was a reprobate. Pharaoh was a reprobate. Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phineas, were reprobates. Scripture tells us that there are indeed people who are beyond God’s mercy, for whom it is in fact too late, for whom repentance is now impossible. Let us consider how they ever got to such a… Continue reading Churches are sinfully honouring reprobates — Eli and his reprobate sons. The unpardonable sin.
