SMB
来自 TN Aug 30, 2012
Clarification Please
Thank you for this message. I think this was one of the best explanations I have ever heard on the promise in Acts 2:39. I do have a question if you have the time to answer it.
You said that the promise is "God with us" - the gospel - and is for all sinners. I wholeheartedly agree. But a few moments later (32:20), you say that the promise is not for the children of the world, but only for the the children of believers... How sad...
Two questions: 1) Was Peter not addressing unbelievers at Pentecost - those who yelled crucify Him? 2) Are unbelievers and their children not sinners and in need of the gospel just as much as the children of believers?
I do not mean to cause trouble, but this is one of the few places where I struggle in disagreement with Covenant Theology and no one has ever been able to give me a clear and biblical answer. Why can't we just let the passage mean what it says? The promise is for everyone who God draws to Himself (who believe)- for the whole world.
I know this is probably more than you bargained for in posting this message, but if you could supply biblical answers to the above questions as clearly as you explained what the promise is in your in your sermon, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you again and God bless!