Exegetically examining an anti-Reformed interpretation of Acts 13:48

A brother in the Lord mentioned an anti-Reformed interpretation of Acts 13:48 he saw in a conversation on Facebook.

Here’s what Acts 13:48 states:

When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of ^[ac]the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed

A Reformed interpretation would mean that God took the initiative in appointing people to believe.  Of course an anti-Reformed interpretation would deny that.

Here’s the anti-Reformed take of Acts 13:48

The Greek verb tasso means being arranged or position, which makes perfect sense, the ones who accept the Gospel are arranged or positioned for everlasting life by the Holy Spirit.  The Scriptures are very clear God mold us into whatever we decide, if we reject the message of the Gospel He hardens our heart by our choice but if we accept the Gospel the Holy Spirit prepares us for everlasting life.

Here’s my response:

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Early June 2017 Presuppositional #Apologetics’ Links

Here are links related to Presuppositional Apologetics gathered from June 1st-7th, 2017.

1.) Nietzsche is Dead, Bill Nye is Old and Ready But God is Alive

2.) Debate: Does God Exist? Dan Barker vs. Sonny Hernandez

3.) Refuting Hinduism at its Core

4.) Calvinst Cartoon: Framed

5.) What is the Nature of Christian Classical Education?

6.) Alien Covenant: Ridley Scott’s Christophobic Atheism

7.) John Frame’s Doctrine of the Knowledge of God: Opening Questions 1a

 

8.) Atheism Cannot Logically Argue for Morality

 

Missed the last round up?  Check out the re-blogged post from a friend OR that of Another REBLOG HERE

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