RE: [TruthTalk] Unilateral covenant

[Slade Henson]

The logic you used in this post, John, is why I said it was a matter of perspective whether the covenant requires passive or active participation on Avraham's part. It's a matter of HOW one looks at the data and what data they choose to incorporate. It was not an attempt on my part to dodge the issue or to intentionally frustrate David M. The whole basis of my unwillingness to pin down an absolute answer is in the understanding that god GAVE the covenant promise to Avraham. This indicates ABSOLUTE passivity on Avraham's part. Avraham obeyed God's Word and this indicates active participation.   - slade From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 22:55 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Unilateral covenant So it is with the covenant.    Gal 3:16 tells us that the covenant promise was given to Abraham and his seed, Jesus Christ.   Christ has made it possible for God to view the heart of man, his intentions, his desire to live for others and be found in participation with the Communal God.    So Abraham is "saved" in spite of his lack of faith (i.e. the circumstances involving his wife) and Samson is "saved" in spite of his continued lust and a vengeful attitude that resulted in his death.   Did they participate?   Of course.   Did this participation result in their sanctification.   Absolutely not.