Irrevocable Gifts
Question:
What limits does God have?
Per www.yourdictionary.com the definition of
“irrevocable” is:
“that cannot be revoked, recalled, or undone; unalterable”
Let’s look at God’s power and what Scripture
refers to as “irrevocable” . . .
Romans 11:28-36 (NIV):
28 As far as
the gospel is concerned, they are enemies on your
account;
but as far as election is concerned,
they are loved on account of the patriarchs,
29 for God's gifts and his call are
irrevocable.
30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God
have now received mercy
as a result of their disobedience,
31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that
they too may now receive
mercy as a result of God's mercy to
you.
32 For God has bound all
men over to disobedience so that he may have
mercy on them all.
[Doxology]
33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of
God!
How unsearchable his judgments, and his
paths beyond tracing out!
34 "Who has known the mind
of the Lord? Or who has
been his counselor?"
35 "Who
has ever given to God, that God should repay him?"
36 For from him and through him and to him are all
things.
To him be the
glory forever! Amen.
Optional additional reading: Philippians 4:13
References:
The following websites was referenced on Oct. 12, 2007:
http://www.biblegateway.com http://www.blueletterbible.org/
http://www.biblekeeper.com/
http://www.wordreference.com/definicion/irrevocable
http://www.yourdictionary.com/irrevocable