Correspondence: Mark 12:31-32; The Elect; Luke 23:31; S.S.vs. Gos.; Elders of Isr

Narrator: Chris Genthree
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Ans. The only places where the "unpardonable sin" is referred to are the parallel passages in the three synoptic gospels. There it is connected with attributing the miracles of Christ to the power of Beelzebub. It is definitely and finally rejecting the testimony of God by the Holy Spirit.
“It signifies imputing to Satan that power of God which the Holy Ghost exercised then and afterward, and it bespeaks deep and settled hatred to God. Souls that give themselves up to such malice against the workers of all good are beyond pardon. Forgiveness is for those who repent and believe the gospel.”
Ques. What does "Elect" mean? Who are "the Elect" in Scripture?
In 1 Tim. 5:2121I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. (1 Timothy 5:21) we have the elect angels also. Then we have the "elect" of the present time, those who compose the Church (Eph. 1:44According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: (Ephesians 1:4); Col. 3:1212Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; (Colossians 3:12); 2 Thess. 2:1313But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: (2 Thessalonians 2:13); Titus 1:11Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; (Titus 1:1); 1 Peter 1:22Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. (1 Peter 1:2)). This is the Treasure and the Pearl of Matt. 13:44, 4544Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: (Matthew 13:44‑45). Election is the choosing of the persons; predestination is to the place or position of relationship they are to fill.
Ans. "The green tree" refers to that special time when the Lord was present in their midst. "The dry tree," on the contrary, points to the future. It is as though He had said, "If they can act so now, in My presence, how will it be by and by?”
Ques. If the Lord gives one the opportunity to teach a Sunday school class, would it be pleasing to Him for that one to absent himself from the regular gospel meeting for this work?
Ans. You have received the gospel for your own soul's salvation; and hence, however precious it may be to hear the gospel preached, over and over again, we do not think you ought to let this stand in your way in seeking to lead others to the Savior.
Were it a question of the Lord's Table, it would be a totally different matter. No line of service ought to be allowed to hinder our attendance at the celebration of that most precious institution. Every rightly taught and spiritually minded Christian will assuredly give the Lord's Table the paramount place.