DianaA

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Jesse, Sometimes the spiritual warfare is that which takes place inside us. We are always being pulled in two directions at once. DianaA

I think He means to save "All men" who accept Him. DianaA Hi Anika, no apologies necessary, i didnt feel talked down to I am aware of the history and I can see the point you're making........but if i can put it this way, yes, Paul was speaking to a church.....but with any sermon I think there are general points made and ones directed at those within a church, so the first sentence is saying an absolute, its not directed at the church members but rather saying what the will or God's pleasure is going to be.....then its directed personally at the church and their part in the reconcilliation and the divine plan so to speak.....I hope that makes sense, I just know that with sermons I've attended there will have been parts said that would Glorify God and his plan and then what would be required of us within the church...... Also when it says 'if' its to appear holy and blameless......it doesnt say that if any strayed they would be condemned to hell and not reconciled to God