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False. The lesser is never in a position to barter, cajole, or contract. It is always the greater who is in the position, and it is always the greater who generates the covenant, and then offers it to the lesser. IN this case, God made a covenant with man. God invites those whom he wills into his covenant-- God enables them to fulfill his covenant for His glory. God is the Originator, the author, the perfecter, and the finisher of our Faith, as well as his Covenant with His elect. He is the Captain of our Salvation...

I agree. Once again I am guilty of imprecise wording <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/bash.gif" alt="" />

You would think, after 55 years on this earth in the same English speaking country that I might have at least gotten some handle on the language and its use.

The lesser makes the covenant with the greater, [color:"FF0000"]BUT IT IS ALWAYS THE GREATER WHO INSTITUTES IT AND MAKES THE OFFER TO THE LESSER![/color]

Spot on, old bean!

Cordially in Christ,

Brother Ed