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Therefore, to interpret "world" in 1 John as referring to non-Jewish people (the elected Gentiles) is to distort the whole message of 1 John.

I know you are going to tire of my asking, but could we get something a litle deeper than a proof text and a single sentence? You offered nothing for interpretation, context, historical setting or theological evaluation.

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I would say that the Calvinian argument for "world" has always been driven by exegetical gymnastics, viz. taking a few passages out of this book and that one, and then forcing that meaning in a totally different text and setting.

Ummm.......you did it again. I'm beginning to think you may just be preaching.


God bless,

william