13:48 Does this not prove that only those whom God has specially chosen for salvation are ordained to eternal life?
13:48 Does this not prove that only those whom God has specially chosen for salvation are ordained to eternal life?
No, although it is used by some in the church to teach that, even though it contradicts the clear teaching in V46 that salvation is a free-will choice (CP V46-47).
The Jews had rejected the gospel of Jesus and chose for themselves not to accept the salvation benefits God had ordained for mankind through Christ, so God then took the gospel to the Gentiles, who received it gladly and were saved.
The Gentiles were disposed to eternal life, and believed, thus they were saved. God has not sovereignly decided for or against any man's salvation. It is solely the choice of the individual, as scriptures clearly teach.
(See also comments on Mt 11:28-30, 13:10-11, 20:16; Jn 3:15-16, 3:36, 6:37, 12:37-40, Ac 2:37-38, 28:23-29, Ro 3:24-26(A), 8:28-30, 9:7, 9:10-13, 9:14-18, 9:19-21, 10:14-17, 11:2 11:4, Eph 1:3-6, 1:11-14, 2:8-10, 1Th 1:4; 2Ti 1:8-9; 1Pe 1:2, 1Jn 1:10. and author's studies Salvation - a Free Will Choice or Predestinated? and Chosen by God? in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 1)).