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This article explores the balance between God’s universal offer of salvation and mankind’s responsibility to respond in faith. Written from a conservative, dispensational, non-Calvinistic Baptist perspective, it affirms that while salvation is available to all through Jesus Christ, individuals are accountable for their response. The study emphasizes biblical passages that highlight both divine initiative and human responsibility, offering clarity on key doctrines without compromising God’s sovereignty or the necessity of faith for salvation.

This article explores the compelling account of Naaman, the Syrian commander afflicted with leprosy, who nevertheless gained access to Israel’s king and the prophet Elisha. By examining the Levitical laws on leprosy, Naaman’s unique status as a foreign dignitary, and the theological significance of his healing, we discover how God's grace reached beyond the boundaries of Israel. Naaman’s story is not only a testimony of physical healing but also a powerful lesson in humility, faith, and the universal scope of divine mercy.

Why did the prophet instruct Jehu to carry out violent judgment against Ahab’s house—and was it truly what God commanded? In this article, Dr. Robert C. Crowder unpacks the prophetic commission found in 2 Kings 9, exploring whether the young prophet lied, why God allowed such judgment, and how Jehu’s rise to power ultimately ended in spiritual compromise. This reflection provides biblical clarity on a difficult passage while emphasizing God’s justice and human accountability.

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