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What do the terms 'you' and 'them' mean in salvation?

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'You' refers to the elect who have received grace, while 'them' refers to those who are outside of God's saving grace.

In biblical teaching, the terms 'you' and 'them' denote a fundamental division in humanity concerning God's grace. 'You' signifies those who have been elected by God and granted insight into spiritual truths, as exemplified in Matthew 13:11, where the mysteries of the kingdom are revealed to the disciples. Conversely, 'them' represents those who are not given this understanding and remain outside the covenant of grace. This distinction not only illustrates God's sovereignty in salvation but also emphasizes the necessity of His grace in revealing the truth. It leads believers to acknowledge their dependency on God for any spiritual insight and to rejoice in the grace that has been extended to them.
Scripture References: Matthew 13:10-11, Mark 4:11

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You and Not Them
Jim Byrd · Oct 23, 2016
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