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What does the Bible say about the gospel as an offer?

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The Bible describes the gospel not as an offer but as a proclamation that commands acceptance from God's chosen people.

In Scripture, the gospel is presented as a command rather than a mere offer. The imperative nature of God's call is evident throughout the New Testament, exemplified in passages where Jesus commands the dead to rise or where He invites His chosen ones to come to Him. Notably, Matthew 21:43 emphasizes the transfer of the kingdom from one nation to another, which illustrates that the kingdom is not open for acceptance or rejection but is sovereignly bestowed upon those whom God chooses. Furthermore, God's commands are irresistible calls to His elect, reinforcing the notion that those who are called cannot refuse His invitation, much like Lazarus could not resist the call to come forth from the tomb (John 11:43). Therefore, the gospel is not positioned as an anxious offer from God but as His divine decree.
Scripture References: Matthew 21:43, 2 Corinthians 4:3, John 11:43

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