“Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?  What if God, willing to shew [H]is wrath, and to make [H]is power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: And that [H]e might make known the riches of [H]is glory on the vessels of mercy, which he hath afore prepared unto glory.  (Romans 9)

“The LORD hath made all things for [H]imself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.”                                                                                                                                           (Provernbs 4)

“…[the] disobedient…stumble at the Word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.  But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peciliar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of [H]im [W]ho hath called you out of darkness into [H]is marvellous light…”  (1 Peter 2)

“For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation…”  (Jude 4)

“Then entered Satan into Judas…”  (Luke 22)

“For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle. that he might detsroy them utterly, and that they might have no favour, but that [H]e might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses.  (Joshua 11)

 

Reader, We have quoted more passages from Scripture than we normally do in order to show you the Scriptural evidence and proof for the Scriptural doctrine of reprobation.  Reader, I will define for you this doctrine in very plain words:   The Scriptural doctrine of reprobation plainly teaches that God, in order to demonstrate His justice, Holiness, and the Sovereign Power behind His wrath, condemns men to unbelief and condemnation, before they were born,
“For the children being notyet born, neither having done good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of [H]im that calleth;) it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. As it is written, Jacob have i loved, but Esau have I hated.”

 

Reader, I am going to make a very direct statement, this statement may offend you, but know this, it is God that will be offending you, it will be the Word of God that you are troubled by. You will be like Saul, you will be kicking against the pricks.   If you can read the quoted passages, from the Word of God, which I have already quoted, which are in context; and you still run from this Truth, you are a denier of God’s truth, by denying this doctrine you are speaking evil of God and He knows it.

If you are denying this doctrine, if you are hiding this doctrine and hiding from this doctrine, you are deceiving yourself, you are willingly and pretentiously ignoring the true Character of God you have made an idol unto yourself and you believe in a little  god created in your image.

If you be a pastor and you are ignoring and denying this Scriptural doctrine you are withholding the true greatness and glory of God from the persons you think you are feeding. If you are a minister in any way and you deny this truth, keep it secret from those you minister unto, you are telling God that He is wrong, unfair, and that He is a hateful Monster and you do not really believ in the God of Holy Writ.

This doctrine is sound and evident.  We can settle the matter with some simple and direct questions:
Q. Who controls the actions and works of (s)atan?
A. God

Q. Did (s)atan enter into Judas?
A. Yes.

Q. If God controls (s)atan, did God not then will (s)atan to enter Judas?
A. Yes.

Q. Does not Psalm 55:12-14 pre-ordain Judas to perdition?
A. Yes.

Q. From the quoted passage from Joshua 11, is it not plain to see God hated the   Cannanites and reprobated them to destruction?
A. Yes.

Reader, i do understand that this doctrine may be completely new to you, I understand , you may have never been taught this doctrine concerning the Nature of God’s Intrinsic Holiness and Righteousness. I know that preacher run from this doctrine. They hide this from those they are called to shepherd and it is a betrayal by any pastors that will not face up to the plain Truth concerning God’s Character.

I understand this doctrine and this revelation of God’s Nature might be staggering and might even sting for a minute, but, beloved Reader, With this knowledge and understanding, you will much more understand God and God’s great love for you personally.  You will understand that Christ died for you specifically and and in particular and did not sacrifice Himself wholesale for every single person that ever lived upon this earth.

Reader, if you read this article or more importantly the very Word(s) of God within this article and still ignore this Holy attribute of God, you do not truly know the God of Scripture and you, without words, will be speaking against Christ, Who gave Himself for you, if you be a saint.  Reader, there is no escape, the Word of God Itself/Himself teaches this God glorifying truth. You may have a form of godliness, but you deny the power thereof.  If you are a pastor and refuse to bring this before your people, know this, they are your people and you have hijacked them from God.

If you are a preacher that teaches election, but does not specifically mention this doctrine know this, you are teaching the people the doctrine of reprobation, they do understand reprobation by logical default and that is why they struggle, they do not have a problem with election, they hate the self evident truth that stares them in the face; the obvious reprobation of those not elected to salvation.

Reader, May God drive this truth into your mind/spirit and give you a completely new view and understanding of God. The Truth will set you free; set you free to worship the God of Scripture in accordance with a new knowledge and a new understanding of God’s greatness and His precious love wherewith He loves you. This doctrine does not make God a monster; this doctrine shows how great a Saviour God truly is.

Godspeed.