"God Is Not Willing That Any Should Perish," Who Is God Talking About In 2 Peter 3:9? All Or Some?

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Use the following time markers to go immediately to the parts of this video you would like to see to save time. 00:00 - How to use time markers promo with Larry Wessels, director of Christian Answers of Austin, Texas ( kzbin.info ). 07:26 Program begins. 07:54 - Larry introduces special guest Rob Zins, Th.M, Dallas Theological Seminary (website: www.CWRC-RZ.ORG ). Rob is author of "On the Edge of Apostasy," "Romanism," & others. 08:56 - Larry reads II Peter 3:9 as the main subject of this program, "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance." 09:31 - Rob Zins shares his website & books he has written. 12:02 - Rob begins his presentation of his booklet, "A Believer's Guide to 2 Peter 3:9". 12:30 - Question: "Does God arrive at knowledge" based on Pelagian, Arminian/Evangelical and Roman Catholic Theology? For an in depth study see our playlist called "Dealing with Predestination, Arminianism & Calvinism" at kzbin.info/aero/PLA932903698A56780 with 109 videos particularly the video "87% OF EVANGELICAL "CHRISTIANS" DON'T KNOW WHAT THE GOSPEL IS OR WHAT JUSTIFICATION IS" at kzbin.info/www/bejne/n56XoK2vlKqciJY . For detailed information about Roman Catholicism see our playlist, "Dealing with Roman Catholicism, Idolatry & the Virgin Mary" at kzbin.info/aero/PLFFA8D69D1B914715 with 232 videos. 22:30 - Rob analyzes II Peter 3:8-9 on the big white marker board. 25:06 - Question #1 - What is the connection between “long suffering” toward the beloved (plural) and not willing for any (tinas) to perish but for all (pantas) to come to repentance? Who are the any and who are the all? 26:04 - Question #2 - What does “not willing” mean? Boulomenos can mean “desire” or “will” c.f. Romans 9:19 [will] with 1 Timothy 2:8, also Acts 27:43 [desire] Luke 22:42 [will]. 27:15 - Question #3 - Does this passage express the experience of salvation (getting saved) or the experience in salvation (progressive sanctification)? 36:54 - John 1:13, "who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of a man, but of God." 46:09 - I Peter 1:1-2, "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as strangers, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you." 51:37 - 2 Peter 3:14-15, "Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found spotless and blameless by Him, at peace, 15 and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you," 52:34 - An Alternative Interpretation: Perseverance IN Salvation Against An Evil World & Wicked People - 2 Peter 1:4-7, 2 Peter 1:10-11, 2 Peter 3:14-16, II Corinthians 7:8-10, Hebrews 6:9-12, Romans 2:1-5, 2 Peter Chapter 2. 1:00:13 - Larry introduces the booklet “A Believer's Guide to 2 Peter 3:9" by Rob Zins. Those who email our ministry at [e-mail] & request a copy of this booklet will receive it free of charge by email attachment. 1:01:29 - 2 Peter 3:17, "You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unscrupulous people and lose your own firm commitment," 1:03:01 - Larry introduces James White's ( www.aomin.org/aoblog/ ) book “The Potter's Freedom”(available at www.amazon.com) & reads the part of it covering 2 Peter 3:9. James R. White: “This is surely the most popular passage cited (almost never with any reference to the context) to ‘prove’ that God could not possibly desire to save a specific people but instead desires to save every single individual person … Peter writes to a specific group, not to all of mankind. ‘To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours’ [II Pet. 1:1]. This not only refers to faith as a gift, as we will see in a later chapter, but it surely limits the context to the saved, for they have received this faith ‘by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ’ … There is nothing in chapter three that indicates a change in audience, and much to tell us the audience remains exactly the same. Since this is so, it becomes quite clear that the Arminian is badly misusing this passage by ignoring what Peter is really saying." (The Potter’s Freedom [Amityville, NY: Calvary Press, 2000], pp. 145, 147-148;). 1:15:14 - Rob closes his presentation emphasizing that viewers should go by the Bible alone. Larry signs off with John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me." 1:16:37 - Please subscribe to our channel.

[@bibleortraditions]

You skipper a great channel. Thank you for your continued work through the decades. Robert Zins has been one of my favorite speakers against the false teachings of the Roman Catholic religion. Thank you!

[@dmdm9198]

Always a greater day when I see a new episode posted, keep them coming

[@denisesmith3544]

What a privilege that God has given us information vital to knowing who He is; how He operates, and His thoughts. What a privilege that He actually invites us to know Him !

[@ChristIsKing0919]

A wonderful teaching. Thank you

[@floydmorgan6048]

You both added clarity to the issue. 👍

[@bornagainsaint1]

You said something interesting. You said that people who refuse to follow God’s Word the Bible is because those people don’t know how to handle God’s final Word on heaven and hell. These people are angry at the Bible because God said thou shalt not. God is all loving and seeks justice toward sin. These people don’t want to accept the fact that the Almighty is extremely powerful and knowledgeable. He is Creator and Savior. I can’t say enough for the Almighty. All I can do is just imagine with my finite mind against God’s infinite mind. The Almighty will win !!!!

[@johnman8554]

How old are you guys now?.. I watched the old videos of yours you looked so young, must have been half a century ago.. Not that you are too old now.. :).

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Thanks for asking. Our very first video together was in 1990. That video started a 16 hour video series on Roman Catholicism & it was called "Roman Catholicism Series #1: Not Real Christianity But Old Testament Judaism in Disguise" at kzbin.info/www/bejne/onPFpY2Xbtt6Y6M . At that time I, Larry Wessels, was 33 years old & Rob Zins was 38 years old. By God's grace I just hit my 67th birthday a couple of weeks ago. Rob is five years ahead of me & is 72 now. This is our 34th year of video ministry here in 2024 by God's providence. Time truly does fly & we'll all be in eternity before we know it. Our ministry motto is "One life will soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last." Grace & peace to you in Christ Jesus.