[kosta50]

Paul was speaking to the Gentile converts to Judaism here. And the phrase "destined for eternal life" rings a bell - I think that read something about that, but couldn't find it. I shall ask my friend Kosta for his input on this.

I am not sure what your question is, Mark.  Acts 13 contains several statements:

(1) the mission to the Gentiles was the result of Israel's refusal of Christianity, (Act 13:46) an afterthought *. The Church in Israel was dying and had to find a home elsewhere.

* notwithstanding Mat 28:19, apparently a latter-day addition

(2) Some are "put in place," or "cued in" (Gr. tasso) for eternal life but through their own will they condemn themselves to lose their place in it. (Act 13:46)

(3) Those who believe are destined (not predestined) to eternal life. (Act 13:48)

[MarkBsnr]

Thank you sir.

(1) the mission to the Gentiles was the result of Israel's refusal of Christianity, (Act 13:46) an afterthought *. The Church in Israel was dying and had to find a home elsewhere.

It would have died out within another generation. (2) Some are "put in place," or "cued in" (Gr. tasso) for eternal life but through their own will they condemn themselves to lose their place in it. (Act 13:46)

This is novel for some of our friends - the ability to lose their salvation.

(3) Those who believe are destined (not predestined) to eternal life. (Act 13:48)

Thank you; this completes the question's answer. Do you have any questions, Dutch?

[Dutchboy88]

"2) Some are "put in place," or "cued in" (Gr. tasso) for eternal life but through their own will they condemn themselves to lose their place in it. (Act 13:46)

(3) Those who believe are destined (not predestined) to eternal life. (Act 13:48)"

Little wonder this group of yours is lost in the darkness using this kind of ridiculous/foolish hermeutic. I won't dignify it with a response. When 4th grade reading lessons are complete, get back to us.