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That gives me the 1962 willys, bomb shelters and all (at least Kruschev had a better sense of humor than Putin.).

Sure, we become like the ones we criticize. (Think of the Pharisee and Publican). We find ourselves saying, "Lord I'm glad I'm not like that Pharisee."

Daniel 2:21 ESV He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;

2 Peter 3:15-16 NASB 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, [16] as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which there are some things that are hard to understand, which the...

Ok, I just thought you were equating the new birth (requires nothing on our part), with imputation (requires faith on our part).

I've never seen the new birth as an imputation

Thank you @Lamb

Source?

Probably on purpose as it has very little to do with the Book of Revelation, but focuses on why God reveals Himself (in special revelation) to some (limited revelation) and not others. Poetic license, if you will. 🎨

Mt. 16:17 has more to do with God revealing to us (as does this thread) rather than 'giving us faith'. Or do you consider the two the same?

When Jesus says, "This is my Body, This is my Blood" etc., is that a metaphor?

Then there's also this (as far as revealing truths about the Kingdom, without distinction)... Matthew 16:17 NKJV Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Wouldn't that be 'a juice God infuses'?

Only when the topic ignores Scripture

Was Saul ready to hear the truths of Jesus on his way to Damascus... Acts 9:1 (KJV) And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, Acts 22:5 (KJV) As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the...