Generic "all"
"The word ALL is generic and commands only that which is within the confines of each respective context. Isaiah 54:13; John 6:37-39, 45; Rom. 8:28; 1st Tim. 2:4, 6" -- Hulan Bass in "The Truth is..." on the PB-MB listserve Thurs 19 July 2007
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The word "ALL" also is used to describe a certain detergent...
Well -- something to agree on!! I also believe ALL is a certain detergent. :-D
BTW, I think most Bible students understand the concept of "generic all". Agreeing on what all means in the context is where we have the problem. For example. Bro. Bass, an acquaintance whom I consider a friend, believes in a much more limited ALL in Romans 8:28 than I do. In fact, he believes the "all things" are limited to the predestination, conformation to the image of his Son, calling, justification, and glorification mentioned afterward in verses 29-30. Not trying to start something, just showing that many of us don't disagree on the concept of "all" defined by context, but disagree on the context defining "all".
Something else to agree on! I do agree that what you have said is where many of our differences come into play. So, now, if we can figure out the context defining all!
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