Reprobacy
ἀδόκιμος/REP-roh-bah-see/
“Unapproved, failing the test”
Summary
Reprobacy (or reprobate condition) describes those whom God has judicially given over to a depraved mind because of persistent rejection of truth.
☩The Reprobate Mind
Paul describes how God 'gave them over to a reprobate mind' because they refused to acknowledge Him. Having rejected available light, they were abandoned to darkness. This judicial hardening results from willful, persistent rejection of truth.
Key verses:Romans 1:282 Timothy 3:8Titus 1:16
☩Warning to Examine Oneself
Paul urged believers to examine themselves whether they be in the faith: 'Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?' Genuine faith manifests in transformed life; absence of such evidence should prompt serious self-examination.
Key verses:2 Corinthians 13:5-6
Related Verses34 mentions
See Also
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Reprobate," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Reprobate," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).