King Josiah's life is an enigma. First the prophecy about him that he would die in peace. The reality was that his life ended tragically at the hands of an Egyptian King. What is the the Bible reader to make out of all this?
Let us examine the situation. God gave the promise of a peaceful ending to King Josiah.In the Old Testament, God is a Covenant keeping God. The New Testament teachings are conditional too.God has provided the atonement for the world. The command? Repent and believe in this message. We can have fellowship with God .The conditions? If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another.."
To grab at promises while ignoring the conditons attached is dangerous. In the 80's many Christians were caught up in the "Confess and Possess" doctrine, only to be severely disappointed.( although the Bible promises many things) Our faith must be rooted in the whole counsel of God. A believer is advised not to select Scriptures here and there and expect God to work.Josiah had Gods promise- but he strayed ouitside God's will.And the promise did not work. His life was recorded for a reason. VJ- the Midnight Owl
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