The Narrow Path Ministries

I’m not sure if this passage has been discussed elsewhere if so would someone be willing to forward me the link? If not I was just curious as to how this section of Scripture could be interpreted in particular (v.25) the idea of God enabling someone to repent or not???

Erich <><

Quoting the passage in question:

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to every one, an apt teacher, forbearing, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth, and they may escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.

In my opinion, this passage is not dealing with God's enablement.
It is stating that if the Lord's servant is not quarrelsome, kind to everyone, and apt teacher, forbearing, and correcting his opponents with gentleness, then God through that servant may perhaps grant repentance to the opponents. The "perhaps" indicates that God may or may not grant repentance. It contingent on the character of the teacher (which will greatly influence the hearer's choice) and on the free will of the hearer. The hearer may choose to respond to the teaching of the Lord's servant --- or he may resist it.

Paidion,

I think that is an excellent answer...and clearly explained.

Thanks Paidion for that answer.

Erich <><