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Comment on Is predestination really about man’s free will versus God’s sovereignty? by Rick Samuel

Rick Samuel — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:40:45 +0000

I agree. What is predestined is not WHO will be in or out of Christ, but WHAT will happen to all who are in. They will eventually be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ and be glorified. God predestines the consequence of the choice to be in Christ or not, but God does not predestine the choice itself. Scripture is clear that God wants every person to put their trust in his Son, and through his Spirit, God empowers us toward this end (2 Pet. 3:9).

Comment on Why did God tell Moses to kill children? by Glen

Glen — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:12:41 +0000

I totally agree with the blog/article…

Question A) I believe they should be tried as criminals of a capital offense, or as adults. I believe that swift punishment for such crimes is justified and sends a strong message to others who may be toying with wrong ideas in their minds. Also, if the criminal remains alive, unless untold amounts of money, which could be better-spent, are spent on the criminal, he or she will just continue along that same road of criminal behavior. Lastly, my understanding of the Bible ( see Is This the Only Day of Salvation? ) shows that there is a second resurrection at a point in time when Satan the Devil will not be here to influence the masses, and God’s Spirit will be available to all; at this point they will have an opportunity to repent and overcome their sins.

Question B) that is a tough scenario… on the one hand I have to wonder if it is anyone’s business to deal out such retribution, except God’s. On the other hand, Japan’s attack on the USA was totally unprovoked and they appeared to have absolutely no remorse for their actions… they mistreated US soldiers, and worshiped their emperor as a god. It is terribly sad that so many had to die in those bombs, but overall I do think it was justified, simply because it was most likely absolutely necessary to make the Japanese surrender.

Comment on How can you be hungry for God? by Rickie Courchene

Rickie Courchene — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:49:52 +0000

Hi, I think your blog is awesome! I found it to be intresting. I want you to post more soon!

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Comment on What fun is it in heaven if we’re going to be playing harps forever? by Onix Torres

Onix Torres — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:12:44 +0000

The Bible says on 1 Corinthians 2:9 “But as it is written, Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love him.”

I’m not a Bible scholar but to me this simply means “Of the billions of humans that have lived on planet earth, none have ever or will ever think of the amazing and wonderful things God has for his children.” Make your priority reaching heaven thru Jesus Christ and everything else will be just fine.

God bless you.

Comment on Contact by Walt Puciata

Walt Puciata — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:40:57 +0000

Thank you for that recent, most wonderful exegesis of that passage where the blind man had to be touched a 2nd time by Jesus.

We all have our infirmities, particularly our emotional and spiritual ones, which partially still remain and it was so hopeful to read your explanation as to why this is so. The light you shed on that passage sure does relieve a lot of emotional and spiritual anxiety.

I was hoping to find Mathew Henry’s commentary on this passage saying the same thing, but it did not. So much for any one person’s perfect understanding of all scripture.

May God richly bless the continuance of your vital ministry.

Walter