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God knows those who will respond to His drawing them to His side. That is the free will part, the choosing to respond to Him. He already know who will and who won't.

He knew the evil in their heart. Their unbelieving, deceitful, self-seeking hearts. We are all like this unless we let Jesus in to change our hearts.

Right, we all sin. But the difference is that those who place their lives in Jesus hands believe that he forgives sin when confessed and repented of (to turn completely from the sin). We walk in what...

OK.

TJ, not sure why you disagreed.

Our hearts. Our character.

Fred, One thing is impossible for God to do, and that is to allow sin into heaven. If one has not put their life in Jesus hands and been made clean by Him, then that person WILL NOT be allowed into...

Hebrews 4:12.

I believe the 66 books in the translations that I use to be the Word of God. Holy Spirit speaks to me through His word. All the debates and such are pointless to me. If Holy Spirit doesn't speak...

I love New Living Translation, CEV, ASV, Holman, New King James, Amplified, ESV, and the Message. ;)

Church is the body of believers that meet to honor, worship and spend time together in the presence of the LORD. They meet to learn His Truth, build up each other and grow together in relationship...

Not the whole truth. Those who become deceived are still looking for answers that feed the flesh. If we truly give up our understanding for His, we will not be deceived because we won't look within...

Not all people in the churches, including the pastors, may be really obedient to the Bible. Unfortunately, their hypocrisy is what everyone sees.

The Bible tells of many who will be deceived. She is deceived. She cannot see Truth.

Jesus is definitely making clear who is His and who is not.

No. I figured I'd have to see a locksmith about this. Was hoping there was a cheaper way to fix my stupidity.

1998 Kia Sephia. I locked keys in the ingnition and tried, unsuccessfully to pick the passenger door lock with a bobby pin (all I could find). Now the key to unlock the door won't go all the way in....

You're welcome. I agree. Its very comforting to know that you are being prayed for by many.

Sorry for your pain. Do you have a church family you can get help from?

Any thing specific?

Jesus can turn the hardest heart to Him.

My convictions are based on the Holy Spirit and what He speaks to my spirit; on His Word. My experience is that my heart and mind are subject to being deceived by the lies of this world if I choose...

Oh. Yep that about sums up my view point. ;)

I don't know where your review came from, but the book talks about wheat and chaff and burning through the fire. I've read it and watched the seminar.

Your tone implies offence. How could that...

People are not born gay. We are all born sinners and homosexuality is sin.

Psalm 51:5
For I was born a sinner—yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.

Romans 3:10
As it is written: “...

Your view of Christians is not accurate. While it may be of those who choose to say they are Christian, but don't act like one, it is inaccurate of real Christians. There are many who choose to...

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Hi,
Fr_Chuck and HistorianChick gave good scripture to back up their belief. I would stick with what the Bible says, and let the rest of it go.

PS, next time post on the Christianity section...

John 1:1-3 (New Living Translation)

John 1
Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word
1 In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
And the Word was God.
2 He...

Your argument doesn't make sense. If being gay ISN'T wanted, why would you tell someone it's a gift?

The Bible clearly states that God made them Man and Woman, and that any sex outside of marriage...

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FYI there's a book called Driven By Eternity by John Bevere that explains this situation quite well.

Do you have a Bible? Have you visited a church? I would suggest visiting 1-888-NEED HIM - Why Am I Here? What Makes My Life So Hard? Answers to Life's Greatest Questions.

That's not what God says. Those who don't obey Him will be sent to Hell. Period. Even those who say they believe in Him, if they don't obey will be sent to Hell. He will not allow sin (unconfessed...

We cannot trust our own hearts or understanding. It will lead us astray. Deep in our core, if we are honest with ourselves, we see that we have evil within and Jesus is the only One who can change...

I have to hope that I would be obedient to Him and do what He asks. But, I am human, and I don't always choose to obey. Thank God for Holy Spirit who works in me to help me want to obey and gives me...

The reasons I suffer are listed in the verses I posted. I believe that what is said in God's Word applies personally to me. The suffering I have endured has strengthened my faith, given me a...

Suffering produces character, patience, obedience and righteousness.

Acts 9:16
And I will show him how much he must suffer for my name's sake.”

Romans 8:18
[ The Future Glory ] Yet what we...

See post #19.


I cannot convince you if you refuse to believe.

Akoue, I did not state what you claim I stated. I have given Biblical scripture for my position, but have never responded to the claim about satan's free will.

I will do so now. He was a...

Repentance is to turn from your way and follow God's way. Repentance is to agree with God that you have done wrong. Satan does not have this ability. He cannot repent.

Joel 2:12
[ A Call to...

Satan was cast down because he desired to place himself where only God is. He will be cast into the lake of fire and all those who follow after his nature will follow his punishment. Satan cannot...

God allows repentance only for so long, then people's hearts will permanently harden against the Spirit. Satan does not have the option any more. He hardened against God before he was even cast out...

Rapture IS Biblical. It will happen.

1 corinthians 15
51 But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! 52 It will happen in a moment, in the...

God would not have put in the Bible the result for satan if he had the option to repent.

Fear of the LORD is not afraid kind of fear, it is honoring respectful awe.

To love the LORD my God with all my heart, mind and soul, and to love others. To obey Him at whatever cost. To lay down my life. To serve.

Fear of the LORD is total and awesome respect for Who He Is. It is when we wait in expectation for Him to Come, it is when we tremble at the awesome and Mighty power of Who He Is. Fear of the LORD is...

Because I'm was definitely a sinner and am saved by the grace of God. The 7 is my fav number.

Stubborn people who refuse to bend their will to His.