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Hi and thanks for the reply! For the Christian, God uses everything for our good, esp. for strengthening our faith, since it is only in this life faith exists, as we will eventually walk by sight and not be faith. The only doctrine that I disagree with concerning Calvinism is that God chooses...

In physical suffering there is inability to enjoy or to do things which others do. But in sorrow everything has lost its enjoyment; there is a dark shadow on everything and everybody (best time for the “old man” to tempt—NC). I am cut off in sadness and affliction from the present scene (God...

Thanks Randy for sharing this. It could be that this person is saved but doesn't realize it yet, for one cannot truly believe in God and latter claim he doesn't believe in God; as faith, like salvation is permanent! It's either he believes or doesn't believe. Regardless of which, it's a great...

One can learn to be at peace with everything, knowing that God causes the believer to benefit in all things (Ro 8:28)! “Be anxious for nothing.” “Let not your heart be troubled” (Phl 4:6; Jn 14:1, 27). One can achieve these commands when in the right understanding of their impress; and this...

In physical suffering there is inability to enjoy or to do things which others do. But in sorrow everything has lost its enjoyment; there is a dark shadow on everything and everybody (best time for the “old man” to tempt—NC). I am cut off in sadness and affliction from the present scene (God...

It’s my understanding that individuals must decide for themselves to choose to be right with God. Can you imagine how many more would be saved if God caused everyone who was prayed for to be saved? I believe once one desires God enough to choose Him, He causes them to come to salvation; and He...

It's my understanding that He was referring to the entirety of mankind in Matthew 7:13, 14, which seems obvious to me since the majority of mankind has always chose their own way; and it's not going to ever be any different in my opinion. Thanks for the replies and God bless!

Hi, and appreciate your reply! Concerning this issue, we must realize the meaning of God's omniscience. He knew everyone who would choose to be right with Him before creation. It wouldn't seem sensible for Him to write a name in the Book and then remove it. I like the commentary Gill wrote on...

I believe it's a bit difficult to understand God's omniscience, it is His most awesome attribute. Even prior to creation God already knew everyone who would choose His way. Since He knows everything He has already worked everything out for the good of the believers. Concerning the beginning of...

For the past nearly 50 years in my Christian walk, your scenario here is pretty much the way I've learned truth--the Berean technique of critiquing everything by the Word of God. The Book of Life is everyone who will definitely be saved, and their name cannot be stricken from it. That would...

Can you pray for others salvation? I believe one can pray in hope that one’s name is in the Book of Life. Actually, salvation is one thing you need not to pray for others, because “everyone that should be saved—will be saved!” Plus, the names of all who will be saved are already in the Book of...

The Jews who believes in God (“Ye believe in God” JN 14:1 - KJV), but not yet in Christ until they see Him, will be translated and restored in fellowship with Him later. These Jewish believers in God will inherit the new earth. But to inherit the new heaven one must believe in the Lord Jesus...

"Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. Ye shall drink indeed of My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with" (Mat 20:22, 23). Just thought I'd remind you of some...

The opposition (self, Satan, society) has a right to attempt to “trouble” you, because God allows it so He can show us that He uses it for our “good.” Thus strengthening our faith. The issue here is how quick your resolution solves, and this is up to the believer! There is no reason to allow...

Hi Brother Randy! It's my understanding that most do not understand dispensationalism enough to make interesting comments, but they try and that's fine. The Plymouth Brethren teachings concerning Israel's eschatology is unique in its facts, and in my opinion are true to the Word of God; and it's...

Hi, and thanks for the clarifications! It's my understanding that by the time of the Lord Jesus' ascension all the Apostles knew the Gospel. They just were not familiar with many other spiritual growth truths which came only from Paul.

Hi, and appreciate your comments, but not sure what you mean.

It’s obvious that some things written in the Word of God are more difficult to ascertain than others, requiring deeper understanding, especially concerning the eschatology of Israel. It’s my belief that God may have been a bit protective concerning teachings that relate to the end times of His...

Hi Brother, and always appreciate your replies and comments, they are encouraging--an often needed element for the believer. I'm glad I checked the full site, because for some reason it didn't show you replied at the top. I believe everyone reborn will "please God" (Phl 2:13). Just staying...

Are you maintaining a clear conscience (1Ti 3:9)? If not, we are not giving the Lord Jesus the glory for it! There is no reason for a saint to allow the oppositions (self, Satan and society) to produce guilt in ones thoughts. God knows the believer’s objective is ever to “please” Him, because...