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Wasn't it the case with Adam and Eve?

Jesus in kindness never appeared to any of his crucifiers after the resurrection. Their hearts and most likely their bowels would have given way as did Ananias and Saphira's

They give up on God....just as Judas did. God doesn't force their hand (choices)

...and to add personal experience, I know folk from my younger years that were fervent and on fire for the Gospel. I shared house with them for years. Today, I report with sadness, most have abandoned their hope. The concerns of life and status; the pursuit of riches and pleasures of this world...

hmmm, the religious folk who arranged to have him murdered. They knew who he was. The events with the Maggi and the Shepherds from his birth was widely reported....including the reasons for Herod's slaughter of the innocents. Jesus in the Temple at age 12 debating with the leaders. The voice at...

There are plenty who consistently refuse the prompting of the Spirit though the Spirit tries repeatedly to break through throughout their lifetime....and then there are those like Judas who abandon their hope and betray the Lord who saved them. The scripture collectively calls them 'The World'...

Are you familiar with the history of Germany in the 1930's Deb and how Hitler came to power?

Let's not forget to factor in the fact that many will refuse the life secured for them by Jesus, deliberately. They will refuse it not because it's not accessible or freely given but because of their own stubborn incalcitrance. God's unspeakable generosity is an affront to them. They insist God...

Why doesn't your "whole Bible view" include Universalism? Ahhh, 'Universal'.....such a poorly qualified term! Does it include other creations not of this Earth? and does the generally understood 'theological' context muddy the waters so that those religiously inclined have plenty of...

....and so the people feed on what they love....all the while shaking their heads in shock horror!......as predictable as Newton's falling apple!

strange how its always 'they' and 'them'!

No doubt this is the case amongst people. It is interesting for me to see how the cultures around the world superimpose the values they consider proper, onto God and so give God a character which fits their cultural image of right and wrong. Subsequently, the podcast 'ReDiscovering the God Jesus...

I guess pacifism is interpreted many ways. Jesus definitely wasn't a pacifist in the sense that he did nothing or didn't react. Jesus had the passion of representing his Father well....and so he said and did the things we have had recorded, ie heal the sick, open blind eyes and deaf ears, raise...

Check it out lina. I think you'll find it helpful. It focuses on the God Jesus knew, one of hope, of encouragement and of security

My signature below has a link to 'ReDiscovering God' one of the podcasts I listen to regularly. There is also the speakers, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd and William Paul Young (you can find these on You Tube) I find them encouraging and strengthening.

thank you lina

Hello to you lina. I have no idea what 'Laestadian type' means. Could you fill me in please?

I suppose giving your life is self defence?

cloaks and swords......hmmm.....and are they really to sell their clothing ? Buying and selling...hmmm 'I counsel you to buy gold tried in the fire'....Jesus.....The message to the Laodicean Church who thought they had it together but are described as pitiful, poor, blind and naked. Revelation...

The mainstay of labelling fronts as knowledge when in fact it gives its adherent permission not to think about challenging subjects.