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The answer is simple: The Bible does not specifically address the issue of fallen angels having an opportunity to repent, but we can gain some insight from what the Bible does say. First, Satan (Lucifer) was one of the highest angels, perhaps the highest (Ezekiel 28:14). Lucifer—and all the...

Why doesn't God elect everyone to salvation? The answer is simple for those like me who understand that human beings have free will. People choose to serve God or they reject him. People are not robots / automatons. I use free will / the freedom of human beings in the biblical sense of God...

GodsGrace, Seeker-sensitive churches are following the models of Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church. The leaders of this church have admitted (after research) that "we made a mistake" with their brand of church/Christianity. Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, CA, is another prominent...

evotell, J. C. Ryle, the godly nineteenth century evangelical Anglican bishop - first bishop of Liverpool - wrote in his book, Warnings to the Churches (The Banner of Truth Trust 1967/1858, pp. 110-111), Controversy in religion is a hateful thing. It is hard enough to fight the devil, the...

Wouldn't "what God thinks" make for something more certain than "I would think"?

Would you please provide me with biblical evidence for this statement? 'I would think' is personal opinion.

When and how will this transformation take place?

pia, That sounds existential to me. Are you an existential believer (i.e. one who focusses on existence/experience in the now)? Paul to Timothy did not adopt an existential approach in 2 Tim 2:15 (NIV): "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be...

That's not what Scripture affirms. Sounds like another view that is counter to the biblical evidence. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire.That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping...

pia, You didn't respond to what I wrote at #182. I suggest a study of the attributes of God and they do not demonstrate that God "is always 100% love". See: 'The Attributes of God: What Are the Attributes of God?' (CRI 2009) Oz

pia, Sadly this is not the biblical expectation, so I don't expect that on CyB. This is what I expect: 12 One of Crete’s own prophets has said it: “Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.” 13 This saying is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the...

Jun, You have created a straw man fallacy concerning what I wrote. This is an invention of what I did not state. Please share with me the meaning of the following statements from Scripture: 'women will be saved through childbearing' (1 Tim 2:15 NLT); 'You are the salt of the earth' (Matt 5:13...

So where can I view this new earth so I can go to take a look?

With respect, Scripture doesn't define itself. It takes interpretation, using the grammar, history, and cultural context, to define, explain and lead to an understanding of Scripture. How I wish it "defined itself". It would save me lots of time in preparation for studies. What is my approach...

So is the contemporary earth getting more and more like heaven? See HERE.

ByGrace, This is an excellent point. There is a fair bit of hairy doctrine promoted on may Christian forums on the Internet and this one is no exception. As but one example, see the statement above: "Its (sic) called the tree of life because Jesus Christ is the life giving source of the tree...

Am I to accept the Calvinistic or Arminian understanding of Total Depravity? Which one harmonises best with Scripture?

Rollo, I would appreciate if you would define the terms you posted for TULIP as understood by Calvinists. I'll deal with one point, T = Total Depravity. For the Calvinist, total depravity does not mean 'we are sinners and need a savior'. It means: Sin has affected all parts of man. The heart...

GG, In my view, that's exactly where we are in the church and especially with preachers - 2 Tim 4:3. This may be too technical for many in explaining the Greek tenses. Please feed back what you don't understand. This is from my article, Consequences of screwing up meanings of New Testament...

GG, So what are they telling you that the present tense in Greek means? Yes it gets tiring and frustrating for me sometimes, but I have to keep at it. This led to my writing this article for my 'Truth Challenge' homepage: Growing weary of constantly correcting false teaching, There are plenty...