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The OP lists numerous limits. There are other Scriptural references to God's limits 2 Peter 3:9-10 says God is patient BUT the day of the Lord will come like a thief. This means his patience will run out, i.e., has limits.

I understand perfectly what he was saying. Just not reading into it as you. No. Everyone says I am. It is not a claim of deity and God never said it as I explained. No one says I am eternal but the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Jesus. Jesus claimed to be older than someone else. Not God...

Without a border, we aren't a nation.

This is a thread I've wanted to start for a long time. Merriam Webster defines blasphemy as the act of claiming the attributes of a deity, which necessarily means when we say we have Christ in us, we are making a blasphemous statement. And we are certainly limited. Yes, Scripture says that with...

The short answer is no. God did not forsake his son. I believe John 14:11 is the authoritative reference on the subject. Jesus was quoting Psalm 22. Various idolatrous doctrines require inventing the fiction of our divine Father abandoning his son, which he is in. This sets up a contradiction...

It depends. A good analogy is that God pilots the ship but does not dictate anything the passengers do enroute. God controls in big strokes, not fine details. Not a totalitarian, God setup up the fundamental laws of the universe, then essentially leaves it alone. Exceptions are called miracles.

Powerful statement but I reject the veracity of it. "Allow" implies one is responsible for the actions of another. This is invalid with certain hierarchical exceptions. https://www.christianityboard.com/threads/when-shes-not-your-bff.62242/

It's amazing what one reads on the internet.

Prophecy People will love only themselves and money. They will be proud, stuck-up, rude, and disobedient to their parents. They will also be ungrateful, godless 2 Timothy 3:2

”For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.“ ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54‬:‭7‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Isaiah 54:7 refers to Israel, not the Anointed One.

You can remove Christian as a qualifier. I tend to leave the facts and logic for other’s consideration. Present the logical argument but do not engage the emotional defense mechanisms. I’ve convinced the reason for opposition is not logical but psychological. This thread is well timed. Thanks!

I take it you deny Matthew 18:15-17 and Galations 5:22 are serious words. I've said my peace and shake your dust from my feet.

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for your many manifest blessings. I'm so grateful for this online community where we get to know you better and love your children better. I pray you see the diverse needs of your children and bless them accordingly. Some need to grow in Christ. Some need to...

In practice, you assert wives are superior with the grant to carte blanch mistreat their husbands.

Wow. Powerful testimony. I've noticed an uptick lately of this snarkiness, correlated with his pretension of being a 1st class Christian. To wit: Not too much humility there. A person who truly had the Spirit of God would be humble enough to allow others to judge for themselves his personal...

Totally wrong and man hating in the extreme. There is nothing in the Bible that says you have to be abused ongoing. Nothing. Marital separation has always been a legitimate thing. Don’t talk damn nonsense!

I mean EXACTLY what you said - minus the snarkiness. Yes or no is how you answer it. Jettison your snarkiness and you got yourself an answer.

Yes, Jesus said that. Coming to Jesus is not the same as accepting him as your Lord and Savior. Do you hold that everyone who comes to Jesus is saved and re-born and no one is a type of Nicodemus?

Yup. That’s 100% what I mean - putting aside all your snarky commentary.

Why not? Not sure how you connect the subject of <Predestination v Free Will> to be a salvation issue. One thing I learned in reading the Bible is how Christianity is less a formal philosophy and more of a practical guide, a moral compass. Do you deny that one must choose the gift of salvation...