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1 | How does foreknowledge preclude free? | Gen 6:6 | bstudent | 115924 | ||
Rather than me explaining, perhaps you can explain how God could know that Adam would sin, then create him, then watch it happen, then punish him for what he already knew he would do, and not have foreordained the events in the Garden of Eden? | ||||||
2 | How does foreknowledge preclude free? | Gen 6:6 | Hank | 115927 | ||
bstudent: From your series of posts on this thread, it seems you might profit (as all of us always do) from a careful study of Job, especially Chapters 38-42, and particularly Job 38:2: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?" ..... And from Romans 9:20,21: "Who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, 'Why did you make me like this?' Or does not the potter have a right over the clay?..." .... Romans 8:28: "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." ..... bstudent, neither you nor I nor anyone else is able to second-guess the transcendent God! It has ever been my experience that heady subjects such as you are attempting to expound on in this series of posts leads me and other finite human beings swiftly into deep waters that are infinitely over our heads. And to what profit to ourselves and others? --Hank | ||||||
3 | How does foreknowledge preclude free? | Gen 6:6 | bstudent | 115988 | ||
"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." "God is looking for such ones to worship him with spirit and truth." "Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth." "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you." Without the truth, it is impossible to draw close to God. John said: "This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." (1 John 5:3,4) The reason professed Christians will not follow such commands as "to be no part of the world" is because they do not know God and his purposes, thus they lack the necessary faith. Consequently, He will not give them his spirit vital to being able to conquer this world under Satan's rulership. (Hebrews 11:6; James 1:7,8) People that claim to have total faith in God pick up arms when prophesied wars and lawlessness occur, killing their brother for whom Christ died. (Compare Matt 24:6;1 John 3:9-12;4:20) Let's agree to put this on the "back burner." How about discussing something less "heady." I'll post a question at Rev 12:7. Hope to hear from you there! |
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4 | How does foreknowledge preclude free? | Gen 6:6 | Mary01 | 118504 | ||
Hello to you bstudent, I am reading, and taking notes on each and every one of your posts. I absolutely love them because I am understanding your reasoning and it seems to be reasonable/biblical. I have read weeks and weeks worth from those that are replying to you and they evidently are not being led by our Lord. I understand that "love" along with kindness and so forth should be a dominate quality displayed by Christians. This should be shown by what they write and it draws or repells me when it's done or not done even if what you write isn't what they believe. I believe the Bible. If you plan on leaving this forum, I would like to have your email so as to write you for more Biblical answers. Mine is carnold381@lycos.co.uk I'm looking forward to your next post. Mary01 |
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5 | How does foreknowledge preclude free? | Gen 6:6 | bstudent | 118586 | ||
Your comments make the ridicule worth enduring. I had been contemplating whether or not to continue using the Forum as an additional way to reach persons such as yourself with the good news. I will definitely contact you by email. Thanks again for your kind words. Bstudent |
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