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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: saltoftheearth Ordered by Date |
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1 | Where in the Bible? | Rev 12:9 | saltoftheearth | 64297 | ||
Emmaus, thanks for your response to my question--now I have another! Is it generally held that Satan was cast out of heaven before the time of Adam? If so, he obviously still had access to God and heaven [Job 1 -2, for example]. Would that mean that the account we read of the dragon [Satan] in John's vision in Rev. 12 being hurled to the earth perhaps mean his final exclusion from access to God and heaven? Is it generally held that this will occur at the beginning of the period of tribulation? Thanks for the assistance! | ||||||
2 | Is today the only day of salvation for a | 2 Pet 3:1 | saltoftheearth | 40997 | ||
I think perhaps your interpretation of the word "day" is the problem. I believe "day" refers to the age of grace that we are living in. Jesus went to the cross, took our sin upon Himself, died, and rose again-He defeated death and provided a way for us to also defeat death and be with Him forever. He did not fail, but those who have turned their backs on His incomparable plan of salvation through their own free will have failed Him, and yes,they are lost and without hope. But God is not in the business of forcing anyone to love Him and accept the free gift of His Son. I remember hearing once that if those who did not love Him in this life were forced to go to heaven, it wouldn't be heaven for them-it would be hell. We were all given a will to choose how we want to live our lives, and if we reject God, it is our decision, not His failure. I love Him with all my heart, soul, and mind. He is my everything! 2 Corinthians 6:2 is the verse you referred to in your question, I think. Please look up 2 Peter 3 and read it to get an idea of God's timetable and remember that He wins in the end! God bless you and please excuse my poor but sincere attempt to answer your question. | ||||||