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NASB | Genesis 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:9 And [in that garden] the LORD God caused to grow from the ground every tree that is desirable and pleasing to the sight and good (suitable, pleasant) for food; the tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the [experiential] knowledge (recognition) of [the difference between] good and evil. [Rev 2:7; 22:14, 19] |
Bible Question: Do you believe in being chosen? |
Bible Answer: I can only assume you're directing this question to me. Since I believe so strongly in our complete and total freedom as mentioned in my previous post, I really DO NOT believe that God or any One of the Godhead really seeks out any particular person. I do believe, however, that They are most willing and axious to be invited into our lives and They will assist us in living our christian lives if we'll pray that They do. In my opinion, God see us and our world in a very simple way; it's pretty much black and white for Him. Either we believe in Him or we don't. Either we believe in the Bible or we don't. Let's take this logic to its ultimate conclusion: If a person accepts the idea that God chooses those whom He determines can be or qualify to become a christian (or any variation thereof), then what's left for us to do but simply go to Heaven? Why the need for the rest of the Bible? If that was God's plan to select certain ones to come to Him in Heaven, then why so much emphasis from the Apostles on living a Godly life? God's already chosen and made up His mind. No, I'm afraid I see a lot more into our portion of this relationship. We must be found faithful, at least at the end of our lives, Rev 2:10. And it's not a good idea to "tempt fate" and try to live an ungodly life only to make it up to God in our last few months of life. Godliness or Christianity must become our lifestyle our attitude about life, our total submission of everything we are and everything we hope to be. I know and realize this begins to sounds like "works so we can earn our way to Heaven." But don't you see, although we must work out our salvation in fear and trembling, we must also recongnize our EXTREME need for the Grace and Mercy of God. That's paramount in this relationship. We can't take God's Love or His Grace and Mercy for granted. God paid too much with His own Son's blood to just give it away. But again it's just my opinion. What do you think? Blessings to you. Country Girl |