Subject: Did God cause the tsunami |
Bible Note: “Hi Pastor Glen, What you do in this life is judged when Jesus Returns, why Question me or try to trip me up. “ Well, hello again Higgy! You are right. What we do in this life is judged when Jesus returns. But, the bible tells us that God provides consequences now in this life also. This fact has not changed in New Testament times either. I was not trying to trip you up. What I was trying to do is inspire you to read and study your bible concerning these questions. My previous questions were from two New Testament scriptures that specifically apply to our question here. In your last post, you spoke about Mark 13. That was good, but it was not specific enough concerning the question of whether God provides consequences in this life, as well as in the Great Judgment. “Do you believe God judges and punishes people for their sins once they commit them. If so Pastor Glen why would Jesus judge us for what we did in our life time. “ That is a very good question. Let’s not go on my pre-conceived understandings. Let’s search the scriptures daily to find out whether these things are so. First, here are scriptures concerning searching the bible: John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. “This is not a perfect world; we are cursed ever since ADAM and Eve eat from the tree of knowledge. Natural disasters are part of this imperfect world, that’s why this world will be consumed in the lake of fire, making the way for a New World and New Heaven. This is also why we have an AID’s epidemic in Africa and elsewhere in the world, or do think this is Gods doing?. “ Whether disasters and epidemics come “directly” from God or “indirectly” by man’s evil ways, is not the question. We do know that He has used disasters like the Great Flood and plagues like He brought on Egypt in the past. He also brought consequences on King David for his sins. So the question is “has God changed the way He handles sin in this life”? “We are on our last chance, …. Those in this world who persecute Christians are not struck down dead instantly for their deeds, …. “ It is true that “Those in this world who persecute Christians are not struck down dead instantly for their deeds…”. But the question is not whether or not they are struck down “instantly”. God often give some time for repentance, as you say. But He does punish sin in this life: Psa 37:1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Psa 37:2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Psa 37:9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. Psa 37:10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. “I am disappointed that you as a Pastor have not grasped this fundamental truth. … The Bible explains God’s Holy Word in Black and White and it is so clear to understand.” Higgy I am also disappointed that you did not answer my questions directly. You see, those questions were based on New Testament scriptures that you really need to know and study. “AS I SAID “God is a loving God” he has given us time to repent, for God does not want to lose one soul to the devil. As Jesus said if a Shepard loses one sheep does he not leave the rest to search for that lost sheep? This is how great the Lords love is for us. But if we chose to go our own way through this world, then we can only accept to be punished for not accepting Jesus as our lord and master in this world and the next.” The scripture concerning the Shepard that leaves the 99 to find the one lost is one of my favorite in the bible. Then are you agreeing with me when you say “But if we chose to go our own way through this world, then we can only accept to be punished for not accepting Jesus as our lord and master in this world and the next.”? “I don’t mean to offend you with this reply, but I just can’t understand the content of your reply to me.” My previous questions were from the following scriptures. Please read them in context and answer my previous questions about them: Acts 5:2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Ephesians 6:2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; Your Brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |