Subject: Inspired contradictions? |
Bible Note: Hi Lenpaul, The Bible also teaches (Gen 6:3) "And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man." To the one who continually hardens their heart against God, the day will come when they have gone too far, and they will no longer be able to be saved. For many, that day comes when they die. Heb 9:27 "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" But for some, that time comes before they are physically dead. Did you know that when Jesus was teaching in parables, this was an act of mercy to the unbelievers? The Pharisees had so thoroughly rejected Jesus they were beyond repentance. They had so hardened their hearts that they would not change. And so rather than heap upon them addition teaching, which God would hold them accountable for, Jesus taught in parables, that they would not understand, and would not be held accountable for. We are all responsible before God for the revelation that God gives to us (See Romans 1 and 2). These things that they did not understand they will not be punished for. God will judge the unrepentant. God knows when the unrepentant have crossed the line of ever going back. Have you crossed that line? Is the Holy Spirit speaking to you? Is your heart soft enough to give up your sin, and turn to the Lord? Heb 3:15 As it is said, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." Love in Christ, Mark |