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NASB | Ecclesiastes 6:10 ¶ Whatever exists has already been named, and it is known what man is; for he cannot dispute with him who is stronger than he is. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ecclesiastes 6:10 ¶ Whatever exists has already been named [long ago], and it is known what [a frail being] man is; for he cannot dispute with Him who is mightier than he. |
Subject: Such thing as a choice? |
Bible Note: Dear Tim, Try to pay attention to what Doc is saying as he explains to you the character of God and presents answers to the questions by representing scripture in context. Doc isn't THE authority on scripture, however, he posts with researched and contextual representation of scripture, not pulling individual verses out to make a point. If you are willing, you can be taught. Don't forget how awesome God is. God's mind never changed regarding Nineveh, nor did His plan. God knew very well that the people would repent if they were warned. His plan, was not to destroy Nineveh, but rather to spare it at that time. Thus, the ongoing work with Jonah to get him to Nineveh to give the warning (which is really the fascinating part of the story to me). Thank of Sodom and Gomorrah. When Abraham "debated" with God asking him to spare the cities if 50 righteous were found. God said He would not do it if 50 were found. As you know, Abraham "bargained" all the way down to ten. God said, "I will not destroy it on account of the ten." Well, the opposite thing happened here vs. Nineveh. The cities were destroyed. Had God "changed his mind" when Abraham interceded? Of course not, God knew exactly how many righteous there were and had determined to destroy the cities. Abraham, I am sure, learned this truth. In the book of Jonah, God had determined to spare Nineveh. He designed a plan to involve man in that. He chose Jonah, Jonah resisted, God's plan prevailed. Regarding "adding to what is written". I believe that God expects us to add common sense, intellectual understanding, and spiritual discernment when reading and studing the scriptures. This approach allows the Holy Spirit to give us His interpretation of His word. Otherwise, we may find ourselves guilty of slinging verses up on the screan with intentions of supporting our position (which may be wrong) Jeff (always learning) |