Subject: Where does Jesus say He is God? |
Bible Note: Dear Nancy, "I don't quite understand why this loving God would single me out for his "wrath." If He actually has singled you out, it is because you are not one of His sheep. (John 10:26) "But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep." (John 10:27) "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;". Listen Nancy, listen for His voice. "The God of the Old Testament was continually destroying what He had created, and then making new "covenants" with his one or two followers left only to destroy them again if they even slightly fell from "the path." God was not obliged to cut a covenant with any tribe or nation or individual for that matter. But He condescended to do so out of sheer mercy. He gave them the law to show them the extent of their own wickedness and the futility of the egoistic notion of self-righteousness through good works. "But it was rebuilt and has continued, as has the world for another 2000 years." In human terms 2,000 years is a vast stretch of time. To an infinite being it is as nothing, yet we dare to accuse the Almighty of taking too long. But it is typical of the arrogance of mankind. "I don't think God's wrath is the cause of destruction and catastrophe. PEOPLE, with free will (given by a loving god), make CHOICES to destroy and become "evil-doers." Jer 25:29 For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. You may disagree with the God of Scripture, but you do so to your own destuction. Please Nancy call upon the Lord while their is still time. Your Friend, John |