Subject: Is God subject to change? |
Bible Note: Dear Tim, It's not that I think your translation is cock-eyed, it's just because I have greater confidence in translations that are peer-reviewed by those who have devoted a lifetime to the ancient languages. So don't feel :-( God set them up! Whats so hard to understand about that. They were wicked sinners bound for Hell and He used their love for evil in fore-destining the evil deeds which they thouroughly enjoyed commiting. You have the idea that God made them do evil. No way! They act in accordance to the desires of their own wicked hearts and gleefully carry out the will of their father, the devil (2 Tim 2:26). They jump at any chance to overthrow God and to win the favor for themselves. Why do you think that God calls them children of wrath...because, underneath it all they are sweet guys? Give me a break! I'm not saying we were any better ourselves at one time. But for the grace of God we would have plucked out His beard and spat on His face, laughing the whole time in anticipation of His taking His last breath. John |