Recent content by Restless heart

Yes, we have free will. But God knows what choices we will make and still places us where He does. Could He not choose to place unbelieving people in another time/place where they would ultimately believe?

From what I understand, God is in control of who is born and the details of their creation such as when, where, how, etc. He also has perfect for knowledge, I believe, since he is omniscient, and not time bound like we are. So He knows how each person will respond to each situation he/she...

Im familiar with the Greek word aionios. It can also mean forever depending on the context. If what you said was true there would be a major problem for believers. Aionios is the same NT greek word used to describe eternal life believers have in Jesus. So, if its only interpreted as "a period...

Maria.V.H I respectfully disagree. Your thoughts are not based off of a sound knowledge of Scripture; not biblical.

The first commandment says you have no other gods before me Exodus 20:3 God in the bible repeatedly reveals that he is a jealous God and not to place anything else before Him. So why in the world would He then speak to someone who believes that they are talking to another god? That would be...

I don't believe that any/all religion leads to God. I believe that faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is the only way. However, so many people seem to genuinely encounter god (God?) through other religions... How can this be?

It would be very satisfying if I could accept this answer, however, the bible has many verses that refer to those in hell suffering "forever and ever" or for eternity. A couple examples: Rev.20:10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and...

I maintain that God does not "need" us. He requires that we put Him first and submit because we need Him. As creatures we long for, or need, our Creator and sustainer. He demands that of us because He and only He is worthy of it. We should not yearn for anything worldly. But the Holy Spirit that...

Yes. God is empathetic, not sentimental. All this is starting to make sense to me now. Thank you for all your replies, I really appreciate it!

Do you mean that, because we all perceive the world differently due to personality, experiences, etc. we all perceive the Christian God differently? God doesn't change. There is only one God, and He reveals himself to us personally, so I guess we all see Him and relate to Him a little...

Having emotions means He is sentimental does it not? Why doesn't He destroy the ones in hell?

I believe God is just even though I can't fathom people suffering for eternity. Yes, He did enough. Still, I guess I wonder if, after the end times and all the believers are in heaven, will God ever think about the lost souls who are suffering

He is not changed, but He has emotions. He deeply loves us. So, existing and knowing that so much if His creation is suffering would move Him in some way I would think. Or does He implement justice and then just not think about them?

Because He still loves those people.