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It was so a selection could understand, yes. Not so that no one could. I don't know--Jesus isn't here in the flesh anymore, so people can't just "SEE" him. He was the living-breathing Word. They had an advantage in that way, over us. Even the "lost" could see him. They could see the...

Jada, there are many mission organizations that are doing work in Europe. A search on google would probably bring up many. I am working with Greater Europe Mission--which as you can tell, is focused only on Europe. I went to orientation with a girl who is currently serving in Ireland, through...

Who in the world says that the best way to reach people is through reading a liturgy and using music only written at least 50 years ago? No, we should never compromise the message, as others have said. But I know many people who never want to step foot in a church because they think that...

Did not Jesus present his messages to the people in ways that were relevant to them, with parables and so on? The very fact he used parables made for a "non-boring" sermon. PEOPLE are entertaining by personality alone. Why stifle that? Why STOP creativity? If a pastor has a fun-loving...

I am initially doing a short term trip to France--a little over three months--to see what role mission work plays in my future. I am SO excited. I leave for Paris in 3 weeks. I just pray to begin developing a solid relationship with even one person while I am there, so I can continue that...

I would agree with Blackguard. You need a complete break from contact, to avoid falling into a deeper problem. The longer you talk, the more temptation and feelings that will arise. While you are half-siblings, you're still siblings. Something like this will only lead to much worse problems...

"The scriptures clearly teach that God cannot be the author of evil. James 1:13 states "Let no one say when he is tempted. 'I am being tempted by God'; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone." And further "Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from...

I tried to explain to you I did not mean mortal death, but spiritual death. Of course I believe that all (well, almost all) will die once. Those who do not accept Christ are not saved from their eternal death. First, I would watch out if I were you. You are placing God as the author and...

Christian Not really If they were used throughout an entire marriage to prevent pregnancy, I actually don't think he would agree. Raising children is a blessing. While I understand timing is important to most, I feel that the choice to never have children ultimately is one of regret. I...

I did not mean saved from dying. Death, in spiritual terms, is being apart from God. Jesus went to "hell" to bear our sins. That's what should make us feel guilty. He bore them for us. But then he went on to conquer death, and sin. And your concept of hell as just being a place of...

I don't appreciate your arrogance or huge, false assumptions about what I believe. Do you realize what salvation is? We are saved from the bondage of sin---ultimately, saved from death. One day, ALL will know Jesus Christ is Lord and ALL will recognize God, you are correct. But all will...

Actually it is not His will that all should be saved. He wills that all be saved--meaning desires. But it is not his decree. If it was his will that all be saved, then everyone would be saved.

Christ set us "free" from our bondage to slavery. This is not a reference for free will. Again, this is not saying we were called to "have a free will." It's saying we are called to be free from our sin. And when a person says that we don't have free wills, it doesn't mean they believe...

For some reason, my immediate family isn't affected by caffiene. Well, at least not caffiene via Mt. Dew and other pops. It seems to affect us as much as drinking water does. *shrug* Oh, drinking alcohol is not immoral. Christians see getting drunk as immoral. Having a beer is fine.

So, Elman... your interpretation of Romans 9? I only copied & pasted a portion below, but the first verses of Romans 9 pertain to this as well. Romans 9.... 16 ...So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy. 17 For the scripture saith...

Elman, I'm just curious on your interpretation of Romans 9, thanks.

Elman, so was it by your own wisdom that you chose God, while others reject him? Are you just that much "wiser" than nonbelievers? And as I previously said... From what I remember, doesn't the Holy Spirit need to work/move in one's life, so accepting Christ is even possible? What if God...

I would have to say that's a poor argument, as forced abortions (to save the mother's life) are rarely, if ever, needed.

Is God's hardening of Pharoah's heart, therefore truly taking away a free will, "evil"? God doesn't force us to sin. However, he could mold a person's heart and make it receptive to the message. From what I remember, doesn't the Holy Spirit need to work/move in one's life, so accepting...

I agree that both free will and predestination are presented in the Bible. But, predestination would ultimately overrule free will. Of course it seems like every decision we make is done freely, as no one is holding a gun to our head. But the question is if God has "plans", and he molds us so...