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... ONE, infinite, uncompounded, indivisible, (John 4:24), eternal, unchanging, unchangeable, everywhere, supreme ruler, knows all actual and possible things, all powerful, moral equity (no respect of persons), justice, LOVE, seeking highest good, TRUTH (agreement to and consistency with all that is represented by God Himself), FREEDOM (independence from His creatures), Holy, separate and pure, CREATOR, JEHOVAH "YAHWEH" (self existent), ELOHIM (strong one), ADONIA (Lord), EL ELYON (Most High), strong, EL ROI (sees), EL SHADDAI ( Almighty God), EL OLAM (everlasting, faithful), JEHOVAH JIREH (provider), RAH (Shepherd), TSIDKENU (Righteousness), JEHOVAH EL GMOLAH (the Lord God of recompense), JEHOVAH SHAMMAH (the Lord who is present), MACCADDESHCEN (Sanctifier), merciful, Heavenly Father, awesome, forgiving, grace. Can you think of any more reasons to believe in Him? (Please keep in mind, there is a big difference between "supposed belief".... and "love", the latter involving constant application of faith, trust and praise.) ... 4. LET'S TALK ABOUT GRIEF When we grieve, we often feel that our experience is unique, that no one has ever endured such a loss or suffered as we are suffering. There are cycles of healing to the pattern of grief, which permits the sorrowing person to recover in due time. For some, however, complete recovery may never come. It is for this reason, that we must remember that grief is NOT predictable, nor can it be catalogued. Sometimes the stages of grief will seem to merge or overlap. .... A. The initial shock of death. The intense emotional impact which sometimes gives a feeling of paralysis...a surreal experience that seems like it hasn't really happened. .... B. Emotional release. A time characterized by uncontrollable weeping, sometimes without any provocation. .... C. Loneliness and depression. A sense of loss, often related to the degree of dependence on the deceased. .... D. Guilt. A feeling of guilt characterized by second-guessing: "I could have done more," or "I should have done something differently". .... E. Anger, hostility. "Why did God do this to me?" .... F. Inertia. Listlessness: "I can't get on with it," or, "I couldn't care less." .... G. A gradual return to hope. "Life will go on." "I will be able to cope." "God will help me get over this." .... H. Return to reality, normality. Admitting the loss and adjusting to it. .... In your bereavement you might feel release from a certain "phase" of suffering, only to have it return. Know that it is normal and healthy to mourn and grieve. It is a universal human experience through which we all must pass. Jesus said: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted". (Matt 5:4) Jesus Himself wept at the grave of Lazarus (John 11:35). Talk with someone who is genuinely interested and sensitive to your plight. Depend on the Holy Spirit for guidance. Express your feelings of guilt, anger, confusion or despair. These feelings should not be repressed...be honest in your feelings...this is also a "growth time" spiritually. Acceptance and healing will come...because God promises us that. He wants to bear our heartaches and losses and give us His comfort, hope and encouragement. Life ma seem valueless at this point, but remember...Christ is permanent, the Solid Rock, the foundation on which to rebuild a life. .... 5. SALVATION FOR INFANTS, and OTHERS My personal view is that ALL children who die before the age of knowing right from wrong, will go to heaven. One must ask, though, what infant is capable of sin? I base my opinion on the following scriptures: ,,,, A. Isaiah 7:16 - speaks of an age before a child is morally accountable, namely "before the child shall know to refute the evil and choose the good." .... B. David believed in life after death and the resurrection (Ps. 16:10-11), so when he spoke of going to be with his son who died after birth (2 Sam. 12:23), he implied that those who die in infancy go to heaven. .... C. Psalm 139 speaks of an unborn baby as a creation of God whose name is written down in God's "book" in heaven (vs. 14-16). <How tragic it is to think about the unrepentant murders of these innocents!> .... D. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God" (Mark 10:14), thus indicating that even little children will be in heaven. .... E. I see support in Jesus' affirmation that even "little ones" (I.e.,children) have a guardian angel "in heaven" who watches over them (Matt. 18:10). .... F. The fact that Christ's death for ALL made little children savable, even before they believed (Rom. 5:18-19). .... G. Jesus' indication that those who did not know were not morally responsible (John 9:41) is used to support my belief that there is heaven for those who cannot yet believe, even though there is no heaven for those who are old enough, have heard and refuse to believe (John 3:36). It is clear to me, that SIN mostly rests in man's blatant "refusal" or "disobedience" through his choice and free-will. .... |
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