| God has predestined a plan for all mankind!!! The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as others count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ever lasting life. John 3:16 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:17 for this is right and acceptable before God our Saviour, who doth will all men to be saved, and to come to the full knowledge of the truth; for one is God, one also is mediator of God and of men, the man Christ Jesus, who did give himself a ransom for all. 1 Timothy 2:3-6 April 5, 2001 - 3:12 PM Hey Brother Jim. I was curious to know what you feel about the predestination doctrine. I don't feel right about it. I think God wills none perish but that all come to repentance. What do you think? -Jeremy Brown ([email protected]) ------------------------------------------------------------------ April 5, 2001 - 6:28 PM Predestination = God has a plan for your life!!! Free Will = What will you do with that plan, will you follow his guidance, Will you heed his voice and instructions......? Yes I believe that God wants ALL to come to repentance, that NONE should perish...... I believe that God does have his plan for us...But he allows us to be able to choose, whether we accept His plan or try our own way!!! Naturally, His way is best and leads to eternal life! Our way could lead to destruction, if we are not careful... Jim Glaze The Potter's Hands Ministry ________________________________________________________________________ God has chosen a people who will love and serve Him. God has chosen to bless the seed of Abraham, the Jewish people. God chose the Jewish people to deliver His word through. They are covenanted with God because of Abraham. Jesus is the vine. The Jews are the branches. If any man in or apart from this covenant receives Jesus as Lord and Savior, they are engrafted into Jesus. He who receives Jesus are made part of the covenant with Abraham. A man who receives Jesus becomes a chosen, an elect of God. Next time you see the words "elect" or "chosen", know that the Lord wants you to realize that you are as good as a Jew. Because you have accepted the call, you are elevated to level of an adopted Jew. See Chosen Re-Examined. ________________________________________________________________________ Keynote: An individual, whether Jew or non, must make a decision to serve the Lord. There are none who are given salvation status before they accept Jesus. ________________________________________________________________________ Know that TIME is a Creation. God is not confined to time. He sits back in Eternity and can see every frame and instant in time all at once. Why? Because He is not confined to time. He knows all. He sees all. He knows your heart. He knows if you will choose Him or not. But, He has made provision and opportunity for you. Choose to accept God as He fights for your soul. The choice is yours! That's Spiritual Warfare! As stated throughout scripture, man has been given the opportunity to follow God. Choose you this day whom you will serve! (See Free Will) (c) Jeremy Brown 2001-2003 More research links for you: Do people really have a choice? Man doesn't really have free will. What you believe about total depravity defines much of your logic. I came across some articles in support of Calvinism and I have been in misery ever since. The Bible seems to contradict itself in places. I have a problem with a statement you made. God giving ALL fallen mankind the ability to choose Him is not Scriptural! The natural man is incapable of "making a decision" for Christ. Ralph, you have got to see this truth. (Predestination) Am I predestined to hell? You are a heretic, a nut and probably not a true believer! A student asks about freewill Is there such a thing as fate? E-Mail Ralph Email Jeremy |
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