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The fact that the story of HIS interaction with us ends with the marriage of some to HIM in heaven is enough for me to put my faith in the idea that HE created us to be HIS bride...which has some implications: - in HIS image would probable mean, able to be a suitable bride for HIM, ie, not an...

Well, actually I don¨t assume anything theological any more, though I used to assume the theological greats must have got it right until I realized they mostly disagreed with one another and I was supposed to learn to follow the Spirit, not them. I now start with accepting GOD's attributes at...

First: Matt 13:36 Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” An explanation of a parable or any metaphor cannot use another or more metaphor to explain it or it is a mere expansion of the...

The person is the spirit / soul - not their body! Some people who die go back / return to Sheol from whence they came: Ps 9:17 The wicked will return to Sheol— Berean Standard Bible or do you think they go bodily back to Sheol? Who says? For what reason? What then should the solution...

I don't understand you... The immaterial person is more important than what?? HOW does becoming an elect or a sinner by our free will before the creation of the physical universe remove the need for the bodily sacrifice of Christ and the physical resurrection of Christ??? It just does not...

"Good" would then not have a moral connotation but is used as a status indicator, indicating their status as an elect sinner.

ImCo: I believe HE wants no one to perish in hell so it is impossible in my mind and theology to believe HE knew who would fall into unforgivable eternal sin before their creation but created them anyway... At the same time I accept that HE knew the outcomes and style of decisions such sinners...

I used to think that as the only answer but I stumbled on the idea that HE was the agent responsible for their / our fall. Couple that with the necessity of our fall or election to be based upon our free will and this dogma just had to go... PCE filled in the missing pieces to the puzzle and I...

Accepting one interpretation over another is not denying scripture. It is a matter of faith, passing by another's interpretation of the meaning and accepting a different interpretation. 1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see through a glass darkly: but then face to face: now I know in part, but...

Of course it does but HE did not create them knowing HE would send them to hell while at the same time HE did not want anyone to perish in hell! 2 Timothy 2:13 Berean Standard Bible if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold resolutely to...

ImCo, HE does NOT know the true free will decisions of HIS creation. HE has made HIS desire for hell to be empty very clear: 2 Peter 3:9: States God is patient, "not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance". 1 Timothy 2:3–4: Highlights that God "desires all people to be...

What part of the sinner is enslaved to sin?

And, imCo, making mankind was HIS method to bring HIS sinful elect (the sheep of HIS flock who have gone astray into sin, HIS prodigal family) back to their Bishop and Saviour [1 Peter 2:25 For ye were as sheep going astray: but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.] by...

Yes... and a free will is the ability to choose without coercion from outside yourself forcing your choice. This implies that the ability to choose does not prove we have a free will. Satan and the demons choose but are enslaved to only making sinful choices, the great addictive power of...

Wow, you attack me over a misinterpretation of why I highlighted my repeat of the question?? Seriously, that's your best shot? I suggest you try theology instead... NO, HE did not - that is the true red herring the church has followed since the earliest rabbis. HE clearly said 1. it was not...

That's readily apparent if your theology doesn't get in the way...: Gen 2:18 The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” 19 And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and He brought...

The one which the Holy Spirit is interpreting for you at any moment...

Since some liked my quote of this verse, here is a repeat of my Christian opinion on its implications ...

ImCo, I found a theology that fully satisfies me as to the kind of creation a holy loving GOD would make if HE was trying to create a Bride for HIMself. Without a true free will acceptance of the marriage proposal, no marriage can be real. IF HE created us to be able to choose by our free will...

Acts 15:18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.