Recent content by BillyBob

I guess we are not harmonizing any more! Now we must consider only specific scripture. It cannot be 2,999 nor can it be 3,001. It must be 3,000 even because that is what was written........

It would seem to me, if you had any real intention of harmonization – that you would spend a lot more time looking at verses which are addressed to the people of God and do not apply to all. In doing so, it will then become clear that God does not treat all people the same: John 12:39 Therefore...

Yes! My eyes were watering.....

Do we have a guilty streak going on here? Everyone is thinking about their last meal! OH! By the way, add hash browns to my earlier post. :p

Boring! :D

Buttermilk biscuits, two scrambled eggs, pork sausage, with gravy on the side – along with some hot black coffee!

In speaking of the elect and unbelievers, I do believe that there are many people who are both. In other words, "they are the elect who have not yet come to faith", as we all were at some point in time. This is something that we must all be aware of.

You are correct. Many, would read this scripture and overlook the word “god” (lower case), thus changing the meaning entirely. They would also interpret “those who are perishing” to mean all unbelievers rather than those who are not God's chosen, His elect. 2Cor 4:3-4 3 But even if our gospel...

The Bible is a difficult book to read and understand. I often read a section and come to a certain conclusion, then re-read it to mean something different. But, if we continue reading, I believe God will continue to give us a better understanding. No one has a perfect understanding, but each...

Jackson, I do not think anyone has said that scripture is not meant to instruct everyone who reads it. They are, however, saying that it is very important to understand who is speaking and to whom they are speaking. For example: Suppose that I was speaking to a large group of Christian friends...

Excellent Post! If you stray off in a different direction, I will remind you of what you just proclaimed...:)

Your will changed because God gave you a new heart. Just like Magenta, I was in my fifties when I turned to God. But, He knew me even before I knew Him. Praise the LORD.

Not True! You were His all alone!

Of course God asks us to pray for our enemies. We cannot make a judgment as to how they will be used by God. Perhaps that person is just like Saul of Tarsus who became Paul the Apostle. God can change anyone at any time, and use them in anyway. Although I will admit it would not be easy!

This is definitely the smartest thing that you have said today..