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Like what you said, but God's promise is for our personal good, for each believer; though His "work" also covers everything in a general sense, as you said.

Appreciate the reply!

As a Christian, do you believe that “All things work together for good to those who love God” (Ro 8:28). This means that no matter what occurs in your life, God is using it for your benefit. The primary issue in a believer’s life is always that which concerns the strengthening of one’s faith...

Hi, and thanks for the replies! What the writer said are my beliefs! Yes, Christ and His Body, the Church will reign from the old earth, but after the Millennial will then enter the new heaven and rule there over the new earth. (Rev 3:21 ).

“For he endured, as seeing Him who is invisible” (Heb 11:17). If you compare this with an expression Genesis 16, the force of both is made much more distinct. “And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after Him that seeth...

Millennium This is a theological term, from the Latin mille (thousand), and annum (year). The Millennium indicates Christ’s future thousand-year reign—His kingdom rule over Israel (on the old and new earth—NC); Revelation 20. The disciples asked, “Lord, wilt Thou at this time restore again the...

Hi, and appreciate your reply!

Sounds like a misunderstanding. Saying an unbeliever is of the world isn't disrespect, it's truth; and the reason Scripture uses the term is because unbelief always involved the majority of mankind (Mat 7:13, 14). Unless you're discussing something else.

Just to let you know, I type these articles, their books are out of print, too antiquated. Is your use of "firmament" in relation to the physical earth? if so, the article's usage concerns the unbelievers.

Those who are reborn will at times find themselves seemingly dissatisfied and unfeeling! This is always temporary, for faith strengthening (e.g. continuing to believe in Christ’s expiation for your sins), and is due to the ongoing presence of the “old man” within (Ro 7:17, 20). Whether or not we...

Many are lacking that surety of God's "work" in their life. They still think it's always up to you. Wrong, it's up to God to keep putting it all in our hearts and minds!

Yes, good point about being receptive--I believe God causes all who are reborn to learn to be "patient in tribulation" (Rom 12:12), just as He causes them to "desire" to "please" Him (Phl 2:13).

Ture, and it's in the trials when we learn the most!

What would you say is most productive concerning the strengthening of our faith? Isn’t it in our trials and difficulties, which is when we are most vulnerable and sensitive; which is when we are to trust God the most for using everything to “work together for good” (Ro 8:28)? This is the best...

So that, in some unexplained way, carnal persons who looked on the outward appearance were in danger of losing their respect for him. It was not that the thorn was sin, or some evil that he did—but was something that was entirely beyond the Apostle’s control, and that made him an object of...

Of course believing there is a God doesn't save, and faith that appears to move away from God is not true faith, regardless of any situation. The only way faith works is always putting God above family and friends!

Wanted to let you know that I have always appreciated your replies, they are sincere in my opinion. But we can be quite wrong in much of our understanding, which of course always requires continuous searching of truth and patience! When God changes you in rebirth, He makes certain that you...

Hi, and appreciate your reply and comments! I also think one who is concerned whether or not they are sinning has God "working " in him (Phl 2:13). Yes, if you continue to "sin willfully" (Heb 10:26) I'd say you never had faith; because it's my understanding that faith and salvation are...

There are believers who think that when a Christian sins it’s intentional or willful. Isn’t the primary difference in one reborn the fact that one will never want to sin (Heb 10:26)? Though we know that one cannot live without sinning, it is strongly against the desire of the Christian to sin...

Christians need no law, nor is there any law "against" them (Gal 5:23); for "God works in you to desire and do His good pleasure" (Phl 2:13)! God bless Friend!