Why does god have a weird way of communicating?

[BobCarabbio]

Why does god communicate through word play, synchronicity and poetic justice?

God interacts with people in the way most effective in their individual case. A knowledge of THE BIBLE is central to anybody who aims to be a functional Christian. IGNOPRANCE of the Bible render one "Fair game" for deception. I'vr been a Christian now for 60 years. and have no complaints regarding God's ability and willingness to communicate. COuld be you'r listening to the wrong "god".

 

[Cameron143]

God interacts with people in the way most effective in their individual case. A knowledge of THE BIBLE is central to anybody who aims to be a functional Christian. IGNOPRANCE of the Bible render one "Fair game" for deception. I'vr been a Christian now for 60 years. and have no complaints regarding God's ability and willingness to communicate. COuld be you'r listening to the wrong "god".

Bob, you have turned orange. Are you celebrating Trump's victory?

 

[daisyseesthesun]

Planet,

You don't understand God has been so merciful to us. He gave his only son Jesus for our sins. All we need to do is believe on him and be saved.
It's not much that he asked in return that we love God also to fear him and to keep his commandments which is to love you neighbor as yourself. Seek his face. And hide our eyes from violence.

Our father isn't unfair. To those that sin he punishes them and to those that repents he rewards.

 

[Deuteronomy]

Just a guess, I'm still trying to figure this guy out.

Indeed. There truly is no being like Him! I'm glad that we have an eternity before us to continue to get to know Him (because anything less than that would not be enough time)

What would do you think the meaning of life is? I believe the meaning of life is playing a part in god's big orchestra? You never think that we are here for his entertainment purposes?

I know that along with being loving, merciful and gracious, God must have a VERY great sense of humor too (and no one would need look any farther than me to figure that out ). That said, I believe that He has greater things in mind for us, especially on this side of the grave.

As far as the meaning of life goes, I always like to start with the concise definition that the Westminster Shorter Catechism gives us in Q & A #1. See below.

~Deuteronomy (David)

​

Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?​

A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.​

​

1 Cor. 10:31; Rom. 11:36; Ps. 73:25-28.​

​

 

[daisyseesthesun]

Planet, So the real question is what sin is holding you back? what sin is it that you love more then God and his eternal blessings?

 

[Planet6412]

IGNOPRANCE of the Bible render one "Fair game" for deception. .

That is very scary considering not all of us are made for reading the bible, but somehow I agree with you though as I believe god is a matter of fact. In an extreme case, what happens if you are illiterate and cannot read a book, let alone a cryptic book? The very nature of that statement gives credence to god being dangerous.

 

[Planet6412]

Planet, So the real question is what sin is holding you back? what sin is it that you love more then God and his eternal blessings?

Hands down, Lust for life. I'm not talking about Sky diving or Bungie Jumping, I'm talking about taking full advantage of my talents and getting the most out of life.

 

[Cameron143]

That is very scary considering not all of us are made for reading the bible, but somehow I agree with you though as I believe god is a matter of fact. In an extreme case, what happens if you are illiterate and cannot read a book, let alone a cryptic book? The very nature of that statement gives credence to god being dangerous.

What if understanding is a matter of revelation?

 

[Planet6412]

What if understanding is a matter of revelation?

I would like to ask you, can you ever recall a time when god sent you a filthy heathen to tell you what your flaws were?

 

[Cameron143]

I would like to ask you, can you ever recall a time when god sent you a filthy heathen to tell you what your flaws were?

Sure. It's humbling. That's the point. I can also recall a time when I was a filthy heathen. We all reap what we have sown.

 

[Planet6412]

Sure. It's humbling. That's the point. I can also recall a time when I was a filthy heathen. We all reap what we have sown.

Insulting, isn't it?

 

[Magenta]

James 4~ God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

 

[Cameron143]

Insulting, isn't it?

Perhaps. But it's meant to be instructional.

Question for you: what do you want your relationship with God to be like?

 

[daisyseesthesun]

Hands down, Lust for life. I'm not talking about Sky diving or Bungie Jumping, I'm talking about taking full advantage of my talents and getting the most out of life.

My mom thinks you have an addiction to pornography. Because every good thing comes from God. You would rather be like esau have your porridge now and give up your inheritance? You live 70 years if your lucky then an eternity in hell.

 

[HealthAndHappiness]

Why does god pick and choose who to smitten, who to corrupt while those with equal or greater sin lets them go about their life in the usual oblivious way? So childish and demonstrative way to reveal himself.

One attribute of the true God of the Bible is His righteousness. He has been slandered and misrepresented by many, but it doesn't change the truth of His perfect integrity. Did you know that there are actually college courses and YouTube channels devoted to undermining God's integrity?

Some are disciplined as His children.
Others who are not His children seem to get away with murder. That is usually a reflection upon the wicked world that lives their own and refuses to carry out God's will.

For example, That's why a mass murderers like Anthony Fauci can lead a movement to inject the entire population with poisons while being exalted to the highest position of power, the power to murder by lethal injection and to suffocate. He cannot possibly face justice for his crimes. There is no punishment fitting enough on earth. However, there is a punishment within the earth where he will be brought down below the mantle. God has reserved His justice for a later time for him. He rejected the only way to the just Father, His Only begotten Son.....Jesus Christ.
It's a choice that some have been offered mercy, as you are offered, friend.

 

[shittim]

But that is something a man wrote in a book.

No, all scripture is divinely inspired.
You might want to start at Genesis 1, verse 1, you seem to have have little grasp of His truth.
best wishes

 

[jacko]

How then does Satan know his time is short?

• Revelation 10:6 (KJV): “And [the angel] swore by him who lives for ever and ever… that there should be time no longer.”

 

[jacko]

1. Eternity vs. Time in the Spirit Realm



• God’s Eternity: God exists outside of time. Verses like 2 Peter 3:8 (“a day is like a thousand years”) emphasize that God is not bound by linear time. His plans are eternal, and His perspective encompasses all moments simultaneously.

• The Spirit Realm’s Interaction with Earth: While the spiritual realm itself may be eternal or timeless, its interaction with the physical world often involves sequences or “time” as we understand it. For example:

• Angels and demons act within earthly time to carry out God’s purposes or their rebellion (e.g., Daniel 10:12-14, where an angel is delayed in reaching Daniel due to spiritual conflict).



2. Satan’s Relationship to Time



• Although Satan exists in the spiritual realm, his activity is deeply tied to the physical world and its history.

• Revelation 12:12 describes Satan knowing “his time is short,” which likely refers to the limited period God allows him to operate before final judgment. This is a divine limitation imposed on his rebellion, experienced in relation to earthly time.



3. How Time Relates to the End Times



• Time May Be Relative in the Spirit Realm: While the spiritual realm is not bound by time as humans experience it, references to “short” or “long” periods likely reflect how spiritual beings perceive their remaining opportunities within the context of God’s timeline for earth and humanity.

• For example, Satan’s actions are described as intensifying during the “short time” before his judgment (Revelation 20:3, Revelation 20:7-10). This suggests that while the spirit realm may be eternal, it acknowledges temporal constraints imposed by God on events involving creation.



4. God’s Sovereignty Over Time



• God orchestrates both the physical and spiritual realms, ensuring His purposes are fulfilled on earth and in eternity. Even if time doesn’t function in the spirit realm as it does for us, spiritual beings, including Satan, operate within the framework of God’s timeline.



Conclusion:



The spirit realm itself may be timeless in essence, but when it intersects with the physical world or God’s redemptive plan, time can take on a role. Satan is aware of the temporal framework God has decreed, especially as it relates to the culmination of human history and his final judgment. While eternity transcends time, God’s plans often unfold in a temporal sequence to fulfill His purposes for creation.

 

[Magenta]

1. Eternity vs. Time in the Spirit Realm

• God’s Eternity: God exists outside of time. Verses like 2 Peter 3:8 (“a day is like a thousand years”) emphasize that God is not bound by linear time. His plans are eternal, and His perspective encompasses all moments simultaneously.

• The Spirit Realm’s Interaction with Earth: While the spiritual realm itself may be eternal or timeless, its interaction with the physical world often involves sequences or “time” as we understand it. For example:

• Angels and demons act within earthly time to carry out God’s purposes or their rebellion (e.g., Daniel 10:12-14, where an angel is delayed in reaching Daniel due to spiritual conflict).

2. Satan’s Relationship to Time

• Although Satan exists in the spiritual realm, his activity is deeply tied to the physical world and its history.

• Revelation 12:12 describes Satan knowing “his time is short,” which likely refers to the limited period God allows him to operate before final judgment. This is a divine limitation imposed on his rebellion, experienced in relation to earthly time.

3. How Time Relates to the End Times

• Time May Be Relative in the Spirit Realm: While the spiritual realm is not bound by time as humans experience it, references to “short” or “long” periods likely reflect how spiritual beings perceive their remaining opportunities within the context of God’s timeline for earth and humanity.

• For example, Satan’s actions are described as intensifying during the “short time” before his judgment (Revelation 20:3, Revelation 20:7-10). This suggests that while the spirit realm may be eternal, it acknowledges temporal constraints imposed by God on events involving creation.

4. God’s Sovereignty Over Time

• God orchestrates both the physical and spiritual realms, ensuring His purposes are fulfilled on earth and in eternity. Even if time doesn’t function in the spirit realm as it does for us, spiritual beings, including Satan, operate within the framework of God’s timeline.

Conclusion:

The spirit realm itself may be timeless in essence, but when it intersects with the physical world or God’s redemptive plan, time can take on a role. Satan is aware of the temporal framework God has decreed, especially as it relates to the culmination of human history and his final judgment. While eternity transcends time, God’s plans often unfold in a temporal sequence to fulfill His purposes for creation.

So in other words...

 

[Lifted_by_the_word]

A tree doesn't just bare fruit instantly when the rain falls on it. There's seasons,even years before some trees bare their fruit.
Same thing for babies.They don't just go out be fruitful and multiply straight out the womb.They have to grow into an adult.
An adult mind isn't the same as a baby.
That's why God does things in this way.If he just spoon fed you his mysteries like a aero plane flying into your mouth,you'll will always be a baby.