Remnant wrote:L.V.C.O. wrote:januarie wrote:L.V.C.O, "we" didn't do any of that, the "godless" did and I can understand trying to make sense of what's happening today by viewing it from the perspective of the "end of days".
On the other hand, I think you are saying that Christians compromised with the world and now we are suffering for it. The trouble with that viewpoint is that I don't know any true, Bible believing, Blood bought Christians who are that wishy washy. For too long, America has been a nation of "so-called Christians" who have had a "form of religion while denying its power". Now, those of us who have the Holy Spirit living within us, are left to make sense of it.
(Nice to see you back on the forum, btw. :)
With all due respect, I know people who are "blood bought Christians" who believed that some type of compromise was the will of God and NOW regret that decision. Was that God's will too? And are they no less saved after they realized their mistake, confessed it and repented openly, trying to correct their mistake?
There will be days when what seems to be the RIGHT way ends up WRONG. And being able to know the difference isn't always clear. And though we may be still SAVED by Jesus's blood, it still doesn't make us any less ACCOUNTABLE for those mistakes. The Bible still says we must stand before God ( in judgment ) and explain our actions ( or in some cases, INACTION ). What motivated the choices each of us made.
There is an old saying that goes "The road to HELL is paved with GOOD INTENTIONS". When you think about it, is that not what people ( or Christians for that matter ) are doing today?
Hi Jeffery, I believe that Obama was so allowed to be president of this country because America got what they wanted and asked for. I also believe it was part of Gods sovereign will for that to happen. I do not believe He wanted any of His children to vote for him. Could we have changed the outcome of the election. No! not at this point in history and bible prophecy.
I personally believe it is too late to change and undo the damaged that has be done. We are moving at break neck speed toward the time prophesied by Jesus in Matthew 24. Is that God's will? I believe it is. Do we sat and just watch it happen? No! We must still be active and in urgency getting the truth and message out. Our time is running short.
You said the road is paved with good intentions and yes they are but from what I see nothing good can come out of the Obama administration except that we are moved closer to the return of our Lord and the stage will be set in order for the Anti Christ to come into power. I believe the United states is the key. When America ceases to be a nation whose God is the Lord! Kate bar the Door!
You said the key word, Frank. "Prophecy".
God already knew the hearts of men as well as the outcome our choices would have on our lives. And though he "prophesied" our eventual downfall because of sin, whether by pride or lusts it doesn't mean God "willed" it to happen. That is the point I'm trying to make.
God only wants what is best for us. Sometimes he may even allow our (man's) stupidity to accomplish his goals in the end.
What better way than by our living through "trial and error" for God to make his point to us and teach us why his decrees are true, just and fair.
