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loretta:
--- Quote ---Since Jesus didn't pray for the world, neither do I.
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Ok, so that's taken care of half my guilt! :)
You hit the nail on the head Nathan, when you said that I am probably questioning God's will. When life gets too comfortable, we become fearful, perhaps even fearful of God's will. Raised in Christendom we come to expect only good things from God.
Job 2:10 What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?
Seems like there is much more renewing of the mind, yet to be done!
Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
acomplishedartis:
Since years I go I have a tendency to see myself surviving (wherever I go) on one apocalyptic scenario of spiritually starving people and war. What is happening on the spiritual realm is million times worst that what we see on the news. And many times what you see with your physical eyes on the physical realm can be able to distract you big time, from focusing in your daily spiritual challenges.
I must say that living like this, is kind of exciting, you just never get bored... You are like a warrior fighting wrong ideologies while trying to keep the conscience clean.
I don't need video games or movies anymore, ...I just have enough entertainment with my own mind :)
darren:
I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours." John 17:9
Jesus was a peacefull loving person. Never advocated violence.
Jesus also said those "who take the sword will die by the sword, no doubt. Jesus prayed for HIS Elite.You state Jesus never prayed for the roman soldiers. Here's a few questions. So even though Jesus prayed for His Elite, Jesus did not pray for His Emmies? For The Romans that beaten inches of His life? Romans that striped Him then nailed Him to a tree? The high priest that are the ones who hated Jesus so much they pushed for His arrest and death. His Jewish brothers. You right on Jesus didn't pray for the roman soldiers to kill many people. Even though we do know Jesus prayed to His Father to forgive those. I believe Jesus prayed for all mankind past,present and future, i do not know of any scripture that tells of this, If you know of a few let me know. This could be a learning period for me.
John from Kentucky:
--- Quote from: darren on September 06, 2013, 02:34:56 AM ---I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours." John 17:9
Jesus was a peacefull loving person. Never advocated violence.
Jesus also said those "who take the sword will die by the sword, no doubt. Jesus prayed for HIS Elite.You state Jesus never prayed for the roman soldiers. Here's a few questions. So even though Jesus prayed for His Elite, Jesus did not pray for His Emmies? For The Romans that beaten inches of His life? Romans that striped Him then nailed Him to a tree? The high priest that are the ones who hated Jesus so much they pushed for His arrest and death. His Jewish brothers. You right on Jesus didn't pray for the roman soldiers to kill many people. Even though we do know Jesus prayed to His Father to forgive those. I believe Jesus prayed for all mankind past,present and future, i do not know of any scripture that tells of this, If you know of a few let me know. This could be a learning period for me.
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There is a good reason you "do not know of any scripture that tells of this."
http://bible-truths.com/praying.htm A little study time would help.
Rene:
--- Quote from: darren on September 06, 2013, 02:34:56 AM ---Jesus prayed for HIS Elite.You state Jesus never prayed for the roman soldiers. Here's a few questions. So even though Jesus prayed for His Elite, Jesus did not pray for His Emmies?
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Darren,
I know this is off subject, but why do you prefer using the term God's Elite instead of God's Elect or Chosen? I'm just not familiar with this word being used to describe those who will be in the 1st resurrection.
René
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