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mrsnacks:
It has been stated here that the stories we read aren't stories of what Paul, Joseph, Peter, Moses, or etc went through but these are our stories just as well as theirs. These events are what the elect will go through.
So what if some of these experiences are missing in our lives does that mean we ( if we are elect ) will have yet to face. MY wife for example was called to the Lord when she was 6 years old. She has always to my knowledge had a close relationship with the Lord . Yes she had bought into the false doctrines of the church but she didn't know any different. But when I presented her with what I have learned which was contrary to what the orthodox church taught beginning years ago- she accepted it . Her eyes were opened. So she hasn't gone off and squandered and left her first love as I see it. So what does this mean ?

This question is connected . What about persecution. Jesus did say that the church would persecute His own. That you will be hated by all men for my names sake. But what if this isn't the case as yet ? Does this mean this is what is in store for His elect.

mrsnacks:

--- Quote from: Falconn003 on July 09, 2007, 11:31:23 AM ---try reading the
 
" The Lake of Fire series " arcticles by Ray.

http://www.bible-truths.com/

Most if not all your answers you will find with in those same articles !

Rodger

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Sorry he doesn't address this. Do you have a take on this . That is the purpose of the forum. We can build on what Ray has said but Ray doesn't cover everything.

Craig:

--- Quote ---So what if some of these experiences are missing in our lives does that mean we ( if we are elect ) will have yet to face.
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No, in my opinion.  All experience we face is due to a lesson needing learned or a virtue to be brought out.  Being different as we all are we may not need to be tested in every area, and some may need testing in more areas than others.

This is all my opinion, of course.

Craig

okjohnson:
Hi mrsnacks

Maybe the following verses will help you out here.

47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

 48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.



     Orlando

YellowStone:

--- Quote from: Craig on July 09, 2007, 12:17:53 PM ---
--- Quote ---So what if some of these experiences are missing in our lives does that mean we ( if we are elect ) will have yet to face.
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No, in my opinion.  All experience we face is due to a lesson needing learned or a virtue to be brought out.  Being different as we all are we may not need to be tested in every area, and some may need testing in more areas than others.

This is all my opinion, of course.

Craig

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Craig as far as I am concerned, you nailed it. Every experience we are presented with is for our betterment, for our learning. Before one can learn anything, one must first know that one needs too. For is not the world an open door of opportunity in the eys of a child? We must also take on this mindset, and realize that there is a valuable lesson in everything.

Mat 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.  

Well said Criag! And of course this is my opinion only :)

Love in Christ,
Darren

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