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phazel:
I had an opportunity yesterday to put the foundational truths scriptures and concept to use.  A conversation presented that opportunity rather than me seeking out someone just to prove something to them.

It was a friend at church that really wanted to know why I left.  I gave my very basic answer at first that I had come to a realization that my beliefs were no longer compatible with things most churches teach; the two biggies being universal salvation and no free will.


My friend started arguing free will and I said, well,  let me give you a few scriptures that I have come to believe and I especially focused on the 2 Peter 3:9.  I said, I simply believe that and if this verse is true, how will our will cause God to fail?


After the stammering and stuttering I could hear his mind breaking under the load of truth.  We ended the conversation on good terms, so I am hopeful that God used me in a positive way for my friend.

Ray really gave us a great thing there.  Literally every scripture my friend brought up contradicted one of the 7 scriptures.  This was no surprise, but I found it interesting that my friend really was avoiding that fact.

Anyway, it was a blessing more so because I wasn't just arguing to be right, it was just an opportunity to share.

hillsbororiver:

--- Quote from: phazel on February 18, 2008, 11:18:05 AM ---
Anyway, it was a blessing more so because I wasn't just arguing to be right, it was just an opportunity to share.


--- End quote ---

Hi phazel,

It is a discerning spirit who is maturing in Christ that can recognize and appreciate the difference.

Thank you for the uplifting post.

His Peace and Wisdom to you,

Joe
 

Little Joe:
Phazel,

That was a good post.  Thanks for sharing. I've experienced the same thing as you at times. We don't need to strive in sharing our faith.  God will give us opportunities as we are ready.  ;)

Samson:
Great Post Phazel,

                          That is one of my favorite Scriptures, 2Peter.3:9, its' very difficult for anyone to twist that Scripture, can you imagine God desiring or willing something and it not coming true, thats' like calling him a Liar.                       
                                            Your Brother, Samson.

Martinez:
I once had a strange dream about that particular verse.

I was reading my Bible when God showed me that particular verse and I just started sobbing uncontrollably, and it was one of those weird dreams too, where you wake up in exactly the same spot as in your dream.
In the dream I dreamed I was laying on my bed I was reading my bible.

Anyway when I woke up I felt nothing like in the dream.
I thought God was trying to tell He really really didn't want anyone to go to Hell.

Heh, I kind of missed the point there didn't I!

I've had a couple of dreams I can think of that made more sense post Babylon.

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