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GOD makes the down payment.

It’s HIS deal.

If it doesn’t go through, it’s GOD who reneges on the deal by failing to pay the rest.

And you never answered the questions.

What about the promises that Jesus made? They don’t count for anything?

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"GOD makes the down payment. It’s HIS deal. If it doesn’t go through, it’s GOD who reneges on the deal by failing to pay the rest."

No, it's you or I, who refuse the payment.

"And you never answered the questions. What about the promises that Jesus made? They don’t count for anything?"

The promises Jesus made don't exist in the sense that Protestants seem to believe them to. God has done His part, and He continues to extend His offer every second of our lives. You have to accept the grace offered, and continue to accept it. If you believe that there is no cooperation or responsibility at our end to respond to Christ's promise, then what else is there to say?