[freedumb2003]

Hi, AG

Nice to see you.

I know you know I am defending Conservatism against those who will demean it by tossing modern science out the door.

And you know my love for God is constantly tested. This is just the latest...

[Alamo-Girl]

Hi there, freedumb2003!

And you know my love for God is constantly tested. This is just the latest...

In my view, this heaven and earth exists so that we can mature in our love for God and our faith in Him in order to live with Him in the new heaven and earth (Revelation.)

After all, God could have just "poofed" the Hebrews from Egypt to the Promised Land (whether on earth or in heaven.) Instead we see them being led to a point with the Red Sea ahead and the Egyptians closing in behind.

It was a powerful opportunity for them to love God, to believe Him and to trust Him.

God doesn't change, we do. He didn't need this heaven and earth, we did.