So God is sitting up there somewhere saying,”Come on, man, PICK UP THE STUPID PHONE! Rats, well, let me try this number...”
I don’t think so. God calls whom he will, and unless you are more powerful than him, you will answer the call.
Mark, it’s like this. God knows his children, and he will not let ONE of them perish. If he did, he wouldn’t be much of a God, would he?
And yes, it’s nice to hear from you again. I’m glad I picked up the phone... so to speak :>)
God calls us all. Part of each Judgement is going to be how we handled that call. Remember the glorious thread in which we discussed the idea of robot slaves? Remember that the imposition of robot slavery upon a man eliminates the need for Judgement.
Mark, it’s like this. God knows his children, and he will not let ONE of them perish. If he did, he wouldn’t be much of a God, would he?
Therein lies a big big theological point. God wills that none shall perish but that all shall attain eternal life. God also says that some men will perish. I am not a Universalist (you know that). How does one handle the two concepts and align them?
And yes, it’s nice to hear from you again. I’m glad I picked up the phone... so to speak :>)
We've had our moments, yes, but you and I have exchanged meaningful posts, if I recall correctly. That makes it worthwhile.