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To: SoothingDave
"is it possible that God could save someone, elect him, fill him with His Spirit and lead him in a Spirit-filled life even if the person has never heard the name "Jesus"?

God is holy and HE desires to get all the glory, honor and praise due HIM. He will surely make Himself known personally to that sincere seeker. Just as He did to Saul of Tarsus, he will identify Himself.

I'm not saying it happens all the time, on the contrary. But is it possible God could do this?

This is like saying, "if with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, then is it possible for God to sin?

72 posted on 06/23/2003 1:49:37 PM PDT by Ex-Wretch
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To: Ex-Wretch
God is holy and HE desires to get all the glory, honor and praise due HIM. He will surely make Himself known personally to that sincere seeker. Just as He did to Saul of Tarsus, he will identify Himself.

Interesting theory. So everyone gets knocked off his horse.

You make God sound somewhat vain. I don't think that was your intent. God will get His glory, He doesn't covet it.

I'm not saying it happens all the time, on the contrary. But is it possible God could do this?

This is like saying, "if with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, then is it possible for God to sin?

I'm afraid I don't follow. You think that God, by His nature, has to make Himself known by name as you describe above? Again, an interesting theory, but I don't agree.

Remember when God came as the still small voice, and not in the fire and earthquake, etc.? Sometimes God knocks you off your horse, other times He is more subtle.

SD

74 posted on 06/23/2003 1:54:43 PM PDT by SoothingDave
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