Still having trouble with the idea of God creating people that he does not ‘own.’ How does God do that?
Not a matter of owning, just a matter of doing as he wishes with his creation. Our problem is that we elevate man to a higher plane that God does. We are just a creation, higher than animals, to be sure, but still a creation. It is only when HE, of his own accord, elevates some to a saved level, are they worthy of praising God, worshipping God, loving God, and living with God. Then, and only then, are we children of God.
You mean like some men, who leave a trail of children who never know their fathers! Some role model this would be! Just disown them, as if you had nothing to do with them...Yup, I made them, but they're not my children. To hell with them (no pun intended)!
The Prots will tell you God does not answer to anyone; He does as He pleases (every man's dream!). A man-made tyrant, deadbeat father and a narcissistic nut. Some "god" that is.
Protestants....ugh