I got left back on page 5 of this thing.
I am closing this thread because of multiple violations of the forum rules and its goals.
Storm, thank you for giving me a second chance. I ask for your forgiveness for misjudging you as one not to give another a second chance. If you want, I will be glad to answer your question, pending a direct answer from the Holy Spirit - and put into words which He's helped me to understand. I believe God can be understood by even a child, therefore, to a rational adult, he too is comprehendable... that is, if we could think forever.
(and indeed, we will certainly have the time!)
Iffy,
Thank you for your book recommendation. I currently have The Case for Faith next to my computer bookshelf, and in the basement is the other, Case for Christ also by Lee Strobel. I have read them and enjoyed them very well. I believe as Lee does that there are simple answers to complex problems, as well as complex answers to simple problems - but one can not fully begin to understand without the guidance and lead of the Holy Spirit.
I hope you can see this in my writing. I often write with His hand leading mine. How people interpret them is dependent on the weight of two variables: what is already in their heart towards me, and what the Holy Spirit is nudging them towards. I do not claim exclusivity to knowledge, understanding, ect., etc.; but what I do claim is what I have been all along: God has gifted me with a talent, a leading, an annointing, and blessing; of wisdom to understand Him, to understand His Word, and to communicate His heart - as all Christians should be doing anyway.
If you have a valid question, then I will be happy to point out what I do know.
"You gave the analogy of God choosing to forget our sins. Is that possible? That in no way contradicts with His omniscient nature. He indeed knows what we have done. But when He forgets, He chooses not to pass judgment on them anymore."
I would ask you to seriously consider the implications of God choosing to forget our sin; as this answer was not mine, but one I felt was given by the Spirit himself to share here (and as He often does).
Further on this topic to conclude it, I should mention that my fiancee (who I recently asked to be mine on Saturday) felt she had a revelation that answers this question from another perspective:
That there is no choice. Only righteousness. Anything a part from this is death and sickness. The only option available to anyone is only to do what is Right. What is Wrong is simply a death from what is Right. What is Wrong is a rejection of the only option given to us: the righteousness of God.
anyways... this thread is now closed for obvious reasons. For individual inquires, please feel free to post your questions to me. If you wish to continue to debate in public, rather than discuss this topic with me, then please do so in the public forums.
Thank you, and God bless you; and may His Wisdom guide you into all understanding.
