Why would you think that God would want people to fall? Is it not written in 1 John 4:8 that God is Love ?
Also…
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
I’m glad that you’re open to the possibility that there may be a reason why God hasn’t or doesn’t step in.
I wondered that at one time myself. Let me show you what I learned….
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Genesis 3
“Now the serpent+ was the most cautious* of all the wild animals of the field that Jehovah God had made...
Why Does God permit Suffering?
Before answering this question, I’d like to share my beliefs as to why / how suffering started and why God permits suffering to go on for so long.
It is written in the Genesis account, chapter two, that God made Adam and Eve perfect in mind and body, that...
A few weeks ago I answered the question “What Will We carry Into the Afterlife?”
Many believe that an “Immortal Spirit” survives the death of a person. In the Bible, the words translated “spirit” means “ breath”. This implies much more than breathing. James 2:26 shows that the spirit...
Let’s consider the word “Afterlife”.
Definition: Afterlife - The afterlife is the belief that the essential
part of an individual’s identity or the stream
of consciousness continues after death of...
Yes, good! You are getting the idea of the Resurrection! Good, Frank.
As much as we’d like to think it though, there is no immediate afterlife. Our loved ones are Resting in peace, safe in Gods memory, until called out the grave by Jesus.
So, really...it’s not ‘when you die’, that you’ll know; it’s after your resurrection that you’ll find out. Along w/ millions of others....”all those in the Memorial tombs.” John 5:28-29.
People make many Gods, and even more religions. If there is only one true God, …
Question:
Should you select/choose a religion going by how you feel, or by what God expects of you or mankind?
Would you agree that the God we worship has rules, standards, and laws ?
Example: If anyone wants...
Yes I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Please accept my apology for my late reply. I have been busy and your patience is very much appreciated. Hope you have a good day.