Today, some thoughts are shared on the divine use of judgment against sinners to establish eternal life, and reveal divinity. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using as ID “AC1” (Level 3 with 1,084 points, a member since February 01, 2009) posted the following:
Kill sinners for more sinners?
So.. don't hate me for this, I'm just asking. The great flood happened because there were sinners and God wanted to rid the world of them so he caused the flood….(Am i wrong? Im I'm wrong i won't be offended.. you can correct me) So after the flood… he put more sinners on the earth? Basically the same people that he destroyed first? Why would God do that if he is all powerful, wouldn't he have not made that mistake again? I know what atheists are going to say, I honestly want a christians answer. I
THE GOLDEN ARROW: But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2: 4-10, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: What Is Life? (02/06/2015); Responsible for Sin? (05/30/2014); Choosing a Church? (05/31/2014); Faith Given By GOD (03/13/2014); Miracles Are From GOD (03/14/2014); GOD Does The Divine Part (01/05/2014); Sin in Mind not Deed? (01/06/2014)
“AC1”, here are some thoughts that may help you understand more the many divine events and operations that are being used to make Deity known, visible and present within relationship for all created beings and living creatures:
(1.) Made in GOD’s Image. GOD is a spirit, and is the origin and source for every aspect of what we call “life”. Included are completeness, consciousness, duration (e.g., mortal, immortal, other such as the angels), form (we say, shape), measurable dimensions (e.g., height, weight, volume), material characteristics (e.g., gas, liquid, metal), person, presence, purpose, self-will, and the spheres for life (e.g., earth, heaven, the sea, the universe).
(2.) Noah Found Grace. Many aspects of the character and nature of divinity are revealed by the diversity, genius, and richness of Creation. Others are clearly understood only through the aspects of Judgment and Salvation such as correction, covenant, forbearance, forgiveness, love, mercy, punishment, rebirth, and righteousness. Grace pertains to the defining substance of Deity (we say, the make-up of GOD), and can not be described accurately relying only upon finite carnal, material, political and social ideas.
(3.) Incarnation. The “image” the living share with divinity is not one of “look-alike” and visual appearance. Rather, the living exist as containers and vessels of divine substance, and instruments that indicate the active presence of GOD. Through the operations of sin, human potential to exist as a companion to divinity has become altered. Mankind now may express awareness and self-will from an animal or a human nature as well as that originally intended by GOD. When divine spirit appears and continuously abides in flesh, a new creation results that may operate in purity, resist sin, and perform aspects of divine will. Believers in Jesus Christ are to receive inseparable aspects of divine make-up such as faith, holiness, longsuffering, truth, wisdom, and wrath against sin.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) Grace In Spite of Sin. Grace is extended to mankind as a further aspect of Creation. What all should see is that sin is not eliminated; and permanent changes are being made to mankind. In the same way the breath of life (some say, life essence, the spark of life, the word) was imparted to Adam, those who acknowledge need for divine intervention upon the earth through Jesus Christ are given an imparted, indwelling Spirit (we say, the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Truth). Through the Spirit, born-again believers are able to focus upon perfection, eternal purpose, sanctification, and unity instead of temporal displays, sacred events (we say, miracles), or shows of cosmic force and physical power.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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