(March 7, 2012 at 2:06 pm)ThomM Wrote: When Swedenborg talks about the “Word” it essentially means God’s promise.
Sorry - but when YOU can prove a god exists - the PROMISE is nothing more than fairy tales made up by Humans - as all claims of gods have proven to be.
ALL studies have established that prayer has NO effect beyond that of pure chance - and it makes no difference what you pray to.
However I am willing to give YOU another chance
In the recent Tornado activity - a lady managed to save her children while LOSING her legs which had to be amputated. THe bible says
"Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"
THERE is NO limitation on what - and NO requirements set that need to be met. THERE is no statement that it will be considered - or that it must be the will of god - it says - ask and IT SHALL be given you. No excuses - no coniditions -period.
Pray that her legs are restored to their former human form.
THEN HOLD YOUR BREATH WAITING
IF you are still alive to post the pictures of the miracle - do that to - but I suspect EVEN YOU do not believe it will happen
Otherwise - the "PROMISE" is just nonsense
You really need to come to a better understanding of what scripture says. The verse you gave is about salvation, not about getting worldly desires. I saw the interview and the mother was happy that her children did not lose their lives and if the cost was her legs she was OK with that, this is love that is beyond understanding.
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.