(June 10, 2012 at 3:11 am)Godschild Wrote: Worked great for the disciples, for whom it was intended.
ZB Wrote:Except that passage doesn't specify the disciples, it just says"them that believe"
Yes it does imply the disciples, you need to read the scripture before and after that verse.
(June 10, 2012 at 3:11 am)Godschild Wrote: Only if you were one of Christ's disciples.
The great majority of us understand what God meant when He said,"do not tempt the LORD thy God."
ZB Wrote:Oh? your god is subject to temptation?
Weak willed as well as petty and spiteful.
Just because one is tempted does not mean they are susceptible, omnipotent would dismiss the susceptibility of God. Even myself, being human and all that goes with that, after 20 plus years of smoking, I could not be tempted to smoke ever again. I'm not bragging, I just can not stand even the smell or taste, and I'm so glad I quit.
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.
