(March 16, 2015 at 3:22 pm)Drich Wrote:(March 16, 2015 at 3:21 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote: But God already knows who is on what side, doesn't he? And why 3 1/2 years? Why not 3, or 4?
God knows, but those who will be in the mix don't till they commit themselves down a given path. This whole life isn't for God to discover who is worthy and who is not. it is for us to know, and for our lives and our hearts to bare witness for or against us.
Again this is proff terrtory but "7" is a numerical sign of God. 3.5 years of good and 3.5 years of bad = 7
I think the number 7 being important is a throwback to the old geocentric universe of the bible, with its five visible planets and the sun and moon. Islam is no better with it's constant references to the seven heavens either.
Just more proof the abrahamic religions are man made and of their time.