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Proving The Resurrection By the Minimal Facts Approach
RE: Proving The Resurrection By the Minimal Facts Approach
(July 11, 2015 at 6:19 pm)Neimenovic Wrote:
Quote:Mary was informed - not commanded, and she consented to God's plan just as He in His foreknowledge knew she would. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.”

Oh gee! 'You will be impregnated now'? You're right, she was clearly in the position to say no.

It's not that she was or was not in a position to say no. God already knew that Mary would say yes.

So, He didn't ask, and He didn't command. He simply explained His plan as He knew it would unfold. And as He knew she would, Mary consented.
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RE: Proving The Resurrection By the Minimal Facts Approach - by Randy Carson - July 11, 2015 at 7:09 pm

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