and bring them back to Himself while upholding His righteous law and government and not violating human freedom??
How could He destroy the devil's work?
Tell me your thoughts.
2006-07-11 12:34:55 · 8 answers · asked by SeeTheLight 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The only way God can forgive us without violating his righteous law is if someone who is perfect lives and dies for the debt of human sinfullness. Because God knew no human could do this, out of His infinite grace, He sent His own son to earth to live and die for all the wrong in the world.
The devil's work is destroyed because Christ defeated death by resurrecting from the dead on His own power. And again, because of God's infinite grace, we can also defeat death through Christ's one resurrection.
Human freedom is not violated because we can choose not to hold on to Christ and accept Him as our Savior.
2006-07-11 12:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by AJK 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Hi P L,
I think what you are asking, is whether or not God can uphold the law, and forgive those who have violated it at the same time? He has the right and the power and authority, to excuse anyone He chooses. The scriptures say that all have sinned. I guess none of us would survive, if it were not for His mercy. I think what He wants, is for us to wake up, and repent of our wrongdoing, and endeavor to keep the law in our hearts.
It would seem that not all of us will make that choice. The works of the devil, are rejection of God's supremacy, and the violating of His will. If you keep God's will in your daily life, and make Him your King, you have destroyed the works of the devil in your own life. God will take care of the rest.
2006-07-11 12:48:25 · answer #2 · answered by Will O' the Wisp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't violate human freedom because he gives us all the choice to believe in him or not to believe in him. No one is forced into the belief of God. He destroyed the devil's work and continues to do so because the devil wants to be God. The devil or Satan was one of the highest angels and he tried to take over and be God. Because of that God threw him and his group of angels that supported him out of heaven. Since that time Satan has been trying to do whatever he can to get people not to believe in God. God doesn't bring people back to him. He'll forgive those who ask him to but you choose to go back to him not the other way around.
2006-07-11 12:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by firefly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't violate free will. When you repent of a sin you ask for forgiveness in Jesus' name. This allows God to forgive you, as if it never happened. The devil, through his children the Kenites, killed Jesus. Now, it is fair to destroy the devil.
2006-07-11 13:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by LP S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God has no need to forgive people, because God does not judge or condemn us. Humans do that.
Sins, hell and the devil are human constructs, designed by early religious and political leaders in order to promote their patriarchal agenda to suppress women and control the masses through fear-bases lives.
God wants us to experience and enjoy life to the fullest. God is LOVE! Not judgment, condemnation or fear.
2006-07-11 12:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD is not subject to our laws. HE gives us freedom to choose our destiny. HE allows the worst of humans to live eternally, not by our own strength, but, by the strength of the ONE who created us (JESUS CHRIST). If we ask for forgiveness, wouldn't you want to be forgiven? HE offers forgiveness and eternal life just by accepting HIM and living the Christian life.
GOD will eventually destroy Satan, his angels and the evil works of men. There has to be a cleansing of sin from the universe.
2006-07-11 12:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahahaahaahha, Great question! Funny how people say they KNOW THAT and they base that a on a "book" A BOOK! that was obviously written by man, heh. sorry i don't have the answer I didn't do much research into that religion on their home field if you understand what i mean by that.
ps i can't wait to see the religous answers...
2006-07-11 12:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Goodness, you have a lot of questions,honey.God is all loving, all kind and all forgiving---so He is capable of endless forgiveness and Love. in fact, Love is His message! Please talk to a church elder or read a bible. If you are young, the Precious Moments bible is a good one to start off with. It explains things so easily. God Bless you in your search.
2006-07-11 12:42:19 · answer #8 · answered by Diane L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋