Do angels have free will?
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I think the definitions of "free" may be the contention. We indeed have the ability to choose right versus wrong (free will), but there is a cost for...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
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by Paul Bayne
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Do angels have free will?
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What's the difference between what we deem as a smart choice or an absurdity? We can chose, and we will be held accountable, but God being God, we cannot nor...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Do angels have free will?
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Clearly you missed the part where I said we can't choose absurdities. And if we have no power/ability to say no, then we're incapable of sin/rebellion. "We...
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by Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
Do angels have free will?
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You don't see what you just said? God allows us to make free choices?! Free will doesn't exist. God allows us to make choices, but they are far from free. Go...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Do angels have free will?
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"God allows us a will, but it is not free or He would cease to be God." I disagree. As I mentioned, God in his sovereignty can allow us to make free choices....
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by Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
Do angels have free will?
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Jennifer, God is sovereign. Colossians 1 says so. 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 for by him were all things...
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by Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
Do angels have free will?
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I see a tremendous mistake being made here by Christians. There is a massive difference between 'free' will and a will. As I quoted earlier, the definition...
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by Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
Do angels have free will?
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I see a tremendous mistake being made here by Christians. There is a massive difference between 'free' will and a will. As I quoted earlier, the definition...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Do angels have free will?
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Thanks! All glory to God.
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do angels have free will?
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Well answered.
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Do angels have free will?
Without free will, we wouldn't even be able to argue about whether we have it.;-) Most discussion on the matter tries to have it both ways, making us just...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the origin of sin?
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I think that having free choice, the seed of doubt planted by the serpent, gave birth to unbelief, which is man's greatest problem. No or little Faith or...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
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[I Cor 7:37 is not about freewill offerings, but the one who has "power/authority" over his own will (in context of marriage/abstaining.)] It's untrue that...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
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How are you getting "God cannot say no" out of "freedom to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or divine intervention? That's a complete...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is monergism or synergism correct?
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Yes, the debate itself is anachronistic as "monergism" wasn't a term coined until the 16th century, and while the base definition (God alone saves) would not...
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Do angels have free will?
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: voluntary choice or decision. I do this of my own free will. 2. : freedom of humans to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or by divine...
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by Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
Do angels have free will?
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: voluntary choice or decision. I do this of my own free will. 2. : freedom of humans to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or by divine...
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by Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
Do angels have free will?
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We will hopefully give God the glory He deserves and keep Him on the throne. Proverbs 16, 21, Isa. 45, John 1, Col. 1, Romans 9, etc...all point to God being...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
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It is true that many times, God does interfere to put a hedge of protection around someone (e.g. Job) or prevent people or angels from doing something. God...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
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Free will is the will to do whatever one wants without consequence or with self-chosen success. Nor is it defined as doing something outside of God's domain...
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Did Jesus ever laugh?
A quote (from page 65 of 147) from the excellent book The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop (an hour-by-hour account of the events from the Last Supper through...
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Is monergism or synergism correct?
Is Monergism or Synergism correct? This question is better rephrased: Which between Monergism and Synergism best describes the biblical view of salvation? My...
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Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
Do angels have free will?
Yes angels have a will, but not a "free" will. The term free will doesn't exist. We all have a will to make choices, but those choices are only allowed by...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is monergism or synergism correct?
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I appreciate Michael's analysis of the two opposing views. I however disagree with both his articulation of the synergistic view and his concluding...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?
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In Job 1, the sons of God that came to present themselves to God are nowhere said to be angels. It is assumed by many (not me) to be a picture of God in his...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Jesus ever laugh?
This question might be better looked at as a question of whether Jesus appreciated humor. I think we need to remember that Jesus and the Father, Jehovah, are...
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What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Should pastors be paid a salary?
Consider 2 Cor. 12:14 "Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but...
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Should pastors be paid a salary?
I whole-heartedly agree with everything that Mr. Houdmann presented as biblical support for pastors being paid a salary. He provides ample support from the...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Should a believer choose to give the gospel to a non-believer who is most likely to reject Jesus?
I believe it is the purpose of Christ's ministers of reconciliation to make the effort to share the Truth, whether "in season or out". 2 Cor 5:18-21 "And all...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should a believer choose to give the gospel to a non-believer who is most likely to reject Jesus?
I would say that a non-believer's possible response to the gospel message is not ours to judge, or something on which we should base our evangelistic...
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Should a believer choose to give the gospel to a non-believer who is most likely to reject Jesus?
Non-believers are judged by their response to light of knowledge. If a believer expects that that the non-believer would most likely reject Jesus and end up ...
John 3:16
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Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?
Her lifestyle is sin. Flip question is, will she be present at the marriage supper of the Lamb in her current state? God established marriage and laid the...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean that; "he who exalts himself shall be humbled and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted"?
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. When Samuel was old, he made his sons judge over...
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What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?
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Truly edifying
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What should we learn from Psalm 119?
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Hi Ken Love, you mentioned “some think it [Matthew 5:17] stands abolished and super-ceded by the Gospel, although the NT says just the opposite: Mat 5:17,...
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What does it mean to live by faith?
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Again it states in Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of...
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Is it alright to get a numerology reading if one is a believer?
King Saul was judged for consulting a diviner, the witch of Endor. This is also a form of divination, and when the source is dark, then the life of Saul...
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Hadassah JD
Why is there no sex in heaven?
We need to respond to the purpose of sex: 1. Procreation. Filling the earth. In heaven there's no need of procreation in this manner any more. 2. Fleshy...
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Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?
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God forbids tattoos. However should one have them before salvation and while in ignorance, God will overlook it. Levitical laws forbid them. We have been...
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What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?
Many collected "waters" may be referred to as "sea." Sea is symbolic of people and nations. Hence King Jesus walking on water points that He is supreme and...
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Hadassah JD
What does it mean to live a holy life?
For Father God to tell us to be Holy means He has given us the way. In the old testament atonement came via the sacrifice of animals and this was a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
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What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
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What is the Christian view of Tai Chi (TaiChi)?
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Hi Mary. My sister does yoga, tai chi and I don't know what else. She's a Roman Catholic, goes to church and takes part in the choir. She has never read the...