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I am not ignoring Satan's existence. I am only providing reasonable evidence to support the position that "the satan" mentioned in Job may not necessarily be Satan (Lucifer). Nothing more, nothing less. Why do you assume that I am "trying to get around God's sovereign authority"? I made no such...

Where did evil come from? If God is a perfect being, wouldn't it be impossible for Him to create anything with imperfections. Yet humans are imperfect creatures who cause evil. Does this mean that no such God exists? Note: this question is intended to drive the conversation and encourage a...

That is a respectable position to have. I believe that unserstanding the "how come?" will help you deal with the "what now?" Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Hebrew word "satan" is used as both a noun and verb. •The verb means "to be or act as an adversary" (see Ps. 38:20; 71:13; 109:4, 20, 21, 29; Zc 3:1). •The noun "satan" can mean "adversary" in general (personal or national) (see Nu 22:22, 32; 1 Sam 29:4; 2 Sam 19:22 1 Kgs 5:4; 11:14, 23, 25; Ps...

This of course assumes that "the satan" described in Job is in fact Lucifer (aka Satan) which is also debated. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

It is an answer. But there are other possibilities. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I am in agreement with most of what you posted. However, I am not quite sure why you felt it necessary to include this. The problem of evil is a real issue that many people struggle with and I don't think they are in any way trying to "pin blame on the Almighty." When a father is watching their...

Well...it looks like you have found your answer on theopedia. So why ask the question herem Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I never said that I accepted their interpretations nor did I suggest that we had to accept them. I am asking you why you believe your interpretation is better than theirs? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

You are confused with diesm. Completely different from determinism. For someone so savvy in theology I am shocked. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I would like to invite everyone to join me on the thread I just opened. I am very interested to hear from the Reformed "Calvinist" variety. Here is the link...

The problem of evil is not just simply that evil exists. Rather, it is the compatibility between both God and evil that drives the conundrum. Many theologians have variations to the problem of evil. However, simply stated, "If God is able (omnipotent), He could stop evil. If God is willing...

You do realize that there are various interpretations to the bible. Armininus, Luther, Wesley, Aquinas, Augustine, and even Calvin did not pull their theology out of thin air. They used the bible too. So why is your position any better than theirs? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

The OP is about why some are saved and not others. The limitations to God's omnipotence answers that question without diminishing His benevolence. In regards to God's sovereignty, your leading towards a path to determinism. I assume you know what determinism is so I won't insult you by...

More simply stated, God's sovereignty does not mean that He can do anything, only that which is in His nature. He can not affirm something to be true and false at the same time or contradict Himself. It is His will that all are saved. However, He cannot force that upon anyone. The choice for...

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The point that I am trying to make is that either side has issues that need to be addressed. You may claim that the God I worship is "weak", others may call yours a tyrant. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. I have heard the Calvinists counter argument that 1 Tim 2:4 is addressed to the...

Can God make a square circle, or a rock so heavy He cannot lift it? He cannot because they are contradictory. Can God steal? God cannot force people to love him. Because like the other examples, forced love is not love at all...its rape. God is not a divine rapist. Also, you position is the...

Yet he cannot lie, deny Himself, sin, or force people to do things against His will...unless you are suggesting those scriptures are false. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

So tell me, is God weak or a liar? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk