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Apologetic Defense of the faith, the Bible, and Christianity
Learn about the biblical concept of man and his creation, including the image of God, the concept of the spiritual and physical man, human depravity, and the idea of man as a free moral agent. Discover what the Bible teaches about the nature of humanity and how it differs from other belief systems.
The concept of God's sovereignty refers to his absolute control and authority over all things. It suggests that God is the creator and sustainer of the universe and that he has the power to do whatever he pleases. Some people believe that this concept of sovereignty is incompatible with the idea of human free will, as it suggests that God has predetermined everything that will happen and that human beings have no real choice in the matter.
One member of an apologetic Facebook group expressed his inability to understand the often stated, "if God allows man to choose ... that means man's will is stronger." The reason you do not understand it is that it's nonsensical. This is the way of Calvinism and the once saved always saved, eternal security, predestined lost... Continue Reading →
Romans 8:28 Updated American Standard Version (UASV)
28 And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
We need to understand Roman’s 8:28 better, as it is often misused. Many read into Paul’s words that God causes everything to happen, both good or bad.