There are times when God uses us vocally to carry out his works. This is very clearly depicted as Moses stood before Pharaoh to say, “Let my people go.” There is a time to stand and fight for justice,

There is also a time that we may need to be still and know the One who created all people equal. (Acts 17:25-28; John 3:16) This is clearly depicted as God came to Peter in a dream to show him that both Jews and Gentiles were his creation. (Acts 10:9-16)

As we mentioned earlier, when God punishes it is forever but it is not keeping people alive to torture them. They will be destroyed in a moment and don’t think for a second this will be a good day in God’s eyes. Souls He created and died for are lost because they did not choose to be saved, not because He did not want them to be saved.

Hell was never prepared for anyone but the devil and his angels. You have to now decide how knowing this changes your relationship and perspective of God.

How would your life change if right now you knew you were going to take 52 additional vacation days – 10 weeks (5x10) - in the next year? How would that affect your peace of mind? Satisfaction? Family life? Love life? How would it affect your bank account?

We now know why He allows suffering! When God created everything it was perfect, He gifted His creation with free will so they could experience a selfless loving relationship... His creation rebelled against Him. To protect His relationship with those who remained faithful He allowed the rebellion to continue so the questions regarding His character could be seen in true light. God manifested His character in His Son when He died for sinners. Today He is patiently waiting for those who have not yet made a decision to make one! Whose side are you going to take in this great controversy between Christ and Satan?

Have you ever lost someone you loved?

When this happens, we find ourselves trying to make sense of it all. Why did this happen? We begin to blame someone or something – God, self, circumstances.

To be commanded to love is slightly oxymoronic is it it not? For a loving God who has given us free will to choose freedom and eternity with him, telling us to love Him seems rather out of character.