M.D. - We're new to both your YouTube channel and now Substack chat. Found out about you through Patera. We appreciate you and all that you do. Continued blessings my friend and keep up the good work - Thank you!
Brother, I'm technologically challenged. It took me a while to even figure out how to use this thing. Thanks for your time and energy. Been with you on YT for a long time, I'm glad I figured out how to use this for when YT goes sideways, which I think is only a matter of time.
So refreshing to hear from someone who understands what the gift of free will means: no, God isn't in control and he isn't going to "fix" everything for us either. He didn't give us free will only to take it away once the going got tough. It's abdicating our responsibility if we believe He will save us from the consequences of what we've allowed to happen. Same with the pre-tribulation rapture. It allows good people to believe they don't have to do anything because they'll be rescued. A very successful subterfuge!
We're here now for a reason. And it isn't to sit and wait.
MD, our GOD is always in control. He’s the one allowing satan and his minions to do what there doing. He, GOD wants us to repent and become closer to Jesus. It’s our free will to either follow Jesus or satan. Me personally will follow Jesus.
So you're saying God's in control while also saying the same thing that I said in the newsletter that people have freewill to do what they want. Look around. Does it look like God's in control? Children raped, aborted, sacrificed, suffering, illness, all manner of lust, perversion, and greed. So that's all God's doing since he is in control? Yes, he could be if he chooses however, this is a world full of evil and those demonic forces have used man's lust, greed, perversion and freewill to guide the world to where we are now.
You really are not arguing, you're actually agreeing with what I said. What I'm saying and what you also said essentially is that God doesn't control us. He could but he doesn't.
One important factor to consider is human free will. According to the Bible, God granted us the ability to choose between good and evil, a gift that underlines the authenticity of our love and obedience towards Him.
In the Garden of Eden, as recorded in Genesis 2:16-17, God gave Adam and Eve the freedom to eat from any tree, but warned them against eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. By offering this choice, God instituted free will. Tragically, Adam and Eve chose to disobey, introducing sin into the world.
Moreover, the Bible does mention that Satan has a significant influence over the world. In John 12:31, Jesus refers to Satan as the "ruler of this world." Similarly, in 2 Corinthians 4:4, Paul describes Satan as the "god of this age" who blinds the minds of unbelievers.
These verses don't mean that God has relinquished control, but they do highlight that Satan wields considerable influence on earth due to the sin that entered the world. Ultimately, the presence of evil is a result of our free will and Satan's influence, not a lack of control on God's part.
God's sovereignty, His ultimate control, is manifested in His ability to bring about His good purposes despite the presence of evil. As Romans 8:28 states: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." This suggests that even amidst suffering and evil, God is working towards a greater good.
There have been and are many things that have happen to humanity that I'm sure God did not want to happen... however, he allowed it to happen because he does not CONTROL people, but instead gives them freewill.
M.D. - We're new to both your YouTube channel and now Substack chat. Found out about you through Patera. We appreciate you and all that you do. Continued blessings my friend and keep up the good work - Thank you!
Glad to have you.
Appreciate your efforts..Authenticity and Accuracy are rare anymore..
Thanks.
Right as usual
Thanks so much for the newsletter M.D. I enjoyed reading it with my first cup of coffee. Prayers and hugs. God bless! 💘
Thank you, my friend.
M.D. I enjoy your emails just as much as your videos! Keep up the good work!
As a minister for over 50 years and a prepper for many years I agree with your conclusions.
Brother, I'm technologically challenged. It took me a while to even figure out how to use this thing. Thanks for your time and energy. Been with you on YT for a long time, I'm glad I figured out how to use this for when YT goes sideways, which I think is only a matter of time.
So refreshing to hear from someone who understands what the gift of free will means: no, God isn't in control and he isn't going to "fix" everything for us either. He didn't give us free will only to take it away once the going got tough. It's abdicating our responsibility if we believe He will save us from the consequences of what we've allowed to happen. Same with the pre-tribulation rapture. It allows good people to believe they don't have to do anything because they'll be rescued. A very successful subterfuge!
We're here now for a reason. And it isn't to sit and wait.
MD, our GOD is always in control. He’s the one allowing satan and his minions to do what there doing. He, GOD wants us to repent and become closer to Jesus. It’s our free will to either follow Jesus or satan. Me personally will follow Jesus.
So you're saying God's in control while also saying the same thing that I said in the newsletter that people have freewill to do what they want. Look around. Does it look like God's in control? Children raped, aborted, sacrificed, suffering, illness, all manner of lust, perversion, and greed. So that's all God's doing since he is in control? Yes, he could be if he chooses however, this is a world full of evil and those demonic forces have used man's lust, greed, perversion and freewill to guide the world to where we are now.
You really are not arguing, you're actually agreeing with what I said. What I'm saying and what you also said essentially is that God doesn't control us. He could but he doesn't.
One important factor to consider is human free will. According to the Bible, God granted us the ability to choose between good and evil, a gift that underlines the authenticity of our love and obedience towards Him.
In the Garden of Eden, as recorded in Genesis 2:16-17, God gave Adam and Eve the freedom to eat from any tree, but warned them against eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. By offering this choice, God instituted free will. Tragically, Adam and Eve chose to disobey, introducing sin into the world.
Moreover, the Bible does mention that Satan has a significant influence over the world. In John 12:31, Jesus refers to Satan as the "ruler of this world." Similarly, in 2 Corinthians 4:4, Paul describes Satan as the "god of this age" who blinds the minds of unbelievers.
These verses don't mean that God has relinquished control, but they do highlight that Satan wields considerable influence on earth due to the sin that entered the world. Ultimately, the presence of evil is a result of our free will and Satan's influence, not a lack of control on God's part.
God's sovereignty, His ultimate control, is manifested in His ability to bring about His good purposes despite the presence of evil. As Romans 8:28 states: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." This suggests that even amidst suffering and evil, God is working towards a greater good.
There have been and are many things that have happen to humanity that I'm sure God did not want to happen... however, he allowed it to happen because he does not CONTROL people, but instead gives them freewill.
You’re exactly right MD. I apologize for thinking you were arguing, I miss understood you.