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Good stuff. The only thing I might suggest is that Rev 20:15 doesn't really say that all the folks in the 2nd resurrection are evil. Only the ones, "whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire." I would think that would indicate that some folks in that...

And you can choose to stop insulting those who hold different views than yourself if you choose to do so. Arrogance in not a way to win hearts and minds. That's about all I can say.

This is how you try to convince others of your argument? Hard to take anything else you say seriously. You may want to study the art of diplomacy for a more tactful approach.

It's very specific in saying the resurrection of Rev 20:6 is the first resurrection. Rev 20:6, Blessed and holy [is] he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years...

There are only 2 places that talk about the first resurrection, both being in Revelation 20. It doesn't say anywhere, including in Acts 26:23, that Jesus was the first resurrection. As you pointed out, he was the firstborn from the dead (Col 1:18), the firstfruits (1 Cor 15:20), and the first...

Yes, it does seem far fetched when looked at from a 21st century Western worldview. However, it was written to an ancient people in a far away land that had a very different worldview. God spoke on their terms and to their interests, not to ours. To understand the flood story it is necessary to...

Well, the scriptures do indeed tell us about Jesus' second advent as you've described it. But I still don't see where they say God knows what I'll be thinking and doing even 1 minute from now. He'll sure enough know when the time comes, but that is a lot different than knowing ahead of time. I'd...

The Hebrew for Psalm 139:4 is not totally clear. While the ESV could be the correct translation, other translations say something a bit different. The KJV says, "For [there is] not a word in my tongue, [but], lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether." The ISV says, "Even before I have formed a...

You are right. Jesus did know their thoughts. That's pretty clear. But knowing what somebody's thinking at the moment is a lot different than knowing what they will think in the future. Not that my ignorance determines truth, but I just don't see anywhere in the scriptures that says God knows...

I think you are right about God knowing the rapture, tribulation, and the millennial reign. I said as much in my last post to you. He knows the final outcome. But He still works with people as His representatives on the earth and people can be a bit finicky. Nonetheless, as you said, God will...

Good points about Calvin's thinking. But I don't see foreknowledge as meaning God knows every move that people will make. He knows the final outcome (a new heaven and earth), but the exact route getting there depends on people's response to God's will. But whatever people do, God can work with...

I've never been sure about Romans 8:29-30, but the way you put it makes a lot of sense. I still want to think about it, but off the top of my head, I think you are right. Calvin (along with Luther) did shed a lot of light on the scriptures. For sure, he made a vast improvement over the RC...

I think "repent" and "relent" are synonymy of each other. Both indicate a change in intended action. In any case, it's a good thing God ultimately decided to show us mercy instead of what we justly deserved!

I don't see the scriptures saying anything about about God knowing they would repent. Taken at face value, i.e., without a preconceived idea, it appears that He really didn't know for sure what they'd do. The Hebrew word for "it may be" is "uwlay." It's used about a dozen times, and every time...

You have some good points, but I'm not sure it's that clear cut. Maybe, but maybe not. Jer 36:3, It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I purpose to do unto them; that they may return every man from his evil way; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin. Jer...

Apparently, you and I are in fact in total agreement concerning the mystery. I've been very clear on how I see it, that Abraham did not know the mystery, that it was a secret until revealed to Paul. Given that, why do you keep asking me if I understand the mystery (in a very snarky manner at...

You mean that they might explain how there are rivers and blooms in the desert, lions laying with sheep, weapons into plowshares, etc? The idea is ludicrous!

Not sure why I'd talk to them. Apparently they can't see the deserts aren't filled with rivers and blooms, lions laying with sheep, weapons made into plowshares, etc.

Whoa...stop right there! Where does it say God told Abraham the Gentiles would be fellowheirs? He told him all nations would be blessed in him, but there that's not the same a being fellowheirs. Besides what's so complicated about: Eph 3:5, Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons...

If you recall I said in my post explaining ekklesia; "I'm not sure why I bother telling you this. I have little doubt but that, instead of a cogent reply, I'll just get something like I am a heretic, or I have trouble comprehending things, blah, blah. Quite boring really." You are soooo...