†..It truly is God's will that all men be saved..†
2 Peter 3 8: But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Also 1 Timothy 2
1: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2: For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3: For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5: For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6: Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
The word of God is filled with examples of people who walked contrary to the will of God ...Indeed to this very day even Christians. As CiV said...God did not create robots!! And all praise and glory be unto Him!!†
Nice to see you around theses parts Greg.
Have a blessed day Shalom...><> |