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To: Robert E. Hall who wrote (36200)	1/5/2004 9:44:27 PM
From: IN_GOD_I_TRUST	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39621

Robert, << He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.>> If "you" means the people of God, how could a person of God perish? Isn't it inherent that a person of God will NOT perish, but have everlasting life? John 6:47 I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. The meaning of perish, just in case: Main Entry: per·ish Pronunciation: 'per-ish Function: verb Etymology: Middle English perisshen, from Old French periss-, stem of perir, from Latin perire, from per- detrimentally + ire to go -- more at PER-, ISSUE Date: 13th century intransitive senses 1 : to become destroyed or ruined : DIE <recollection of a past already long since perished -- Philip Sherrard> <guard against your mistakes or your attempts (perish the thought) to cheat -- C. B. Davis> 2 chiefly British : DETERIORATE, SPOIL transitive senses 1 chiefly British : to cause to die : DESTROY 2 : WEAKEN, BENUMB God Bless, IGIT