more thinking...

It would probably help to read the comments on the previous post before you read this.

It is God's will that no one should perish, but all should come to eternal life through Jesus. Does that mean that none will perish? Is God's will overruled by man's will? I have toomanyquestions regarding this. If I go with an "if this, then that" line of thinking and say that God's will can be overruled by my will or unbelief (or wrong belief)... ie. If I believe that I will get to heaven by praying to a banana three times a day and do this faithfully every day, I will be sorely disappointed. I will not be saved, even though it is God's will that I should be saved. ...then why would that truth not apply to all the other aspects of God's will/character. God also promises to expose all people to himself, so they have the opportunity to choose. Is this true only of salvation, or is it true of all other aspects as well? If faith for salvation comes by hearing the TRUTH, and faith for righteousness comes by hearing the TRUTH, then what of all the other "riches of our inheritance". Is there more TRUTH to be revealed with regard to these other aspects? I find it interesting that we use the word "demand". I do not "demand" my salvation. I recieve it, as a gift freely offered, but needing to be received (like a registered letter you have to sign for). I do not "demand" my righteousness. I receive it. I think the thought of "demanding" proves a lack of understanding.

I know that the TRUTH about all this can only come by revelation, so I'm praying for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation that I may KNOW HIM BETTER. It does come down to knowing him, his heart, his character, his will. In the mean time I sure have a lot of questions.