The Narrow Path Ministries

Okay, I guess I'll try to expand what I meant a little more... Assumptions: •God knows the future (as jriccitelli pointed out, not all agree with this) •Man has free-will •God desires all men to be saved (actual all, not Calvinist all) •Christian Universalism is not true (not saying I know this to b...

My simple brain sees this difference that still remains: In your scenario, people still have free will to choose, God just knows what our choice will be. In Calvinism, the choice is made for us by God, even against our will. I think that your question actually touches on a larger question of the nat...

Thanks everybody, all of these thoughts are helpful.

We have a couple major family expenses coming up within less than a year (birth of 3rd child & need minivan). I feel confident that these are within God's will for us. What I have been wondering is if it is right to save for a short period of time to prepare for these expenses (and reduce giving to ...

Ha! I meant quantity, but I suppose either could be true.

I finally overcame a technical difficulty in getting my registration to work (thank you webmaster!), so I guess I should say hello. I was introduced to Steve's topical lectures by a friend about a year ago and have listened to a great many of them. The series (series's?) on counter-culture, Lordship...