Your last sentence leaves no room for free will and I firmly believe that a loving God would give his children room for such. And like any good father, punish them when they stray.
Without free will what is the point of existence? Without free will there is no point in creation at all.
Free will is a lie you've been duped into believing. Truth is, it doesn't matter what you believe. The Bible is full of examples, from Jonah to Job, etc.
What we have is freedom of choice. You can roll the dice of life but the lord determines all outcomes.
Let me ask a simple question: is God in control or are you?
Imagine the greatest chess master and this master rigged the game to his desired outcome before it was ever played.
He is the chess master playing both sides, good and evil, to serve his plan until its checkmate. We are the pawns. The earth is his board.
Rest assured my friend. God is sovereign and in control of every detail, from how you tie your shoe in the morning to world leader's decisions.
Your last sentence leaves no room for free will and I firmly believe that a loving God would give his children room for such. And like any good father, punish them when they stray.
Without free will what is the point of existence? Without free will there is no point in creation at all.
Free will is a lie you've been duped into believing. Truth is, it doesn't matter what you believe. The Bible is full of examples, from Jonah to Job, etc.
What we have is freedom of choice. You can roll the dice of life but the lord determines all outcomes.
Let me ask a simple question: is God in control or are you?