tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530600757327962666.post8259688753975723877..comments2023-06-20T09:40:58.888-05:00Comments on The Doulos Den: God Needs To...?Doulosofchristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17770915650825256849noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530600757327962666.post-4050035631534742192007-04-16T21:00:00.000-05:002007-04-16T21:00:00.000-05:00Lawrence,My response to those that bring this up (...Lawrence,<BR/><BR/>My response to those that bring this up (and I have dealt with some, in the context of discussing election) is that they are disregarding the context of the passage in 2 Peter 3:9. The whole section is focused on being prepared for Christ's return, not on who shall be saved or God's decree regarding this. And God, like us, may have desires, but that's not the same as a willful decree. God takes no delight in the death of the wicked, but this does not mean that He abandons His justice to ensure their salvation. The principle is still the same - God will not act in a manner inconsistent with His character.<BR/><BR/>Great question, thanks for the comment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530600757327962666.post-43381550853862151612007-04-16T17:10:00.000-05:002007-04-16T17:10:00.000-05:00What is your answer to inclusivists favorite thing...What is your answer to inclusivists favorite thing to say, "God desires that none of these shall perish?" Obviously some shall...and yet God desires that they don't? Is this an example of something that God wants to do but cannot b/c of His nature?lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269079315500219992noreply@blogger.com