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Title: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: Confused on July 17, 2016, 03:26:49 AM
Hi and thanks for allowing me into the inner circle.  I am looking forward to learning more.  I read the article on hell and it caught my interest.  I've always felt something was a little off about the hell situation.  Made it hard to love a God who could be so cruel.  Looking forward to learning more.  I know that sounds bad, I love our Lord, he has been so good to me.  It's so hard to explain...but I will not give up..Again thanks 
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: Ross on July 17, 2016, 05:37:03 AM
Welcome;
Our future becomes clearer and more glorious as our loving Father and Christ reveal and teach us the truth which indeed sets us free.
Christ talks about our earthly dad, saying; " that they would not give us a stone instead of a fish, and our Heavenly Father loves us more than they do."
Paul says the things to come are more glorious than Moses saw in the desert.
Also says that NOTHING can keep us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
ALL pretty good news really. Learning more is an on-going process.
Have A Great Day. :dsunny:
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: marie glen on July 17, 2016, 05:55:46 AM
 :hiya: Hi Confused from Oaklahoma! I'm from Wisconsin.. Welcome to the Tent's forum! I'm sure we all know eXactly how you feel! :smile:

Amen Ross! You said it..! And great verses!



Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: Dandelion on July 17, 2016, 07:57:23 AM
Hi Confused!

I hail from Queens, New York City.

This is a great place to be........I think you're going to like it!

:welcome:

D.
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: Confused on July 18, 2016, 02:35:47 AM
 :laugh: Thank you all so much for the welcome.  You know Ross those things you said about our earthly parents loving us and of course I am a parent..and even tho my kiddos sometimes make me so angry I could never torment them..... :sigh:  This has always made me wonder about the doctrine of hell.  I sometimes wonder if the lack of some feelings I have is due to not knowing or understanding my feelings toward God.  One day feeling love and loved the next confused.   :doh:
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: CST on July 18, 2016, 12:37:53 PM
Hi, Confused. Welcome to Tentmaker.
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: darryl on July 18, 2016, 12:56:55 PM
Quote from: Confused on July 17, 2016, 03:26:49 AM
Hi and thanks for allowing me into the inner circle.  I am looking forward to learning more.  I read the article on hell and it caught my interest.  I've always felt something was a little off about the hell situation.  Made it hard to love a God who could be so cruel.  Looking forward to learning more.  I know that sounds bad, I love our Lord, he has been so good to me.  It's so hard to explain...but I will not give up..Again thanks
Hi there !...welcome to Tentmaker !  :thumbsup:..I'm pretty sure we all have that in common with you that it's hard to truly love a cruel being who would torment human beings forever..be terrified of such a god, yes..but love ?..hmmm... anyways, there's plenty in the Bible to support the belief in a loving God who ultimately redeems all his creatures...that's the only way forward for me..bathing in His eternal love...I'm done subscribing to religion of fear. Hope you have a great time here and find it helpful !. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: Ross on July 18, 2016, 02:32:51 PM
Quote from: Confused on July 18, 2016, 02:35:47 AM

I sometimes wonder if the lack of some feelings I have is due to not knowing or understanding my feelings toward God.  One day feeling love and loved the next confused.   :doh:

We seem to be only able to think from our experiences. If we have been treated poorly, even hurt, then it is hard to grasp true love.
The learning is an on-going process. Bit by bit the doubts will be dissolved in ways that you have never seen before.
His ways are higher and way better than our ways. His patience and love works wonders.
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: marie glen on July 18, 2016, 04:15:45 PM
Amen, amen.. whenever He sends a truth, He will confirm it.. First by His Word of course, then in the little ways in which He is able to personally communicate with each one of us letting us know what we are learning is real!

He is so able.. and so good!! gracious, merciful and kind.. :HeartThrob:
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: Lazarus Short on July 18, 2016, 04:18:26 PM
WELCOME!

Keep in mind that confusion is a temporary condition, and this is the best site on the www to dispel confusion.
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: eaglesway on July 18, 2016, 09:05:49 PM
Neither will God give up on you or me or anyone else :o)   Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from Oklahoma
Post by: Shev on July 23, 2016, 01:09:36 AM
Welcome!  :dsunny: