Thus Jesus, by saying this parable, wanted to make all those that were coming to him to hear the Word, aware of the available choices " (Kioulachoglou). ... The fourth is "The Good Ground ", which represents the one who "hears the word and understands it ". As quoted by Tassos Kioulachoglou: "To conclude therefore. ... It is not only that one hears the Word, but it is also HOW he hears it, for many may hear the Word but only those that hear it and keep it in a good and honest heart will be fruitful. ... As quoted by author Henry G. ...

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I was always taught Christian values and the Bible was God's holy word, but I have always questioned what I've been taught, whether it was the truth. ... The very basic foundation of our existence lies within the first passage of the Bible, the choice between evolution and creation. ... The choice comes down to faith in what you ultimately believe. ... His answers were parallel with mine and he wanted to know as well why bad things happen to good people. ... Dobson quotes that "10% of children born have a life threatening disease" (pg #66). ...

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Clearly the book of Revelation is the ultimate battle between good and evil. ... Each of these letters begin with a characterization of Christ and praise to the churches for the good deeds that they have accomplished. ... Not only does this scroll contain the judgement of the wicked, but the redemption of the good as well. ... This revelation is the battle between good and evil, the people against God, with satan's evil powers trying to destroy God through his people. ... Throughout this horror there is still time for the people to make a choice between Christ and the Antichrist. ...

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His position is affirmed by quoting the 10th commandment itself, "Thou shalt not covet" (Ex 20:17) and the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus reprimands even anger (Matt 5:22) and lust (Matt 5:28). ... Since by nature we not only have a disposition to sin but sin in our nature, he asks whether or not human beings possess freedom of choice. He defends freedom of will, however, only to a limited extent: Certainly, those who are outside of Christ do still make voluntary choices-that is, they decide what they want to do, then they do it. In this sense there is still a kind of "freedom&...

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