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Why do some people not turn to God until later in life?



    
    

Clarify Share Report Asked October 28 2013 Mini Anonymous (via GotQuestions)

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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
The gospel message is for young and old, for men and women of all races and cultures (Galatians 3:28). But most who hear the message do not respond immediately. Some might not turn to God until the...

October 28 2013 3 responses Vote Up Share Report


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Internet image Ben Jones Supporter Retired Professional Photographer
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven." 

God is the author of not only our faith but also of salvation. He chooses us, we don't chose Him, so God has selected the exact time for the elect to receive His Son as Lord and Savior. Some will do it as a child, others as a teen, or 20 something and so forth but He will do it. 

There will be no one in hell who does not deserve to be there; at the same time, there will be no one in heaven who deserves to be there. In heaven, we will not marvel at how good people went to hell but at how bad people (albeit forgiven) got into heaven.

November 07 2019 0 responses Vote Up Share Report


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