Dear Donna, Mary, 1 Corinthians and Doves,

Thank you for your well thought-out responses.

And I can see where you are coming from.

This is a highly controversial subject, so I understand the responses.

Rather than debate the topic, I feel it is best to let each have their own understanding.

We are each accountable for the Truth given to us.

The Lord knows our motives and He assesses accordingly.

I will stay with my understanding, and I know the church at large will continue with the traditional interpretation, which, in most cases, is good.

For my part, I would like to say that the objections mentioned on the 18th of July were already addressed within my letter on July 11th, and they remain sufficient to stand, as I see it.

One always takes a high risk when presenting something unspoken of before. For Truth's sake, I was willing to take that risk.

Having been in a third world country, I became well aware how advantaged we are as learners, and how disadvantaged others are, living under ways of life so different from ours.

Most people on the globe do not have Bibles. Some nations have no visible churches. Many countries cannot assemble, nor can they discuss topics openly, that we speak so freely of.

Unfortunately, all countries,

 *including America*, rarely discuss the 666 

M O B in church.  We mention it only in passing, without much original,

personal  thought.

Would that our Pastors be brave enough to open up a discussion with the congregants in the church.

Then we would find out how neglected this topic really is; and that God speaks through congregants as well as ministers.

I thank you again for your well thought-out responses.

It takes great maturity to speak one's perception in love.

May the Spirit of Truth lead us into all Truth.

In God's love,

Angela

PS. 

Mary, thank you for the background on Calvinism.

I was well informed by your sharing that with me.

That must be where

 O S A S  originated..."Once Saved Always Saved."

Their beliefs sound like pre-destination.

I have  never believed in that. 

Calvinism must not realize

that we are to have a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus.

A relationship is never static, and our Lord 

*never seals our free will*. Other wise Christianity would mimic robots.

The only thing sealed in our walk is an *abiding* relationship (John 15) as long as we are in lively obedience to God on a daily basis.

He wants our daily On-Fire relationship with Him, renewed day by day.

Unfortunately, love can grow cold.

Hebrews 6:4-6

Hebrews 10:26-29

Thank you John Tng for allowing us to air our insights, hopefully led by the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus, Angela