Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [4] 11/08/2025 (Morning thought)

Jonah 1:10 Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him. Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the Lord, because he had told them.

Another passage that is thrown around quite loosely is the one which promises protection from invisible and visible foes, of which the invisible ones are the most dangerous…. Psalms 34: 6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them….. Again, the text is a qualified statement, beginning with “This poor man cried”, which begs the question of who falls into the category of this poor man.

The bible specifically says that the angel of God encamps around them who fear Him. Now, it is true that any poor man can cry unto God in his despair, and we encourage every poor man to do so, because God delights in mercy. For instance, when Jonah was running away from the mission he was sent on by God, several poor men began to pray like they never prayed before, and God heard them.

Now, it is the will of God that after these poor men receive their blessing, that they would be seeking a relation with the God who saved them, because the Bible says that it is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance. And, it seems as if the poor men in the narrative, responded positively…. Jonah 1: 5 Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.

Jonah 1:14 Wherefore they cried unto the Lord, and said, we beseech thee, O Lord, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O Lord, hast done as it pleased thee.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [3] 11/08/2025 (Evening thought)

Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Let’s take a few examples of some of these passages of Scripture so that we could confirm what is being said, about taking certain promises and statements that are either qualified or conditional, and applying them with a broad brush to everyone, when in fact God is speaking conditionally…. Romans 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

When you look at the passage carefully you will see a qualified statement with specific conditions which are applicable to those who love God, and who are called according to His purpose. Now, even though it’s a fact that through the gospel God is calling every person, the fact is that not every person loves God, and not everyone responds to the call of the gospel in the positive. And therefore, using that passage to make a broad application to the general public, regardless of their relationship with God, will be a gross misapplication of the text in question.

Again, when you scrutinize the passage carefully, it does not say that all things are good, it says that all things work together as a cumulative whole, for the good of God’s people. That means that “All things” may at times include a few situations, conditions, providences, and certain circumstances that might not readily add up to the strictly, logical thinking mind. But when taken as a complete whole, it will make sense, and will be for the greater good of God’s people.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!