The story of Jonah is an interesting one. Gods word is spoken, that the people of Nineveh shall be destroyed for their rebellion and wickedness (paralleling how many interpret Scripture relating to the end times judgment). But when Jonah goes to Nineviah, every single person, from the beggar to the king, bows down in authentic repentance to God (every knee bows and every tongue confesses Gods way is right), and then God does not do what he originally said he would and condemn them with destruction; rather, his mercy triumphs over judgment, and he saves every single person from condemnation and pours out his grace upon them. Instead of rejoicing at the salvation of all, Jonah is furious. He is so mad he leaves the city and gnashes his teeth under a tree, deeply angry that God did not keep his word and do what he said he would and destroy them; instead, God actually saved every one of them, even though he originally said he would destroy them! Though God did say he would destroy them for their wickedness, Jonah was shocked to then witness God instead extending his mercy to all of them; at the last moment God turned all their hearts to authentic repentance, so that their hearts were opened to the error of their ways, and they all freely believed. In doing so, instead of being judged and destroyed, they were saved from punishment completely, and all this by Gods grace. So heres my question: Do you think God will do the same thing at the end of time? By that I mean, however God moved the hearts of all the people in Nineveh to authentic repentance, is it possible he plans to do the same to all of mankind before his throne of judgement (also called his throne of grace, which is very significant), and in doing so fulfilling the scripture, Every knee will bow down and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God. If that is how it plays out, how would you feel about it?
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:48:25 +0000
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