Kaylee on Calvinism

(Post by Kaylee)

In her book Miles to Go, Miley Cyrus tells a story of something when she was eleven years old. She used to have friends until, after a while, her "friends" became enemies. They bullied her like lock her in the bathroom, say mean things, and beat her up. Here is the thing: why does God not stop them if he is all powerful? If he did not stop the bullies from hurting Miley, then is he not all powerful? So that is why I am writing this. This is a true story, and I hope you understand. That means you, Mom!

First, let's talk about the sovereignty of God. Sovereignty means that God can do anything because he is the king of everything. In the Bible, Acts 2:22-23, it says: "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know-- this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men." Now God chose people even before the world was made. God also planned Jesus' death on the cross. People said, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" and thought they made the decision. But really, God made that decision.

To be continued...