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Copied from page 40, chapter 6, "God is Lord in Times of disaster" by Jerry L. Stafford The story of the "Great Flood" is one of the most famous in the Bible." "Robert Ballard, is one of the world's best -known underwater archaeologists, talked about his findings with a popular news reporter, He reported that his team had been recently probing the depths of the black sea off the coast of Turkey in search of traces an ancient civilizations hidden under water since the time of Noah,"

Copied from page 40 (chapter 6, "God is Lord in Times of Disaster" of (The Greatest ?) by Jerry Stafford Jack continued, "I would like to try to answer your comment about God as it relates to disasters and calamities: Time and time again, evidence of the greatness of God is pictured in situation after situation from Genesis to Revelation, it is witnessed throughout his creation and his almighty hand as he works through world events, both good and bad. Consider some of gre...at calamities of the world, are they God's fault? The flood recorded in Genesis, chapter 6 and 7, could be a demonstration of his Lordship in times of calamity. C

Copied from page 39, Chapter 6 (God is Lord in Times of Disaster) by Jerry Stafford "Most Christians do believe the calamities listed in the Old Testament happened, as well as those listed in Revelation and other places that foretell events yet to come," Jack said, "but we believe they happen for a reason. I can't answer your comment about little children, there has been a lot of speculation in that area, but I have not found a solid answer except for my belief in the sovereignty of God and, by faith, leaving it up to him.

Copied from page 39, Chapter 6 (God is Lord in Times of Disaster) by Jerry Stafford Although he could feel a slight warmness under his collar at the Dopamine remark, Jack answered, "God does cause disaster." To me, much of the Bible is behaviorally oriented and, therefore, there are consequences to certain behaviors. I don't believe God is the permissive parent many make him out to be, and I don't think that description can be supported by Scripture. It seems to me, if he is ...Lord of the good, he must also be Lord of the bad." Those who believe in the permissive side of God probably haven't sincerely studied the attributes of God, or the Christian faith deeply enough to see the complete picture of Christianity." "

Copied from page 37. chapter 5: "The'Denial of Deity" by Jerry L. Stafford Then Debra made her point: "That doesn't strike you at all as being ridiculous? If something turns out good, God did it, but if something turns out bad, the devil did it? That pretty much frees us of any responsibility. And God loves you but is capable of punishing you for eternity if you don't believe in him, even though there is no legitimate evidence of his existence? How about all those people who... claim he answers prayer? I know better than that because I did pray several times and he didn't answer. Wasn't it God in the Bible that killed everyone not onboard that ark, babies and all? Dopamine, its probably just dopamine." Would you mind explaining what you mean by dopamine?" Jack asked. It's a type of medicine sometimes used for certain problems with the brain. It is also used as a treatment for heart problems, among other things."Debra answered in a condescending tone.