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Originally posted by NihilistSanta
reply to post by jhill76
Also I would like to ask you. Have you had a near death experience? You said something earlier about when you questioned what you knew to be true you were taken away from here and sent back because you understood. If that is the case you should really crack open your bible and see what it says about death (here is a hint it is also equated with sleeping) so I would question the validity of any messages you might have received during a NDE. If this is the case. If not please disregard.
Originally posted by jhill76
Originally posted by NihilistSanta
reply to post by jhill76
Also I would like to ask you. Have you had a near death experience? You said something earlier about when you questioned what you knew to be true you were taken away from here and sent back because you understood. If that is the case you should really crack open your bible and see what it says about death (here is a hint it is also equated with sleeping) so I would question the validity of any messages you might have received during a NDE. If this is the case. If not please disregard.
Nothing of the sort at all. When I was taken, my vessel was inhabited by another from above until a decision was made.
So you were possessed?
I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows.
I am not equating one from above with possessed I am equating the habitation of your vessel by another with possession.
I am not down playing or ridiculing your experience merely trying to understand. I am sure many believers have had supernatural occurrences (myself included).
Originally posted by jhill76
Originally posted by EvanB
Is Jesus the only way to God?
Yes
Next question
Care to elaborate why?
I am not down playing or ridiculing your experience merely trying to understand. I am sure many believers have had supernatural occurrences (myself included).
Originally posted by NihilistSanta
If God is love and purity etc then how can we come to him with sin? It would be a pollutant in a sense and therefore could not abide in God thus the concept of salvation/redemption being necessary for reasons which I dont fully understand yet I believe hinges on the fact that God because of free will created a set of rules which even he goes by because he can not be wrong. (kind of like the movie Dogma).
Just throwing this out for consideration. Perhaps Gods plan does ultimately redeem everyone (the idea of multiple resurrections has lead me to this) and this would be closer to what you have stated? However God is still playing by his set of rules which all of creation revolves around and thus the reason for the drama playing out before us in all of our lives which causes us to question the lord. Example being arguments like "Why does God allow the devil to exist?"
Ultimately it is a matter of faith and I have FAITH that God is good. Our very existence is evidence considering by definition God does not need and therefore we are not necessary yet God allows us to continue through his mercy and grace.
Another thought touching on my last point though a bit off topic but I have considered the idea that we were created so that God could experience himself through us. Could anyone elaborate on this? I am merely a seeker and do not hold any answers but would love to hear someone who could bring me closer to understanding.
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by Murgatroid
You've got some SERIOUS issues to deal with if you actually believe that the blood of Jesus is "extra stuff". The BLOOD of Jesus is the ONLY way you will ever make to Heaven.
Do not take my questions/comments as my stance on a subject. My intent is not because I do not know, but to gauge others responses.
Originally posted by jhill76
Originally posted by JackJack
reply to post by Akragon
Google it.
That is your best response? You want to stand before God, and when he asks what did you do for me. You want to tell him you told others to just google it? I see why we are in the state we are in down here.
Originally posted by jhill76
If man was created perfect, he would have never gave in.
Originally posted by stupid girl
reply to post by EnochWasRight
I always feel like I need to put on some Pink Floyd and light some incense when I read your posts.
I think I'll just go make some coffee and read this one again
Originally posted by jhill76
Is it possible with having a direct relationship with God, or choosing your own way to God, but being good?
Originally posted by RevelationGeneration
reply to post by MamaJ
No that's what the Bible says. It seems you have chosen to make up your own personal God in your mind to suit you (this is called idolatry). You believe in Jesus but even the demons believe and tremble. So what makes you better of than them? Do you believe Jesus is THE Christ (God in flesh) and rose from the dead on the 3rd day? If you do not then you are talking about another JESUS other than the one in the Bible that I am not familiar with.