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John 10
9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.
Originally posted by 3NL1GHT3N3D1
I agree with your assessment Joe! The second coming has a double meaning I think, meaning spiritual awakening during this life and after death.
Your analogy about the clouds is spot on as well, I've never thought of it like that before! Thanks for that.
originally posted by: 3NL1GHT3N3D1
a reply to: BELIEVERpriest
Children told to believe the bible without question before they ever read it for themselves are "grossly ignorant" on the subject as well, but I guess since they are told to believe in what you believe they get a free pass right?
The majority of Christians have believed in the Bible before they ever read it for themselves you know. Where's the outrage over that?
James 4:2 You do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.
Originally posted by 3NL1GHT3N3D1
"You will be hated because of me". Uh oh, I think I'm getting a case of persecution complex.
Originally posted by 3NL1GHT3N3D1
But seriously, I don't ever imply anyone is possessed by a demon or that they are evil, yet I get those accusations quite regularly on these boards for my views. That shows to me that my views strike a chord in some people and they lash out because it challenges their deeply held beliefs.
Originally posted by 3NL1GHT3N3D1
Some people should realize that there is no shame in admitting they are wrong. I admitted it to myself a few years ago and I have come out a better person because of it IMO. I still admit to being wrong, and often. If I refuse too admit when I'm wrong I'm doing a disservice to myself and those around me.
God doesn't punish you for questioning him? What if you question the bible being infallible? Is that not what I'm doing? Yet you believe I will be punished for it. Yes your god is a tyrant, hits actions in the OT prove that without a doubt.
3NL1GHT3ND1; God didn't punish you for questioning him? What if you question the bible being infallible? Is that not what I'm doing? Yet you believe I will be punished for it. Yes your god is a tyrant, hits actions in the OT prove that without a doubt.
BELIEVERpriest:I questioned God on the veracity of His word, and He confirmed it to me. No punishment, no shunning, just blessings.
You dont question the bible, you cherry pick what you choose, reject the answers you dont like, and propagandize your false doctrines.
If you really believe that Jesus is the truth, then you would honor His words rather than pretending to, while spewing tripe.
Romans 14
11 It is written: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.'"
originally posted by: 3NL1GHT3N3D1
a reply to: vethumanbeing
I'm not being accusatory. If anything BELIEVER is the one being accusatory saying I am demonizing Jesus and trying to deceive people. I haven't accused him of either or anything.
BELIEVERpriest: So I guess I should follow your example, desparately trying to rewrite the truth by taking things out of context? And you do take everything biblical out of context.Im not afraid of hell, I dont go around lying to myself to justify lying to others.
What if your wrong? What if you really do have to believe that Jesus paid for your sins like He said He would...like the Apostles He appointed said He did? What is so horrible about believing that Jesus gave up His earthly life for our eternal salvation?
Lets say the rapture does happen, the antichrist does come, and 3.5 years in power, he declares himself to be god and issues his mark??? Just play along with the hypothetical situation. What then, would you repent then? Would you believe that Jesus died for your sins then?
I really want to know your answer.
But to answer your question, it is the Spirit within me that guides me. It is both. I am part of it but it is greater than me.