I would hope that is the reason he started this thread.Squirmydog wrote: Thanks for expanding. I totally appreciate the F.K.(sorry for talking about you in third person F.K.) had the insight to establish this thread is an indication that there is a desire to learn more. Many times that is the mustard seed. I pray that seed sprouts.
This is the funny thing about religion, I can't tell whether this guy is being serious or not! LMAO!Series62 wrote:I would hope that is the reason he started this thread.Squirmydog wrote: Thanks for expanding. I totally appreciate the F.K.(sorry for talking about you in third person F.K.) had the insight to establish this thread is an indication that there is a desire to learn more. Many times that is the mustard seed. I pray that seed sprouts.
However, his own conversation and denial of Christ might lead one to believe that he started it in an effort to denounce any religion because of the non-acceptance of his sinful lifestyle.
If the seed has been planted, he has also been given the source of nourishment that he might be turned from such a life before too late!
John 14:5-6SQ_Crazies wrote: Ok, then enlighten me on the flavor of the week--how do you get into Heaven?
LMAO, did you really just use the word "abiding" in your post?Series62 wrote:John 14:5-6SQ_Crazies wrote: Ok, then enlighten me on the flavor of the week--how do you get into Heaven?
5-Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
6-Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
It means that you must accept Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life. That acceptance would then be revealed by your sincere attempt to live righteous, sin free life. Abiding in Him and allowing Him to abide in you. Because if you love Jesus, you will keep His commandments which are not grievous!
Yes, I am serious as I do not find my faith in Christ as something to joke about!SQ_Crazies wrote: This is the funny thing about religion, I can't tell whether this guy is being serious or not! LMAO!
..is the funniest thing I've read yet today, but the day is young...Series62 wrote: I would hope that is the reason he started this thread.
However, his own conversation and denial of Christ might lead one to believe that he started it in an effort to denounce any religion because of the non-acceptance of his sinful lifestyle.
If the seed has been planted, he has also been given the source of nourishment that he might be turned from such a life before too late!
I taunt out of love.CenterBHSFan wrote:Well, people are asking us what's and why's. So others are answering with references.SQ_Crazies wrote: Will we ever see the day when people stop using the Bible as a substantial point of reference?
Will we ever see the day when people stop taunting people who believe in God?
Con_Alma wrote: What's wrong with the word "abiding"?
jmog wrote:You still don't quite understand then if you think Christians believe they have to abide by certain things to get to heaven.SQ_Crazies wrote:
Allow me to rephrase then.
LOL @ people who think you have to abide by certain things to get into a place called Heaven but laugh at the idea of people getting 72 virgins for abiding by what they're told.
Heaven can not be obtained by "works" or doing good things, or having your "good" outweight your "bad". The Bible is QUITE clear on this.
SQ_Crazies wrote: Ok, then enlighten me on the flavor of the week--how do you get into Heaven?
Series62 wrote:John 14:5-6SQ_Crazies wrote: Ok, then enlighten me on the flavor of the week--how do you get into Heaven?
5-Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
6-Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
It means that you must accept Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life. That acceptance would then be revealed by your sincere attempt to live righteous, sin free life. Abiding in Him and allowing Him to abide in you. Because if you love Jesus, you will keep His commandments which are not grievous!
How in the hell do you expect me to explain that to you?! LOL, clearly you won't get it...Series62 wrote: I'm missing your further attempts at ridicule on that one. What specifically do you find comical?
Heretic wrote:I taunt out of love.CenterBHSFan wrote:Well, people are asking us what's and why's. So others are answering with references.SQ_Crazies wrote: Will we ever see the day when people stop using the Bible as a substantial point of reference?
Will we ever see the day when people stop taunting people who believe in God?
Hate the sin, love the sinner and all that, you know!
Well I was told that you don't have to abide by a good God fearing Christian, so I then asked how you get into Heaven and I was told you have to abide in Jesus.Con_Alma wrote: I agree with you SQ. I don't understand the issue with the word.
I know it's dangerous to speak for others but I would bet that most "religious people" question their own faith constantly. It's a healthy process.SQ_Crazies wrote: I understand how "it works". Don't worry, I'm more educated on the topic than most who would be sitting in this thread with my stance right now. I also understand that religious people aren't used to questioning things.
