Originally posted by Adam_PoE
You have not succeeded at anything either. How many people have converted to Christianity as the result of your internet proselytizing?
My job is to tell people about God's love and how to be saved. Anything else that I do simply promotes this objective.
How many people have converted to Christianity as the result of my internet proselytizing? I will have to find out when I get to Heaven.
Although, I have had a number people send me private messages telling me that they support what I am doing, that I have encouraged their faith, or that I have helped them in some way (to Jesus Christ be all the glory).
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Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Although, I have had a number people send me private messages telling me that they support what I am doing, that I have encouraged their faith, or that I have helped them in some way (to Jesus Christ be all the glory).
Private messages from your other sock accounts do not count.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I think he has failed because he has made his religion look stubborn and blind.
Agreed.
Originally posted by Goddess Kali
JIA
Goddess Kali:
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
1) Yes, God created all people.2) No, satan did not create any people.
3) No, children of God and children of satan cannot be considered brothers. I use the word brother to refer to you and others because it is disarming. I employ the term loosely to refer to people that I sincerely care about in a Christian way. God cordially loves you and the rest of the world so shouldn’t I love you and others as well? One way for me to demonstrate my love (which has been shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit) for non-believers/others is to address them in a manner that is warm, embracing, and that shows goodwill.
4) Diversity is all around me, it would be difficult to ignore. As I said in a previous post: I am not the one making the division or rather distinctions, God is. Black and white thinking? Well, what is wrong with that in this context? Why is a black and white mentality dangerous (in this context)? Again, the contrast between the two groups has been made by God not me (I am simply affirming what my Heavenly Father has already stated). The Lord Jesus said,
Luke 7:23
And blessed is he who is [b]not offended because of Me.”[/B]I am aware that the Word of God comes across offensive to many people, that is why it has been recorded that the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. The Word cuts to the chase (no pun intended) or point, it gets down to brass tacks, and tells it like it is. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. People need to be informed now because it will be too late once they are dead. God knew that people would think that He was being narrow-minded, black and white, inflexible, dogmatic, and bigoted. But apparently God would rather speak the Truth to people and then sit back and let them deal with that absolute Truth than to tell them what they want to hear or what validates them (if it is wrong). God is just as poised today as He was when He inspired His Word to be written. He is not moved by our opinions, perceptions, criticisms, or complaints. Although God does hear our concerns and He does care about us, He is not swayed by our opinions, nor is He tempted to change. Unlike many people who change or bend with the wind of public sentiment and pressure, God is the Lord and He does not change. In fact, there is no variation or shadow of turning with God. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. A million centuries from now God’s Word will state what it states, reveal what it reveals, and accomplish what it accomplishes. The Word of God lives and abides forever and it is forever settled in Heaven.
Psalm 119:89
Forever, O LORD, Your Word is settled in Heaven.1 Peter 1:23
having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, [B]through the Word of God which lives and abides forever,[/B]The Word of God will not change for you, me, or anyone else--not even the Son of God, Jesus the Christ. The Word of God won't change for the Father God or the Holy Spirit either. God has forever established His Word for eternity for all to obey, speak, think, read, and learn. It is His absolute standard of righteousness.
Goddess Kali, I firmly believe that my way of thinking is in line with God’s will/Word; therefore, it must be just, good, and acceptable to Him.
In what way is my way of thinking willfully ignorant and dangerous? I consider my way of thinking to be willfully informed, knowledgeable, and harmless. Can you see this Goddess Kali?
JIA:
1) Thank you for the extensive and detailed answer, because it shows that you care about my perspective.
2) You know that there is far more diversity than "beleivers" and "non beleivers". You know this, yet you choose to ignore it, and divide the entire human race in two. Why ?
That is willful ignorance.
Secondly, you think of beleivers as "us" and non beleivers as "them". This concept of "us" and "them", instead of "we" is the prime reason for all wars, conflicts, and prejudices.
Do you not realize that ?
3) You claim that you know Absolute Truth, but you clearly do not. You are convicted in your beleif. That is pretty much it. I am not saying you are absolutely wrong about everything you beleive, but you are wrong about a great many things, and you lack major empathy to another person's life, mentality, perspective, and suffering.
4) Oh and btw...the Word of God has always changed. The Bible was editted at the Council of Nicea, and re editted into many different versions, translations, and intepretations.
the Word of God is self contradicting, and inconsistent. Once you realize this, your delusion will be shattered.
I hope you never find this out...because I would rather you be happy in your Faith and beleif, than realize that the Bible is simply a record of human history, and have your entire world shattered.
Originally posted by Goddess KaliThis is erroneous. Some copies of the Bible were editted, but these are easily detectable because of multiplicity of documents.
Oh and btw...the Word of God has always changed. The Bible was editted at the Council of Nicea, and re editted into many different versions, translations, and intepretations.the Word of God is self contradicting, and inconsistent. Once you realize this, your delusion will be shattered.
No, it isn't.
Originally posted by Nellinator
This is erroneous. Some copies of the Bible were editted, but these are easily detectable because of multiplicity of documents.
The Gospel of Tomas was quite an interesting read....
Originally posted by Nellinator
No, it isn't.
Yes it is. The Bible is filled with literal and metaphorical contradictions. How you are blind to them, i do not understand.
Originally posted by Goddess Kali
JIA:1) Thank you for the extensive and detailed answer, because it shows that you care about my perspective.
2) You know that there is far more diversity than "beleivers" and "non beleivers". You know this, yet you choose to ignore it, and divide the entire human race in two. Why ?
That is willful ignorance.
Secondly, you think of beleivers as "us" and non beleivers as "them". This concept of "us" and "them", instead of "we" is the prime reason for all wars, conflicts, and prejudices.
Do you not realize that ?
3) You claim that you know Absolute Truth, but you clearly do not. You are convicted in your beleif. That is pretty much it. I am not saying you are absolutely wrong about everything you beleive, but you are wrong about a great many things, and you lack major empathy to another person's life, mentality, perspective, and suffering.
4) Oh and btw...the Word of God has always changed. The Bible was editted at the Council of Nicea, and re editted into many different versions, translations, and intepretations.
the Word of God is self contradicting, and inconsistent. Once you realize this, your delusion will be shattered.
I hope you never find this out...because I would rather you be happy in your Faith and beleif, than realize that the Bible is simply a record of human history, and have your entire world shattered.
JIA:
1) Thank you for the extensive and detailed answer, because it shows that you care about my perspective.
You are welcome.
2) You know that there is far more diversity than "beleivers" and "non beleivers". You know this, yet you choose to ignore it, and divide the entire human race in two. Why ?
That is willful ignorance.
I thought that I already explained to you that I am not the one doing the dividing, God is. I am just describing or citing that distinction that has already been made by God.
Secondly, you think of beleivers as "us" and non beleivers as "them". This concept of "us" and "them", instead of "we" is the prime reason for all wars, conflicts, and prejudices.
Do you not realize that ?
We are all sinners apart from Christ, yes this is true. But once a person comes to Christ in true repentance and receives His sacrifice for his/her sins, God declares that person "righteous." That person is no longer classified as a "sinner," (although that person may still sin). God has remitted that person's sins forever and now views that person with a clean slate as it were. Actually, God sees that person clothed with the righteousness of His Son Jesus Christ.
So, we are either on the Lord's side (saved) or we are not (unsaved). This is a fact of life as far as the Bible is concerned. But in terms of how we treat non-believers there is no difference. We love non-believers and believers the same. Love gives (remember God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son....), if we didn't love the unsaved we would not give of our time and energy warning them about God's wrath against sin. We would not devote so much time to explaining the Bible to them, and answering their questions. My salvation is not based on whether I tell people about Jesus or not. I do it because I love God and people. The greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. The second is like unto it: to love my neighbor (that means anyone other than myself) as I love myself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.
3) You claim that you know Absolute Truth, but you clearly do not. You are convicted in your beleif. That is pretty much it. I am not saying you are absolutely wrong about everything you beleive, but you are wrong about a great many things, and you lack major empathy to another person's life, mentality, perspective, and suffering.
I cannot dispute your opinion, I can only say that telling someone anything other than what the Bible states would be wrong. It would be a huge disservice.
4) Oh and btw...the Word of God has always changed. The Bible was editted at the Council of Nicea, and re editted into many different versions, translations, and intepretations.
That is why I prefer a translation as opposed to a paraphrase of the Bible.
the Word of God is self contradicting, and inconsistent. Once you realize this, your delusion will be shattered.
Delusion? Delusions are the result of a disordered state of mind. I am sane and my mind lucid not disordered.
I hope you never find this out...because I would rather you be happy in your Faith and beleif, than realize that the Bible is simply a record of human history, and have your entire world shattered.
Find what out? That the Truth is in Jesus or that Jesus is the Truth?
No, my entire world is the antithesis of shattered; In fact, it is increased, improved, enhanced, heightened, and better. But I appreciate the concern.
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Originally posted by Goddess Kali
The Gospel of Tomas was quite an interesting read....Yes it is. The Bible is filled with literal and metaphorical contradictions. How you are blind to them, i do not understand.
No, you simply have misconceptions.
Originally posted by JesusIsAliveIt's basically saying "I'm right and you should do as I say because I said it." and "All non-believers are sinners and evil.", which is based off of nothing but the Bible. I find it disgusting that you feel the need to tell people that's the way to get into heaven -- To be tormented into admitting you're a ****.
Then get well and read it again. 😄
Just kidding. Why does my sig "sicken" you?