Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
I'm confused. Does JIA literally think he's Jesus?
No, brother, JIA does not think that he is Jesus. But I wish I was then I would supernaturally save every person from Hell. But then that would violate everyone's free will. I would be forcing people to live with me in Heaven. But that would not be voluntary love if people didn't have a choice in the matter.
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Originally posted by debbiejo
God wouldn't care and people would love god for letting them be just that, themselves.Psst..there's no hell
denial
6 : a psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality
- in denial : refusing to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant (a patient in denial about his health problems)
?...Debbiejoe...are you in denial about the reality of Hell?
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Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
[b]denial
6 : a psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality
- in denial : refusing to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant (a patient in denial about his health problems)?...Debbiejoe...are you in denial about the reality of Hell?
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How can she be in denial about something that does not exist (the bible version of hell, that is)?
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Shakyamunison, can you give me one reason why you are a Buddhist?
I learned the bible, and I studied hard. However, the things that I was being taught by the elders, in my church, was not in the bible. I also began to see the people in the church. They were evil hypocrites, and I found it hard to teach them the things they did not want to hear. The final straw was when my teacher was arrested for child molestation. I turned away and spent many years looking for the truth. I was not perfect and made a total mess of my life. Then my mother died, and I lost everything. It is strange how God sends you what you need when you need it. I found a small group of people, who in so many ways, where more Jesus like then anyone from the church. So, I began to learn, and the more I learned, the more my life came into focus.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I learned the bible, and I studied hard. However, the things that I was being taught by the elders, in my church, was not in the bible. I also began to see the people in the church. They were evil hypocrites, and I found it hard to teach them the things they did not want to hear. The final straw was when my teacher was arrested for child molestation. I turned away and spent many years looking for the truth. I was not perfect and made a total mess of my life. Then my mother died, and I lost everything. It is strange how God sends you what you need when you need it. I found a small group of people, who in so many ways, where more Jesus like then anyone from the church. So, I began to learn, and the more I learned, the more my life came into focus.
I said one reason (I specifically said one reason so that I would not get this long litany of reasons).
I apologize if this sounds insensitive.
Re: Final Invitation to Heaven, sincerely Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Originally posted by JesusIsAliveHey i could sure use one of those invitations..
Regardless of what anyone thinks of me I am not here to make me look good or to win any argument. Jesus Christ is personally inviting every one of you to spend eternity with Him in Paradise. Jesus died to give you eternal life, peace, joy, comfort, abundance, love, and happiness. You may not experience all of these things in this life right now but YOU CAN in the life to come. Don't die in your sins, die in Christ (i.e. forgiven of all your sins). I will put up with all the flack, criticism, hostility, anger, oppositon, hatred, misunderstanding, etc. It does not even faze me. I am well persuaded that God is true, Jesus is true, Heaven is true, and Hell is true (unfortunately). Yes, Jesus Christ is alive; He rose from the dead triumphantly. He who is of God hears God's Words. Many of you are not of God that is why you do not hear (i.e. understand). You do not know when you will breath your last breath. Don't die in your sins. Ask Jesus into your heart sincerely by faith. You have nothing to lose. If what I am telling you is untrue (but it is not) you are still going to die. But I do speak the truth, my God bearing witness. I want to see everyone of you in Heaven when I die. I want to see your faces shine with the glory of God. I want to see your faces as you see God in all of His splendor, glory, and majesty sitting on His throne. I want to watch as the Lord Jesus Christ embraces you in His everlasting love. I want to watch you marvel as you walk on streets of pure transparent gold. I want to see your expression as you realize that the Word is true all along and that you almost missed Heaven because of unbelief. Don't miss Heaven. This may be your last chance to accept Love (i.e. Jesus Christ). Love is Christ and Christ is Love. Receive His love into your heart by faith and you will be saved. You will have eternal security. You will never die again. You will live with Christ Jesus in eternal love and peace. This is Jesus Christ's personal promise to you.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Why do you feel that Buddhism is the truth? (In one sentence please.)
That cannot be done in one sentence, but I will try...
Because the tools that the teachings of Buddha have given me, have greatly improved my life and everyone in my family, literally and figuratively.
Re: Re: Final Invitation to Heaven, sincerely Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Originally posted by Faceman
Hey i could sure use one of those invitations..
Romans 10:9-10,13
that IF YOU CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH THE LORD JESUS AND BELIEVE IN YOUR HEART THAT GOD HAS RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD, YOU WILL BE SAVED.
For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."
Romans 10:13
FOR "WHOEVER CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE
SAVED."
1. God says you must confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that He (God) has raised Him (Jesus Christ) from the dead, and you will be saved.
You will be forgiven for all your sins, and declared to be righteous to go to Heaven.
2. Whoever calls on the Name of Lord Jesus Christ for salvation shall be saved. Whoever sincerely believes in, depends on, and trusts in Jesus Christ with all their heart will be saved. Ask Jesus Christ to save you from your sins, to declare you to be righteous, and to give you everlasting life. Thank Jesus for forgiving you for all of your sins, for declaring you to be righteous, for making you good enough to go to Heaven, and for dying to pay for your sins.
Say this prayer from your heart:
Lord Jesus, I confess that You are Lord, and I believe with all of my heart that God raised You from the dead. I call upon Your Name for salvation. Also Lord Jesus, I repent from all of my sins. Thank You for saving me and giving me everlasting life now.