Originally posted by RZA
Just out of curiosity JIA what does your user name actually mean?Do you mean to say that 'Jesus is Alive' as in walking here on Earth among us or do you mean it in a metaphorical sense such as 'he's alive in our hearts?'
That means He is alive and well literally. Jesus Christ rose from the dead and is currently seated at the right hand of His Father in Heaven. In addition, He lives in all believers by His Holy Spirit.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
God is sovereign Lana. You, me, and everyone else are not. God is Judge of all the earth, it is to Him that all people will answer for their sins, not the other way around. So having said all of that, God can arbitrarily choose to bring someone's life to an end in punishment for sin. It is His prerogative.
Would you care to prove this?
Originally posted by DigiMark007
And Lana? Here? Dear Lord (i.e. David Hasslehoff until otherwise proven), I never expected to see that.
Hehe, hey Digi hug It's rare, very very rare. I haven't got the patience for this forum normally.
Originally posted by docb77Thanks for responding for our religion to this thread. I had considered responding, but I doubt I would have remained as clear and succinct. It was well written imo.
Well now, back to the original question. Here's the basics of what I believe. (We in this case is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Originally posted by Regret
Thanks for responding for our religion to this thread. I had considered responding, but I doubt I would have remained as clear and succinct. It was well written imo.
It's pretty easy when it's already simplified like it is. It might take some explaining, but the basics are pretty straightforward. It's when you get beyond the basics that complications arise.
Originally posted by docb77Agreed, I like to go beyond the basics, probably the problem I have explaining my beliefs at times, and why you were better suited to responding here.
It's pretty easy when it's already simplified like it is. It might take some explaining, but the basics are pretty straightforward. It's when you get beyond the basics that complications arise.
Originally posted by docb77
Well now, back to the original question. Here's the basics of what I believe. (We in this case is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)This doesn't mean trinitarian doctrine. They function as one, They don't function as some mysterious three in one
Yep, the only one who will be punished for what Adam did or didn't do is Adam
Basically we think that everyone, past, present, or future, will get the chance to accept or reject the gift Christ offers the world. Makes a bit more sense than thinking that just because someone didn't hear about Jesus in this life he's going to hell. Everyone is treated equally.
Self explanatory. You gotta have faith before anything else happens, but it isn't the only thing required.
Men can't just decide to be priests or prophets, God calls them through pre-established channels. Just like Aaron (Moses' brother) was called to his position.
The Church of Christ should be pretty darn similar to the one Jesus actually set up.
Self explanatory. Although I should clear up that we don't think that the gift of tongues involves having a seizure on the floor or just saying something that no one understands.
Self explanatory.
God hasn't stopped talking. The bible isn't the end of His dealings with His children.
Well, literal would mean literal now wouldn't it.
Yep, let us worship as seems us best and we'll do the same for you.
We look for anything that is good and true. Even things in other faiths.
I know we all rag on JIA, but the question is a good one as long as it's honestly asked. (I'm giving the benefit of the doubt here)
Docb77, do you believe as the Bible teaches that Jesus Christ has always existed and that (in His incarnation only) He was conceived of the Holy Spirit in the womb of Mary (who was a virgin at the time)?