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You are adding to the words of Christ, just like most other religious zealots and extremists who cannot accept the words of Christ as they are.
Christ saves us from the wages of sin, which is death. And everyone dies, even those who will not be judged or condemned.
You are quick to call me names. There is no need for insults and/or judgment.
I am certainly not adding when I quote John 3:16, but if you suggest that you are saved by simply avoiding judging others, then you subtracting some 99.99% of the Bible. You display wanton disregard of the scriptures.
Nothing you do, or don't do is going to save you. Only Christ can save you.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
It's all about loving yourself and each other. Loving God and becoming perfect. We are just a works in progress and those who condemn, judge, unforgive, show no mercy and those who do not love one another are also doing the same to God. We are His children, created from love for love.
The majority of us have forgotten where it is we came from. They don't realize that each and everyone of us is striving for the same thing. It may be a different path than another, but we are all on the same journey back to where we came from.
EXACTLY....we all started in the same place and we will all end up in the same place....it doesn't matter what path we take for the journey is not the same for each individual...but all paths lead back to the same exact place.
EXACTLY....we all started in the same place and we will all end up in the same place....it doesn't matter what path we take for the journey is not the same for each individual...but all paths lead back to the same exact place.
According to the Bible not all people have same destinations, and it definetly matters what path we take.
According to the Bible not all people have same destinations, and it definetly matters what path we take.
That's right....according to the bible...but there are many other scriptures (those not included by the Roman church because they didn't exactly fit in with their agenda) that tell a completely different story.
That's right....according to the bible...but there are many other scriptures (those not included by the Roman church because they didn't exactly fit in with their agenda) that tell a completely different story.
And there are many other religions which offer all kinds of teachings, but we talking about Christian faith here. It is a Christian forum after all. Christians believe the Bible, composed of 66 books, is the only inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction in righteousness, and that it enables the person of God to be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Tim 3:16)
And there are many other religions which offer all kinds of teachings, but we talking about Christian faith here. It is a Christian forum after all. Christians believe the Bible, composed of 66 books, is the only inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction in righteousness, and that it enables the person of God to be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Tim 3:16)
So then....why do you discount all of the other scripture that has been uncovered???? Or do you only believe that the scripture contained within the book called the bible (the containment of which was chosen by the Roman church who had a clear agenda) are the only ones that are inspired?
So then....why do you discount all of the other scripture that has been uncovered???? Or do you only believe that the scripture contained within the book called the bible (the containment of which was chosen by the Roman church who had a clear agenda) are the only ones that are inspired?
I told you: there is nothing missing from the 66 books in the Bible. It is the complete word of God. What other teachings that contradict John 3:16 have you found in the other books that have been uncovered?
I told you: there is nothing missing from the 66 books in the Bible. It is the complete word of God. What other teachings that contradict John 3:16 have you found in the other books that have been uncovered?
Says who??????????? The Roman Church??????????????
According to the Bible not all people have same destinations, and it definetly matters what path we take.
This is somewhat correct. There are two kinds of Love and it is the kind of love one is seeking that determines the palce where they end. All paths, no matter what the starting point is, will lead to some kind of love. So in that sense you are correct. Two heavens.
Natural love that we are born with will get you to perfection, that which Adam and Eve were before the fall.
Divine Love is of God and can only be acquired through honest and sincere prayer through the soul. This Love gets you to the Kingdom of God.
The path to either place can be many as you see in the drug addict who strives for love but knows not which kind because the majority have not felt even the natural love in their lives so they seek for love in places they will nt find it. The priest who only is concerned for the outward appearance of man and is not interested in the soul may not even know what Divine Love is and is only perfecting his natural love. Both paths will lead to the perfection that Adam and Eve lived. Then you have the fundametalist whos only interest is a belief in a man and doesn't even know what the message that was sent because he's too worried about the man who delivered the message. Most of these people will not find the kingdom because they refuse to look for the key. The key is Divine Love.
The Divine Love path is meant for all and it's the narrow gate that so mny refuse to enter because that would mean forgetting about the man and remembering the message that was sent. To love God and each other. The Divine Love people strive to do God's will by becoming Love to each other, the self and God and leaving the things of the material world behind. Those people will enter into Gods Kingdom on the straight path.
It really doesn't matter what path you take because all paths lead to love. One love gets you to perfection and another gets you to the Kingdom of God.
God put us here to enjoy the world, a creation made with love. The obstacles we endure will only make us stronger in doing His will of being and giving Love. There are all kinds of holy books that speak about love.
Any religion or set of beliefs that demands sacrifice, death, torture or anything negative in the name of God cannot be true as God is a God of Love. He is for all people no matter what beleifs they hold or what path they may take. Yes, the way Jesus showed is the only way but there are also other relgiions that teach the way because of Jesus' influence. They may not have Jesus as the one and only such as Mohammad or Buddha, but they still will lead back to where we came form.
To say one book is the only one is demeaning to God because He is a God for all people and for all beliefs. He is Love and we are to strive to be like Him in all attributes. He won't "single you out" to be His pet just because you read the bible and believe it to be 100% true.
God has billions of planets to care for. The people on this planet are not the only ones under His tender and loving care. We aren't any more special than any others. We are jsut as special.
Says who??????????? The Roman Church??????????????
I hope we are on topic, but let me ask you again: what other teachings that contradict John 3:16 have you found in the other books that have been uncovered?
Don't just say that there are other books with other teaching, just say what those other teachings are, and which books they can be found in. Thanks.
I won't post more until you provide your proof. I dont' want to be accused of "hijacking" a thread.
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