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You can't take Luke 17:20 without including how one receives the Kingdom. And those verses have been shared with you multiple times. Agnostics, such as yourself, do NOT have the Kingdom of God within them. Only those who believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God the Father died on the cross and rose again...paid the penalty for their own sins will be given the Kingdom...are you saying you DO believe that?
Alrighty then...I think I'll stick with Jesus instructions. I've actually followed them and found the truth of what he taught for myself and don't need anyone to validate the path I've taken and what I have already obtained...which seems to elude most "Christians".
I think the point is that whatever stick you measure Christy with is really what you are measured by... And what measuring stick Christy is using on you will be her stick to be judged by. I'd say Christy is getting the smaller judgement.
Yet you who judge others so harshly will be harshly judged.
At least that's what the bible says...
But most will relabel it "righteous" judgment and so the reaping and sowing aspect won't apply to them.
Alrighty then...I think I'll stick with Jesus instructions. I've actually followed them and found the truth of what he taught for myself and don't need anyone to validate the path I've taken and what I have already obtained...which seems to elude most "Christians".
You didn't answer my question, Christy. Do you believe Jesus' Biblical instructions concerning how one receives the Kingdom of God within? There is no other way to receive the Kingdom than by what God instructed in the written Word. Are you agnostic or Christian? There is only ONE Jesus, the CHRIST Jesus, the Annointed One. Or are you following another Jesus?
Also because, in this very moment, I'm noting how mere human beings are capable of judging and condemning each other real well.
So if it's true that God is also going to judge and condemn people (heaven help us!), then IS His judgment and condemnation any different that what we humans do to each other??
My personal belief is that it IS different, because it is something that David longed for, and that Isaiah understood would bring righteousness to man.
Ask God for the purpose of His Judgment. Asking here will only get you man's opinion. Right? Or is that what you want, only man's opinion? God's opinion is the only one that will ultimately matter in the end. Right?
Guys I have deleted many many posts in this thread due attacks, insults, off topic sidebars, rudeness to each other,attempts to override moderation and etc..Please either answer, discuss, debate the op only , or move on..
Thank you!
This is the op.
What's the PURPOSE of "Judgment?"
Hi everyone,
Well, for people like me, the idea of "Judgement Day" is a good thing, because the Bible tells us that that is how God teaches man righteousness. Isaiah says it like this:
"With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early : for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness."
He is "the confidence of all the ends of the earth." (Ps. 65.5) It is a completely positive thing, and nothing to be afraid of, because God loves us all (both sinner and saint).
So what does Judgment mean to you? Do you see it as God's day to "show his muscles?" Is it a match of "I'm right and you're wrong?" Is it so God can show how great He is, and how wrong man is? Is that consistent with "love" as described in 1 Cor. 13??
What do you see "Judgement" as?
"Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good." Ps. 119.39
I am very familiar with the sheep/goats verses. They are a "parable" that Jesus used to keep the people in spiritual darkness. However, it may be good to remember that both sheep and goats were considered "clean" animals in the OT. In fact, even a goat could be used for the passover, not only lambs.
Back to my OP, though, it's still not very clear what Judgment is all about. Many people seem so afraid of it; but if we are believing, shouldn't we be like David, who considered judgment a good thing??
Blessings,
brian
Here's what Jesus says to the goats:
‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
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