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The most abused scripture in the bible is perhaps Jn 3:16 wherein religionist hijack it to teach that God Loves all men without exception. Thats not what that verse says
or means.
How can it when other scripture plainly declare there are people God hates Ps 5:5; Rom 9:13
Now another scripture that's abused is Rom 5:8
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Now whose the us here ? Is it all without exception ? No its believers, those Paul addressed at the outset of the epistle Rom 1:7-8
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
It is clear from your many posts that these primitive and barbaric understandings resonate with your Spirit. I personally would not consider that very reassuring given the Divine Revelation of God's agape love and forgiveness on the Cross.
Thing about it, Gods love and forgiveness is limited to a remnant of mankind. Mich 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Gods love for His special people is unconditional, for they were no better than any other people, being children of wrath as others by nature Eph 2:3-4..........
To me Law has conditions. We are Not free to carry on badness.
Christians are under the 'Law of Christ' - Galatians 6:2
Jesus' Law has conditions or instructions to be met - Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20; Acts 1:8.
Now we are to love neighbor MORE than self, More than the Golden Rule of Leviticus 19:18; John 13:34-35.
In other words, the condition is to have the same self-sacrificing love for others as Jesus has.
Thing about it, Gods love and forgiveness is limited to a remnant of mankind. Mich 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
I find forgiveness is Not extended for those committing the unforgivable sin found at Matthew 12:32.
Jesus also forewarns us about the ' few ' being on the narrow road or path - Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:24.
To me Law has conditions. We are Not free to carry on badness.
Christians are under the 'Law of Christ' - Galatians 6:2
Jesus' Law has conditions or instructions to be met - Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20; Acts 1:8.
Now we are to love neighbor MORE than self, More than the Golden Rule of Leviticus 19:18; John 13:34-35.
In other words, the condition is to have the same self-sacrificing love for others as Jesus has.
Thing about it, Gods love and forgiveness is limited to a remnant of mankind. Mich 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
That is NOT speaking of a LIMITATION of God's love and forgiveness. It is providing an illustration of it. See the wondrous love and forgiveness of God that he even "pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage?" It seems you could use reading comprehension lessons.
That is NOT speaking of a LIMITATION of God's love and forgiveness. It is providing an illustration of it. See the wondrous love and forgiveness of God that he even "pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage?" It seems you could use reading comprehension lessons.
Exactly. Scripture tells us not everyone will be invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
“Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” (Revelation 19:9)
Next thing you will be telling us, along with Bright fame, that you are only a couple of seats down from Paul and Peter. Is there any end to this nonsense of you are special and part of a remnant.
I honestly believe most fundamentalists that adore the Bible would have a real hard time sitting listening to the ministry of Jesus, especially when he says things that cut right across the grain of what you all believe, you'll all be choking one your lamb. You do know the Mediterraneans like their lamb spiced up?
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