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That's a good post right there. These folks are humbled and are ready to receive the message of a God that wants a one-on-one relationship with them. There's nothing in this from a worldly standpoint for the Christians, these are some of the poorest people on the planet.
These missionaries are genuinely concerned for their eternal salvation. Nothing else and no strings attached.
But a string IS attached...one that leads directly to hell, according to orthodoxy.
Others in this forum have said that God will honor the earnest seeking of Him if they live somewhere where they never hear about Christ. But now, in this scenario, they have heard, and are therefore given the "choice".
By the way GCS, Lake of Fire=Haven of Divine Purification.
So, are you speaking primarily in terms of economics?
I know many, many happy but poor Kenyans who wouldn't trade their faith in Jesus Christ for 1M US dollars.
Dawn
No Dawn, I was speaking in terms of "happyness". I only briefly mentioned economics. SHEESH!
I WAS MERELY POINTING OUT THAT THERE ARE OTHER COUNTRIES BESIDES THE USA WHERE PEOPLE SEEM TO BE HAPPY.
I kept it short, sweet, and too the point, it amazes me that you couldn't get the point. I don't think your intellect is suspect, I just think your agenda clouds your perception of things.
The only reason America is so blessed if because we support Israel. Anyone who goes against them will fail. Look at what a tiny country they are and how they are still going even after all the attacks on them. Genesis 12:3 "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you".
The only reason America is so blessed if because we support Israel. Anyone who goes against them will fail. Look at what a tiny country they are and how they are still going even after all the attacks on them. Genesis 12:3 "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you".
The only reason America is so blessed if because we support Israel. Anyone who goes against them will fail. Look at what a tiny country they are and how they are still going even after all the attacks on them. Genesis 12:3 "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you".
Do you literally believe that "all the families of the earth will be blessed" through Israel? If so, think about what you are literally believing, as someone who believes in hell.
Do you literally believe that "all the families of the earth will be blessed" through Israel? If so, think about what you are literally believing, as someone who believes in hell.
"blessed" doesn't equal salvation, Jeff. It can, but not necessarily!
Do you literally believe that "all the families of the earth will be blessed" through Israel? If so, think about what you are literally believing, as someone who believes in hell.
The Blessing is Christ here and the answer is yes if they accept Him. And yes I still believe in hell.
"blessed" doesn't equal salvation, Jeff. It can, but not necessarily!
That would be all well and good, except that this scripture is obviously referring to Jesus...or no??? If it is, then how is Jesus blessing all the families of the earth if He is not saving them? Did he bless their food, or their finances...and if THAT is the case, how is He blessing those who have not entered into a "covenant" with Him by getting saved?
The Blessing is Christ here and the answer is yes if they accept Him. And yes I still believe in hell.
What are we gonna do with this guy, ILNC?
Maybe we could add the phrase after every post no matter what the subject, "and yes, Jeff, I still believe in hell!"
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