If you knew you had one week to live, what would be different in your life with God?
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Mt 25:42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
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Jason - Did you read my post to you from a few days ago? You didn't respond to it so I figure you missed it. It's right here:
http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...e-answer-few-questions-me-48.html#post2229093
http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...e-answer-few-questions-me-48.html#post2229093
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Hi Jason.
I think we are real close, here. At 18 years old, I asked the Lord into my life. I really felt that I had done what I should to be born, again. But as time went on, I realized that my "fruit" of my life was no better. This led to confusion and frustration. At age 32, I watched a video of Martin Luther. Romans 1:17 "...the just (righteous) shall live by faith." This really hit home. Having grown up a Roman Catholic, I was still counting on my deeds, works, and sins or lack there of, for my walk. When I realized what Luther discovered, I was able to die to my actions, and live by faith in Him. This born again experience was genuine. I thank God through Christ for it. As I have grown as a Christian for the last quarter century, I have still sinned. But I believe that they have reduced in volume and intensity all Because of Jesus' propitiation. Here is my point...
Once I was truly born again, OSAS became a fact. OSAS is only for those who have truly given their life to Jesus and been born again. Your contention about sins requiring repentance is true for those who have not received the Holy Spirit. But once God the Spirit lives within, No one can snatch the true believer from God. Born again is once for all, and so is the salvation it brings.
Maranatha
I think we are real close, here. At 18 years old, I asked the Lord into my life. I really felt that I had done what I should to be born, again. But as time went on, I realized that my "fruit" of my life was no better. This led to confusion and frustration. At age 32, I watched a video of Martin Luther. Romans 1:17 "...the just (righteous) shall live by faith." This really hit home. Having grown up a Roman Catholic, I was still counting on my deeds, works, and sins or lack there of, for my walk. When I realized what Luther discovered, I was able to die to my actions, and live by faith in Him. This born again experience was genuine. I thank God through Christ for it. As I have grown as a Christian for the last quarter century, I have still sinned. But I believe that they have reduced in volume and intensity all Because of Jesus' propitiation. Here is my point...
Once I was truly born again, OSAS became a fact. OSAS is only for those who have truly given their life to Jesus and been born again. Your contention about sins requiring repentance is true for those who have not received the Holy Spirit. But once God the Spirit lives within, No one can snatch the true believer from God. Born again is once for all, and so is the salvation it brings.
Maranatha
I have been ultra busy this week. So any post that requires a point by point Biblical reply is going to have to wait. But to answer briefly, do you believe the Westboro Baptist Church is saved according to your beliefs? What about tbose Christian churches that deny the Trinity? Do you understand what morals are? Right from wrong? I believe God is Holy and righteous and he will not condone or cover any willful rebellion done against Him. Not sure how you cannot see that. It's pretty basic.
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Then I will answer your questions above as soon as you reply to my post at:
http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...e-answer-few-questions-me-48.html#post2229093
http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...e-answer-few-questions-me-48.html#post2229093
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Jason I do not know you at all but bro take the log out of your own eye before you deal with the splinters in others. Who are you to talk about someone's sins and to judge what you deem wrong.
I am sure God does not need your help in running this world. These post that the others have sent you can't be all wrong. Learn to be taught humble yourself, stop rewriting God's word.
These people and I are concerned about you and want to help and fellowship but you cause division and strife thinking your doing God a favor, let it go bro. This whole world is messed up and the church has a lot of issues but as it was once said to me in short "never speak ill of Jesus's bride".
Jesus said " he who is without sin cast the first stone" all I can say is watch out bro your living in a glass house.
Peace
I am sure God does not need your help in running this world. These post that the others have sent you can't be all wrong. Learn to be taught humble yourself, stop rewriting God's word.
These people and I are concerned about you and want to help and fellowship but you cause division and strife thinking your doing God a favor, let it go bro. This whole world is messed up and the church has a lot of issues but as it was once said to me in short "never speak ill of Jesus's bride".
Jesus said " he who is without sin cast the first stone" all I can say is watch out bro your living in a glass house.
Peace
This is the most UNBIBLICAL thing I have heard you say so far!
You only include those who are true believers???
ARE YOU SERIOUS
Jason you are a joke.
You are not a born again Christian
If you were you would not have just said that.
1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
You only include those who are true believers???
ARE YOU SERIOUS
Jason you are a joke.
You are not a born again Christian
If you were you would not have just said that.
1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Imagine a kid who gets all his clothing dirty in mud and his father is wealthy business man who dresses only at the best outfit. Now what will his father think of this kid? That he is none of his because of the dirty clothes and childish games he plays? Or rather that his father still loves his son just the same and he doesn't even ask the child to say sorry for he knows how children are and he loves his son.
This is how I believe God sees us. And I am sure you must have read somewhere from the bible that God is Love. But in your gospel there is no light and your responses here in forums indicate that you are void of God's love.
Lacking the other side of the coin which is love its pretty obvious what defines what you believe and how your opinions are.
Psalm 103:1-3 (ESV)
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
This is how I believe God sees us. And I am sure you must have read somewhere from the bible that God is Love. But in your gospel there is no light and your responses here in forums indicate that you are void of God's love.
Lacking the other side of the coin which is love its pretty obvious what defines what you believe and how your opinions are.
Psalm 103:1-3 (ESV)
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
God creates every single one of us, Jason. So yes. We are all His creations, therefore, we are all brothers and sisters under Jesus Christ. That includes people like Hitler. Those of ISIS. We all have free will, and that is an entirely different discussion. But it doesn't change the fact God creates every single one of us.