"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience"-1 Peter 3:15-16
You don't see much gentleness and respect in this or any forum. Most Christians are still immature. I blame the church. The leadership does not teach the importance of maturing in Christ. And I blame 'once saved always saved' for that.
Doctrine is important to the extent to which it leads you to that which counts, which is loving others as God loves (as opposed to how man conditionally loves others). The goal (loving as God loves) is always more important than the means used to get you there (doctrine).
You don't see much gentleness and respect in this or any forum. Most Christians are still immature. I blame the church. The leadership does not teach the importance of maturing in Christ. And I blame 'once saved always saved' for that.
Doctrine is important to the extent to which it leads you to that which counts, which is loving others as God loves (as opposed to how man conditionally loves others). The goal (loving as God loves) is always more important than the means used to get you there (doctrine).
As far as the second bolded statement....You state clearly that your Jesus is not the Jesus of the bible
Mine states the following...
I will never leave thee or forsake thee
I will complete the good work of faith I began in you
I give unto you eternal life and NO MAN can pluck you our of my hand
If we believe NOT (after belief) he abides faithful and cannot deny himself
My bible teaches eternal security....not some easily lost salvation based upon what I do or do not do.....tragic how you devalue JESUS, his work and power in favor of a false religious farce that throws Jesus under the bus while devaluing the work, power and promises of Christ.....
More religion from a religionist!