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I never intended to remotely imply that I disagreed with the death penalty. Rather, that every sinner can be forgiven for the sins they forsake and repent of.

The point of this post was that there isn't any sin that God can't forgive except blaspheme against the Holy Ghost. Maybe with the years he had to dwell on his sin he repented and asked for forgiveness and mercy from the Lord. The wording of his statement implies he was aware of his sins and...

Teaching in Parables Christ did not deal in abstract theories, but in that which is essential to the development of character, that which will enlarge man's capacity for knowing God, and increase his efficiency to do good. He spoke to men of those truths that relate to the conduct of life, and...

My thoughts is that in the long years in solitary confinement the Holy Spirit was able to work with this man, I think it is notable that his last statement was of a Christian nature. Never give up on Jesus: [Heb 7:25 KJV] 25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come...

I ran across an article on my newsfeed this morning which quoted a convicted murderer's final statement (I'll put the link below). In some ways it makes sense, this is the statement which was read by his attorney: "I want my closing statement to be one of love and a calling to my fellow...

Teaching in Parables Again, Christ had truths to present which the people were unprepared to accept or even to understand. For this reason also He taught them in parables. By connecting His teaching with the scenes of life, experience, or nature, He secured their attention and impressed their...

Teaching in Parables Christ sought to remove that which obscured the truth. The veil that sin has cast over the face of nature, He came to draw aside, bringing to view the spiritual glory that all things were created to reflect. His words placed the teachings of nature as well as of the Bible...

Teaching in Parables In Christ's parable teaching the same principle is seen as in His own mission to the world. That we might become acquainted with His divine character and life, Christ took our nature and dwelt among us. Divinity was revealed in humanity; the invisible glory in the visible...

I did appreciate your answer, thanks.

“It fell not; for it was founded upon the rock.”—Matthew 7:25, R. V. The people had been deeply moved by the words of Christ. The divine beauty of the principles of truth attracted them; and Christ's solemn warnings had come to them as the voice of the heart-searching God. His words had struck...

Are you saying (as did Jesus, James and John as well as Paul) that the guide for obedience is the law of God? [Mat 5:18-19 KJV] 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore...

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Could you go a little further in defining "obedience" and maybe compare and contrast your enhanced definition with a definition of "legalism". The speed at which this thread is moving indicates a fair amount of interest in the subject. I have even detected a little emotion in the response of...

“Beware of false prophets.”—Matthew 7:15. Teachers of falsehood will arise to draw you away from the narrow path and the strait gate. Beware of them; though concealed in sheep's clothing, inwardly they are ravening wolves. Jesus gives a test by which false teachers may be distinguished from...

“Strive to enter in at the strait gate.”—Luke 13:24. The belated traveler, hurrying to reach the city gate by the going down of the sun, could not turn aside for any attractions by the way. His whole mind was bent on the one purpose of entering the gate. The same intensity of purpose, said...

The number seven indicates completion in the Bible. Since we have all fallen into the snares of Satan, seven fold would indicate full restoration from sin. [Pro 24:16 KJV] 16 For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Mar 16:9 KJV Now...

“Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life.”—Matthew 7:14. In the time of Christ the people of Palestine lived in walled towns, which were mostly situated upon hills or mountains. The gates, which were closed at sunset, were approached by steep, rocky roads, and the...

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.”—Matthew 7:12. On the assurance of the love of God toward us, Jesus enjoins love to one another, in one comprehensive principle covering all the relations of human fellowship. The Jews had been...

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”—Matthew 7:7. Jesus looked upon those who were assembled to hear His words, and earnestly desired that the great multitude might appreciate the mercy and loving-kindness of God. As an illustration...

24/7/365, trust in Jesus.