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At the end of the day it all boils down to the simplicity that is found in Christ.....and the foolishness of preaching..
It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
He that believes on the SON is not Condemned
He that believes on the Son is having everlasting life.
The above is SIMPLE enough that even a man with an IQ of 50 can understand that he is a sinner before GOD and that if he believes and confesses JESUS by faith that God will not condemn him, but rather save him eternally.
To those who like to complicate the gospel with religion, religious works, additions and embellishments to faith for salvation it is absolute foolish that a man can just believe and be saved....the same is true of those who teach you can lose it.....
At the end of the day...it is the minority that believes that eternal salvation is based upon grace and faith
At the end of the day...it is the minority that believes our salvation is based 100% upon the work and promises of Christ
At the end of the day...it is the minority that believes in the imputed righteousness of Christ and that salvation is secure
MOST so called Christian religions embellish the biblical faith based salvation with some sort of required religious work to gain, keep or maintain that which is called ETERNAL and EVERLASTING by GOD......
Be not removed from the simplicity that is found in Christ JESUS!!
It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
He that believes on the SON is not Condemned
He that believes on the Son is having everlasting life.
The above is SIMPLE enough that even a man with an IQ of 50 can understand that he is a sinner before GOD and that if he believes and confesses JESUS by faith that God will not condemn him, but rather save him eternally.
To those who like to complicate the gospel with religion, religious works, additions and embellishments to faith for salvation it is absolute foolish that a man can just believe and be saved....the same is true of those who teach you can lose it.....
At the end of the day...it is the minority that believes that eternal salvation is based upon grace and faith
At the end of the day...it is the minority that believes our salvation is based 100% upon the work and promises of Christ
At the end of the day...it is the minority that believes in the imputed righteousness of Christ and that salvation is secure
MOST so called Christian religions embellish the biblical faith based salvation with some sort of required religious work to gain, keep or maintain that which is called ETERNAL and EVERLASTING by GOD......
Be not removed from the simplicity that is found in Christ JESUS!!
My friend, beliefs are not obvious lies, because that is why so many believe them.
The brainwashed and indoctrinated always declare a particular view is so obviously
wrong, yet we fought two world wars with millions of people believing they were right,
and there were many lies and truths spoken by both sides.
Jesus called us to love our enemies, because the truth is we are the same, and often
put different people in the role of the enemy and friend, and both are wrong.
First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me
First they came - Pastor Marin Niemoller
I have seen many religious groups, from RCC to wakey house church, good people in all
yet with many contradictions.
I look to the best in all and their contributions,
Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The brainwashed and indoctrinated always declare a particular view is so obviously
wrong, yet we fought two world wars with millions of people believing they were right,
and there were many lies and truths spoken by both sides.
Jesus called us to love our enemies, because the truth is we are the same, and often
put different people in the role of the enemy and friend, and both are wrong.
First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me
First they came - Pastor Marin Niemoller
I have seen many religious groups, from RCC to wakey house church, good people in all
yet with many contradictions.
I look to the best in all and their contributions,
Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
You do the same thing Peter did....You assume that because we vehemently stand against your doctrine that we have animosity toward you personally....make no mistake....we do not hate you, nor despise you....it is your actions and your doctrine that we stand against....NNM did not curse believers.....yet you accuse him and even in light of numerous witnesses to the fact that he did no such thing you refuse to simply say that you were wrong....instead you dig in and blame shift....that is exactly what took place in the garden.....
ADAM-->NO SHE DID IT
EVE--->NO it is the serpents fault
CAIN-->NO it is too much to bear
SAUL-->NO I did what you asked it is the people's fault
MAN...just humble yourself, be set free and be honest.........it is that simple.....
ADAM-->NO SHE DID IT
EVE--->NO it is the serpents fault
CAIN-->NO it is too much to bear
SAUL-->NO I did what you asked it is the people's fault
MAN...just humble yourself, be set free and be honest.........it is that simple.....
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My friend, you have said I lied. I told you how your words came across and reflected
back a warning. People love to play innocents, I never meant the curse on them no
on them because they really really deserve it.
And making it bigger, fonts just means you are so emotionally carried away you cannot
accept some simply do not agree with you. But that should be ok.
Wisdom. If someone with a good heart points something out that is a problem saying
they are lying and bearing a false witness just testifies about who you are and nothing else.
This is behaviour of thorns and thistles, not grace and love.
I hold no animosity towards you, I have met this approach before, a steam train wanting to
push all before it. I admire the enthusiasm, but not the content.
And your words, God forgive your extreme expressions of sin and accusation.
Grace and peace to you
back a warning. People love to play innocents, I never meant the curse on them no
on them because they really really deserve it.
And making it bigger, fonts just means you are so emotionally carried away you cannot
accept some simply do not agree with you. But that should be ok.
Wisdom. If someone with a good heart points something out that is a problem saying
they are lying and bearing a false witness just testifies about who you are and nothing else.
This is behaviour of thorns and thistles, not grace and love.
I hold no animosity towards you, I have met this approach before, a steam train wanting to
push all before it. I admire the enthusiasm, but not the content.
And your words, God forgive your extreme expressions of sin and accusation.
Grace and peace to you
Before you approach goes to far. I see no stand against, just abuse.
Jesus and the apostles were clear. We are called to live holy lives, to be gentle,
humble etc.
Believers put their faith in Jesus and some are committed to follow in His ways and
obey His commands. Unless believers truly let the Lord purify them and become with
a pure heart, it is all a waste of time.
Now I am sharing this not because all agree with me, or even it represents a theological
view etc. it just struck me how true this is. Maybe those here are stuck in pornography,
or wealth, or gambling, or luxury and pampering, or gluttony or some other addiction.
I know these realities can be hard to break, they can capture ones soul, and destroy whole
lives. But this is the fight of the gospel and the Holy Spirit for our hearts, to see Him set
us free. And I know people who have succeeded and been freed, including myself.
So this polarising language, making enemies, talking scripture like weapons where interpretations
are subtle and sometimes elusive, it speaks more about the hearts participating and what they
are scared of rather than the truth of love and Jesus.
Grace and peace to you, listen to Gods word, live a holy life.
Jesus and the apostles were clear. We are called to live holy lives, to be gentle,
humble etc.
Believers put their faith in Jesus and some are committed to follow in His ways and
obey His commands. Unless believers truly let the Lord purify them and become with
a pure heart, it is all a waste of time.
Now I am sharing this not because all agree with me, or even it represents a theological
view etc. it just struck me how true this is. Maybe those here are stuck in pornography,
or wealth, or gambling, or luxury and pampering, or gluttony or some other addiction.
I know these realities can be hard to break, they can capture ones soul, and destroy whole
lives. But this is the fight of the gospel and the Holy Spirit for our hearts, to see Him set
us free. And I know people who have succeeded and been freed, including myself.
So this polarising language, making enemies, talking scripture like weapons where interpretations
are subtle and sometimes elusive, it speaks more about the hearts participating and what they
are scared of rather than the truth of love and Jesus.
Grace and peace to you, listen to Gods word, live a holy life.
I wish you knew the difference between what is written, what it is meant to mean,
what it does mean, what others interpret it to mean.
Your intended meaning is only one part of this.
Your accusation I am lying compounds your approach and confirms your failure
in both communication, being rude, condescending, accusatory, aggressive and
abusive. But this was my actual point, which you have just made a lot clearer
though you are blind to this reality.
You really think people desiring to follow Jesus are cursed and their sharing is cursed?
This is why I am sad, because again this speaks of your failure to grasp some basic
principles from scripture, the Lord, and just simple relationships in life. Maybe a lack
of friends and isolation leads you to this viewpoint, I do not know, but it is not healthy
at any level.
what it does mean, what others interpret it to mean.
Your intended meaning is only one part of this.
Your accusation I am lying compounds your approach and confirms your failure
in both communication, being rude, condescending, accusatory, aggressive and
abusive. But this was my actual point, which you have just made a lot clearer
though you are blind to this reality.
You really think people desiring to follow Jesus are cursed and their sharing is cursed?
This is why I am sad, because again this speaks of your failure to grasp some basic
principles from scripture, the Lord, and just simple relationships in life. Maybe a lack
of friends and isolation leads you to this viewpoint, I do not know, but it is not healthy
at any level.
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lol. If what you shared is so easy, You could explain to be what being holy has to do with one being saved, being justified or getting to heaven.
I am not letting you off the hook man,
Now your going from lying about what you first spoke about to lying about what I believe. I am not rejecting a pure heart at all. in fact I believe a heart will be pure until Jesus returns. But lets not get into this right now, thats not the topic.
lets answer the question
You said if I do not maintain works, I will lose salvation. Then twisted it to mean a pure heart.
so again, What does that have to do with salvation, justification, or making it to heaven..
ps. I hope you have covered your tracks, The mods have a way to tell who you are, and if they find out who you are, I think you have proven today who you are.. We have had these arguments, in fact it went on for a year.. You did not think you would get found out?
SHOW SOME HUMILITY, ANSWER THE QUESTION
I am not letting you off the hook man,
Now your going from lying about what you first spoke about to lying about what I believe. I am not rejecting a pure heart at all. in fact I believe a heart will be pure until Jesus returns. But lets not get into this right now, thats not the topic.
lets answer the question
You said if I do not maintain works, I will lose salvation. Then twisted it to mean a pure heart.
so again, What does that have to do with salvation, justification, or making it to heaven..
ps. I hope you have covered your tracks, The mods have a way to tell who you are, and if they find out who you are, I think you have proven today who you are.. We have had these arguments, in fact it went on for a year.. You did not think you would get found out?
SHOW SOME HUMILITY, ANSWER THE QUESTION
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There would be no animosity if you would just answer the question, and expose what you really believe. (there is no animosity really, You just think their is because people are forcing you to back up what you said)
The reason we are still even discussing it is because you will not tell us what those things had to do with salvation, justificaiton and getting to heaven.
Everyone here knows why you will not answer, Because if you tell us the truth, you will have proved us right.
Your the one CAUSING this, not us.. You made a statement, we are asking you to BACK WHAT YOU SAID UP.
Budman, have you ever read Pauls letters, which are our example we are called to imitate.
So you have just condemned scripture and an apostle.
What is hard to grasp, is the words imply to actually walk like Jesus is wrong.
Now if this is the implication being spoken, they the speaker does not desire or want
to follow Jesus, which puts them outside the fold.
When praying and communing with the Lord, it is this spirit that I detect from some,
which is from another Kingdom and authority which I neither want any part of or
recognise in the people of God.
Now for the judgmental here, I am not an apostle, I am speaking a blessing on people,
encouraging a right walk with Jesus to myself and anyone who wants to listen, yet
that is wrong????
Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus, Amen
So you have just condemned scripture and an apostle.
What is hard to grasp, is the words imply to actually walk like Jesus is wrong.
Now if this is the implication being spoken, they the speaker does not desire or want
to follow Jesus, which puts them outside the fold.
When praying and communing with the Lord, it is this spirit that I detect from some,
which is from another Kingdom and authority which I neither want any part of or
recognise in the people of God.
Now for the judgmental here, I am not an apostle, I am speaking a blessing on people,
encouraging a right walk with Jesus to myself and anyone who wants to listen, yet
that is wrong????
Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus, Amen
E
ie, If peter believes them they are not lies, because many believe as he does (although I have not found many to believe most of what he says, ) (the reason I call him peter, is because he is the only one in my life I have ever heard make these same arguments.
It does not matter if MANY believe other views.. According to this, If many belief, then it MUST BE TRUE.
in a nutshell, Peter is now supporting universalism, because all we need to have a belief become truth is many believe.