many people confuse the rapture with the second coming of Christ. We ARE waiting for the imminent return of Christ (meaning the rapture) there is nothing that needs to be completed before this has to occur. Jesus will meet his church in the air. And then will follow the Bema seat for the saved...
No one can do this. If we truly loved God with all our heart we would quit everything and fall down on our knees in prayer and supplication 24/7 and not be afraid to tell people about Jesus and read our Bible's constantly without grumbling.
it is broad- but true because we worship God (give glory and honor to him) when we follow his guidelines and uphold every thing he has said. When we disobey him (sin) that is not worship. We are to worship in spirit and truth- the truth would be the word of God. That means taking the whole...
maybe I'm naiive- what's the point of debating things here when no one desires to change his views? I'm sure that everyone strongly believes what he believes.... it seems that we just go in circles.
rmarchy, their argument would be that only certain, particular sins make you lose your salvation- not tiny ones like stealing a paperclip. Interesting huh? I believe the concept - break 1 part of the law, guilty of breaking the WHOLE law..
using this portion of scripture in no way tells us anything about satan being able to be "saved" Jesus DESTROYED Satan- there was no possibility to SAVE him- Jesus came to destroy sin and satan- not to save him- you said it yourself. Jesus died for man's sins. Notice how it doesn't say he...
I don't have any pride in being saved because I know I am a sinner and I don't deserve it. I want others to receive this gift too, so I offer the means to receive it to them. I don't "brow beat" there is none of that railing that you think people do when we knock doors. And I'm not a...
last I knew, a person only gets saved through conviction of the word of God.. not by beating- this is a totally different concept than disciplining your children. Getting saved has nothing to do with discipline. Asking someone if they are saved is in no way "beating" it into them. It's a simple...
salvation does NOT apply to angels.. only to mankind- you can't compare the characteristics of a spirit-being with a human being. Satan was never saved- he was created as a servant. Humans were created to have fellowship with God and they lost that fellowship through sin. But we can gain it...
if you're talking about the selling in exodus- those were laws instituted because of the hardness of the hearts of the israelites- just like God allowed certain divorce laws- it does not mean that he condones it. However disciplining a child God's way insures that he grows up understanding...
hmm, the bible tells us to "not spare the rod" so, I'd guess that you don't believe in the Bible's way of punishment.. but that's a side issue.
I'd say that the most loving and compassionate thing a person could do is tell someone they need to be saved. I'm sure those people who are dead and...
A true Christian follows what God says in the Bible. That is what I base my belief on. You should know, as you say you have studied the "religion." Look it up yourself- the Bible tells Christians to judge.
Master Vigil, I seriously question you being a true Christian if you are dabbling in taoism now. If you DID truly understand Christianity you would know that you need to accept Jesus Christ as your personal saviour because you are a sinner and can't save yourself. But I can judge because the...
Jesus sent us a comforter, the Holy Spirit. It is he who indwells us, regenerates us, and guides us. The Holy Spirit helps us understand scriptures, and we are definitely saved when we receive the holy spirit, upon the moment we accept Jesus into our heart. "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of...