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If this be the case, then the enjoyment (or conversely, the despisement) of God is only a matter of degrees. There doesn't appear to be a line of demarcation one way or another. When James and John asked Jesus if they could sit on his right side or left side, He said it wasn't up to Him, it is...

Sigh. And 'aidios' appears in only one other case in scripture, Jude 6: "...messengers also, those who did not keep their own principality, but did leave their proper dwelling, to a judgment of a great day, in bonds everlasting [Strong's[126]: 1) eternal, everlasting], under darkness He...

Re: Why i am here Scourging the forum with multiple links, which unless you have specific quotes from your souces to back up specific points, would only serve to dishearten any conversation. People just aren't going to respond to that kind of blitzkrieging of links that we are 'supposed' to...

Calvin and Hobbs

What final massive industrial destruction of 2000AD are you talking about? I don't recall this happening. Did I miss the news story? BTW, dan b, I'm curious as just what kind of beliefs you hold. Are you a member of a particular denomination or organization? What are your religious influences...

There are some of us Christians who believe that hell is remedial. That one doesn't spend all eternity there, but that a purfication process takes place to draw one toward righteousness (fair togetherness) with God. A sort of purgatory. Honest Questions and Answers about Hell

But I'd say Joseph was more productive than God. Jesus had four brothers and at least two sisters, if I remember right. Which means: Joseph 6, God 1 Go Joe!

Ah, I see what you mean. In response, may I provide a bit of scripture: "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." - Galatians 6:2 Well, this seems a typical exhortation found in the bible. But look at what it says just three short verses later: "For every man shall...

But of course, you can't completely let go. You'll always have the dark as part of your past, even as you attempt to forget it. And I'm sure people are still struggling. Maybe this is a way of regenerating a new resolve, not to let the past control you, but you can no wise shed the past than you...

I don't see 'empathy' as a requirement in this case. According to the job description, the only 'Christian' requirement is to know the 'message': "The ability to work in a Christian based media environment and a decent understanding of the Christian message inside of the content is needed for...

I'm, not sure I follow you, Alex. What do you mean by 'wearing them to the ground'? There ought not to be benefit to ourselves, but that 'agape' ('Love is...not self seeking..." - I Cor. 13:5) that expects nothing in return, which isn't always easy to do. It is simply helping the person. Think...

You know, Jesus once said, "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it..." You weren't very clear on the reasons for being afraid to take the step. It almost sounds like the loss of the threat of hell has diminished your desire to do what's good and right. As one who has recently...

It has occurred to me how diversely salvation is presented in the Gospels. And so I took to the task of listed most of those occurrences the subject comes up in the teachings of Jesus. And what I found is quite remarkable. Passage - Method of Salvation Matt. 5:3-10 Poor in spirit, meek...

Um...I think my wife would have something to say on the matter. I don't think she would be favorably inclined. On the whole "you must be married to get to heaven issue" I would think that would induce a wrong motivation in getting married. If one is going to emulate true love for a person...

Seems there are a few evangelical Christian 'leaders' who share similiar aspirations.

I don't find anything heretical your post, GK. If God is love (I John 4:8). And Jesus is God (Phil. 2:5-6) Then Jesus is Love. If Jesus is the Word (John 1:1,14), Then the Word is Love. Logical.

I'm not sure how this follows a belief in reincarnation. Are you suggesting that there is no more growth in heaven?

What makes you think that there isn't going to be any work once we get to heaven? I would be hard pressed to believe that after biblical exhorations to work hard and not be slothful that we would be reclining around sipping mint julips all eternity. Is this what the teachings of the kingdom of...

According to the account, she didn't have children. That's part of the conditions of the debate. (Matt 22:24 - "Teacher,” they said, “Moses told us that if a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and have children for him." - in reference to Deuteronomy 25:5-6)...

Congratulations, Alex! Your wedding pictures are lovely. Thanks for sharing.