jack sequim wa wrote:
Now his long-winded but futile tit for tat of a juvenile, articles " don't call Protestants Christians".
Instead of answering scriptures.
A rational mind doesn't continue posting Catholic articles to prove itself. A rational mind refers to God's word.
John 6:44
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.
Many are called but few are chosen.
We know when we are seeking the truth of God sincerely in our hearts, God speaks to our heart to what is true. You freeded from the Catholic church and me from the Mormon church, we wanted the truth in our heart, we both were sincere.
I think there has to be a condition of the heart to see the truth revealed to us by the Holy Spirit.
When Jesus said "I stand at the door and knock" we know not everyone opens the door.
What stops them from opening the door? I believe there are things going on in the hearts that go deeper than digging their heels into Catholic doctrine, refusing the truth of God's word. Pride, lust, making themselves God's above others, hardened hearts, reprobate minds, haughty, ect, ect.
To continue on in the face of dozens of hard facts and biblical warnings, Biblical truths defending with shut ears, closed eyes to the prompting of the spirit that awakens souls seeking truth. There is a point that God gives followers in cults over to the seducing spirits, doctrine of demons in full oppression. The irrational return replies, vitriol hate and anger, even rage expressed in name calling, insults, wishing souls to hell, even death threats that would be willing to commit if possible are strong indicators of demonic strongholds but we can only leave it up to God that sees the hearts condition beyond our ability, to God that judges and places judgement. We can only be guided by God's word, continue defending the word of God, and giving the message of good news, the gospel of salvation according to the word of God.
God Bless
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I agree! Jesus practiced tough love! He gives us many chances, but when he gives us that last chance, He’s done! That’s why we must never continue to tell Him no! It may have been the last chance.
We each have the responsibility to control our anger and our vicious tongues. We are blessed with a mind, conscience, and will. The Holy Spirit can advise or council or proad us, but we have the final say, I think ! This is just my opinion! I’m not a theologian! My Daddy taught us to be responsible for our actions! He was adamant! He was the most gentle man I’ve ever known and my greatest teacher, and the toughest cowboy!!! I learned to love and depend on Jesus by him!
You and Rose are living proof of being responsible and using the mind that you were blessed with. You answered
Jesus when he called! I have learned so much from all of my brothers and sisters on this forum, both in humility and knowledge! Heck! I otta get a college credit for all this reading research! :