Following Jesus.. (Page 2): Christ needed to die... Are you unaware of this? The Jews played a part in his destiny... God created us.. What makes you think that I don't accept Christ?

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

EmilyD wrote:

They crucified him! Jesus was telling the rest of us that follow him, that God loves us and will not desert us. Even until our last breath here on earth we can accept him. That is His love for us...he will not abandon us. He knows what is in our hearts because we are here because of Him!!! He created us! And even though you don't accept Him, He still holds out hope that you will before you take your last breath....He loves you!

Christ needed to die...

Are you unaware of this?

The Jews played a part in his destiny...

God created us..

What makes you think that I don't accept Christ?

EmilyD

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Christ needed to die...

Are you unaware of this?

The Jews played a part in his destiny...

God created us..

What makes you think that I don't accept Christ?

Do you accept Jesus Christ as as your Savior? Do you believe he was the true messiah? And if so, why don't you call yourself a Christian? Proud Republican hasn't answered this question...as a Jew, can you call yourself a Christian?

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

EmilyD wrote:

Do you accept Jesus Christ as as your Savior? Do you believe he was the true messiah? And if so, why don't you call yourself a Christian? Proud Republican hasn't answered this question...as a Jew, can you call yourself a Christian?

I do call myself a Christian

Have for almost twenty years...

Christ is my savior... God be thanked...

Jews aren't Christians...

But that doesn't stop them from knowing and worshipping God...

padremike Loc: Phenix City, Al

PeterS wrote:

or not...

All those who get their Christian inspiration and understanding from a Democrat TV comedian raise your hands!

Singularity

proud republican wrote:

Actually America is found on Judeo-Christian values !! Not just Christian values,EmilyD!!!

AND not just religious notions, but secular enlightenment principles as well! It almost seems the message is the more important part rather than the messenger!

https://sites.google.com/site/enlightenmentinfluenceamerica/us-constitution

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

karpenter wrote:

I've Often Wondered Why Paul Carries So Much Heft
He Didn't Know, Ever See, Or Hear Jesus
Jesus Even Said Peter Would Be The Rock On Which The Church Would Be Built
Saul Was Persecuting Christians At The Time
He Was Walking Down The Road
And Claims He Had A Visitation
No Witnesses Are Listed To This Event
So It's Just Saul's Word For It

If Saul of Tarsus was a savage persecutor of Christians before his conversion, then how do you account for his remarkable accomplishments in spreading Jesus's teachings and his contribution to the New Testament? Seems to me that over the 32 years of his ministry, the Apostle Paul, aside from Jesus Christ himself, made the greatest contribution to the growth of Christianity.

The New Testament record of the conversion of the apostle Paul is a tremendously important element of Christian history. It has a significant apologetic thrust, and is likewise wonderfully illustrative of the crucial elements of the Lord’s plan for human redemption.

FYI: Saul was not alone when he encountered the risen Christ:

And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. Acts 22: 9 - 11

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Don't recall God ever stating that the Jews were getting it wrong... .

Really? Have you ever read the Old Testament? Ever heard about the Golden Calf or the pagan god Baal?

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

Blade_Runner wrote:

Really? Have you ever read the Old Testament? Ever heard about the Golden Calf or the pagan god Baal?

That is straying...

And they were duly chastened...

I was speaking concerning their worship of God...

Or do you think Jesus was lying when he stated that the Jews know what they worship?

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

karpenter wrote:

I've Often Wondered Why Paul Carries So Much Heft
He Didn't Know, Ever See, Or Hear Jesus
Jesus Even Said Peter Would Be The Rock On Which The Church Would Be Built
Saul Was Persecuting Christians At The Time
He Was Walking Down The Road
And Claims He Had A Visitation
No Witnesses Are Listed To This Event
So It's Just Saul's Word For It

Paul is an interesting figure...

But I agree with you...

He carries far more "heft" than he ought to...

zillaorange

[quote=Divine t***h][quote=karpenter]To Stephan The Stupid Asshole:

Americans Are The Most Generous People In History
And We Do It With-Out Gov't Coercion

So Take Your Smarmy Condescension, Mockery
And Shove It Where The Sun Don't Shine[/quote

I don't know much about the author of the Jesus comment, but I know about Jesus, and I'm Moselm.

America isn't a Christian Nation, and most Christmas today don't know Jesus Christ, and if they're did, then they would follow him, and not Satan's, respectfully

The God of this world is the dollar, sex, deception, and Lucifer 🤘. Most people are following Paul,not Christ.[/quote]

It seems you don't know much about Americans !!!

Rose42

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Paul is an interesting figure...

But I agree with you...

He carries far more "heft" than he ought to...

Not to Christians he doesn’t. Because they aren’t his words.

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

Rose42 wrote:

Not to Christians he doesn’t. Because they aren’t his words.

Agreed.. Not all of the NT attributes to Paul was actually written by him...

Rose42

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Agreed.. Not all of the NT attributes to Paul was actually written by him...

All of scripture is God-breathed. The men who penned it were His tools.

Iliamna1

PeterS wrote:

or not...

Live once; die twice.
Live twice; die once.

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

Rose42 wrote:

All of scripture is God-breathed. The men who penned it were His tools.

Except that the varying scriptures are at times inaccurate or in disagreement...

Not to mention the scriptures that weren't included for various reasons.. Or were removed later on...

Or the additions that were made over the years...

Even references to scriptures that have since been lost...

I agree that the Divine spark is active in the OT and NT... That doesn't mean there aren't errors and additions... Just that like in all things we as humans have managed to screw up