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Apr 6, 2015 07:19:41   #
rich boise Loc: Idaho
 
Many people say there are many ways and that they all lead to God. This is actually true. It is appointed unto man, once to die then the judgment. But, when you face God will He be your Father welcoming you or your Judge condemning you?

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Apr 6, 2015 07:32:02   #
Al Pearsall Loc: tennessee
 
Theres only one way.and thats through his son jesus christ.

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Apr 6, 2015 08:11:09   #
mcmlx
 
rich boise wrote:
Many people say there are many ways and that they all lead to God. This is actually true. It is appointed unto man, once to die then the judgment. But, when you face God will He be your Father welcoming you or your Judge condemning you?


I respectfully disagree. It is not actually true. It is false.
My bible says in Matthew 7:13,14 that narrow is the gate. Wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult IS the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.
As far as it is appointed for men to die once, I need to ponder on Hebrews 9:27 in the context of the entire chapter.
It seems that the writer of Hebrews was explaining the reason for the necessity of Christ's sacrifice through death.
MCMLX

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Apr 6, 2015 08:25:35   #
larrypuckett1939
 
GOD WILL BE WELCOMING ME HOME
AS A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.


rich boise wrote:
Many people say there are many ways and that they all lead to God. This is actually true. It is appointed unto man, once to die then the judgment. But, when you face God will He be your Father welcoming you or your Judge condemning you?

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Apr 6, 2015 09:18:16   #
She Wolf Loc: Currently Georgia
 
rich boise wrote:
Many people say there are many ways and that they all lead to God. This is actually true. It is appointed unto man, once to die then the judgment. But, when you face God will He be your Father welcoming you or your Judge condemning you?


I agree. I am not a Christian so the Bible is not my holy book. I believe I will be judged by the standards laid down in the holy book of my faith. I will be shown the errors of my ways. I do not believe in hell or eternal punishment. I choose to try to live by the rules not because I fear punishment but because it is the right thing to do.

I do not believe a person must follow a particular path. To me any path that brings you peace, joy, makes you a better person, and brings you closer to your God is the right path for you.

To me it stands to reason, God made us all individuals. Why then would there be only one way to be closer to God? It is the exclusion of other paths that brings about the horrid acts most religions have committed based upon their religious belief that they are the only way. Just my opinion.

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Apr 6, 2015 09:30:47   #
mcmlx
 
She Wolf wrote:
I agree. I am not a Christian so the Bible is not my holy book. I believe I will be judged by the standards laid down in the holy book of my faith. I will be shown the errors of my ways. I do not believe in hell or eternal punishment. I choose to try to live by the rules not because I fear punishment but because it is the right thing to do.

I do not believe a person must follow a particular path. To me any path that brings you peace or joy and brings you close to God is the right path for you.
I agree. I am not a Christian so the Bible is not... (show quote)


Hi, She Wolf. Mcmlx
here.
I look at it this way. If the Bible is true, then I will enjoy everlasting life with my GOD, and my Savior, and the Holy Spirit.
If it's not true, then, what do I have to lose?

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Apr 6, 2015 09:44:57   #
Oliver Loc: Dayton, OH
 
rich boise wrote:
Many people say there are many ways and that they all lead to God. This is actually true. It is appointed unto man, once to die then the judgment. But, when you face God will He be your Father welcoming you or your Judge condemning you?


So very true; but it is also so very true that salvation comes of the Lord. So while everyone past, present, and future will meet God at the Great White Throne of Judgment, only those whose names have been written in the Lamb's Book of Life will receive eternal life with Him.

"He which testifies these things says, 'Surely I come quickly.' Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." Revelation 22:20

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Apr 6, 2015 09:53:04   #
rich boise Loc: Idaho
 
Revelation 20:11-15 addresses what we call the "White throne judgment". All the "dead" are raised. The "book of life" is clearly the "Lamb's book of life". If the Bible is right, you will surely want your name to be written that book.

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Apr 6, 2015 09:55:28   #
She Wolf Loc: Currently Georgia
 
mcmlx wrote:
Hi, She Wolf. Mcmlx
here.
I look at it this way. If the Bible is true, then I will enjoy everlasting life with my GOD, and my Savior, and the Holy Spirit.
If it's not true, then, what do I have to lose?


You have nothing to lose. If your faith works for you even if we do not share the same beliefs know I will defend your right to worship your God in your way.

I wish you peace and happiness.

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Apr 6, 2015 10:41:38   #
mcmlx
 
She Wolf wrote:
You have nothing to lose. If your faith works for you even if we do not share the same beliefs know I will defend your right to worship your God in your way.

I wish you peace and happiness.


Thank you, She Wolf. I will defend your rights also!!
Peace and happiness right back to you.
MCMLX

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Apr 6, 2015 14:40:32   #
mwdegutis Loc: Illinois
 
She Wolf wrote:
I agree. I am not a Christian so the Bible is not my holy book. I believe I will be judged by the standards laid down in the holy book of my faith. I will be shown the errors of my ways. I do not believe in hell or eternal punishment. I choose to try to live by the rules not because I fear punishment but because it is the right thing to do.

I do not believe a person must follow a particular path. To me any path that brings you peace, joy, makes you a better person, and brings you closer to your God is the right path for you.

To me it stands to reason, God made us all individuals. Why then would there be only one way to be closer to God? It is the exclusion of other paths that brings about the horrid acts most religions have committed based upon their religious belief that they are the only way. Just my opinion.
I agree. I am not a Christian so the Bible is not... (show quote)


She Wolf…I thought of a multitude of ways to reply but in the end I will respect your beliefs and mention this only once. There is in fact only ONE way to acquire salvation. It’s not by going to church, being a good person, performing good works, etc. It can only be obtained through the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ. Without going into details, I am living proof of this because I can’t even begin to describe how it has set me free.

Like I said, I’ll respect your beliefs and mention this to you only once…So how do you acquire salvation with it corresponding freedom? Five simple steps:

1. Admit you are a sinner – Romans 3:23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
2. Understand that as a sinner, you will die – Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
3. Believe that Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead to save you from sin and death – Romans 10:9-11; 13 9 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. 11 As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”…13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
4. Receive, in faith through Jesus, his free gift of salvation – Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
5. Repent by turning from your old life of sin to a new life in Jesus.

For what it’s worth…

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Apr 7, 2015 00:20:29   #
fiatlux
 
rich boise wrote:
Many people say there are many ways and that they all lead to God. This is actually true. It is appointed unto man, once to die then the judgment. But, when you face God will He be your Father welcoming you or your Judge condemning you?


If it were your children at the gate, would you condemn them to infinite and horrific torture for their perceived sins? What may stay your hand?

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Apr 7, 2015 07:22:20   #
Alicia Loc: NYC
 
She Wolf wrote:
I agree. I am not a Christian so the Bible is not my holy book. I believe I will be judged by the standards laid down in the holy book of my faith. I will be shown the errors of my ways. I do not believe in hell or eternal punishment. I choose to try to live by the rules not because I fear punishment but because it is the right thing to do.

I do not believe a person must follow a particular path. To me any path that brings you peace, joy, makes you a better person, and brings you closer to your God is the right path for you.

To me it stands to reason, God made us all individuals. Why then would there be only one way to be closer to God? It is the exclusion of other paths that brings about the horrid acts most religions have committed based upon their religious belief that they are the only way. Just my opinion.
I agree. I am not a Christian so the Bible is not... (show quote)

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I definitely agree with you. The narrow thinking of multiple religions only serves to separate. :-)

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Apr 7, 2015 07:26:16   #
Alicia Loc: NYC
 
mwdegutis wrote:
She Wolf…I thought of a multitude of ways to reply but in the end I will respect your beliefs and mention this only once. There is in fact only ONE way to acquire salvation. It’s not by going to church, being a good person, performing good works, etc. It can only be obtained through the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ. Without going into details, I am living proof of this because I can’t even begin to describe how it has set me free.

Like I said, I’ll respect your beliefs and mention this to you only once…So how do you acquire salvation with it corresponding freedom? Five simple steps:

1. Admit you are a sinner – Romans 3:23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
2. Understand that as a sinner, you will die – Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
3. Believe that Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead to save you from sin and death – Romans 10:9-11; 13 9 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. 11 As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”…13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
4. Receive, in faith through Jesus, his free gift of salvation – Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
5. Repent by turning from your old life of sin to a new life in Jesus.

For what it’s worth…
She Wolf…I thought of a multitude of ways to reply... (show quote)

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It's not worth diddly! See how your faith causes division and competition? :thumbdown:

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Apr 7, 2015 08:42:03   #
mwdegutis Loc: Illinois
 
Alicia wrote:
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It's not worth diddly! See how your faith causes division and competition? :thumbdown:


You're entitled to your opinion but I really wish you would search deep within your heart and consider my words concerning this. Your eternity depends on it. But if you want to ignore it and say it's not worth diddly, so be it. You have free will. Just remember you won't be able to claim ignorance when you're standing in front of your Creator.

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