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Who knows? I do understand that I am capable of deceiving/deluding myself.
Originally posted by jhill76
If you seen the spiritual, would you believe then? Many get this opportunity, but fall back into their old ways after time.
Originally posted by Hydroman
I think you misunderstood what Windword was asking. If we are ALREADY forgiven, even before we were born, then why does that verse say that we are NOT forgiven if we don't forgive others?
So, theoretically, we can believe that Jesus died for us and resurrected, then we can ask for forgivness and repent, etc. but if we still haven't forgiven others for their wrong doings against us, we will still not be forgiven...?
Yes. Yes I do.
Originally posted by stupid girl
...for cryin out loud, lol. Y'all are a mess, you know that?
There are times when people die instantly, with no chance of have last thoughts.
Originally posted by stupid girl
Who's to say what will go through your mind at the moment of death? Who's to say that all the unforgiveness you've ever harbored doesn't come rushing through your mind for a colossal dump before you take your last breath?
Not everyone is the same. It depends on the hurt and pain that has been caused upon you. For example, your daughter is raped and murdered by that pedohphile that lives near you (and believe me, I hate to put those thoughts in your head), how easy would it be for you to forgive him? Could you really and truly forgive him? If so, would you invite him over for dinner after he is rehabilitated?
Originally posted by stupid girl
But why would you want to wait until then anyway? Forgiving others is basic common sense, IMO. I have no desire to carry around that kind of emotional baggage, especially if I know I don't have to.
Why wait until time of death? Why not speak to us all through out our life in a clear and concise manner? Why hide from us?
Originally posted by jhill76
At the time of death, you leave the vessel, then you are spoken to. This does not happen if you made that choice with either side. Only the ones who were on the fence per se.
Originally posted by Hydroman
Why wait until time of death? Why not speak to us all through out our life in a clear and concise manner? Why hide from us?
Originally posted by jhill76
At the time of death, you leave the vessel, then you are spoken to. This does not happen if you made that choice with either side. Only the ones who were on the fence per se.
why are we even discussing this Mr. Man?
That's possible. Yet, why should I believe until I have seen or heard him?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
You sound like a spoiled brat rich kid, no offense. "If God doesn't do things the way I demand Him to then I won't believe dammit!!!"
That doesn't make it true.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Millions of us have believed without seeing.
I wonder why Thomas got a sign? Thomas still didn't believe, even after the resurrection. He had to see and touch. Jesus gave him that. Is he a respecter of persons?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Christ already said those who demand a sign before believing will not be given one other than the resurrection.
Oh well...carry me off to the fire in that case. Would you volunteer to do this? This is the just punishment for me after all.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
That's it, the only sign you'll ever get as long as you remain in unbelief.
I wonder why? I mean, having thoughts in your head surely could never be your own.
Originally posted by jhill76
He surely speaks, but many block him out. Some things many take heed to. Like go down this road instead of the other road, etc.
Did the holy spirit tell you this? I would like to know, because that would at least tell me something. Also, is it safe to say that you think you already have the answers and therefore will not look for any others? Just like jhill gives responses, you shoot them down because you think you have the answers....?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Info to note on our man Hydro: He isn't legitimately searching for answers. He thinks he already has them and his goal is to ask you 37 million and 7 questions to either try and catch you in a contradiction or to make you leave the thread out of boredom/frustration. He has no intention whatsoever in legitimately looking at your responses with a rational consideration for the points you make. It's just endless questioning after questioning. It never ends.
Originally posted by Hydroman
That's possible. Yet, why should I believe until I have seen or heard him?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
You sound like a spoiled brat rich kid, no offense. "If God doesn't do things the way I demand Him to then I won't believe dammit!!!"
That doesn't make it true.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Millions of us have believed without seeing.
I wonder why Thomas got a sign? Thomas still didn't believe, even after the resurrection. He had to see and touch. Jesus gave him that. Is he a respecter of persons?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Christ already said those who demand a sign before believing will not be given one other than the resurrection.
Oh well...carry me off to the fire in that case. Would you volunteer to do this? This is the just punishment for me after all.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
That's it, the only sign you'll ever get as long as you remain in unbelief.
Did the holy spirit tell you this?
It depends on how you interpret the prophecies, doesn't it?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Your choice, it's always been your choice. But even Peter who was an eye-witness said there is a "more sure word of prophecy" concerning Christ. The prophecies concerning Him are staggering from a mathematical sense.
And millions have done the same in other belief systems....
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
I didn't say it did, I said millions of us have taken the step of faith without seeing anything visually, therefore it's possible to be done. God rewards the diligent seeker, this is true.
Fair enough. Now, what about Thomas not believing until he touched Jesus?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
What's the context of that statement that God is not a respecter of persons? Use a drop of contextual theology Hydro.
That's truly awesome to know. You too understand that it is totally unjust.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
I'll never volunteer. I don't want anyone to go there, not my worst enemies, nor the monsters from the past of human history. I don't even want Hitler there. Father is so amazing I want everyone to experience His awesome love here in the now even before eternal life.
If that is how you feel, then do not answer my questions. I will continue to have discussions with others none the less. By asking questions, this is how I see what one believes and why they believe it. It is simple as that. I am not your enemy no matter how hard you want this to be true.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
I do have the gift of discerning of spirits, but I don't need that to know. I have tons of hours of personal experience with you. All you do is ask question after question after question, it never ends. You are not looking for answers, you're looking for things to criticize and try to catch people in contradictions. You're not here to learn from anyone, your questions never end.
Originally posted by stupid girl
Originally posted by Hydroman
I morped it into a question about homosexuality. Why couldn't they be born that way if people can be born with both sets of genitals?
Originally posted by stupid girlI dunno.
Your question was about hermaphrodites.
How do you know they're born that way?
Attraction is an impulse, having both a dong and a cootchie is an obvious physiological anomaly. The reality of of which can be confirmed by simply looking.
Five years ago, a man married for 25 years who had six kids went to the hospital with a kidney stone and left with a piece of life-changing news — he was a woman.
“I had a kidney stone and we’re in the emergency room,” Stevie told Fox affiliate KDVR. “The nurse is reading the ultrasound and says, ‘Huh, this says you’re a female.’”
So Steve decided to begin living as Stevie — as a woman.
Part of the process was explaining the decision to her children.
“How do you tell your kids that, well, it’s no longer dad, it’s dadette?” she said.
But all of them, and Stevie’s wife, were supportive.
“Within a few minutes, all of them said, ‘I don’t care dad; I love you for who you are.”
Five years later, Stevie lives happily as a woman. She takes hormones but has no plans to undergo gender reassignment surgery.
And she’s still married.
Originally posted by Hydroman
It depends on how you interpret the prophecies, doesn't it?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Your choice, it's always been your choice. But even Peter who was an eye-witness said there is a "more sure word of prophecy" concerning Christ. The prophecies concerning Him are staggering from a mathematical sense.
And millions have done the same in other belief systems....
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
I didn't say it did, I said millions of us have taken the step of faith without seeing anything visually, therefore it's possible to be done. God rewards the diligent seeker, this is true.
Fair enough. Now, what about Thomas not believing until he touched Jesus?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
What's the context of that statement that God is not a respecter of persons? Use a drop of contextual theology Hydro.
That's truly awesome to know. You too understand that it is totally unjust.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
I'll never volunteer. I don't want anyone to go there, not my worst enemies, nor the monsters from the past of human history. I don't even want Hitler there. Father is so amazing I want everyone to experience His awesome love here in the now even before eternal life.
Originally posted by Hydroman
There are times when people die instantly, with no chance of have last thoughts.
Not everyone is the same. It depends on the hurt and pain that has been caused upon you. For example, your daughter is raped and murdered by that pedohphile that lives near you (and believe me, I hate to put those thoughts in your head), how easy would it be for you to forgive him? Could you really and truly forgive him? If so, would you invite him over for dinner after he is rehabilitated?