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Originally posted by mamabeth
reply to post by EnochWasRight
I know that some believe in a pre-existance and that everyone born
here lived in heaven first.When we were born we don't have any memory
of being in heaven first.
Originally posted by mamabeth
reply to post by EnochWasRight
Sin separates us from God! When Yeshua/Jesus was crucified
our sin debt to God was paid in full.The veil was rent in two and
now people can be reconciled with God.
I know that some believe in a pre-existance and that everyone born
here lived in heaven first.When we were born we don't have any memory
of being in heaven first.
I know that our only true concern in this life is for salvation and forgiveness
of sin.Getting too tired to post
Originally posted by natalia
reply to post by EnochWasRight
Very well written my friend. I had to read it twice to get a better understanding.
Yes I believe the day is approaching but sometimes a feel that it won't be in my lifetime. I want it to be but no one knows when He will come back.
And so many people believe it's all a fairy tale and a brainwashing scheme....which saddens me deeply.
I know that a lot of what the bible says is metaphors but i think i got the gist of it.
I believe in one God, His son Jesus,and the Holy Spirit dwells within.
Be kind,don't judge,love and be loving. I have accepted Jesus as my Lord and am a little ready for whatever happens.....I just need to study more and be prepared.
Increase the peace
Originally posted by EnochWasRight
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Why do we need a veil? If you seek good for the reward, then you are seeking self-interests. If you seek good to avoid punishment, you are again seeking your own selfish desire. To repent, you must willingly turn from the error within and walk away. The only way to turn is to know why you must. The only way to love God is to see that He loved you first. Repentance is a gift. This life is that act to sacrifice the animal and regain the Spirit.
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Originally posted by Renegade2283
reply to post by natalia
Ya I live in Portland, and yes that show is hilariously accurate. If you go downtown and just hang out, you will meet the strangest people. Your almost less likely to meet somone who doesnt have some insane story.....or is just plane crazy.
Originally posted by Renegade2283
Originally posted by mamabeth
reply to post by EnochWasRight
I know that some believe in a pre-existance and that everyone born
here lived in heaven first.When we were born we don't have any memory
of being in heaven first.
So does that mean that after death, we will have no memory of our life on earth. If so, whats the point of life on earth at all?
Originally posted by WanDash
Originally posted by EnochWasRight
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Why do we need a veil? If you seek good for the reward, then you are seeking self-interests. If you seek good to avoid punishment, you are again seeking your own selfish desire. To repent, you must willingly turn from the error within and walk away. The only way to turn is to know why you must. The only way to love God is to see that He loved you first. Repentance is a gift. This life is that act to sacrifice the animal and regain the Spirit.
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I appreciate the notion you put forth at the start of this topic, and how you pulled some concepts together (amnesia, amnios (?))...
The portion of your essay that I have highlighted, however, appears somewhat contradictory.
Unless...of course, you are espousing the general doctrine of - "God chooses. If you're one of 'the chosen' - lucky you. If you're not one of 'the chosen'...that's just the way the cookie crumbles."
Let me know if I am not getting what you're saying, here.
Thanks.edit on 10/16/2012 by WanDash because: Punctuation!
Originally posted by DelayedChristmas
reply to post by EnochWasRight
I don't really read the bible as much as I should, but what is the "temple" that Christian literature refer to? Specifically, the temple that was split in half when Christ was crucified and the temple that will be rebuilt.
Is there a specific name for this temple?