boxy wrote on Apr 6^th, 2016 at 9:07pm:


^^^^  That shows that you have absolutely NO IDEA about God or what His Word says.

For Stratos.

(From an earlier post)

What is true Christianity? 

True Christianity is defined by the teachings that one finds in the gospels and epistles of the New Testament.  No more and no less than that. 
   
Specifically, it does not include bodies of tradition, custom, belief and dogma that have been added on by various churches over the centuries.  I don't consider these add-ons as authentic, trustworthy or a valid part of Christianity. 

True Christianity is about love of God and following in his way as taught by Jesus and his apostles.  You learn what it is by reading from the source documents themselves (i.e. the books of the New Testament) ---  and not by reading books or commentaries about Christianity, or listening to people or institutions purporting to tell you what Christianity is.

John_Taverner wrote on May 2^nd, 2016 at 5:09pm:


You know....I was expecting you to come back armed and dangerous lol.

<<<   leaves disappointed    >>>

boxy wrote on Apr 6^th, 2016 at 9:07pm:



Others are free to choose there own way to salvation.  That's free will.

There is only one way to find out if they get there.

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 17^th, 2019 at 8:57am:





Scripture was given, as God's testimony and witness to man.



Matthew 6:5
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
6  But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
7  But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
8  Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.


Matthew 23:9
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10  Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
11  But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
12  And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
13  But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.



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We ourselves cannot do anything which would 'earn' our spiritual redemption.

We are each saved by the grace of God.

Through our own repentance, and accepting the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we merit God's grace towards us, but not through any 'righteous' works of our own.

Yet throughout scripture, we are still admonished [by THE WORD OF GOD] to seek God, to seek God's way, and to seek God's righteousness.



Isaiah 55:6
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
7  Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.


Matthew 6:33
....seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;....


Separating the precious from the vile.

Matthew 7:19
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.


Matthew 7:21
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.


Matthew 12:46
While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47  Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48  But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49  And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50  For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.


Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.



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Q.
Is the Pope a Catholic ?

Good luck to him !



Yadda said....
http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1537138642/2#2
Quote:

Yadda wrote on Jul 17^th, 2019 at 11:17am:



talk about missing the point.

when u meet your Maker, you are going to be sorely disappointed.

Yadda wrote on Jul 18^th, 2019 at 9:07am:




Isaiah 30:8
Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:
9  That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:
10  Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
11  Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.

Yadda wrote on Jul 18^th, 2019 at 9:14am:


It's not that men hate god's word, it's more that "witnesses" are trained to be so annoying.

When witnesses go out into the world many of them lament that people often get angry when they try to share the word of god.

That is because proselytising is specifically designed to be uncomfortable for the other person because it isn't about converting them to your religion, it's about manipulating you so you can't leave yours.

If this tactic was about converting people it would be considered a massive faliure. It recruits almost no one who isn't already willing to join. School fetes are a more effective recruiting tool.

On the other hand, it is extremely effective at creating a deep tribal feeling among its own members.

The rejection they receive is actually more important than the few people they convert. It causes them to feel a level of discomfort around the people they attempt to witness to. These become the "others." These uncomfortable feelings go away when they come back  to their congregation, the "Tribe."

If you take a good look at the process it becomes fairly clear. In most cases, the religious person starts out from their own group, who is encouraging and supportive. They are then sent out into the hars world  where people repeatedly reject them.

These brave witnesses then return from the cruel world to their congregation where they are treated like returning heroes. they are now safe. They bond as they share their experiences of reaching out to the godless people to bring them the truth. They share the "otherness" they experience.

Once again they will learn that the only place they are accepted is with the people who think as they do. "It isn't safe to leave the group. The world is your enemy, but we love you."

This is a pain reward cycle that is a common brainwashing technique. The participants become more and more reliant on the "Tribe" because they know that "others" reject them.

Combine it with some ritualised chanting, possibly a bit of monotonous repetition of instructions, add a dash of fear of judgement by an unseen but all powerful entity who loves you as long as you do what you are told and you get a pretty powerful mix.