Atheist professor had a brush of hell and change of heart...

[Strychnine]

So as long as you rape and murder in the name of God you're good? Sweet. Maybe I should rethink this Christian thing after all.

Religion ≠ Jesus
Doing things "in the name of God" ≠ Doing "God's work"

But that's for another thread.

[Strychnine]

It doesn't, but service that one can't stop performing is. You can stop helping the old people or your wife any time you choose to.


In heaven, if you choose to stop serving god, can you?

Sure, why not? Again, salvation is not dependent on works or acts.

[The King]

In heaven, if you choose to stop serving god, can you?

Can you? Lucifer did just that, and has since been duping mankind into doing the same thing.

[racrguy]

Sure, why not? Again, salvation is not dependent on works or acts.

Any work or acts?

[4.6coupe]

Any work or acts?

He's fishing again...

[racrguy]

He's fishing again...

No, I want him to clarify his statements so I don't misinterpret what he's trying to say.

[Strychnine]

Any work or acts?

No, I want him to clarify his statements so I don't misinterpret what he's trying to say.

Not my statement.



Ephesians 2:8-9
8*For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9*not by works, so that no one can boast.


Titus 3:5
5*he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

[racrguy]

Not my statement.



Ephesians 2:8-9
8*For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9*not by works, so that no one can boast.


Titus 3:5
5*he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

Oh, ok. So you do gain salvation by your acts, according to your Ephesians quote. Is having faith not an act?

Again I ask, can you stop serving the lord in heaven?

[jdgregory84]

Religion ≠ Jesus
Doing things "in the name of God" ≠ Doing "God's work"

But that's for another thread.

So the Christians that have waged war, and forced Christianity upon countless civilizations aren't doing Gods work. You just happen to stumble upon Christianity how?

[The King]

So the Christians that have waged war, and forced Christianity upon countless civilizations aren't doing Gods work. You just happen to stumble upon Christianity how?

Wars are acts of men, and mankind simply saying they are doing such acts in the performance of God's work does not make them so. Men lie in case you never noticed.....

[The King]

Again I ask, can you stop serving the lord in heaven?

Again you have been answered, Lucifer has already did so.

[racrguy]

Again you have been answered, Lucifer has already did so.

So, I can stop serving god in heaven under the threat of eternal torture.

You guys sure do have a loving god.

[Tx Redneck]

I find it funny that folks struggle with the concept of consequences for choices.

Saved and Texan by the Grace of God, Redneck by choice.

[4.6coupe]

Ok, so ummm...

so what do you think "Praising Him" is?! Or "Worshipping Him" is?!

Our actions here on earth every day are what glorify Him. Worshipping Him simply means abiding by His commandments and learning more about Him. It's not just about showing up on Sunday once a week... It's about doing as much good as you possibly can and treating each other with love and respect. No one is perfect, we're all sinners. Only God is perfect.

To bow down before Him is not a physical movement, rather a condition of the heart and being submissive to His will and commandments. Its recognizing how to be humble and repentant to your errors/mistakes. His purpose and goal has always been our happiness. This is accomplished by being obedient. By doing so we are granted everlasting happiness and freedom... He would rather have us go around and teach/love one another as opposed to everyone gathering/singing and praising Him.

To imagine all the angels and everyone gathering around kneeling before Jesus constantly for eternity makes absolutely no sense at all. We will all no doubt have work to do... That work being what I stated above and prayer for loved ones and our brothers and sisters here on earth.

Do we have choices to make?! Absolutely!!! Just hope you make the right choice before it's too late...

[The King]

I find it funny that folks struggle with the concept of consequences for choices.

Saved and Texan by the Grace of God, Redneck by choice.

Isn't that the statue quo in the U.S. population today?