Originally posted by checkbaiterI was looking at www.biblegateway.com, there was the following footnote to the NIV version:
Can you provide a reference for these people being Christians?
Christians are to love people but that doesn't mean tossing out common sense either.
(b) 1 John 3:13 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 16.
Originally posted by DeepThoughtI was talking about illegals
I was looking at www.biblegateway.com, there was the following footnote to the NIV version:
(b) 1 John 3:13 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 16.
Originally posted by DeepThoughtI didn't say anyone who breaks the law is a child of satan. I said every person born is a child of satan until they repent and receive Jesus as Lord.
Well if these illegals are Church going Christians then you would seem to be facing a contradiction. You either have to deny they are your "brothers and sisters" or drop this anyone who breaks any law is a child of Satan stuff.
Originally posted by checkbaiterThe divisions within Christianity are normally referred to as denominations. There are a considerable number of other religions which do not recognize Christ, clearly atheists do not either. I'm appalled at the idea of labelling most of the population of the planet "Children of the Devil." on the basis of a line in the Epistles of John.
I don't think God recognizes religions. It is plain and simple, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ or not. You are either regenerated or not. Sorry to burst your bubble.
Originally posted by DeepThoughtYou are probably also appalled at Jesus claim that no one comes to the Father except through Him. Understandable....and expected.
The divisions within Christianity are normally referred to as denominations. There are a considerable number of other religions which do not recognize Christ, clearly atheists do not either. I'm appalled at the idea of labelling most of the population of the planet "Children of the Devil." on the basis of a line in the Epistles of John.
Originally posted by DeepThoughtWhy should anyone be concerned if you are appalled?
The divisions within Christianity are normally referred to as denominations. There are a considerable number of other religions which do not recognize Christ, clearly atheists do not either. I'm appalled at the idea of labelling most of the population of the planet "Children of the Devil." on the basis of a line in the Epistles of John.
The road to heaven is narrow and few find it, at least according to Jesus.