Originally posted by wittywonkaI wouldn't know who is going where. It's not my place to judge nor could I judge. All one can do is make sure of one's own path and encourage others. I'm sure there will be lots of last minute conversions at the end of time.
I'm curious how many Christians have a genuine (close) friendship with a non-Christian and still believe s/he will be condemned to Hell.
Originally posted by wittywonkaHow could any 'genuine' Christian believe otherwise? Key part of belief is to have gone across the peak and be firmly sliding down the slope on the other side... when you have started you might as well go the whole hog, or there is little point.
I'm curious how many Christians have a genuine (close) friendship with a non-Christian and still believe s/he will be condemned to Hell.
Originally posted by snowinscotlandCatholics officially can believe otherwise.
How could any 'genuine' Christian believe otherwise? Key part of belief is to have gone across the peak and be firmly sliding down the slope on the other side... when you have started you might as well go the whole hog, or there is little point.
Originally posted by snowinscotlandA lot depends on how you read the question. If someone is not a christian right now how do I know what will happen in the future? They may or may not receive christ in the future.
How could any 'genuine' Christian believe otherwise? Key part of belief is to have gone across the peak and be firmly sliding down the slope on the other side... when you have started you might as well go the whole hog, or there is little point.
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Originally posted by knightmeisterSorry about the lack of clarification.
A lot depends on how you read the question. If someone is not a christian right now how do I know what will happen in the future? They may or may not receive christ in the future.
Specifically, they would remain non-Christian for their entire lives.
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Originally posted by wittywonkaDon't let them in your house or bid them Godspeed.
Out of curiousity, does the fact that they are non-Christian affect your friendship with them?
2 John 10
If they are Jews or Moslems, stop up their mouths.
Titus 1:10-11
If they are Gentiles, avoid them, lest you be friends with devils.
1 Corinthians 10:20
Anyway, why do you have non-Christian friends? You're not supposed to.
Romans 16:17-18
After all, we're all enemies of God.
Matthew 12:30
I’ll pose the counter (and piggy-back off KJ in my answer):
“How many non-Christians have a genuine, close friendship with a Christian, and still believe s/he is living an illusion?”
All* of my Christian friends are living an illusion, and yes, I have more than a few.
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* Well, there are a few heretics...
Originally posted by AThousandYoungYour quote in 2 John 10 should actually be 2 John 1:10.
Don't let them in your house or bid them Godspeed.
2 John 10
If they are Jews or Moslems, stop up their mouths.
Titus 1:10-11
If they are Gentiles, avoid them, lest you be friends with devils.
1 Corinthians 10:20
Anyway, why do you have non-Christian friends? You're not supposed to.
Romans 16:17-18
After all, we're all enemies of God.
Matthew 12:30
All of your quotes are taken out of context. None of these deal with friends that are nonbelievers. I have many friends that are nonbelievers. Because they don't chose to believe in what Christ has done for each one of us in love and compassion is understandable. I can remember a time when I couldn't understand any of it either.
