10 Jul 10
Only one primary historical focus...
Only one primary historical focus: the unique person of The Lord Jesus Christ (undiminished deity/impeccable humanity in hypostatic union in one person forever). Only issue: you. Only question: 'What do you think of Him'. Only answer that matters: who prevails in the arena between your ears. Only decision of consequence: your immortal soul's eternal address. Choice is yours.
..................................................................
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySo you think that the only way to know god is through christ? No other way? bhudda? krsna? (sorry for the boring questions everyone, i just want to know where GB stands on this and more importantly, why)
[b]Only one primary historical focus...
Only one primary historical focus: the unique person of The Lord Jesus Christ (undiminished deity/impeccable humanity in hypostatic union in one person forever). Only issue: you. Only question: 'What do you think of Him'. Only answer that matters: who prevails in the arena between your ears. Only decisi ...[text shortened]... Choice is yours.
..................................................................[/b]
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by karoly aczelGood morning, Karoly. Thanks again for our enjoyable give and take last night. Aware that it's sometimes (though not always) poor form to reply to an earnest, unimbedded false premise question, with an equally earnest follow on question but why on the face of God's green earth would any rational/thoughtful person ever even consider entertaining the notion of placing the eternal destiny and happiness of his/her soul in the hands of another enterprising creature? Might as well worship brazen idols.
So you think that the only way to know god is through christ? No other way? bhudda? krsna? (sorry for the boring questions everyone, i just want to know where GB stands on this and more importantly, why)
.............................................................................
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAnd the whole premise being based on a rather vaguely defined entity called a soul, that I don't believe exists and even if I was to allow that it might exist, I really don't care what its eternal address will be.
Only one primary historical focus: the unique person of The Lord Jesus Christ (undiminished deity/impeccable humanity in hypostatic union in one person forever). Only issue: you. Only question: 'What do you think of Him'. Only answer that matters: who prevails in the arena between your ears. Only decision of consequence: your immortal soul's eternal address. Choice is yours.
Why do you care?
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by twhiteheadTwhit, you already know by reason of volitional respect that I'm okay with whatever you decide to define, believe, allow or care
And the whole premise being based on a rather vaguely defined entity called a soul, that I don't believe exists and even if I was to allow that it might exist, I really don't care what its eternal address will be.
Why do you care?
about. Only reason I care about the eternal address of my soul is 'cause you only insure those things you can't afford to lose.
............................................................
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyThats not really an answer.
Only reason I care about the eternal address of my soul is 'cause you only insure those things you can't afford to lose.
What do you believe your soul is? Does it think like you? Think for you? Does it have your memories? Will it have your memories when it gets to its eternal address?
Why do you care about it?
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhat happens if you live in one of those places that tells you Christianity is idol worship, and that there is only one God and his name is Allah? What if they tell you that Christians misunderstand Jesus, and that the religion of Jesus is Islam and always has been?
[b]Only one primary historical focus...
Only one primary historical focus: the unique person of The Lord Jesus Christ (undiminished deity/impeccable humanity in hypostatic union in one person forever). Only issue: you. Only question: 'What do you think of Him'. Only answer that matters: who prevails in the arena between your ears. Only decisi ...[text shortened]... Choice is yours.
..................................................................[/b]
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by twhiteheadSecond aspect of my trichotomous being. It's the very essence of me. My kardia or frontal lobes receive and process information,
Thats not really an answer.
What do you believe your soul is? Does it think like you? Think for you? Does it have your memories? Will it have your memories when it gets to its eternal address?
Why do you care about it?
assimilate and circulate and apply thought. Memory and vocabulary storage are two of its compartments. Yes. Duh... it's me.
............................................................................
10 Jul 10
1 edit
Originally posted by AThousandYoungATY, one of God's attributes is His Justice, which means He is fair. There is nobody who ever wished to know the truth for whom it's not been provided nor from whom it's ever been withheld. If you're serious, please consider ordering the publication "Heathenism" at no cost or obligation. Link's in my profile.
What happens if you live in one of those places that tells you Christianity is idol worship, and that there is only one God and his name is Allah? What if they tell you that Christians misunderstand Jesus, and that the religion of Jesus is Islam and always has been?
..........................................................................................
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySo your answer is - "read this book".
ATY, one of God's attributes is His Justice, which means He is fair. There is nobody
who ever wished to know the truth for whom it's not been provided nor from whom
it's ever been withheld. If you're serious, please consider phone call or postal mail
ordering the publication "Heathenism" at no cost or obligation. Link's in my profile.
...[text shortened]... .........................................................................................
Neither they nor I are convinced. They can provide plenty of Islamic apologetics to counter your Christian apologetics, and I'm an atheist who is watching this whole discussion from outside.
10 Jul 10
1 edit
Originally posted by AThousandYoungRespect your decision. Only thing you've lost for all time is the excuse
So your answer is - "read this book".
Neither they nor I are convinced. They can provide plenty of Islamic apologetics to counter your Christian apologetics, and I'm an atheist who is watching this whole discussion from outside.
that 'nobody ever told me'. You've chosen darkness rather than light.
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyRespect your decision. Only thing you've lost for all time is the excuse
Respect your decision. Only thing you've lost for all time is the excuse
that 'nobody ever told me'. You've chosen darkness rather than light.
that 'nobody ever told me'. You've chosen ignorance rather than an open mind.
10 Jul 10
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyGood morning to you too!
Good morning, Karoly. Thanks again for our enjoyable give and take last night. Aware that it's sometimes (though not always) poor form to reply to an earnest, unimbedded false premise question, with an equally earnest follow on question but why on the face of God's green earth would any rational/thoughtful person ever even consider entertaining the no ...[text shortened]... en idols.
.............................................................................
(I believe your last question was a rhetorical one so I'll lay off. Thnx for the answer)