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Originally posted by RBHILLI've read mine more than you've read yours. I've also read it in five English translations and one paraphrase (cover to cover in each, plus many portions in several other translations, including the entire New Testament in one translation and one paraphrase), one German (part of the New Testament), and Greek (a larger part of the New Testament). I've also read a larger stack of commentaries on the Bible--by evangelicals and others--than all the books you've read in your life.
I see you don't read your Bible, but when you die you go with nothing meaning you take nothing with you.
Aside from the fact that I know the Bible a lot better than you do, the critical difference between us is the matter of belief. I do not accept literalist distortions of the complexity of that important book, and I am no longer numbered among those who worship Jesus
03 Nov 05
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Originally posted by WulebgrThat is a shame that you read the Bible at a waste of your time if you chose to reject Jesus as your personnal savior.
I've read mine more than you've read yours. I've also read it in five English translations and one paraphrase (cover to cover in each, plus many portions in several other translations, including the entire New Testament in one translation and one paraphrase), one German (part of the New Testament), and Greek (a larger part of the New Testament). I've als ...[text shortened]... the complexity of that important book, and I am no longer numbered among those who worship Jesus
Edit: reading the Bible doesn't get you to heaven.
I read different parts of the Bible I don't go in order. I have read all the N.T. and 9 books of the O.T.
03 Nov 05
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesYes, sadly my air conditioner has been reading these threads, and because it lacks the necessary components of the frontal lobe for analytic thought, it has fallen under the influence of the God Squad. Last night it told me it had accepted Jesus as its personal L & S. I unplugged the thing: winter's coming.
You'll need something cool to wear, won't you? If you're planning on going to hell, you would be wise to invest in a good non-Christian air conditioner before you die.
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Originally posted by RBHILLYou know nothing about literature and Western culture if you think that Bible reading could ever be a waste of time. Rather, it is a waste of time only for folks who don't read enough else.
That is a shame that you read the Bible at a waste of your time if you chose to reject Jesus as your personnal savior.
03 Nov 05
Originally posted by RBHILLIntervarsity Press put out a book many years ago entitled Scripture Twisting. Its primary aim was to equip xtians in their resistance to cults. Its secondary purpose, if you read it, will be to teach you the folly of failing to read the entire Bible in sequence.
I read different parts of the Bible I don't go in order.
03 Nov 05
Originally posted by WulebgrIt's called praying before you read the Bible.
Intervarsity Press put out a book many years ago entitled Scripture Twisting. Its primary aim was to equip xtians in their resistance to cults. Its secondary purpose, if you read it, will be to teach you the folly of failing to read the entire Bible in sequence.
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03 Nov 05
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesYou guys all have a misconception about hell, including this guy:
You'll need something cool to wear, won't you? If you're planning on going to hell, you would be wise to invest in a good non-Christian air conditioner before you die.
http://www.ahajokes.com/crt470.html
03 Nov 05
Originally posted by Bosse de NageSo, the great Saint Origen did not believe in hell, and believed in a sort of reincarnation...What has happened to these early Christian beliefs?
In Origen's favour, he "did not believe in the eternal suffering of sinners in hell" and also believed in metempsychosis....
http://www.iep.utm.edu/o/origen.htm (thanks for the site Halitose)
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03 Nov 05
Originally posted by WulebgrTrue. "Hell" is a word that was made up. Christ called it "everlasting fire".
The chief misconception is that hell exists. I don't remember Jesus using this word.
Matthew 25:41 - Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
03 Nov 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerThanks, DJ. It's nice to see a little real information in these forums for a change.
True. "Hell" is a word that was made up. Christ called it "everlasting fire".
Matthew 25:41 - Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
03 Nov 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerThe funny thing is that parents tell their Children that hell is a bad word, but I believe that it is not, because you need to tell people about hell so that they will not want to go there.
True. "Hell" is a word that was made up. Christ called it "everlasting fire".
Matthew 25:41 - Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: