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1 | Does this mean they do not go to heaven? | Rom 8:9 | JCrichton | 131975 | ||
"What is even sadder is many have never been told they need to or instructed on how to." Hi, EdB! I do not think that it is simply a matter of ignorance... I think it is a matter of choice! Most Christians have access to a Bible (whatever version) and most Christians have access to Bible Study... the problem lies not in not knowing Scripture or God's Command... rather, the problem lies in the callous circumvention of the Word in order to reap the "treasures" the offered by the world. "Christians" will twist Scripture to mean what ever they choose: OK to commit murder if it is self-murder; OK to fornicate (not just the sexual fornication) as long as there's a loophole that we think we can find in Scripture; OK to hate, envy, lust (not just sex), oppress, cheat, rob, debase, dehumanize, use, usurp, denigrate, circumvent Scripture... just as long as we can point to "not found in the Bible" or "we are born again" or "we are saved" or "the flesh is weak!" When Jesus explained God's possition against divorce (Matthew 19:3-9), what the the disciples do, did they receive His teachings with an open heart, mind and spirit? No! They proceded to complain... so why mary! (Matthew 19:10) "Christians" behave in just such manner! We search Scripture not just to merely get to know Christ and to get close to God, but to rule others, to invent methods of worship, to separate ourselves from others who claim to be Christians... yes, and even to presume to know God's Mind better than God Himself as we profess to know clauses that guarantee Salvation, wealth, health, and a myriad of Divine Gifts and Powers... We use Scripture to nullify Scriture and even when clear mandates are given we seek to know the deeper meanings of things in order to ignore God's Command! When it is convenient to our ego boosting we ignore all Scripture that guide us to the Truth: So with you, as you are eager to have spiritual powers, aim to be rich in those which build up the community (Church--personal emphasis). (1 Corinthians 14:12) Building up the commnity (Church) does not mean to tear down and rebuild according to personal preference or whim! Dividing Christ's Body (the Church) into an inexhaustible and inconsistent variation of doctrines in no way corresponds to edifying the Church! As "Christians" continue their quest for "their" church and truth... the Truth and the Life continues to be evaded: We were baptised into one body in a single Spirit, Jews as well as Greeks, slaves as well as free men, and we were all given the same Spirit to drink... and so that there not be disagreements inside the body but each part may be equally concerned for all the others... Now Christ's body is yourselves, each of you with a part to play in the whole. (1 Corinthians 12:13, 25, 27) And as you pointed out: "many are called but few chosen," because not all choose to be obedient to the Word (Romans 10:16-21)! God Bless! Angel |
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2 | Does this mean they do not go to heaven? | Rom 8:9 | GreggB | 132017 | ||
Wow! that was a mouth full. Yes all must CHOOSE the Holy Spirit of God to rule their lives(sole,mind and body), that is the only way. Thank you Angel |
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