As far as the KJV is concerned, I may have to agree with you on that point. It wouldn't be the version I'd go to, not with other versions available that prob do a better job with translations. There's a few extra books left out as well that would be problematic for me

"The Kingdom of God is within us insofar as the Holy Spirit dwells within us. The Holy Spirit will dwell within us when we are free from mortal sin, i.e. when we do God's Will. This indwelling of the Holy Spirit (and with Him the rest of the Trinity: the Father and the Son) is why the Father, who is in Heaven is also within the saints (us - when we're free from sin). They do God's will and so He rules their hearts as a King and thus His Kingdom is within them.

You, I or anyone else will not , I repeat, not enter Gods Kingdom after death with one stain of unforgiven sin. You can meditate till the c*ck crows 3 times all you'll hear in your New Age transcendental state is the gnashing of teeth."

So where did you come up with all this, if not from a Bible or a book?

If you saw someone you loved drowning, wouldn't you dive in to save them? Dive in well knowing that that loved one would likely bring you under water, as well?

It's the best illustration I can paint at this moment, and it's not a perfect one. But, it points in the direction to the answer to your questions.

Conversion requires an alteration of the will, and an alteration which, in the last resort, does not occur without the intervention of the supernatural.

This is true only if you consider "supernatural" to mean severe mental delusions.

Peace

Can't you read? I said: I answered your question. Its not a matter of what I "feel about (myself) that needs salvation." Its a matter of what I desire the same as it is with you. So, is this life the only life you desire to experience, sail?

If that is the case ..... why did you bring up "salvation" at all?

Peace

We're the disciples , pretending to know , what has'nt been revealed .

Jumping the gun , is not our best option .

Babble.

This coming from a man who expects answers .

What are you really looking for ?

Why do you think I'm upset ? I adore honesty .

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Now ..... how about answering the question that was asked of you.

Peace

Yes, I did. God not I (self) has the power of resurrection.

Stop being so obstinate and answer my question like you said you would. I desire to experience a continuity of existence after death.

Do you or don't you, sail?

Grow up is what you need to do, asanb. As I recall you have said in the past that you believe God is an impersonal "it" (a force or energy) that doesn't care what anyone does in this life.

I already know that this answer will be rejected though it was asked for but that is why it's apparrent that sail, aphro, yas, older, asnab, and others are merely being scornful. You could give them a chips ahoy cookie out of the package while tbey were looking and still they would deny it was a chips ahoy cookie.


It is us who choose to be punished by rejecting Him and staying in our sin, God doesnt want to punish us. It is God who wants to love us. In terms of blood atonement....God is absolute righteous and pure and unable to have sin in His presence. God knowing this sent His own Son, born of a virgin. Why a virgin? For our sins to be covered and us purged clean, the sacrifice for our sins had to be ultra pure. In addition,Mary was no ordinary virgin....she was of a godly heart and the bloodline of King David. We are further not forced to believe..it's a choice but Christ's blood is the only antonement capable of eliminating our sin so that we can stand in the presence of God in Heaven. It's a choice to accept His salvation, we are not forced.


Apart from the bible Christ's crucifixion and resurrection has been recorded in historical past documents. The earthquaking and hours of darkness during His crucifixion is recorded. Multitudes of people witnesssing His resurection such as the Roman guards guarding the tomb have been recorded

Apart from the bible Christ's crucifixion and resurrection has been recorded in historical past documents. The earthquaking and hours of darkness during His crucifixion is recorded. Multitudes of people witnesssing His resurection such as the Roman guards guarding the tomb have been recorded

"Pray to Me, and repent. You shall receive my loving salvation."

"Salvation from what?"

"From what I'm going to do to you if you don't repent you little shit!"