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  • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

    Originally posted by Celtic_Warrior View Post
    Where in what I wrote did you find that I said I was Catholic, I am not.
    Where in what I wrote did you find that I said you were Catholic, I did not.

    You dont have to agree with a religion, but to make sport of it shows a lack of respect that isnt called for. Catholics belive what they belive, just as you do. The use of the term "Special bread" shows a contempt which shocks me comming from a "pastor" I feel the need to correct you on the "praying to Jesus' mother" Catholics dont do that either. Any who say the do are a bit misinformed. They are asking Mary to interceed on their behalf to her son Jesus. Once again you dont need to belive what they do to show respect for their faith in Jesus.
    They have no faith in Jesus. Anyone with faith in Jesus would not do this:

    [quote]Once again I am not defending the Catholic church. That statement applies for all religions, including yours my friend.[/img]

    I resent that. I do not have a religion. I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ! We are quite close.

    I belive faith with out works is dead. You can claim to belive all you want but without actions it means nothing.
    Believe has an "e" in it somewhere, I won't do all the work, I'll let you know. I labor almost every day trying to win souls for Christ. Those are my works. You works are persecuting and hating on followers of Jesus. I hope you are ready to explain yourself on Judgment Day.

    Its sad that you take great joy that any child of god is "writhing in the fiery pits of hell" The statement "Godless heathen Indian" is full of hate. How can you hope to change the hearts of men with hate? Let me ask you a question, Would you deny peace to the world if a non christian were to bring it about?
    That's like asking if I would like it to rain donuts instead of water, it's nt going to happen. And yes, I take great joy in all of God's judgments. I'm sorry if you think you know better than God.

    I belive, saddly, that the only way there will be peace on earth is for Jesus to come again. It is in part because of people like yourself that we have such a divide between followers of Jesus. You should embrace your Love of Him, not squable over the differences.
    "Saddly" should only have no "d". You see when you post and the little red line appears under it? That means you spelled the word incorrectly. If you right-click on the word, it will show a list of suggested correct spelling. But anyway, you are wrong. We are supposed to endorse one Gospel message, the true one, to the exclusion of all others.

    Romans 16:17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

    Galatians 1:8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

    2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

    2 Thessalonians 3:14And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

    2 Timothy 2:16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17nd their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

    1 Timothy 1:20Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

    Titus 3:10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

    2 John 1:9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

    I disagree. Jesus loved everyone. He died for everyone. If the definition of a christian is one who is like Christ, then should you not love all people as did Christ. You dont have to agree with hopw someone lives their life, you can even tell them you disagree, but if you claim to follow Jesus shouldnt you be doing it with the love and joy that comes from knowing and loving him? Not from a place of self rightousness, anger, and hate.
    I disagree. I believe Jesus hates the majority of humankind and that Jesus wants to torture them forever. Do you believe Jesus loves the people He sends to hell? That's just sadistic, of course. Jesus takes perfect care of His own. Everyone else though is a different matter.

    I dont think christians should condem others. Lead by example, live your faith, everyone should be able to see Christ in you. That should be your goal.
    Do you have scriptural evidence for this?

    If thats the way you see it, thats the way you see it. Its your calling and your duty then to do that. If you care for your neighbor as you say then why would you not speak to them with love in your heart? Why would you rebuke them with happiness in your heart. You should be humble and carring. Showing them the way not beating them with the Word.
    I suppose we should all be like you. Let's shut down all the prisons, since we have no right to judge people. Murder, rape, stealing - you can do whatever you want and I won't say a word against you!

    Taking from what you have said so far, anyone who is not of your exact thinking is in need of salvation. That making it very easy and with no amount of judging needed. As you have so thoughtfully quoted Mathew 7 1-5 Allow me to urge you to take a good hard look at it. It would seem alot of the people on here could due with rereading that. Perhaps a beter way to look at it is, Who among you is without sin. None of us are. None of us are perfect, and if you think yourself so you are in more need of salvation then those you seek to save.
    Perhaps you should read Matthew 7:1-5 more closely. Particularly verse 5: Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

    Jesus does not say, "Go on with the beam in your eye, and ignore the mote." He says first, STOP SINNING, and then, TELL YOUR BROTHER TO STOP SINNING TOO!

    And all TRUE Christians are without sin:

    1 John 3:6Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

    1 John 5:18We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

    We all have free will, that was the way it was meant to be. You should respect that. You can lead people to heaven by your actions, you cant drag them their agaisnt there will. Jesus loves all of his children equally, those that you call saved and those that you say will burn in hell. In the end its not up to you or I who is allowed into heaven or sent to hell.
    See, I don't believe that we have free will. I'm a Calvinist. I believe God predetermined before the beginning of time everything everyone would ever do, and the Bible clearly advocates this.

    Acts 13:48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

    Romans 8:29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

    Romans 9: 10And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
    11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth
    12It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
    13As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
    14What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
    15For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
    16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
    17For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
    18Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
    19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
    20Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
    21Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
    22What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
    23And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
    24Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?


    Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.



    2 Thessalonians 2:11And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

    2 Timothy 1:9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

    Jude 1:4For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

      First let me say how sorry I am if my spelling has offended you.

      "Believe has an "e" in it somewhere, I won't do all the work, I'll let you know. I labor almost every day trying to win souls for Christ. Those are my works. You works are persecuting and hating on followers of Jesus. I hope you are ready to explain yourself on Judgment Day."

      I havent persecuted anyone, nor do I hate anyone. As for Judgement day Jesus knows what is in a mans Heart, no explanations will be needed.

      "I resent that. I do not have a religion. I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ! We are quite close"

      Well then this next quote is interesting..."
      See, I don't believe that we have free will. I'm a Calvinist"

      "That's like asking if I would like it to rain donuts instead of water, it's nt going to happen. And yes, I take great joy in all of God's judgments. I'm sorry if you think you know better than God."

      I dont think I know beter then God, I also dont think to know who he choses to allow into Heaven.

      Romans 9:
      15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
      16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.


      "But anyway, you are wrong. We are supposed to endorse one Gospel message, the true one, to the exclusion of all others"

      The problem with that is who's version should we use. You would say yours other Christians would say theirs. I would say the Gospel message is that of Jesus and His teaching. His words are quite clear. You seem to enjoy using quotes from the His followers. I say this to you "the doctrine of Christ" is the message of Love.

      "I disagree. I believe Jesus hates the majority of humankind and that Jesus wants to torture them forever. Do you believe Jesus loves the people He sends to hell? That's just sadistic, of course. Jesus takes perfect care of His own. Everyone else though is a different matter"

      That has to be one of the most perverse things I have ever seen a person calling themselves a "Christian" say. Jesus loves everyone, he died for everyone. He loves each and every person. I honestly can't belive that you think that. I feel sorry for you.
      I dont think Jesus wants anyone to go to hell. Actions are what you will be judged on, and it will be His judgement that sends you one way or the other.

      "I suppose we should all be like you. Let's shut down all the prisons, since we have no right to judge people. Murder, rape, stealing - you can do whatever you want and I won't say a word against you"

      There is a difference between Judging by a religious standpoint and a legal one. I'm sure we will disagree here, but you dont need to be a Christian to be moral.

      "See, I don't believe that we have free will. I'm a Calvinist. I believe God predetermined before the beginning of time everything everyone would ever do, and the Bible clearly advocates this."

      So what your saying is God made some people just so he could send them to hell? He made some people just so others could be raped and murdered? He made some people just to kill millions of others? It is now easy to see how you have so much hate in your heart. A cruel god makes for a cruel man.

      It comes down to how you read it, and whos bible you are reading it from.

      The point I was trying to make was that Jesus is Love, and His love is for everyone. I can see now by your faith you Cant and wont see that.


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      • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

        Originally posted by Wide-Open View Post
        Friend, have you ever cracked open a Bible before you called me a sinner?

        2 Corinthians 5:17
        Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

        You can disagree until the proverbial cows come home, but you can not argue against God.
        I have and as I have stated I believe in free will. That quote doesnt say anything about never being able to sin again.

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        • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

          Originally posted by JennyD View Post
          Brother, you know that the Word of God is not to be found in some musty old Bible! God's Word is in the hearts and minds of everyone who seeks Him! It's written on the face of every child, on the petals of every delicate flower, and in the eyes of every <snort> innocent puppy and bunny <giggle> rabbit!




          Oh, I can't do it! It's too ridiculous! I tried to imitate one of them, but this parody business is just too hard for me, I'm sorry!

          How can these people take themselves so seriously? They claim that God's Word is in their imaginations, and ignore the Book HE GAVE US to TELL US what He thinks!!

          Well, I suppose it's not really THAT funny when we consider they'll go to Hell for their error.

          Nope, not funny.



          Not at all.







          You seem to take the writings of others over the Words in the bible by Jesus himself.

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          • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

            Originally posted by Celtic_Warrior View Post
            I have and as I have stated I believe in free will. That quote doesnt say anything about never being able to sin again.
            1Jo:5:18: We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
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            • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

              Originally posted by Celtic_Warrior View Post
              First let me say how sorry I am if my spelling has offended you.

              Your spelling did not "offend" me. I was simply doing you a favor by teaching you something. There are many people who will completely ignore what you have to say if they see you have improper spelling. It's a tough world out there.

              I havent persecuted anyone, nor do I hate anyone. As for Judgement day Jesus knows what is in a mans Heart, no explanations will be needed.
              As shown in Leviticus 19:17, if you do not rebuke people, you hate them in your heart.

              Well then this next quote is interesting...
              Calvinism is not a religion. It is a philosophy.

              I dont think I know beter then God, I also dont think to know who he choses to allow into Heaven.
              So when the Bible clearly explains that anyone who does not accept Christ goes to hell, you just choose to ignore that?
              Romans 9:
              15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
              16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
              But the Bible also says we can tell who is saved by their fruits.
              The problem with that is who's version should we use. You would say yours other Christians would say theirs. I would say the Gospel message is that of Jesus and His teaching. His words are quite clear. You seem to enjoy using quotes from the His followers. I say this to you "the doctrine of Christ" is the message of Love.
              Love is part of it, but it's deeper than that. True Christians have to agree on everything. See those passages I quoted above? Paul talks about Hymenaeus, Alexander, and Philetus, men he calls evil blasphemers, who he has told the church to reject and "deliver unto Satan" because they disagreed about the timing of the resurrection. I follow the message that I find most closely confirms to what the Bible says.
              That has to be one of the most perverse things I have ever seen a person calling themselves a "Christian" say. Jesus loves everyone, he died for everyone. He loves each and every person. I honestly can't belive that you think that. I feel sorry for you.
              Well, I am simply stating what the Bible says. Why don't you show me some Bible verses that prove me wrong?


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              I dont think Jesus wants anyone to go to hell. Actions are what you will be judged on, and it will be His judgement that sends you one way or the other.
              Earlier you were saying faith saves us, now you are saying it's actions? Make up your mind. Do you think Jesus is powerless to do whatever He wants? He controls the entire universe. If He didn't want someone to go to Hell, than that person wouldn't.

              There is a difference between Judging by a religious standpoint and a legal one. I'm sure we will disagree here, but you dont need to be a Christian to be moral.
              Not according to the Bible.
              So what your saying is God made some people just so he could send them to hell? He made some people just so others could be raped and murdered? He made some people just to kill millions of others? It is now easy to see how you have so much hate in your heart. A cruel god makes for a cruel man.
              Yes, that is what the Bible says in many places, most clearly in Romans 9:11-22. You'd better hope I am wrong (though I'm not) because I don't think the Good Lord will appreciate you calling him cruel when you stand before Him on Judgment Day.
              It comes down to how you read it, and whos bible you are reading it from.
              There's only one Bible. But anyway, I have not seen any evidence from what you've spoken that you have ever even touched a Bible, yet alone read it. You make all your moral decisions based on what YOU believe. What YOU think sounds nice. I know what I believe doesn't sound nice, but I have to follow the Word of the Lord. You are making yourself into your own god, and making false gods is called idolatry.

              The point I was trying to make was that Jesus is Love, and His love is for everyone. I can see now by your faith you Cant and wont see that.
              Jesus' love is not for everybody.

              John 3:36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

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              • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                ^^ seriously?

                Why does everyone in this community act like the Bible fell down from heaven? God did not write the Bible! Christians wrote the bible, and it is false assumptions of what God believes. It is impossible to understand God, you wold have to possess infinite underastanding.

                People who read the Bible and live by it word for word are simply retarted. Yeah there are some good stories in it, and generally it teaches good morales, but it's not some sort of code of conduct your supposed to live by, that's rediculous.

                Don't ever speak for God, Heather_Basher, he's up there watching you pretend like you know Him, and pretend like you understand Him, and what he does. The truth is you don't, so don't project your image of God onto others, it is blasphemous.

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                • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                  Originally posted by steffan nismo View Post
                  People who read the Bible and live by it word for word are simply retarted.
                  You are wrong. People that can't spell "retarded" and call others "retarted" are the truly retarded ones.

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                  • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                    "Earlier you were saying faith saves us, now you are saying it's actions? Make up your mind. Do you think Jesus is powerless to do whatever He wants? He controls the entire universe. If He didn't want someone to go to Hell, than that person wouldn't."

                    As I said from my first post, Faith without works is dead.

                    That was my point, Im glad we agree, it is Jesus, not you, who sends people, "Heathen", or "christian" to hell.


                    "There's only one Bible. But anyway, I have not seen any evidence from what you've spoken that you have ever even touched a Bible, yet alone read it. You make all your moral decisions based on what YOU believe. What YOU think sounds nice. I know what I believe doesn't sound nice, but I have to follow the Word of the Lord. You are making yourself into your own god, and making false gods is called idolatry. "

                    I have read it. I dont make moral decisions on what sounds nice. I make them based on what is right. I am not making myself into a god, nor would I want to do so. I believe that Christians should be a beacon of light in the darkness guild all to Jesus.

                    I think it is pointless to continue this debat as we are at odds fundementally. You think the bible says Jesus loves only the Saved. I believe it says Jesus loves all and wants everyone to be saved.

                    "Jesus' love is not for everybody.

                    John 3:36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. "

                    I would say to you:

                    John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

                    More over,
                    Mathew 18: 10-14 says:

                    Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that [sheep], than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

                    People have the will to choose to follow Jesus or not. Just because when you speak to them they make not believe it does not mean they will never believe. Jesus showed love, you do not. You can rebuke with love just as you can with hate.

                    If you think all the religions you have listed are wrong and going to hell and it is your duty to show them the true truth, isnt it beter to go as Jesus did with love and compassion and live the message as well as teach it. It seems you would rather condem them and exalt yourselves as "True Christians"


                    This is my last post, there isnt any point to continue. You wont change what I believe the Truth to be and I wont change what you believe. In the end Jesus will judge what is the Truth of it.

                    Peace to you all.

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                    • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                      Originally posted by Celtic_Warrior View Post



                      As I said from my first post, Faith without works is dead.
                      As I said, too. But you said God judges according to works, whereas I believe works are simply manifestation of divine grace that comes through faith, which is really what God judges. Are good works are like dirty rags before Him. (Isaiah 64:6)
                      That was my point, Im glad we agree, it is Jesus, not you, who sends people, "Heathen", or "christian" to hell.
                      Yes, but thankfully the Lord Jesus has told us plainly in His Word that ALL unrepented heathens go to hell, and all TRUE Christians go to heaven.
                      I have read it. I dont make moral decisions on what sounds nice. I make them based on what is right. I am not making myself into a god, nor would I want to do so. I believe that Christians should be a beacon of light in the darkness guild all to Jesus.
                      No, you think we should just tell everybody they are just okay and that God loves them as they are. But if God loves them as they are, they will have no reason to be born again. And if they are not born again, they can't go to heaven. Why do you think Jesus talked so often about hell? Jesus mentions hell more often than any other figure in the Bible. Look at the writings of the Prophets. Were they just telling everybody that God loves you, blah blah hippie peace serenity? NO! They were honest, they were harsh, they warned of God's coming wrath in its full frightening magnitude and did not shy to name the sins of the people accordingly.
                      I think it is pointless to continue this debat as we are at odds fundementally. You think the bible says Jesus loves only the Saved. I believe it says Jesus loves all and wants everyone to be saved.
                      There is probably a reason for that.

                      John 12:40He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

                      2 Thessalonians 2:11And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

                      I would say to you:

                      John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

                      John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." That says God loves everyone, right? Wrong. Every so-called Christian in the world will cite John 3:16 as proof that God loves everyone. They don't have a clue what the verse means, and, under the guidance of the lying false prophets who make up the "Christian" landscape, twist it to mean what they want it to mean. We call that "wresting the scripture unto your own destruction." 2 Peter 3:16.
                      It seems that if you're going to base an entire lying theology on one part of a verse, you would at least know what the verse means. But so-called Christians today are far too simple-minded and lazy to look into the matter. So we'll do it for you: the word translated "world" in John 3:16 is the Greek word "kosmos." The word never means "every individual of mankind who ever lived." In fact, the word has at least seven different meanings in the scripture, depending on the context in which it's used. It can mean Gentiles (as opposed to Jews); it can mean the world of believers; it can mean the world of unbelievers; it can mean the physical creation; etc. If you would actually read what the verse says, and read the context around the verse, you would find that the answer is right before your lying eyes - you just don't want to see it, because it conflicts with how your evil, dark hearts think God ought to be! The context is "the world of believers" (whether they are Jews or Gentiles). Those are the people God loves. Those are the people for whom Jesus died. Jesus didn't come to condemn those people - He came to save them. But everyone else is already condemned, because they don't believe.
                      You'll say "but doesn't 'whosoever believes' mean that everybody has the chance to believe?" Nope. Turn a few pages to John 10 (you may be surprised to find that there is actually more to the Bible than John 3:16, but believe me, there is). You will find in John 10:11 that Jesus says "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." Later on in verse 26, Jesus says to some unbelievers: "But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you." Uh oh - you John 3:16 heretics have a few problems on your hands. Jesus says He came to die for the sheep, and then proceeds to say that only His sheep can believe. In other words, only the people for whom Jesus died will believe. Note that the reason that unbelievers don't believe is BECAUSE they are not His sheep. This passage explains who the world is in John 3:16, and it's clearly not everyone. Furthermore, the only people who can believe are the ones whom God has ordained to eternal life. "And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed." Acts 13:48. So, if you have been ordained to eternal life, that means that you will believe, you are one of God's sheep, God loves you, and He sent His Son to die for you so you wouldn't be condemned. If you have not been ordained to eternal life, that means you are not one of His sheep, you NEVER will believe and are already condemned.
                      What I've told you here is the only interpretation that makes sense, because that is the only interpretation that is consistent with the rest of the Scripture. For example, God hated Esau! Romans 9:13. And He didn't just hate him - He hated him before he was even born and had done neither good nor evil! Romans 9:11. If He hates a person, He doesn't love everyone. For another example, there are billions of people in hell. If He loves those people, what a peculiar way of showing it!
                      Our message to this evil world is that God hates you, and you better prepare for the return of Christ in power and glory. Jesus came the first time to save; and Jesus will come the second time in vengeance, because you do not obey the Gospel. It will be soon, and you will experience the wrath of the Lamb, face to face. (Deut. 7:10, Rev. 6:16).
                      Also see "God Loves Everyone" - The Greatest Lie Ever Told, which includes 701 passages from the Bible proving God's hatred and wrath for most of mankind.


                      More over,
                      Mathew 18: 10-14 says:

                      Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that [sheep], than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
                      As explained in the quote above, Jesus cares greatly for His flock, but His flock does NOT include everybody in the world.
                      People have the will to choose to follow Jesus or not. Just because when you speak to them they make not believe it does not mean they will never believe. Jesus showed love, you do not. You can rebuke with love just as you can with hate.
                      Because the truth is harsh. We use great plainness of speech, and will not beat around the bush when it comes to someone's eternal soul. Watch out for those people who tell you that it's okay to be gay - they'll take you to hell with them.
                      It has been said "honey draws more flies than does vinegar." This really isn't a Biblical concept. The Bible teaches the exact opposite. For example, Jude says "Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference, And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh." Furthermore, you should carefully examine all of the preachers (including Jesus) in the Bible. On some, they had compassion. On others, they preached fear. It is our duty to make a difference.

                      If you think all the religions you have listed are wrong and going to hell and it is your duty to show them the true truth, isnt it beter to go as Jesus did with love and compassion and live the message as well as teach it. It seems you would rather condem them and exalt yourselves as "True Christians"
                      As I recall it, Jesus often went around calling people things like a generation of vipers, hypocrites, wicked, adulterous, Satan, faithless, perverse, fools, serpents, killers of the prophets, dogs, sinful, sons of the devil, thieves, robbers, and much more. Jesus was really only nice to those people who accepted Him as Lord and agreed not to sin anymore.

                      This is my last post, there isnt any point to continue. You wont change what I believe the Truth to be and I wont change what you believe. In the end Jesus will judge what is the Truth of it.
                      Too bad, I was waiting for you to show the Biblical evidence for every one of the beliefs you've stated here so far. Oh well.

                      Peace to you all.
                      I wish I could say the same to you, but I must do as Jesus commands.

                      Matthew 10:13And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. 15Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

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                      • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                        Originally posted by steffan nismo View Post
                        ^^ seriously?

                        Why does everyone in this community act like the Bible fell down from heaven? God did not write the Bible! Christians wrote the bible, and it is false assumptions of what God believes. It is impossible to understand God, you wold have to possess infinite underastanding.

                        People who read the Bible and live by it word for word are simply retarted. Yeah there are some good stories in it, and generally it teaches good morales, but it's not some sort of code of conduct your supposed to live by, that's rediculous.

                        Don't ever speak for God, Heather_Basher, he's up there watching you pretend like you know Him, and pretend like you understand Him, and what he does. The truth is you don't, so don't project your image of God onto others, it is blasphemous.

                        So I should just believe what you tell me to?

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                        • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                          Originally posted by Heathen_Basher View Post
                          So I should just believe what you tell me to?
                          I'm not sure how to put this. We have all been raised differently, and I am assuming your parents were Baptist crackheads *cough* excue me, followers of the Baptist "ways", and probably raised you the same way?

                          But the fact that people on here have to cite scriptures and passages from the Bible in arguments totally negates whatever correlation they were trying to make between their argument and God's word, because the fact is that God did not write the Bible.

                          Just the fact that people in this comuniy believe they are righteous enough to judge others and believe they can be prejudice against other human beings goes against God and Jesus' ways.

                          It is Satan that is filled with hatred, and discriminating against homosexuals, Jews, athiests, etc., is in fact the way of the devil.

                          I was raised to Love one anoher, and accept everyone for who they are, just as Jesus himself taught while he was on Earth.

                          So am I tlling you to listen to me? No, but trust me, Heathen_Basher, this "Baptist" community here is not the only thing out there for you.

                          I have found, during my few days on this website, that people spend more time hating people thanloving one another. The people of this community have a need to project their insecurities on other people, and it is sad because they probably do not know any better; it is probably just the way they were raised.

                          But nobody wants to listen to a boy from the Firts Christian Church, founded by Jesus christ himself right?

                          Just keep doing what you've always been doing, maybe God will have sympathy on your cold hearts.

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                          • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                            Originally posted by steffan nismo View Post
                            I'm not sure how to put this. We have all been raised differently, and I am assuming your parents were Baptist crackheads *cough* excue me, followers of the Baptist "ways", and probably raised you the same way?

                            But the fact that people on here have to cite scriptures and passages from the Bible in arguments totally negates whatever correlation they were trying to make between their argument and God's word, because the fact is that God did not write the Bible.

                            Just the fact that people in this comuniy believe they are righteous enough to judge others and believe they can be prejudice against other human beings goes against God and Jesus' ways.

                            It is Satan that is filled with hatred, and discriminating against homosexuals, Jews, athiests, etc., is in fact the way of the devil.

                            I was raised to Love one anoher, and accept everyone for who they are, just as Jesus himself taught while he was on Earth.

                            So am I tlling you to listen to me? No, but trust me, Heathen_Basher, this "Baptist" community here is not the only thing out there for you.

                            I have found, during my few days on this website, that people spend more time hating people thanloving one another. The people of this community have a need to project their insecurities on other people, and it is sad because they probably do not know any better; it is probably just the way they were raised.

                            But nobody wants to listen to a boy from the Firts Christian Church, founded by Jesus christ himself right?

                            Just keep doing what you've always been doing, maybe God will have sympathy on your cold hearts.
                            Your first sentence states "Baptist crackhead", then you proceed to whine, moan, and groan about how we're judgemental people. You're hypocrisy is only exceeded by your ignorance and arrogance.

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                            • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                              Originally posted by Johnnyboy View Post
                              Your first sentence states "Baptist crackhead", then you proceed to whine, moan, and groan about how we're judgemental people. You're hypocrisy is only exceeded by your ignorance and arrogance.
                              Did I hit a soft spot? Whine and moan? Your little community here effects me 0%, I honestly don't care at all. I mean look around this place.

                              -You people don't care that a 1 year old child was killed for not saying amen.
                              -You don't believe the holocaust was real.
                              -You're a bunch of self-righteous pieces of shit.

                              So to be clear, there is zero whining coming from me, I'm just trying to make you people understand that YOU are hipocrites yourselves for believeng you can judge people, and for thinking you can speak for God.

                              Anything else, Johnnypoo?

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                              • Re: Why Roman Catholic Papists Are NOT Christians

                                Originally posted by steffan nismo View Post
                                I'm not sure how to put this. We have all been raised differently, and I am assuming your parents were Baptist crackheads *cough* excue me, followers of the Baptist "ways", and probably raised you the same way?

                                But the fact that people on here have to cite scriptures and passages from the Bible in arguments totally negates whatever correlation they were trying to make between their argument and God's word, because the fact is that God did not write the Bible.

                                Just the fact that people in this comuniy believe they are righteous enough to judge others and believe they can be prejudice against other human beings goes against God and Jesus' ways.

                                It is Satan that is filled with hatred, and discriminating against homosexuals, Jews, athiests, etc., is in fact the way of the devil.

                                I was raised to Love one anoher, and accept everyone for who they are, just as Jesus himself taught while he was on Earth.

                                So am I tlling you to listen to me? No, but trust me, Heathen_Basher, this "Baptist" community here is not the only thing out there for you.

                                I have found, during my few days on this website, that people spend more time hating people thanloving one another. The people of this community have a need to project their insecurities on other people, and it is sad because they probably do not know any better; it is probably just the way they were raised.

                                But nobody wants to listen to a boy from the Firts Christian Church, founded by Jesus christ himself right?

                                Just keep doing what you've always been doing, maybe God will have sympathy on your cold hearts.
                                Funny you should mention it. I was raised a Catholic. It was not until I was an adult did I become saved, after studying the Bible, and shortly after became a joyful member of the Landover Baptist Church.

                                You, however, just blindly believe what you were raised to taught, never questioning it, never seeking out truth. Tell me, if you don't believe in the Bible, where do you get your knowledge of God from?

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