[FatZ2018]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

Delores those are hard thoughts and no I dont think God rejoices for all the lost souls. Like I told what's her name earlier we are all going to stand before him and find out we were wrong. Because the Bible is his word but when you get down to it it is translated and interpreted by man. And we are not perfect and dont get things right. I have heard a verse translated and interpreted several different ways. I personally think that if you are a good person treat others with love and respect then who knows.

[Dolores de Barriga]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

Delores those are hard thoughts and no I dont think God rejoices for all the lost souls.

So why did He set up the rules this way? If He wanted more people in Heaven, He could have set up the rules differently, for example allowing decent people who are not Christians to be saved.

Because the Bible is his word but when you get down to it it is translated and interpreted by man. And we are not perfect and dont get things right. I have heard a verse translated and interpreted several different ways. I personally think that if you are a good person treat others with love and respect then who knows.

While I agree there are differences in translations, these are usually down to smaller details - like whether Jesus had siblings or first cousins. The aspect of being a Christian as the condition to go to Heaven is a pivotal aspect of the Bible, in every translation in every language.

[Dana723]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

Oh Lordy what hand-holding you need.

I believe he is what is commonly referred to as "a troll" meaning he just likes to cause trouble. I dislike "trolls" as they try to take away from the goodness and wholesomeness of this forum, which is one of the few places on the interwebs where I feel perfectly safe.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

Mary apparently you need some hand holding!

Touched a nerve, did I?

That's not the question I was asking you.

The question mark at the end of your comment "What story does the Bible tell that I dont get?" begs to differ.

I asked you when satan was cast out of heaven. But I guess you dont have the answer for that so you have to attack me on other things that I have to answer you for! But whatever.

Jesus warns me not to play silly "gotcha" games with willing dupes of Satan (Matthew 7:6). People come here all the time thinking they're one question away from proving God's Elect wrong. Well the joke's on you, dear. There is no proof that will defeat my faith. There is no fact that will deter my loyalty. I will not be thwarted by logic or science or even simple common sense! As the Lord is my witness, I will believe what the Holy Bible tells me to to believe and I will have faith in Christ despite all evidence to the contrary and I will wait until death to claim my reward in Heaven!

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[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

And yes Mary that is the only way to heaven is to profess Jesus as your Lord and Savior. But you are to busy criticizing me rather than trying to understand me.

Professing is easy to do. Just move your lips. Why, one may even feel sincere at the time. How lovely that would be. How convenient for the spiritual simpleton who imagines a fail-safe immortal Utopia where everyone from Grandma to Ghandi sits on clouds and plays the harp without a complex thought in their head, naught but simple notions of contentment.

However, Jesus tells us we must also follow His commands.

If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
John 15:19

Those who do not follow His commands will be pruned like the riff-raff they are.

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
John 15:2

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

I believe he is what is commonly referred to as "a troll" meaning he just likes to cause trouble. I dislike "trolls" as they try to take away from the goodness and wholesomeness of this forum, which is one of the few places on the interwebs where I feel perfectly safe.

Bless you, Dana! You heed the LORD's warning well. We must not treat those who are mere dogs and swine as if they were able to appreciate either the holiness or the beauty and wealth of spiritual truth. Especially those who willingly align with Satan by tainting the Holy Gospel with modern social justice garbage.

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Matthew 7:6

[FatZ2018]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

Mary you are as ignorant as you sound the other version of the Bible was directed at the person that I was having the conversation with. And your circular reasoning and saying you wont answer my question about satan shows your lack of knowledge on the Holy Bible that claim to know so well. But he like I continue to say I'm glad my salvation or that of other doesnt depend on you or your twisted views. Someone that doesnt havean answer or a good argument always resorts back to name calling and insults such as what you have done time and time again! And the question about satan isnt to disprove the Bible it is to make a point. But go ahead and deflect as that is all you are good at.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

And the question about satan isnt to disprove the Bible it is to make a point.

Oh pray tell, great and wise teacher, what is your point? I await with bated breath the Truth™ that God's elect have hitherto been held back from knowing, never realizing the Real Messiah® would come in the form of an online troll.

[FatZ2018]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

So what is your answer to that question?Or do you just want to try and insult me and call me the anti christ and spew hatred like you do oh so easily?

[Basilissa]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

Mary you are as ignorant as you sound the other version of the Bible was directed at the person that I was having the conversation with. And your circular reasoning and saying you wont answer my question about satan shows your lack of knowledge on the Holy Bible that claim to know so well. But he like I continue to say I'm glad my salvation or that of other doesnt depend on you or your twisted views. Someone that doesnt havean answer or a good argument always resorts back to name calling and insults such as what you have done time and time again! And the question about satan isnt to disprove the Bible it is to make a point. But go ahead and deflect as that is all you are good at.

Thank you for proving your own point, dear.

[FatZ2018]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

Bwahahaha!!! Infraction heeded. Might think about holding your own members to the same standards!

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

So what is your answer to that question?Or do you just want to try and insult me and call me the anti christ and spew hatred like you do oh so easily?

Once again, I'm not going to play your game. If you have a point to make, kindly make it before the new year. I've conquered yeast infections faster than it's taken you to get to your point.

[FatZ2018]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

That's just nasty! My point is Lucifer was cast to hell before the creation of earth. So that alone tells that yes the earth may only be 6000 years old but the universe itself could be older. That's my point.

[Basilissa]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

That's just nasty! My point is Lucifer was cast to hell before the creation of earth. So that alone tells that yes the earth may only be 6000 years old but the universe itself could be older. That's my point.

If you could provide a specific Bible verse that supports your thesis, that would be great.

[FatZ2018]

Re: How can we see stars if they are "millions of light years" away?

If you could provide a specific Bible verse that supports your thesis, that would be great.

Genesis 3:1-7