[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Expanding the Mind

Thank you, I just did. But what about Matthew chapter 15? Doesn't Jesus say specifically that he feels compassion for the people?

What specific verse are you referencing?

Verses 1-14 are Jesus disparaging the Pharisees.

Verses 15 - 20 are Jesus expressing frustration at how stupid his disciples are, and explaining what He'd clearly said in even more dumbed-down words.

Verses 21 - 28 are Jesus telling a woman begging for assistance that her people are inferior to the Jews (calling them "dogs"), and only helping her when she accepts this characterization and debases herself and her entire nation.

Verses 29 - 39 are Jesus conducting some faith healing and showing how to stretch a meager catering budget to feed 5,000 people.

Where in any of that does Jesus say He will have compassion for all people?

Do you think everyone will be saved? What does Jesus tell us in Luke 13:23-28?

23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

[Deaner]

Re: Expanding the Mind

I'm surprised you still think God cares about you, then. I still can't tell if this is a prank or not. Or are you mentally ill?

Are you a Wiccan? You follow a religion that you think is centuries years old yet it was invented by a mentally insane pervert in the 1950's.

That's right. He wanted to get laid. Even by you fat, greasy things that have something between your legs called a cunt. To me, it looks like some sort of flesh eating disease; at least it smells like that.

And you call us mentally ill? When did you drop out of school... or have you ever been?

[Charlotte Sometimes]

Re: Expanding the Mind

I have allowed you to remain posting here on God's favorite forum. I have treated you to several Scriptures, the literal Word of God. And I have edified you with my unique True Christian(tm) insights into the path of your Salvation.

You're like a drunk who wants to fight with the guy taking your car keys away.

I'm surprised you still think God cares about you, then. I still can't tell if this is a prank or not. Or are you mentally ill?

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Expanding the Mind

Since I'm scum, what have you done to bring me closer to God? I really want to be brought to Christ, but that cannot be acheived without your patience. And if the Holy Spirit is within you, surely you will have patience.

I have allowed you to remain posting here on God's favorite forum. I have treated you to several Scriptures, the literal Word of God. And I have edified you with my unique True Christian(tm) insights into the path of your Salvation.

You're like a drunk who wants to fight with the guy taking your car keys away.

[Charlotte Sometimes]

Re: Expanding the Mind

What about Matthew 15? God commands us to do everything in our power to bring unsaved scum and perverted heathens over to Christ. What better compassion is there?

I suppose you're one of these fools who thinks that "Jesus loves everyone." You believe that Jesus wants us to tolerate queers, witches and atheists. Maybe throw them a pink tea party and "celebrate" their "diversity," right?

Well you couldn't be wronger, chunky.

Since I'm scum, what have you done to bring me closer to God? I really want to be brought to Christ, but that cannot be acheived without your patience. And if the Holy Spirit is within you, surely you will have patience.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Expanding the Mind

I should hope that I can read three chapters in ten minutes. Please don't jump to unnecessary conclusions. Also, you avoided my question: what about Matthew 15?

What about Matthew 15? God commands us to do everything in our power to bring unsaved scum and perverted heathens over to Christ. What better compassion is there?

I suppose you're one of these fools who thinks that "Jesus loves everyone." You believe that Jesus wants us to tolerate queers, witches and atheists. Maybe throw them a pink tea party and "celebrate" their "diversity," right?

Well you couldn't be wronger, chunky.

"Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them." -- Romans 16:17

"Whosoever 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. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds" -- 2 John 1:9-11

[Charlotte Sometimes]

Re: Expanding the Mind

This is part of why you are so confused, dear. In the time that Reverend Rodimer suggested you read these two chapters to the time you said you did, a mere ten minutes passed. You must have skimmed these chapters. One cannot expect to glean the LORD's message by skimming. One must commit herself to absorbing the Truth by meditating on the Word, prayerfully, sincerely.

I should hope that I can read three chapters in ten minutes. Please don't jump to unnecessary conclusions. Also, you avoided my question: what about Matthew 15?

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Expanding the Mind

This is part of why you are so confused, dear. In the time that Reverend Rodimer suggested you read these two chapters to the time you said you did, a mere ten minutes passed. You must have skimmed these chapters. One cannot expect to glean the LORD's message by skimming. One must commit herself to absorbing the Truth by meditating on the Word, prayerfully, sincerely.

[Charlotte Sometimes]

Re: Expanding the Mind

Read Revelation chapters 20-22. It describes Judgment.

Thank you, I just did. But what about Matthew chapter 15? Doesn't Jesus say specifically that he feels compassion for the people?

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Expanding the Mind

I've read the Bible many times, though the NIV, not king james... I apologize, my church is Lutheran, so I have all their words in my head. Please educate me further on it because I clearly am not getting the picture...

Read Revelation chapters 20-22. It describes Judgment.

[Charlotte Sometimes]

Re: Expanding the Mind

Charlotte, just what kind of drivel are they teaching you at that church of yours? Is it a Catholic church or something?

You think God loves sinners and nonbelievers? How can this be?

God will resurrect these people (all sinners and all non-Christians) from unknowing death (see Ecclesiastes 9:5) into immortal bodies at Judgment, specifically so He can burn them alive for all time in His Lake of Fire (see Revelation, chapters 20-22). No second chance, just resurrection to unending torment.

Does that sound like "love" to you? If He loved them, why not just leave them dead? He's God, He's not bound to resurrect them. He will choose to do so.

Have you actually read the Bible yet, Charlotte? This is all very disconcerting.

I've read the Bible many times, though the NIV, not king james... I apologize, my church is Lutheran, so I have all their words in my head. Please educate me further on it because I clearly am not getting the picture...

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Expanding the Mind

TheWiccanWoman, I congratulate your individual thinking. I don't agree with your views, but I know you're not evil. I know some members of the forum make God out to be hateful and demeaning, but he really does love you, even if you don't love and trust Him back.

Charlotte, just what kind of drivel are they teaching you at that church of yours? Is it a Catholic church or something?

You think God loves sinners and nonbelievers? How can this be?

God will resurrect these people (all sinners and all non-Christians) from unknowing death (see Ecclesiastes 9:5) into immortal bodies at Judgment, specifically so He can burn them alive for all time in His Lake of Fire (see Revelation, chapters 20-22). No second chance, just resurrection to unending torment.

Does that sound like "love" to you? If He loved them, why not just leave them dead? He's God, He's not bound to resurrect them. He will choose to do so.

Have you actually read the Bible yet, Charlotte? This is all very disconcerting.

[Charlotte Sometimes]

Re: Expanding the Mind

TheWiccanWoman, I congratulate your individual thinking. I don't agree with your views...

***Shameless Flirtations Removed***

[Didymus Much]

Re: Expanding the Mind

...don't tell us what God would think of our actions when you're the Wiccan...

She's not the Wiccan, she's a Wiccan. There's a lot more than one, unfortunately.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Expanding the Mind

blah blah blah

When Brother Faith Machine directed you to the Introduction Forum, it was to provide your own introduction following the idiot-proof instructions at the top of the page.

How did you manage to go so far astray in such a short time?