What do you think? - Page 3

Francis king · 02-23-2007, 03:23 PM

really?

Prober · 02-23-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Francis king

really?

Really.

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Rev 22:12

mee · 02-23-2007, 08:16 PM

As in Noah’s day, God is making provisions for sincere persons to survive the coming destruction, but many are not interested in those provisions.

Prober · 02-23-2007, 10:08 PM

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As in Noah’s day, God is making provisions for sincere persons to survive the coming destruction, but many are not interested in those provisions.

True and very true.

pfw · 02-24-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Prober

IMO G-d rewards everyone according to their works.

In this case rewarding everyone for their works can also (in human terms) include what we'd call punishment 'cos if you haven't done any works and so on.

Is that what you're saying?

Faithfulservant · 02-24-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Francis king

god likes to punish sinners... its all there, in the bible...

God hates sin.. He doesnt hate the sinner.. He is angry at the sinner. Much like your parent would be if you perpetually disobeyed them. They love you but hate your actions.

show some scripture the next time you slander your creator God.

Prober · 02-24-2007, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pfw

In this case rewarding everyone for their works can also (in human terms) include what we'd call punishment 'cos if you haven't done any works and so on.

Is that what you're saying?

Yes, although I concede it sounds like mincing words.

To me, G-d is just so pure and good that sin can't exist around him. By nature, it is consumed because good always consumes bad. Light always conquers darkness.

I don't believe G-d wants to punish people. It's a natural by-product of sin, ie. "the soul that sins, it shall die".

Faithfulservant · 02-24-2007, 04:19 AM

as a forethought I almost wonder if Francis is referring to the messianic prophecy in which it states that God was pleased to bruise Jesus.. I would say yes because that certainly is what the bible says. If it means what Francis is implying it means? I dont know but I will when He tells me if He chooses to tell me.. Till then .. I have my faith.

God defines what is righteous.. if being righteous is Him being pleased at bruising His Son? then who am I to question that..