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  1. Patrick1966

    How do you reconcile "the gates of Hell will NOT prevail" with Satan supposedly taking most of mankind to Hell with him?

    Normally I have "Jack" on ignore. Jack doesn't understand that the verses that he provided are MISTRANSLATIONS. Most English translations of the Bible are GARBAGE.
  2. Patrick1966

    How do you reconcile "the gates of Hell will NOT prevail" with Satan supposedly taking most of mankind to Hell with him?

    Well, one cannot become a believer unless God permits them to become a believer. John 6:65 And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father". Is it your belief that God precludes most people from becoming a believer and that he then...
  3. Patrick1966

    How do you reconcile "the gates of Hell will NOT prevail" with Satan supposedly taking most of mankind to Hell with him?

    Hell is death. Jesus was saying that Death will not prevail. But, most Christians are taught (and believe) that the majority (vast majority) of people are going to "eternal" damnation. Of course, that is a false doctrine taught by Christian leaders that lack discernment and understanding...
  4. Patrick1966

    AN OPEN LETTER TO JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

    God the Father determines who can come to Jesus. Once he selects them, Satan is powerless to "blind" them from belief in his son. However, it is evident to me that many believers are "blind" to other things. For instance, there are Christians that firmly believe that abortion is perfectly...
  5. Patrick1966

    Do you need to Cry everytime that a sin is commited?

    I don't know about anyone else here, but I know that I'm a degenerate sinner, incapable of changing myself. That's why I need Jesus. I do oftentimes regret my own sin because I know that I disappointed Jesus but I apologize to Jesus and I ask him for forgiveness.
  6. Patrick1966

    How do you reconcile "the gates of Hell will NOT prevail" with Satan supposedly taking most of mankind to Hell with him?

    Does that not seem to be a massive contradiction? @St. SteVen @FaithWillDo
  7. Patrick1966

    Well, I made it this far…

    I enjoy the opportunity to learn from others and to share what I believe and why, with others. There aren't two people here who have identical beliefs. That's fine. I do oftentimes use scripture to challenge another's doctrinal beliefs. Oftentimes another says that they don't share my...
  8. Patrick1966

    AN OPEN LETTER TO JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

    I believe Satan deceives ALL of us, from one extent to another. The most deceived is, of course, the unbeliever.
  9. Patrick1966

    The Hell Doctrine - No doctrinal unity

    Which verse says that, please?
  10. Patrick1966

    The potential conceit of doctrinal individuality

    What is fruitful and edifying about your rhetorical question?
  11. Patrick1966

    "The ultimate journey is the search for happiness"

    Amen and thank you for sharing.
  12. Patrick1966

    A Scripture that came alive for you

    For me it's this: 1 Timothy 4:10-11 New International Version 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.
  13. Patrick1966

    Well, I made it this far…

    You'll get more out of this community by generously using the "ignore" feature. Welcome and good luck!
  14. Patrick1966

    How do you feel about your progress in the faith?

    I have progressed by coming to understand that it's ok that I am imperfect. Jesus loves me anyway and he will save me and fix me so that I am incapable of sinning further. :)
  15. Patrick1966

    Either God is or he isn't (by Loyal F. Hurley)

    Well said! Either God Is, or He Isn’t Either God is all-powerful, or He is not. Either God is all-wise, or He is not. Either God is all-loving, or He is not. Either God’s will is sovereign, or it is not. Either God’s grace is infinite, or it is not. Isn’t it time for the church of Christ to...
  16. Patrick1966

    Question For JW's

    ...that we all know better than them! :)
  17. Patrick1966

    The Hell Doctrine - No doctrinal unity

    Are people that go there stuck there forever?
  18. Patrick1966

    Question For JW's

    Such as the false doctrine of never-ending punishment?