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  1. GodsGrace

    Spiritual Extortion - The threat of consequence for refusing the "Free Gift" of salvation

    I don't understand universalism well. Why is there a judgment?? If all will be saved. Why an evaluation and restoration? Will a "saved" person (born again in Christian lingo) be judged differently than an unsaved person? What is the value of judging? Only God can save...of course. Jesus died...
  2. GodsGrace

    Is this place overwhelming just the typical run of the mill conservative Christians who ignore science and biblical scholarship?

    Where did I disrespect you S? It's very wonderful that you went beyond the kindergarten level of reading the NT. I guess some of us are just not up to your level of knowledge. And, you just got here. You don't know what I think, or what anyone here thinks. You know what it means to ASSUME?
  3. GodsGrace

    Is this place overwhelming just the typical run of the mill conservative Christians who ignore science and biblical scholarship?

    Thanks for the verse Brakelite. I gave two examples of how God PRESENTED Himself but did not show Himself with a physical body. Jesus is the incarnation of God Father....that's it. I also looked up that site you linked. It seems interesting but I don't know how to use it. Will keep trying. I...
  4. GodsGrace

    Spiritual Extortion - The threat of consequence for refusing the "Free Gift" of salvation

    The bible teaches that salvation is a free gift based on some conditions. One is believing in Jesus. Another is belonging to the Kingdom (here). Another is doing good works (which some do not like to hear but is all over the NT). If EVERYONE received salvation then it's not based on anything...
  5. GodsGrace

    Is this place overwhelming just the typical run of the mill conservative Christians who ignore science and biblical scholarship?

    My point S,,,,is that I'm not willing to listen to odd things about God and/or Jesus and/or the Holy Spirit. If this is what you like to do that's fine....I'm not here to judge anybody. It just seems to me that after MANY YEARS of learning about Christianity -which I believe you've done - you...
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    Few of my favorite native wild mushrooms foraging.

    And is this true for where you live: Mushrooms sprout the most in a warn season and right after a rain. It could be August, September, October .... then it gets a little too cold (not this year, it's very warn). Or it could be in the spring. Mushroom hunters have their favorite sposts and will...
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    Few of my favorite native wild mushrooms foraging.

    We use the chanterelle and the honey mushroom to make frittata.... Our best mushroom here is the porcini mushroom. It's like meat....thick consistency...very tasty. There are porcini that come from other areas....such as Romania or Albania....but, for some reason I don't understand...they're...
  8. GodsGrace

    A new documentary chronicling the life and times of President-elect Donald Trump has been released to rave reviews and huge audiences.

    Will watch it at some point. But I'm a New Yorker and grew up knowing Donald Trump. I know a lot about him....but I'm sure there's more. Thanks for posting. He has a very good reputation there BTW. He always said he would run for Pres if things got crazy... which they did and which he did. He...
  9. GodsGrace

    Is this place overwhelming just the typical run of the mill conservative Christians who ignore science and biblical scholarship?

    OK S. No hard feelings. I just wanted to say that my beliefs will not be changed.... especially by listening to a YouTube program about God. Unless it might be by John Lennox. I don't come here to this forum to watch videos.....or read articles. I come here to discuss biblical matters because...
  10. GodsGrace

    Spiritual Extortion - The threat of consequence for refusing the "Free Gift" of salvation

    @St. SteVen Here's a parody for you: PERSON &1: RECEIVE THE FREE GIFT OF LIFE. PERSON &2: HOW DO I RECEIVE IT? PERSON &1: NO PROBLEM....JUST BY BEING ALIVE...YOU'VE ALREADY RECEIVED IT. PERSON &2: WOW. NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A FREE GIFT!! I think you'll like this one....
  11. GodsGrace

    Spiritual Extortion - The threat of consequence for refusing the "Free Gift" of salvation

    SS.....Your parody is flawed !! Where's Craig when you need him?? 1. RECEIVE THE FREE GIFT OF LIFE. Person no. 2 DID NOT RECEIVE THE GIFT..... When you get a gift you have to OPEN the gift in order to enjoy it and truly receive it. Person no. 2 did not open his gift...he did not receive...
  12. GodsGrace

    Spiritual Extortion - The threat of consequence for refusing the "Free Gift" of salvation

    Agree with you WS. But why that last sentence? In some cases Jesus DID mean that if we're persecuted we should still believe. But in many cases the NT states that we are to remain FAITHFUL....to the end....meaning the end of our life. IOW,,,,do you think a person could walk away from God and His...
  13. GodsGrace

    Spiritual Extortion - The threat of consequence for refusing the "Free Gift" of salvation

    1. Salvation is a free gift because we don't have to "work" for it, we just have to believe that God exists, recognize Him, and then live a life worthy of His free gift to us. God offers this free gift to everyone. If we believe that everyone will be saved anyway...it diminishes this free gift...
  14. GodsGrace

    Is this place overwhelming just the typical run of the mill conservative Christians who ignore science and biblical scholarship?

    I don't need to listen to some link Skovand. I'm a Christian person and know that §God Father does NOT HAVE A BODY. I also showed you 2 items on a list that you posted that DO NOT CLAIM that God Father has a body. Since you don't care to post your understanding...this conversation ends right...
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    Advice to Republicans

    Right. How do we move on when the American populace has spoken and we still have Governors of some states declaring that they're going to stop Trump's endeavor to deport illegals?? HOW DUMB are the Dems? They STILL DON'T KNOW why they lost. They believe it's because WE are stupid enough to vote...
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    Advice to Republicans

    Who is kicking who? If Donald J does what he said he's going to do -- and I believe he will knowing full well this time around what he's up against --- my guess would be that the Reps are going to be governing for the next 12 years. Just as the Dems have governed 12 out of the last 16 years and...
  17. GodsGrace

    Is this place overwhelming just the typical run of the mill conservative Christians who ignore science and biblical scholarship?

    I took a quick look at your link. It states this: “When I say that God has a body or anything has a body, what I mean is you can be located in a specific place in a specific time, whatever the shape, whatever the substance happens to be.” — Benjamin D. Sommer “God’s body is made of energy, not...
  18. GodsGrace

    Why do the wise virgins not share their oil with the foolish virgins?

    Is it? I don't mean to split hairs...language is important to me. This is not a hill I'm willing to die on...however, I don't see how it could mean SORTING OUT.... pigeonholes; pigeonholed; pigeonholing Britannica Dictionary definition of PIGEONHOLE [+ object] disapproving : to unfairly...