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"well, playing with the concept to appear to cater to those who seek immortality (the world) while forwarding the Good News <--- 2 Corinthians 5:8 Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. <--- And, where IS...

Would not "ego" simply mean "personality" in that sense? And, yes, I understand that flesh will not inherit the Kingdom of God but, I also believe God gave us different personalities...wish I had a clear view about your belief in what happens when all is said and done and we are no longer in...

So, you are saying that you think there is no "afterlife" from this horrid earth? This is it?? Did not the rich man ask Jesus "What must I do to be saved" And the word itself, is in the bible hundreds of times...save/saved/salvation...

Yes, I suppose we sure could use this as yet another weapon in our arsenal :D

"unless it is spiritually understand and not just the actual exercise of doing it...it is just an empty ritual with no power. " Indeed. I was baptized as an infant in the CC but, again in 1993 or 4 as an adult. I also do not believe one who has been saved before they CAN be baptized, becomes...

Yes, I agree. I see "the least" as needy and weak in Spirit but seeking God sincerely...maybe some very simple and trusting folk, who can be led astray easily?

So then you do not see "water baptism" as necessary?? Because if you say you do see it as Jesus command then, there is no more "one baptism"- it becomes two. if you say you do not find it to be necessary then you outwardly disobey Jesus command TO be baptized, and His disciples DID baptize...

You are like unto a wise woman, sitting underneath a fig tree speaking truth! lol...true tho. :) If there are those on here who think that "unkind thoughts" are not sin I would disagree with you. Speak the truth in love, be wise as serpents and gentle as doves.." Jesus was not always nicey...

"LOL! The Pharisees broke the main commandments. So they are not included in the kingdom of God. They rejected Christ." -Agreed "No, the least are they who are trying indeed to follow Christ." Yes...okay. Now I remember...I'm sorry...my mind is on so much these days I'm hurrying my posts...

"But I think it is crucial to see that there is a different standard with the church than there is with the world." Yes of course. The Church are the lambs and the world are the goats. The Church never gets judged for their sins! I def understand that-it is elementary dear Watson Christians...

"What do we think of there being greatest and least in the kingdom?" I think the greatest will be those who were fully sold out to the Lord, obedient to His leading and commands=those whom loved and trusted Him most? The least, maybe the Laodicean kind of Christian? I can't even imagine any...

I happen to believe all of the books will be opened at the same time. The Goats will be judged to be without Christ and the sheep will then be judged for reward. Bema seat just means, as I have been told, judgement seat or, alter...I do believe all will be judged at the same Seat of God/Jesus...

My God says to fear nothing.

Ahaha...yeah, it is. I do use Markspeak when I reply to him...he understands it all, lol. I do use it somewhat when I text which is not often... :)

Good word Helen! Prayer and His word should be our regular spiritual diet. I do not know where I would be without the power of prayer.

Ty ♥

What should we do with the NT scriptures telling us to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

I am surprised not more is mentioned of the books. In Malachi, I see that those who fear and revere God are fellow shipping and worshiping Him? Then God made the Book of Remembrance...could this be a book of how the saints uplift and support and love each other? Our good deeds done in His...

Indeed...we will be riding NO ONES coattails!! We will stand with Jesus or alone.

"As a function of my hopefully improved vision, having plucked one eye out, is the best answer i could really give i guess." Lol...Shall I suppose you are talking about Matthew 5:30 here? I think this is directly after Jesus is now directing His words to Pharisees...? He is not being literal...