" He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not
obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him. "
John 3:36

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a shape contrast in the final destination is evident between those
whom God gives to the Savior and those passed by. believing in Christ
is the work of God and not some willful doing on the part of man, as
though he, through his own wit and wisdom, understood his need for
Christ and thus he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior... but
rather...

"This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent."
Joh. 6:29

that the will of man is so completely corrupt and contrary to all
the things of God is apparent in John 5:40...
" you are unwilling to come to Me, that you may have life. "

because it is God in Christ who came to seek and to save that which
was lost, no one can say salvation is anything other than by the grace
of God, lest he boast of the good work which he has done in saving
himself.

threatening you life saved you? being threatened helps you find jesus
love? threatening others will do what for you soul?

no really? what does meanacing someone life do for your spiritual
growth? how appealing do you see this as being? how encouraging and
hopeful do all these threats seem to you?

what happened to real people? real problems? and current
situations? what happened to real christians helping each other cause
life is hard? no everyone has to be afraid of death and jesus and
god? fear is more important in salvation than anyother possible
action in our lives?

when in doubt sow fear?

in love with the living loving jesus,

merlin

On Feb 15, 4:38 am, old man joe home.com> wrote:

wish christian that posts this stuff was living up their own
expectations of others.

In article 4ax.com>,
old man joe home.com> wrote:

This is your religion. Tell someone who gives a shit.