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Anunnaki · 05-10-2002, 06:33 AM

Why can`t I accept Jesus,get saved and enjoy my reward of eternal life RIGHT HERE ON EARTH?

Where in the bible will I find the answer to this question?

beachbum · 05-10-2002, 06:39 AM

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Originally posted by Anunnaki:
Why can`t I accept Jesus,get saved and enjoy my reward of eternal life RIGHT HERE ON EARTH?

Maybe because you have at least half a brain and know how to think for yourself.

Talulah · 05-10-2002, 07:02 AM

That would be assuming that the bible does in fact have the answers to all the questions of mankind.

Realising the bible is not "given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." is the beginning of REAL knowledge.

[ May 10, 2002: Message edited by: Talulah ]

Atticus_Finch · 05-10-2002, 07:08 AM

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Originally posted by Anunnaki:
Why can`t I accept Jesus,get saved and enjoy my reward of eternal life RIGHT HERE ON EARTH?

Where in the bible will I find the answer to this question?

You can. Eternal life will be spent right here on Earth. See Revelation 21. However, until Christ returns death, with respect to our flesh, will continue to reign.

All you have to do to receive eternal life with God is to accept the free gift of God's grace and repent of your sins.

Regards,

Finch

Fastfalcon · 05-10-2002, 07:14 AM

You can accept Jesus right where you are by realizing that you are a sinner and ask Jesus to forgive you. Ask him to give you the free gift of eternal life. and don't forget to thank him for dying for you and saving you. If you mean this with all your heart, you will be saved. Amen is just a way of ending a prayer, like a period ending a sentence. and don't listen to beachbum, for he does not know what he says. and remember it is YOUR choice, no one else's.

[ May 10, 2002: Message edited by: Fastfalcon ]

Anunnaki · 05-10-2002, 07:23 AM

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You can. Eternal life will be spent right here on Earth. See Revelation 21. However, until Christ returns death, with respect to our flesh, will continue to reign.

Nice try,but it doesn`t add up if you read the rest of Revelation. Revelation claims that something like 1/3 of the stars fall to Earth. Do you have any idea what this means to the Planet Earth?
A star is a sun from another solar system and suns are MUCH bigger than Earth. Jesus or no Jesus,one smack from just ONE star and it`s all over. The writer of Revelations had no comprehension of the size of stars and therefore the story continues for page after page after the planet would have desintergrated.

Dark Jedi · 05-10-2002, 07:24 AM

Moving to Misc religious discussions, this does not pertain to this forum.

Talulah · 05-10-2002, 07:27 AM

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Originally posted by Fastfalcon:
You can accept Jesus right where you are by realizing that you are a sinner and ask Jesus to forgive you. Ask him to give you the free gift of eternal life. and don't forget to thank him for dying for you and saving you. If you mean this with all your heart, you will be saved. Amen is just a way of ending a prayer, like a period ending a sentence. and don't listen to these people on this board, for they do not know what they say.

Could you make it a little simpler, I don't think all the kindergardners in the audience could understand it.

BTW, the bible says that you have to baptized to be saved not just ask Jesus to come into your heart. Acts 22:15, Luke 3:3, Mark 1:4, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38. Honestly, you need to read it a little better.

Anunnaki · 05-10-2002, 07:49 AM

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Originally posted by Fastfalcon:
You can accept Jesus right where you are by realizing that you are a sinner and ask Jesus to forgive you. Ask him to give you the free gift of eternal life. and don't forget to thank him for dying for you and saving you. If you mean this with all your heart, you will be saved. Amen is just a way of ending a prayer, like a period ending a sentence. and don't listen to beachbum, for he does not know what he says. and remember it is YOUR choice, no one else's.

[ May 10, 2002: Message edited by: Fastfalcon ]

How come I`m a sinner? What did I do to deserve this title of "sinner"?

What exactly do I need to be saved for? Isn`t sin attributed to the fall of mankind and the fall attributed to Adam & Eve?
If this is the case then you have a bit of a problem since Adam & Eve never existed.

Explain.

Fastfalcon · 05-10-2002, 08:18 AM

You are a sinner if you do any of the following things:
1. you lied anytime (a little white lie is still a lie)
2. you stole anytime
3. you disobeyed your parents
4. you worshipped statues and idols (this has got Ancient Israel into A LOT of trouble)
5. you trust money more than Jesus (you broke commandment #2: you shall not have any gods other than the LORD)
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23: for the wages (punishment) of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

[ May 10, 2002: Message edited by: Fastfalcon ]

05-10-2002, 06:33 AM	#1
Anunnaki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: I`ve left and gone away Posts: 699	Why can`t I accept Jesus....... Why can`t I accept Jesus,get saved and enjoy my reward of eternal life RIGHT HERE ON EARTH? Where in the bible will I find the answer to this question?

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Talulah Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 682	That would be assuming that the bible does in fact have the answers to all the questions of mankind. Realising the bible is not "given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." is the beginning of REAL knowledge. [ May 10, 2002: Message edited by: Talulah ]</p>

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Fastfalcon Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bermuda Posts: 114	You can accept Jesus right where you are by realizing that you are a sinner and ask Jesus to forgive you. Ask him to give you the free gift of eternal life. and don't forget to thank him for dying for you and saving you. If you mean this with all your heart, you will be saved. Amen is just a way of ending a prayer, like a period ending a sentence. and don't listen to beachbum, for he does not know what he says. and remember it is YOUR choice, no one else's. [ May 10, 2002: Message edited by: Fastfalcon ]</p>

05-10-2002, 08:18 AM	#10
Fastfalcon Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bermuda Posts: 114	You are a sinner if you do any of the following things: 1. you lied anytime (a little white lie is still a lie) 2. you stole anytime 3. you disobeyed your parents 4. you worshipped statues and idols (this has got Ancient Israel into A LOT of trouble) 5. you trust money more than Jesus (you broke commandment #2: you shall not have any gods other than the LORD) Romans 3:23: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23: for the wages (punishment) of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. [ May 10, 2002: Message edited by: Fastfalcon ]</p>

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