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Sounds like you would agree with this ad:

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...=2009905190380

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But those Christians who do accept John 3:5 as do we, yet have arrived at a somewhat different interpretation
of the same, I will not be quick to judge them lest God will also quickly judge me.

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While I personally am what is called here a 3 stepper...I am thankful for those that walk in any light they see for I know that light can shine birghter and brighter...no one was born knowing truth ...
and as far as judging I leave that up to God...I preach what I feel it takes to be saved...HE and HE alone decides who will be saved...I pray that if I have failed that His mercy will be shown to me on that great day...I want to walk softly in his presence and find His favor.

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We're not talking about people who simply have a change of life. We're not talking about people who live a clean life. We're talking about people who have surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ, sincerely, honestly and wholeheartedly. We're talking about people who love God and His word. We're talking about people who have been baptized (in the titles) and received the HGB and people who have been baptized in Jesus' name and who have not yet spoken in tongues.

We're not talking about people who don't believe there is a God. :D

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Hey, I agree with that ad. One does not need God to be good. There are plenty of good people. One can be good and not be saved. :D

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So, there will be good people burning in hell? Sounds like your argument against the 3-step might apply to the 1-step, as well.

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And do the Mormons, JWs, Catholics, sounds like Carlton Pearson to me. Everyone is saved if they do what they feel is right.
Maybe 9 inches is really a foot?
Maybe 12 oz. is really a pound?
Who said it took 12 inches to make a foot or 16 oz to make a pound?
They must have been real dogmatic.:thumbsup

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Repentance

Repentance is one of the first principles of the gospel and is essential to our temporal and eternal happiness. It is much more than just acknowledging wrongdoings. It is a change of mind and heart that gives us a fresh view about God, about ourselves, and about the world. It includes turning away from sin and turning to God for forgiveness. It is motivated by love for God and the sincere desire to obey His commandments.

Do u have a problem with this?

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If you're in hell you're not good. All goodness comes from our heavenly father which is from above. Man is inherently sinful. Jesus told the ruler..."why do you call me good?"

The only ones who will dwell with Christ in His eternal Kingdom are those who have received and accepted His work on our behalf.

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Repentance is a gift from God. It is His goodness that leads us to repentance. Without the Holy Spirit convicting our hearts, we would not even understand our need to repent.


Romans 2:4 (New International Version)
4Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?

John 16:8
When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: