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Originally Posted by crakjak
JD,
Maybe, you assume that because he may have heard a gospel message at sometime in his life that he had a reasonable and responsible opportunity to respond to the gospel.
I would suggest that due to his experience he more than likely would not have been able to comprehend the Good News. His father and mother died early in his life, to an infant that can be the same as abandonment. Those responsible for his wellbeing and care then abused him. What kind of context is this for someone to understand that there is a unseen benevolent father that loves him?
It is not possible that ALL humans have a fair opportunity to receive the gospel in this life. I will go so far to say that is not God's plan that all will hear and understand the gospel in this life. 1) Therefore, it is clear that He does not stop reaching for "the lost sheep" when this life ends. 2) Why would God create the billions of humans since creation and then abandon the greatest portion of them? 3) If it was that we have hope in this life only, 4) God would have established a better context for ALL to hear and to receive.
I would suggest reading "Hope Beyond Hell" "The righteousness of God's judgment" by Gerry Beauchemin. You can read it online.
http://www.tentmaker.org/books/hope_beyond_hell.pdf |
1) Scripture?
2) Was not the world DESTROYED by water once before with only ONE FAMILY being saved?
3) This sounds like a portion of scripture, but twisted to fit your falsely comforting view of the Gospel.
4) So the blood of Jesus Christ is not enough for you? Or is it enough for you, but not enough for your neighbor?
I have lost loved ones who are dead and I refuse to be comforted for them.
No!
Instead of comforting ourselves with false doctrines and twists of scripture bent upon human emotions, why don't we spend our time living our lives in a way where we can reach those who have not committed suicide, those who are still here! That sister who is incarcerated,
Shawndell, have you attempted t reach her or have you encouraged the person who knows her to reach her with the Gospel of Christ?
Why should anyone be comforted with the sucide of someone who was lost when they died?
Don't be comforted! Be stirred and moved to action for the sake of the sick and dying around you!
What's done is already done.
This isn't patty-cake, this is war with real souls at stake!
I hope NO ONE is comforted with the death of this young man! NO ONE!!!!
I hope all who hear his story are moved to action in Jesus Name!!!