The Thief on the Cross - Page 3

Falla39 · #21 03-04-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Apprehended

Paul was correct. But, I don't know anyone today who claims to be a christian that is trying to do the works of the law. Goodness! I'll leave the Jews to that task. I understand they are still looking for a purely red heifer for when their temple is rebuilt. Further, I have no interest of going up to Jerusalem three times in a year. Travel is too expensive.

Besides, that is not the HOLY LAND, it is the land of the Bible. That's where
it happened. I do not believe the land over there where natural Jerusalem is,
is where our hearts and minds should be focused. It might have started in old
natural Jerusalem, and went to Samaria, etc., but it came to our family in Savoy,
TX in 1933. Old natural Jerusalem did not know (realize) their time, of visita-
tion. How many have neglected their day of visitation in their city. I believe
the gospel has gone around the world, city by city. Many have rejected the
gospel when it came to their city. God called and led our late parents to our
current city in 1950. God planted the church here in 1958 and it has grown
with our small town to a city. The church has continued to grow. For over 52
yrs God has visited this city. Some have joined us but not all. As long as the
church bears fruit, it will no doubt remain.

[B]Luke 19:44 KJV
And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall
not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of
thy visitation.

Falla39

BrotherEastman · #22 03-04-2011, 03:19 PM

Like the woman brought to Jesus, who was taken in her sins,
I was so ashamed of what I'd done and where I had been.
Justice called for payment that was more than I could give,
but mercy's smile was on His face, "I forgive".

Oh the sweetest words He ever said were "I forgive"
when sentence death was passed away, and I could live,
well, I like the part where He told about a mansion He would give,
but the sweetest words He ever said, were "I forgive."

Well, if you're tired of living in the wrong that you have done,
come on home too Jesus, you know He's the cleansing one.
In His arms He'll hold you, and you've just begun to live,
when you hear Him gently whisper, "I forgive."

onefaith2 · #23 03-04-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin

Paul said if anyone is justified by the works of the law then they have fallen from grace..
But of course Paul was probably a Baptist in doctrine and no body today that don't believe in a one time salvation experience won't adhere to his words.

Not many Baptists ask Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed or baptize in Jesus name like Paul did in Acts 19. Or lay hands on them to receive the Holy Ghost.

Although there are some thank God!

NotforSale · #24 03-04-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Apprehended

Wow!!!!!!!!

Your anger is bursting forth like a an uncontrollable flame. That's uncalled for. Opinions do not change became someone else loses control of themselves. Calm down.

You are confusing anger with passion. You can dish it out, but you can't take it and this is why you’re so disturbed by my comments. Your doctrine or creed needs severe scrutiny, as you boldly put words into God's mouth about who makes it, and who doesn't.

Like I said, the Scribes and Pharisees in action here as you condemn the weak and unfortunate. You're counting your coin, and you're bitter that the last guy who came in got paid just as much as you. These are your words;

I do not believe in death-bed salvation. Repentance is a life-style which cannot simply be a change of mind from immediate compulsion.

By saying this, you are putting God in your box, your idea, and your prison of Faith. You are stating that a person cannot admit guilt and shame in the final moments of their life and expect God's pardon.

If Jesus can save a Thief once, he can save a Thief a million times.

You're hurling humanity into Hell Fire by your idea or seize on Scripture, when you have no idea what happens to people after they die. You've never been there, so stop your spectral observation and just admit that you don't know. Apprehended, none of us know.

A cure for you might be a visit to your local Rest Home. Paul said, pure and undefiled Religion is if we’ll visit the fatherless and the widow in their affliction. Go sit by some bedsides where people have been left to die, where they are lonely, and their bodies have no strength left. You may stir a realm of compassion in your soul that will truly make a difference in this World, and you may have the privilege of holding the hand of a person who cries to God like the Thief on the cross.

BrotherEastman · #25 03-04-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

Like the woman brought to Jesus, who was taken in her sins,
I was so ashamed of what I'd done and where I had been.
Justice called for payment that was more than I could give,
but mercy's smile was on His face, "I forgive".

Oh the sweetest words He ever said were "I forgive"
when sentence death was passed away, and I could live,
well, I like the part where He told about a mansion He would give,
but the sweetest words He ever said, were "I forgive."

Well, if you're tired of living in the wrong that you have done,
come on home too Jesus, you know He's the cleansing one.
In His arms He'll hold you, and you've just begun to live,
when you hear Him gently whisper, "I forgive."

*bump*

Apprehended · #26 03-04-2011, 04:11 PM

NOrForSale,

Why are you lashing out so violently?

Am I going to have to put you on ignore? I've never done that before. But, I guess it could be the first time even thought I would hate to do that.

Just calm down. Things will be better for you after a good night of rest.

NotforSale · #27 03-04-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Apprehended

NOrForSale,

Why are you lashing out so violently?

Am I going to have to put you on ignore? I've never done that before. But, I guess it could be the first time even thought I would hate to do that.

Just calm down. Things will be better for you after a good night of rest.

Uh, who's angry?

I'm surprised that an opinion could make you so flaming angry.

You must be having a very difficult time in life.

Your anger is bursting forth like a an uncontrollable flame. That's uncalled for.

Why are you lashing out so violently?

Am I going to have to put you on ignore? I've never done that before.

Just calm down. Things will be better for you after a good night of rest.

BrotherEastman · #28 03-04-2011, 04:47 PM

what about that song folks???? Sheeeesh!

NotforSale · #29 03-04-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

what about that song folks???? Sheeeesh!

Nice, BE. That story has become more and more real to me as I've gotten older.

I keep a rock in the pulpit when I preach from this text, and place it where people can pick it up if they choose; no takers yet...

Pressing-On · #30 03-04-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NotforSale

Nice, BE. That story has become more and more real to me as I've gotten older.

I keep a rock in the pulpit when I preach from this text, and place it where people can pick it up if they choose; no takers yet...

I have a cow's tongue in the freezer for when I teach on gossip. Everyone screams when you make them touch it.