Grace and mercy has everything to do with it. If you can't show it, you won't get it. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. When we, who have been forgiven so much, are not able to believe someone when he publicly repents, we're in trouble.
The specific words he spoke were words of sorrow, repentance, responsibility, and he completely took the blame. With all due respect, Rev., who in the world are you to determine if another person is sincere? He said, "I ask you to find it in your heart to believe in me again." As an passionate Follower of Jesus Christ, I enthusiastically say, "Absolutely."
None of us should be attempting to qualify his sincerity.
Ahh, but this is a discussion board & my opinion was asked, I gave it.
He is not apologizing to me.
If Buddhists are in heaven, I won't be upset. In heaven, we'll be surprised by two things: 1) Who is there; and 2) Who isn't.
I know a few Buddhists and they all are pursuing God and pursuing a spiritual journey. I respect that. I also know people that have reached Jesus Christ by following Buddhist principles.
I passionately believe in Jesus Christ for my salvation. But I don't believe Buddhism is an "empty cistern" as you called it. Buddhist principles are sound and fairly well completely in line with the principles of Jesus Christ. When one follows the principles of Jesus Christ, through any form, one will make great strides forward.
I'm glad I don't have the responsibility or authority that you have.
Reminds me of a sermon I heard on the radio many years ago by Bishop S.C. Johnson. He told about passing an automobile accident on the side of the road and how the woman involved in the accident had gone to hell. He then said, "How do I know she went to hell? She had on nylons."
Reminds me of a sermon I heard on the radio many years ago by Bishop S.C. Johnson. He told about passing an automobile accident on the side of the road and how the woman involved in the accident had gone to hell. He then said, "How do I know she went to hell? She had on nylons."
If Buddhists are in heaven, I won't be upset. In heaven, we'll be surprised by two things: 1) Who is there; and 2) Who isn't.
I know a few Buddhists and they all are pursuing God and pursuing a spiritual journey. I respect that. I also know people that have reached Jesus Christ by following Buddhist principles.
I passionately believe in Jesus Christ for my salvation. But I don't believe Buddhism is an "empty cistern" as you called it. Buddhist principles are sound and fairly well completely in line with the principles of Jesus Christ. When one follows the principles of Jesus Christ, through any form, one will make great strides forward.
I respect a lot of people but it doesn't mean they are saved or that I think they are. I also agree with your #1 & #2, however, my question still stands unanswered: "Do you believe Buddhists will be saved w/o Jesus Christ?"
A simple answer is sufficient. I'll give mine first, I don't. Jesus said that He was the way the truth and the life and that no one could come to the Father except through Him. I am the last one to be judgmental with people, but I can't dance around the scripture. I also believe that God will not make a mistake in judgment, but w/o Jesus, it appears we're toast. If He wants to make an exception to what His word appears to say, I certainly won't argue! I just "calls 'em like I sees 'em!"
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