Sorry. I only read the actual POLL question and not so much the first post. lol
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"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
The second point is supposed to be our lifestyle, according to Paul, anyway.
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"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
So, do we need to (mentally) move your vote to "No"? (Maybe an admin can do that for real.)
Yes, move me.
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"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
So Timmy, are you saying that God could not judge a person who has never heard the gospel?
Sort of. I might stop at "if it's impossible not to sin, it would not be fair to punish anyone for their sins". Then leave it up to the reader to decide if they think God is "fair" (in that scenario) or not.
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The second point is supposed to be our lifestyle, according to Paul, anyway.
Lifestyle yes, perfection NO. at least not me. Dr. Segraves told us one time in class, if you think you have no sin you either have a very low view of God or a very high view of yourself.
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No, not really. I was just using the occasion to express my undying support of Timmy! Seriously, I'm a Timmy fan. If I were in trouble and needed serious help, he'd probably be the first one on the forum I'd call.
I just used you as a launching pad for my sermon!
But you'll have to admit, when it is said that a person "has an agenda" it's rarely a compliment!
Sort of. I might stop at "if it's impossible not to sin, it would not be fair to punish anyone for their sins". Then leave it up to the reader to decide if they think God is "fair" (in that scenario) or not.
See, notofworks. I knew it. lol
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"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
Sort of. I might stop at "if it's impossible not to sin, it would not be fair to punish anyone for their sins". Then leave it up to the reader to decide if they think God is "fair" (in that scenario) or not.
I'll admit (and then duck) that I have a hard time seeing God judge those who have no knowledge of Him. I've even had those moments of thinking, "How could God judge me? I didn't ask to be born and I didn't ask for this mess and this sinful nature." (Now I should REALLY duck)
I wouldn't argue with you on this and I would admit that I don't have the answer, but I do trust God to be fair and to be just.
Seriously, I'm a Timmy fan. If I were in trouble and needed serious help, he'd probably be the first one on the forum I'd call.
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