Again, you have a false premise that says that God owes those people anything.

Now, Jesus does say this which fits with what He said in Matt 19:14 when He said Mar 10:15 "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."

"such as" is a very interesting qualifier. It is the greek word τοιοῦτος which means "1) such as this, of this kind or sort". The passage doesn't say "for the kingdom of heaven belongs to these." The scripture would have to be twisted to support a "wider hope". It is up to Jesus who gets into heaven and who doesn't. Is there a wider hope? It is my hope that there is. However, Matt 19:14 d...more

"such as" is a very interesting qualifier. It is the greek word τοιοῦτος which means "1) such as this, of this kind or sort". The passage doesn't say "for the kingdom of heaven belongs to these." The scripture would have to be twisted to support a "wider hope". It is up to Jesus who gets into heaven and who doesn't. Is there a wider hope? It is my hope that there is. However, Matt 19:14 doesn't support it.less

Apparently the same one that MacArthur and Lightner are using. You see, there is no evidence in the Bible for a "wider hope" either. The truth is that there will be no sorrow in heaven. So, no matter how God judges, we will then understand it and be joyful.

Many pastors I know think that giving to a church shouldn't be tax deductible. That way it would be easier to tell who gives because the love Jesus and who gives for a taxbreak.....

Just FYI, Nellie....what I said doesn't hold a candle to Ehrman and his comments about others. He's a bully as any Bible believing Christian who has taken his class can testify to. Are you saying that Ehrman's example is not one to follow?

Hey Steve! Nellie nor Ehrman have managed to explain how a verse they say was added in 1500 was quoted in documents from 200 AD....

There is no evidence that much of ANYTHING Ehrman says is correct. You may want to check that link I put up. The verse shows up quoted as early as 200AD. This would make Ehrman...wrong.

I'd be careful of KW2. They sell Monty Python stuff on their website!

WJ...pro-gay polls show gays ahead. If you are speaking of ABC News...they are pro- anything liberal including gay. Having done polls in the past, I can tell you it's all in how a question is phrased....

WJ...Members of the same sex that marry and love one another for life are still committing porneia and, therefore, are still in sin.

gdb...the authority who is not on Earth has left guidelines for knowing: Mat 7:16 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?"

Yep...muggle...when the school district's friends (Anti-Christ Liberties Union) and Christians are telling you the same thing...you may want to listen....

SCOTUS has already determined this behavior on the part of the student is completely legal and Constitutional. Apparently, this school district didn't get the memo....

gdb...the Bible never addresses the God's motivation for people marrying that I have ever come across other than to not be in sin. Mat 19:4-6 "And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE, and said, 'FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH'? So they ar...more

gdb...the Bible never addresses the God's motivation for people marrying that I have ever come across other than to not be in sin. Mat 19:4-6 "And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE, and said, 'FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH'? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."

Ironically, even marriage will not keep homosexuals from being is sin because it is still homosexual sex. Please note then when speaking of marriage He said "for this reason" is why He made them male and female.less

WJ...your codependency is showing. Clover is not cruel. You are. You claim to be a Christian (love the Lord with ALL your HEART, SOUL and MIND) yet try to defend your homosexuality with "civil" law? Then you come here trying to take the high road? Allow me to quote Jesus take on your behavior: Mat 7:5 "You hypocrite!"

Ahhh...once again the Monty Python Big Teeth Bunny Slipper pedler (www.fightingforthefaith.com) comes to sell his Monty Python theology. Still waiting on your promise to deliver proof, KW2. Love to hear some proof. However, there is plenty of proof that you are an unrepentant Scripture twister that thinks way more highly of yourself than you should. People only need to listen to your amateur hour ...more

Ahhh...once again the Monty Python Big Teeth Bunny Slipper pedler (www.fightingforthefaith.com) comes to sell his Monty Python theology. Still waiting on your promise to deliver proof, KW2. Love to hear some proof. However, there is plenty of proof that you are an unrepentant Scripture twister that thinks way more highly of yourself than you should. People only need to listen to your amateur hour after hour after hour after. Jesus was hung on the cross by the lies of Pharisees. I see you follow their example when it comes to Noble, Warren and Furtick....less

Home Depot fires people for supporting our troops. As an Army Dad their action in Florida has caused me to stop going to Home Depot....

SB...if you understood the Bible then you would not is has nothing to do a misogynistic postition. It's about an example of the relationship between Christ and the Church. Quite frankly, the Bible speaks even of: Luk 2:36 "There was also a prophetess, Anna". It's not about the value of women. It's about the example of women. Why do you think it was so important to satan to make an issue of? Also, ...more

SB...if you understood the Bible then you would not is has nothing to do a misogynistic postition. It's about an example of the relationship between Christ and the Church. Quite frankly, the Bible speaks even of: Luk 2:36 "There was also a prophetess, Anna". It's not about the value of women. It's about the example of women. Why do you think it was so important to satan to make an issue of? Also, I know of woman who co-Pastor churches with their husbands. He pastors the men and she pastors the women. They conduct marriage counseling together....less

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