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riVeRraT
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Message 9 of 61 (383516)
02-08-2007 1:42 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Jon
02-06-2007 4:33 PM


Maybe what this guy was trying to was just plant a seed in you, and bring about an awreness of Jesus. Or that is what he really believed, who knows.
one may permit one's self to do as much wrong as desired, and later it all be washed clean by those two magic words.
You kind of answer your own question there. If you are doing what you know to be wrong, do think you should go to heaven?

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riVeRraT
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Message 34 of 61 (384574)
02-12-2007 9:09 AM
Reply to: Message 27 by Phat
02-11-2007 11:47 AM


Re: What would I say?
I used to be an evangelical that believed that it was our collective responsibility (being the enlightened ones, of course) to educate the poor unenlightened masses who were blinded by deception. NOW, of course, I believe that God draws people unto Himself
How were you enlightened?

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riVeRraT
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Message 37 of 61 (384829)
02-13-2007 9:07 AM
Reply to: Message 35 by Phat
02-12-2007 9:00 PM


Re: What would I say?
I guess my point is, ( and a constant question) is that I struggle with the same thought. Did I find God, or did God find me?
If it is an exclusive thought that God found me, and I or anything else in this life had nothing to do with it, then I do not need to preach the gospel, becayse regardless of what I do, God already has His "chosen people" (BTW, I hate that expression).
But on the other hand, the only way you even know anything about God, was from your surroundings. Myself included. But even knowing about God, I did not know, or understand what the Holy Spirit is.
People say that in a room full of people, who are Spirit filled, you too can feel it. But there are some who don't feel a thing (I was one of them).
I guess I am confusing too many thoughts here, and I don't have the time to write them out today, but do you think we should preach the gospel? (not asking how). Or is it a waste of time? Do we even need the bible? Because the bible seems to be a big point of confusion. Not that the bible itself is confusing, but the people interpreting it are confused about it.

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riVeRraT
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Posts: 5788
From: NY USA
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Message 38 of 61 (384830)
02-13-2007 9:08 AM
Reply to: Message 36 by Doddy
02-13-2007 12:12 AM


Re: What would I say?
After my epiphany, I ended up believing that my brain gave me God.
Psych!
What if your wrong?
Do you still get the same feeling from time to time?

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riVeRraT
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Message 52 of 61 (385069)
02-14-2007 1:30 AM
Reply to: Message 47 by Phat
02-13-2007 12:47 PM


Re: What would I say?
If I find that I truly want to make a relationship with someone rather than sell a product, I have better relationships form that are more long lasting.
I couldn't agree more, relationships are the key. I always liked you phat, your a great person.

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