
you are a sick man james tate,and I love you.










Posted by james tate
He lives in what is called the westend in a condo unit on Lindell of kingshighway. do you know the area?



Posted by Kali
Jesus' sacrifice was one that meant our spirits were no longer condemned to death. Through spiritual work, through faith, through Christ one could be (spiritually) in Union with the Divine. However, that does not mean that one can go about sinning left and right and be allowed access to heaven.
Posted by Kali
"God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life". - (Jn. 3:16)
"He that believes on me has everlasting life".- Jesus.. (Jn. 6:47)
These two verses from John explains that one must have faith, in order to have everlasting life. One who has Faith in Christ however, doesn't mean one claims to have faith, and then continues to sin. That doesn't show faith, imo. I feel that having Faith in Christ goes extremely deep, and that one's actions will reflect that faith, in essence, living as Jesus lived, following his example.
IOW, he died for our sins, so that we might know God spiritually, but if we continue to live in sinclick to expand



Posted by oldskoolflavor
It has simply become a tradition. The torch of faith is passed from one generation to the other,
without taking time to question the substance.
Back to the topic .. you said:
he did that, and then came back in spirit to show you the body isn't of importance, the spirit is.
agreed.
the thing is, you had to dig and dig deeper to get to that conclusion.
something most people won't simply do.
and ..
they aren't trying to get the message, they are using religion to provide them a sense of security.
At the end of the day, people do what they want..
you can't force them to dig deeper.
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Posted by oldskoolflavor
It has simply become a tradition. The torch of faith is passed from one generation to the other,
without taking time to question the substance.
Back to the topic .. you said:
he did that, and then came back in spirit to show you the body isn't of importance, the spirit is.
agreed.
the thing is, you had to dig and dig deeper to get to that conclusion.
something most people won't simply do.
and ..
they aren't trying to get the message, they are using religion to provide them a sense of security.
At the end of the day, people do what they want..
you can't force them to dig deeper.
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Posted by P-AngelPosted by oldskoolflavor
It has simply become a tradition. The torch of faith is passed from one generation to the other,
without taking time to question the substance.
Back to the topic .. you said:
he did that, and then came back in spirit to show you the body isn't of importance, the spirit is.
agreed.
the thing is, you had to dig and dig deeper to get to that conclusion.
something most people won't simply do.
and ..
they aren't trying to get the message, they are using religion to provide them a sense of security.
At the end of the day, people do what they want..
you can't force them to dig deeper.
I miss oldskool !!
I love this quote of his ...... "they are't trying to get the message, they are using religion to provide them a sense of security."
Still, I am amazed at the amount of people in this world who beg to be forgiven, when they already have.
If you've already gotten what you seek, then why do you still look for it?
Answer: Because you don't believe, you don't have faith that it will given to youclick to expand




Posted by IntriguedScorpPosted by P-Angel
So, my overall question is: Why do you say you have faith when you really doubt?
That is actually an excellent question.
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Posted by IntriguedScorpPosted by ArticleLPosted by IntriguedScorpPosted by P-Angel
So, my overall question is: Why do you say you have faith when you really doubt?
That is actually an excellent question.
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I disagree.
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Posted by ArticleL
Classic case of action vs words vs actions susposelly speak louder.


Posted by IntriguedScorp
Humans are weak.
Posted by IntriguedScorp
We can have something in the palm of our hand and still question whether or not we *have* it. Look at these boards. People have a good thing going and come here overanalyzing or picking up on the smallest, inconsequential detail to question EVERYTHING. Its in the nature of man to question existence. We need tangible proof.
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Posted by Tabrizi
To me it seems to go like this: because of the crucification we have been white washed from first sin committed by our early ancestors. Mankind has been excluded from the Garden of Eden because of what they did but this sacrifice means there is a hand extended to us in loving forgiveness. However, there is no such thing as a free lunch and while starting from zero again means you're better off than you was with the collective guilt all around your neck it also means you still have to work for it - you got your bum saved from sure damnation, the rest is up to you.
You have been given a CHOICE, not a carte blanche for all future sins you personally commit. And that's why people do pray forgiveness for the mistakes they do in daily life.

Posted by P-Angel
.... Jesus died on the cross to atone for your sins ...
.. then why do you still beg for mercy for your soul and ask to be forgiven?
Do you doubt the trueness of the crucifixion? Deep down inside, do you really fear that it isn't true that you are saved via Jesus dying for it?
You doubt ... if you continue to pray to be saved .. then you believe you aren't.
Second ..... I think people have something screwed up here. They honor and do everything possible to save the body, to make the body of special importance ..
... he did that, and then came back in spirit to show you the body isn't of importance, the spirit is.
So, my overall question is: Why do you say you have faith when you really doubt?

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