Christianity & Other Religions

[Soma-Sight]

We will always still have a sinful nature when we have the Spirit inside us. But once we have the Spirit, we have access to the mind of God. But no other religion has this because they don't believe in the Holy Spirit. So how can they possibly know God? They can't. So to them, God is just a guess.

It is possible to hear the still small voice of the Holy Spirit in deep meditation.....

Just ask a Buddhist.

 

[Solo]

We will always still have a sinful nature when we have the Spirit inside us. But once we have the Spirit, we have access to the mind of God. But no other religion has this because they don't believe in the Holy Spirit. So how can they possibly know God? They can't. So to them, God is just a guess.

It is possible to hear the still small voice of the Holy Spirit in deep meditation.....

Just ask a Buddhist.

If they hear the Holy Spirit, they won't remain a Buddhist long. :wink:

 

[soma]

Tlhe Holy Spirit is universal and can be heard if the mind, heart and soul are open to it. It is not a genie in a bottle that only responds to Christians. Some Christians try to put it in a bottle for only their little club, but it only closes them off from it.

 

[Solo]

Not every spirit is the Holy Spirit.

1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1

Don't quench the Holy Spirit by continuing in a false religion.

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:18-22

Don't forget the faith in Jesus Christ gives one the protection of God, with a major componant of the armor is the sheild of faith which quenches the fiery darts of satan. The helmet of salvation protects the mind from the lies and deceptions of the false teachings of satan, and the sword is the Word of God which cuts asunder the deceptions and lies of the wicked one.

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh F18 and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephesians 6:10-18

 

[sparrow]

That is a guess that they don't believe in the Holy Spirit . You can't know all religions inside and out.

we don't have to know all religions inside and out. we only have to understand
our relationship with Jesus, and He spells it our rather plainly.

John 14:6
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.

 

[soma]

The way, the truth and the life. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, which is everywhere penetrating everything. Jesus is showing us this every second of everyday. Don't keep your Jesus locked up and protected like a plastic figure that glows in the dark. He walks among all people and is guiding them no matter what religion they are. God loves us all equally and is guiding all to His loving embrace. It seems your God is having a barbaque in Hell.

 

[sparrow]

The way, the truth and the life. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, which is everywhere penetrating everything.

umm.. no.

Jesus is showing us this every second of everyday. Don't keep your Jesus locked up and protected like a plastic figure that glows in the dark.

It would be kind of hard to keep the Creator of the Universe locked up.
so I would never try that.

He walks among all people and is guiding them no matter what religion they are.

incorrect, He is calling all people of all paths to come to the Truth.
and follow Him instead of themselves and their idols.

God loves us all equally and is guiding all to His loving embrace.

yes.. God does love all of us.. That is precisely why Jesus went to the cross
for us. and why Jesus says we are to follow Him.

It seems your God is having a barbaque in Hell.

It woudl seem that you are not following the same God as I.

ttyl,
mark

 

[soma]

Christ is truly present everywhere. The spiritual experience of seeing the most sacred heart of Jesus everywhere is seeing the presence of God everywhere. The God I worship cannot be threatened by scholarship that says God is not everywhere therefore saying that God is not infinite. Jesus is the love of God and he lives the love of God. I feel sorry for you that you don't feet the presence and love of Jesus everywhere. Open your heart and mind and his love will fill you to the brim. Don't worry if you open your mind your brains won't fall out.

 

[Solo]

Christ is truly present everywhere. The spiritual experience of seeing the most sacred heart of Jesus everywhere is seeing the presence of God everywhere. The God I worship cannot be threatened by scholarship that says God is not everywhere therefore saying that God is not infinite. Jesus is the love of God and he lives the love of God. I feel sorry for you that you don't feet the presence and love of Jesus everywhere. Open your heart and mind and his love will fill you to the brim. Don't worry if you open your mind your brains won't fall out.

Is the love of Jesus in the Republican believers and unbelievers who you so radically oppose and attack?

 

[soma]

Yes he is there. I guess you don't feel Jesus is there because you have to ask, but his love is there. Republican actions do show otherwise so I can see why you might question their actions of neglecting the little man and serving the rich, but he is there guiding them with his love and example of helping the poor and downtrodden.

 

[Solo]

Yes he is there. I guess you don't feel Jesus is there because you have to ask, but his love is there. Republican actions do show otherwise so I can see why you might question their actions of neglecting the little man and serving the rich, but he is there guiding them with his love and example of helping the poor and downtrodden.

It is a good thing that he is there helping the poor and down trodden through them while people like you attack them, because the poor and down trodden do not have the means to help the poor and down trodden. God blesses his with abundance so that they can help the poor and down trodden. Hopefully one day you will see that.

 

[soma]

I attack them because they push down on the downtodden and vote against a decent wage for the common man so even if they work hard they are still below the poverty line. I am not attacking your abundance so enjoy your wealth. You can attack me I can take it, but stand up for the weak.

 

[Solo]

I attack them because they push down on the downtodden and vote against a decent wage for the common man so even if they work hard they are still below the poverty line. I am not attacking your abundance so enjoy your wealth. You can attack me I can take it, but stand up for the weak.

I just find it hard to believe your fluffy talk about the love of Jesus being in everything and every where when you attack those that are against your positions and perspective. It looks very hypocritical.

 

[soma]

Jesus threw out the money changers so he was and is everywhere. He is an example for us. I see Jesus instructing me in all parts of my life. I don't have the luxury to pick and choose as you do.

 

[Solo]

Jesus threw out the money changers so he was and is everywhere. He is an example for us. I see Jesus instructing me in all parts of my life. I don't have the luxury to pick and choose as you do.

God gives his children an abundance of life in accordance with his will. To Abraham he gave great wealth. To Isaac and Jacob and David and Solomon he gave great wealth. To believers such as JC Penny he gave great wealth. To those whom great wealth would keep from him and his will for them, he has kept from them, so that they would not be destroyed. To those with wealth he gives them a heart to distribute according to his will. A fleshly response is one where a discontment with ones own situation or other's situations bring attacks and false witness against the very people whom God is using to distribute his wealth to others. Your attacks are very telling, and your spirituality is suspect.

 

[soma]

Solo, you are a reverse Robin Hood. Take from the poor and give to the rich in the form of a tax cut and no one better complain because it is God's plan. I think you are going to have a hard time getting through the eye of a needle, but I am sure you can rationalize that too. It is a tight squeeze.

 

[Solo]

Solo, you are a reverse Robin Hood. Take from the poor and give to the rich in the form of a tax cut and no one better complain because it is God's plan. I think you are going to have a hard time getting through the eye of a needle, but I am sure you can rationalize that too. It is a tight squeeze.

You don't know much, and you continue to prove it. When you get saved, call me and I will give you my entire testimony. Until then, try looking for truth a little harder than you have been.

 

[soma]

Let us look at the Christian perspective, the theological basis for Christians helping the poor to the debate because it offers essential moral guidance and not name calling.

From your arguements when Jesus said,"Give all you have to the poor' he didn’t really mean it" . You just have to be willing, not actually do it. It's the thought that counts.

I guess you have forgotten that Christianity is about a God who lovingly gives himself to us, who delights in giving gifts (Luke 11:9-13), and invites us to give ourselves back to him and to others. 'God so loved, that he gave...' (John 3:16). Jesus, the Son of God, says Paul, 'loved me and gave himself for me' (Galatians 3:20). The Spirit of God similarly loves, and gives gifts (1 Corinthians 12-14).

The desire to possess is very strong, and the more we have the more we want. Deficits, inflation, cutting down forests, the greenhouse effect, the destruction of the ozonosphere - all are caused by greed. You can call me names, but that only questions your Christianity.

 

[Solo]

Let us look at the Christian perspective, the theological basis for Christians helping the poor to the debate because it offers essential moral guidance and not name calling.

From your arguements when Jesus said,"Give all you have to the poor' he didn’t really mean it" . You just have to be willing, not actually do it. It's the thought that counts.

I guess you have forgotten that Christianity is about a God who lovingly gives himself to us, who delights in giving gifts (Luke 11:9-13), and invites us to give ourselves back to him and to others. 'God so loved, that he gave...' (John 3:16). Jesus, the Son of God, says Paul, 'loved me and gave himself for me' (Galatians 3:20). The Spirit of God similarly loves, and gives gifts (1 Corinthians 12-14).

The desire to possess is very strong, and the more we have the more we want. Deficits, inflation, cutting down forests, the greenhouse effect, the destruction of the ozonosphere - all are caused by greed. You can call me names, but that only questions your Christianity.

You have bought into the gospel of the leftists. Let me know when you want to discuss the kingdom of God after you have become a child of God, and we will have unity of the Spirit. Until then you are more interested in the political state of your world, instead of saving the lost for the kingdom of God. Bye.

 

[soma]

Are you saying Jesus was left handed? A leftest? Now you are calling him names. Shame on you. He gave his life for everyone.

Jesus helping the poor and the outcast is not optional: it is the essence of what it means to love God. Jesus said, "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me." When the righteous answered that they didn't recall doing any of these things, he said, "as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me."

We should not be so self righteous that we put down the poor and put others on a pedistal for being rich.