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Just my opinion, but 'Yes' that's it. :) Simply stated, God told A&E not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, or else they would die. The Serpent told Eve that it was okay to eat of the Tree, because they would not surely die. So there's the choice, no arm twisting, just a decision...

I understand the N.T. pretty well and have cited numerous verses to substantiate why I think differently than you. I never stated that salvation comes by our own works. I fully understand that salvation only comes through our belief in Christ. My disagreement has been with the comment that works...

I think you answered your own question? 'The Lie' is the anti-Christ, he is the opposite of 'The Truth'. "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh...

How is that possible? Isn't Satan currently locked-up? (John 12:31)

How do you not be afraid when your imprisoned or put to death if you testify of Christ? It may be a spiritual victory, but at a physical cost. I wonder who's strong enough not to chicken-out when they are delivered up? It will be a scary scenario if the choice is to go along with the program or...

Well then knock it off and stay on topic :) Actually when you think about it, isn't eternal life (salvation) one aspect of the reward promised to all who believe and repent? I don't think anyone has strayed too far off topic since heaven is a reward for believing.

I simply believe that we are accepted into eternal life via our belief and faith in Christ, we are justified through His sacrifice. But I also believe that we reap what we sow, our good works lay up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:20). Our deeds on earth matter, Jesus said that those who love me...

I think salvation is a gift, and comes only through our belief and faith in Christ, but our reward is determined by our works. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. (Revelation 22:12) For we must all appear before the judgment...

‘With or without religion, good people will do good, and evil people will do evil, but for good people to do evil, that takes religion’ (Steven Weinberg)

I'm not sure that is possible? How many of us would get any sleep tonight if we actually believed he was returning tomorrow? :) Its a nice thought though.

I would personally categorize Joel Osteen as a motivational speaker. He may refer to a bible verse in each lecture, but his objective is geared towards inspiring the crowd, and not teaching the bible. JMO

The Apostles were sent out to establish the gospel, they were appointed by Christ and given authority, gifts of healing, revelation, etc. Today, we learn from what they wrote, the word is alive. Those who minister today are not apostles, but are preachers and teachers of the word (scripture)...

Sometimes signs are about nothing too....

I don't believe Jesus was referring to 'their' generation. The subject was about Christ second coming, and the generation that would be alive on earth at that time. The disciples generation passed without seeing those signs come to pass, and no generation has seen the abomination of desolation...

Many churches don't teach the bible, so I think parishioners abandon them. When a denomination transforms itself from the simple teaching of Christianity and into a religion of man made traditions, people rightfully lose interest. Why attend a church where you never learn anything new, or where...

I find most religion to be Organized Chaos..... Now that's an oxymoron