Ultimately, it's not a matter of who is right and who is wrong... (?)

[Keiw]

I've read nearly 40 English translations and they all say Jesus is God and Hell is FOREVER! Glad you didn't 'teach' me!

God will.

 

[Jack]

Rev 1:8= Jehovah-- There are 4 who speak in revelation--Jehovah, Jesus, John, an angel.

Jehovah died and came to life? lol He sure did! See how God made you admit that Jesus is God!

 

[Jack]

God will.

If I want Satan to teach me I will RUN to Kingdom Hall!

 

[Gottservant]

I'm guessing this means that you are not part of a face-to-face Christian fellowship?
If so, did you leave the church, or never attend? Fellowship with other believers can be a real blessing.
But sometimes it can be a real curse.

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Exactly, all I did was define myself differently. I left everything else the same (church attendance, creed) just to see what the difference was. God does lead you to specific scriptures, if you let Him (maybe everything God does is different - even among denominations?)

 

[Jack]

God will.

He already has. It's called the Christian Bible that you called ERRORS and Satanic!

 

[St. SteVen]

Exactly, all I did was define myself differently. I left everything else the same (church attendance, creed) just to see what the difference was. God does lead you to specific scriptures, if you let Him (maybe everything God does is different - even among denominations?)

Yes. I don't buy the one-size-fits-all idea.

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[Bruce-Leiter]

"Ultimately, it's not a matter of who is right and who is wrong.
I need to follow my convictions. Especially as it concerns the character of God." - SteVen

(quoted from another topic) I thought it might be worth discussing as a topic.

My views on who is and isn't a Christian are pretty broad.
I can identify (and disagree with) nominal Christianity. But beyond that I am very inclusive.
I was raised Protestant, but I don't discount Catholics or Orthodox Christians.
Even if they discount me, which happens on occasion. (to be expected, I suppose)

If we put religious affiliations and doctrine aside:
- What is of most importance?
- What are your personal convictions?
- What about those who don't share your personal convictions?

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The essential, basic doctrines that all true believers must have are God as the Creator of the whole universe, the human rebellion that plunged humans into spiritual death, the Trinity (3-in-1 nature of God), the fully-divine and fully-human Jesus, his bodily death and resurrection that are our only way to escape the divine Judge's guilty verdict and an eternity without God, and Jesus' future return to resurrect us and re-make his universe.

 

[St. SteVen]

The essential, basic doctrines that all true believers must have are God as the Creator of the whole universe, the human rebellion that plunged humans into spiritual death, the Trinity (3-in-1 nature of God), the fully-divine and fully-human Jesus, his bodily death and resurrection that are our only way to escape the divine Judge's guilty verdict and an eternity without God, and Jesus' future return to resurrect us and re-make his universe.

Not all Christians agree with that list. Especially the bit about the "Tr1n1Ti".
(which we are not allowed to discuss on this christian forum) - FYI

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