To Christians only please......?
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I think there's a lot to be said for the ideas - in books like Dallas Willard's "Divine Conspiracy" and NT Wright's new one "Simply Christian" that we will have a job to do in the afterlife.\n\nIn other words, I think we will be, in some sense, responsible for the new creation. I'm thinking, in terms of Bible references, of places where Jesus tells the parable of the talents, or where Paul talks about people getting in "as through fire." \n\nNT Wright is very interesting to read in this regard. He points out that many of the references to the afterlife hint at us being brought back to a renewed earth, with the New Jerusalem almost being lowered down to this earth - this renewed creation. It sounds weird to you, I am sure, if you are used to thinking of the afterlife as our soul going up to Heaven. But if you read the Bible with this new way of looking at it, so much makes sense.\n\nSo, I think that, based on what we do here, how long we are Christians and what we do with that time we are given, we will have more or less responsibility for God's creation after death. Remember, Jesus' woe sayings - he hinted that it works that way in Hell, as well. He basically hints that there are layers, or degrees of both punishment and reward. That's how I see it.
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Hi, I have constantly asked the same question and have advised Christians on this forum to leave these questions alone, to not even click on them as they will only disturb their peace.\nin this way all those who post vile comments will finally be wasting their time as no reaction is unfulfilling to them.
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you need to ask this question to god, because only he knows,,
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Have to love christians - follow god or you will suffer for eternity. Please, give us a break with all of your religious crap. Nothing like trying to scare people into believeing something.
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I would shine for Christ no matter what.  We were just talking about this in Church last night.  How sexual immorality is being more widely accepted and Christians are being more persecuted.  Like in schools, the government is teaching people that it is okay to be gay or that a boy may really be a girl.  But if you pray in school, you'll be suspended.  I really do not know why this suprises us as Christians, we were told that this would happen.  I have even heard about this night club in Mexcico (I think) that implants a chip in your hand and a mark on your arm that holds all your records.  They use it to tell your age and even holds your credit card info so you can use it to pay for stuff.  It is stated that this will happen in th book Revelation.  You see all the bad things that happen to our country just lately.  Since this country has turned away from God.  We have been attacked on our own soil, natural disasters are tearing away at our cities, and we are fighting amongst ourselves.  Back in 1776, when God was fully involved with the United States, before we turned away from him, He gave us everything we needed.  In Leviticus 26 it states what happens when people follow His commands, good crops, saftey from our enemies, etc.  We had all that.  God was with us when we fought for this land from England.  Now we are getting attacked on our own land.  I know the end is coming.  I don't know if it will be today or 2000 years from now.  But I intend for my heart to be prepared on the day of Rapture and my car will be unmanned.
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No, I really don't know what you mean...are you referring to Christians or who? I have no idea, otherwise I would do my best to properly respond to your query.
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I wasn't going to answer this, but then I thought, at least non christians tend to post their comments in the right place, which is in response to  a question, whether it's what you want to hear or not, at least it's where it can be read by anyone who chooses to see it.  Unlike the many so called christians who seem to take great delight in declaring their saved status and yet at the same time spam countless mail boxes with vitriolic e-mails full of spite and hatred and arrogance.\nObviously I accept not all christians are like this, but you have a minority on here who unfortunately are ensuring there will never be tolerance, acceptance and harmony between all parties,
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Im only answering this question so the person above me can get credit for their answer.\n :)
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Tell it like it is!! I agree with you! I have ran into some really rotten "christian" people in my life time and a lot of them do not follow the Bible or any teachings until it suits them.
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I know the point you're trying to get across to people but I don't think the right way to show people a loving God is to call them dumb. As Christians we're not here to judge others, we're here to love others. So pray for those who don't believe in God and guide them to the Lord through your example.
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Actually that should read "God helps those who help themselves to everything they can," got it yet. Not a bible quote or a very deep philosophical point. It is more Machiavellian than Christian.
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Yes, I am most definitely saved by grace through faith.  I am certainly sad for the non-Christians who have given the negative answers to salvation to this question.  They will be in for a HUGE shock at the end, won't they????Anyway, I will pray for them.
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Hello SummersNite.. :)\n\nNo..Because I am a Christian does not make better than you or anyone else..\n\nI am a born again child of the Most High God..I live my life each and everyday, to try and help those in need..and not judge others because they have different beliefs than mine..I have no right to find any fault in others..neither do I ever think of finding faults in anyone..for when you are serving the Lord, with all of your heart..you only see others with Love.. :)\n\nI do pray for EVERYONE with whom I come in contact with, be it here or where every I go.. :)\n\nThere is not one person I cannot honestly say, I do not Love with all of my heart..when someone is hurting I hurt..when someone condemns me, it does not stop me from Loving them..because I cannot change how they feel, they have the right not to like me..as I have the right to Love them unconditionaly.. :)\n\nIn Jesus Most Precious Name..\nWith Love..In Christ..
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YOU'RE GOING TO HELL!!! YOU EVIL GOD HATER*!!!\n\nOK... sorry, not Christian, but I thought I would try to help you out anyway. \n\n*my personal favorite fundie nickname for an atheist (or any other non-Christian).
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i really enjoyed the other answers amazing how people think...i on the other hand pray GOD will except me as i am cause i do my best to serve but alas i am human and fall short sometimes..hope to meet you all in the air going home to heavenand not the other way i've had my taste of hell here...didn't like it would rather praise GOD...keep me in prayer as i do you .we are sojourners only for a little while..i pray your journey is with a smile GOD bless and keep you and yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I like you're question.  I'm a Christian, but I just wanted to tell you I like you're question.  It really may get some to think.  I'm sure God likes it too.  Really.  God Bless!!!
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First of all you are not being discriminatory. You just want other Christians input. Its like asking fashion advice and saying "girls only". \nNow what I got out of the verse was that you need to be careful how you handle certain people and situations. I think God wants us to do what He wants us to in situations because He knows best. There are a lot of people out there you are unappreciative and wont accept what you do. I think this is for our protection.