so what happen to all this forgiveness and "love thy enemy crap that Jesus was always talking about?
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They always leave that  part out when it comes to politics or international relations.  I don't know where it applies, but certainly not there.
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No, unfortunately.  But someday Jesus will come back to earth to rule and reign in a perfect Christian Theocracy, and we will be so much happier for it.  Those who repent and are still here, that is, will enjoy it.
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Jesus is complaining that the Pharisees and teachers are distorting the meaning of their religion.  This "adultery" does not refer to sex but to "adulteration", to contamination and unfaithfulness to the true Jewish faith.  They are twisting the meanings of the scriptures to promote their own evil ideas.\n\nLooking at the context, Jesus had just cured a blind, deaf man by casting out a demon.  The Pharisees explained that Jesus had done it with with the permission of the prince of demons.  They then demanded their own personal miracle from Jesus as a test.  Jesus was angry and accused them of discrediting any sign from God that they couldn't control.  He then brought up examples of miracles from the past, Jonah converting the hated Ninevites, the heathen queen of the South coming to learn wisdom from Solomon, to show that the Pharisees were blind to real signs of God's presence.\n\nBy calling them a "generation", Jesus was saying they were controlling the attitudes of an entire generation, setting themselves up as the authority to interpret scripture and religion in their own, twisted, Godless way.
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That depends on what the next two years brings.  The story isn't played out yet.\n\nYou know.... Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried.  Everyone thought it was over then...... but..... he rose again!\n\nSue
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because God is not apart of the world now.it is a sad but true fact.people are so corrupt in their own desires that they dont care about God. i wish it was different but this has to come to pass. soon Jesus will come back and they will all be sorry my friend. i promise.
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Let's not forget the sinners that Jesus DID get angry with - the self righteous.\n\nJesus not only told the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees that they were going to hell, He also called them 'vipers' and 'whitewashed tombs'.\n\nJesus clearly demonstrated in His ministry that the message of God's love and mercy is the most important message.  However, there is also a right time to preach hellfire and brimstone.  I have shared the love of Christ with a few hundred people in my life, and by the leading of the Spirit, the wrath of God with 4.  The vast majority of the former responded positively, but of the 4 the Lord gained 100%. \n\n I guess the point is, you should pay attention to Jesus example, and only share the messages He tells you to share!\n\nOh, and for the record, none of the 4 were in the sin of homosexuality.
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My understanding is that the law was over, caput, done with when Jesus died on the cross. Jesus said, I came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it. Read the book of Romans, written by Paul, he explains very well. If you are new to scripture, you might want to try the "Word" translation. We human beings are so innately depraved and clueless - (a legacy from Adam - check your scripture crosswalk.com = it has a search engine)- that there was/is *nothing* we could ever *do* that would save us. It required that Jesus become flesh and that *He* take on all of our sins... that's how we're saved. By grace. There is no way to *earn* your way. It is a gift from God - GRACE - and it can't be earned. It;s given when you accept that Jesus is the son of God and that His purpose was to do for us what we could never do for ourselves. The operative word here: "do."\n One more thing: God *always* loves us. The question for us is: "Do we *trust* HIm? Obey? If you're believing, you're "obeying." He left only 2 commandments: Love me as I love you and love your neighbors. That second one is tough... oftentimes impossible. I've got neighbors - or people I just come across that I'd like to take a baseball bat to... then I remember that the commandment wasn't "Love your neighbors - except those who make you want to hit them with a baseball bat." This Christian walk is not easy and it doesn't require you to DO anything to receive God's love. Romans and the letters to the seven churches in teh NT all speak to Christ's intentions: Look at how he behaved: he loved and he acted in love. And that ain't easy to do all the time. I try and get it maybe 30-40% of hte time. And still, He's got me covered. \n Scripture will tell you all you need to know. Prepare and ask to know what God's will is for you... he's not a Fairy Godmother - damn it all - but as you are ready you will be shown. Bless you.
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We hurt OURSELVES, and in many ways.\nHatred, harbors unforgiveness, and if we are unforgiving, the Lord will not forgive us.\nAlso, if you do not forgive, your hatred turns to bitterness, and that will affect your future relationships, your outlook on life, and your Spiritual walk.
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Yes - before Jesus' return the Bible warns that many "Christians" will lose their faith. But also notice that the anti-christ will deceive many, its going to get worse.\n\nOnly those who persevere to the very end receive the reward. Bless you brother
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Yes, only this time it will be Jews &christians .It's Rome vs. Judah,Judah vs.Rome. First Rome occupied Judah  2000 years ago but Judah undermined the Romans individually and as a culture  therebyreplacing the frivolous morality the Romans had at the time.Then the dark ages of the Roman church age. Then the rennisance when the classical age seemed to make a comeback in middle ages.Oops then the reformation.Then judah' winning again.then the french revolution, with the rabble back in power, the wwi &ww2 the rabble defeats the purebreeds again.hurray for our side!only problem-christianity is declining,what to replace it with?hmmmm.I know, people like sex, people like drugs.people just like to feel good.Hey that sounds like ancient!Let's just go back to the old religion, it didn't have the requirements of the gospels of christ, Heck,we already do these activities anyway why not make it the law of the land?And while we are at it let's kill the people who are interfering with our happiness-the christians!and the people who started all of this,the Jews.Are not the ancient fires burning again?.You do away with the christian god, no one believes in his rules anymore.anything goes.soon enough when someone kills a Jew or christian they willthink they did the world a favor.Only problem is when the lord returns and fries their butt.
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That is from the Old Testiment and that doesn't apply now.  The blood of Jesus has washed our sins away.  If you have a personal conviction about this then maybe you should talk to a counselor at your church.
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Becuase Jesus promised that those who would follow him would be treated just as hurrendously as he was. Christians should not be suprised if everyone is against us. It is the nature of rebellious humankind to rage against their Creator God and against his Anointed (Jesus) and his anointed ones (The Body of Christ, the Church)
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I believe you are very right in alot of new or unfed Christian hearts. We get complacent and don't read The Bible and get refreshed on what EVERY follower of God had to go through! Paul had the thorn in his side, Stephen got killed, all were mocked! Look at poor Job, what a price to pay! When we really start to follow The Good Shepherd's voice just know that He's going to lead you into "The valley of the shadow of death" at some point in your life to test your faith in Him(with good right!). Good question and point to make, friend! I hope that helps you. God bless.
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Well you need to read your Bible!\n\n\n\n(Whatever happened to that character?)
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Well, the FIRST Son took care of all the major problems that were alienating us from God, namely sin and death. He's already reconciled humanity back to God. What's left for YOU to do?
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mudcat, you seem to be pissed with Christians. This is the only topic you have been discussing for the past 5 days. \nWhat happened?
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At this point.  thanks for confirming the word I got from Holy Spirit a few moments ago....be back later, possibly much later.  I do cherish some relationships I have formed with believers and 2 people I saw saved.  But it is becoming harmful.\n\nBlessings,\nDavid