“And people wonder why I don’t consider myself a Christian.”
I know you didn’t mean it they way I’m going to spin it, but what you said is a step in the right direction. There is more hope for you, who knows he/she is not a Christian, to eventually become one, than someone who wrongly believes they are “OK” in that department. Having bought into a false version of the real thing.
The very first step to becoming a true Christian is to realize you are indeed not one and helplessly lost in that state. By the Grace of God, I hope the day comes when you realize that for yourself, and then seek a cure at the hands of the real Jesus Christ of the Bible.
As the hymn writer wrote, “Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to thy cross I cling.”
Fair enough.
Let’s continue this another time on a thread where it is more on point.
I don’t particularly want to hijack this one, OK?
The very first step to becoming a true Christian is to realize you are indeed not one and helplessly lost in that state. By the Grace of God, I hope the day comes when you realize that for yourself, and then seek a cure at the hands of the real Jesus Christ of the Bible. As the hymn writer wrote, “Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to thy cross I cling.”
Will you people do me a favor and quit knocking on my door and telling me i'm going to hell if i don't believe exactly as you do? You are a real pain in the butt, obnoxious, and just plain wrong.