To: annalex
believer in Christ no longer concerns himself with salvation he concerns himself with service. It doesn't follow from the scriptures you cite. Are the goats in Matthew 25 send to Heaven without crowns for insufficient service, or are they send to Hell? Check the scripture please. The 'goats' in Matthew 25 are unbelievers not believers (sheep).
They show their unbelief by their works.
It is you who need to 'check the scripture'.
8,121 posted on
06/08/2006 1:57:04 AM PDT by
fortheDeclaration
(Am I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? (Gal.4:16))
To: fortheDeclaration; annalex
The 'goats' in Matthew 25 are unbelievers not believers (sheep). Where does Matthew 25 talk about unbelievers? Which Bible are you reading? It is about those who do not "DO". As James said, to not do something that you know you should do is sinful. This matches what Christ is saying. These goats did NOTHING evil, nor did the man with one Talent, nor did the foolish virgins. It is about NOT doing. Matthew 25 in its entirety has one message. Those who do NOT love will suffer the eternal fires of hell.
Regards
8,157 posted on
06/08/2006 7:45:53 AM PDT by
jo kus
(There is nothing colder than a Christian who doesn't care for the salvation of others - St.Crysostom)
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