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To: 2ndDivisionVet

A couple points force me to disregard this account, from a Christian perspective:

* “Although nominally a Christian, I was sceptical when patients described spiritual experiences to me.”

Only believers in Christ can enter heaven (Matt. 18:3). “Nominally” means “in name only”, or not truly a believer.

Does that leave open the possibility that non-believers may see heaven in a vision, without actually entering it? Matthew 13:11 seems to suggest otherwise, but it may be possible for them to see such a vision, while not being shown the “mysteries of Heaven”.

* “Her message went through me like a breath of wind. It’s hard to put it into words, but the essence was this: ‘You are loved and cherished, dearly, for ever. You have nothing to fear. There is nothing you can do wrong.’”

This message is completely out of character for a heavenly being to deliver to a non-believer. Non-believers are instead warned of the consequences of their sin and disbelief, and never told that they can do no wrong. That would, in fact, be a lie, and so it could not come from God, or God’s heavenly servants.


23 posted on 10/17/2014 11:59:37 PM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Boogieman

Did God REALLY say...


37 posted on 10/18/2014 5:13:08 AM PDT by Elsie ( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Boogieman

“This message is completely out of character for a heavenly being to deliver to a non-believer.”

Truth! Yet this is the stock in trade of all channelled “messages” from demonic sources. The truth of Jesus Christ represents an existential THREAT to rebellious mankind. That awful saving grace of His work on the Cross leaves every human being on the planet without excuse.

“Come to me, you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”

But multitudes prefer sweet little lies to The Truth.


52 posted on 10/18/2014 11:13:14 AM PDT by avenir (I'm pessimistic about man, but I'm optimistic about GOD!)
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