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"If I confess my sins God will forgive me I don't have to accept Christ"
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1John 2:12 "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake."
Acts 10:43 "To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believes in him shall receive remission of sins."
John 12:48 "
Mark 16:16
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Acts 5:31 "Him has God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins."
Colossians 1:14 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:"
Acts 13:38 "Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:"
"I do not believe in the deity of Jesus Christ"
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John 10:30
John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Only God can have a government which is perfect and eternal.
1John 5:7 "For there are three that bear witness in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these three are one."
The word is Christ.
Colossians 1:15 "Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation:"
Only God is before all things and greater than all things.
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Matthew 28:9 "And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying,
Acts 10:25 "And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshiped him."
Peter rejected worship but Christ never rejected worship because He is God and God welcomes worship.
Philippians 2:6 "Who, being in the form of God, thought it not a thing to be grasped to be equal with God:"
Revelation 19:16 "And he has on his robe and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."
Colossians 1:16 "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"
Matthew 4:3 "And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you are the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread."
John 5:18 "Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God."
1Timothy 3:16 "And without doubt great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."
Mark 2:5 "When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the paralytic,
John 10:33 "The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone you not; but for blasphemy; and because that you, being a man, make yourself God."
Matthew 12:8
John 20:28 "And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God."
John 14:13 "
"I do not believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ"
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Luke 24:39 "
Zechariah 13:6 "
This is a prophecy of Christ's resurrection bearing on Himself the Marks of His crucifixion.
John 20:20 "And when he had so said, he showed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord."
Jesus showed many infallible signs that He has literally risen from the dead.
1Corinthians 15:4 "And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
John 11:25 "Jesus said unto her,
Jesus is the real and full expression and source of resurrection.Jesus is the real and full expression and source of resurrection.
John 20:27 "Then said he to Thomas,
John 20:29 "Jesus said unto him,
John 20:30 "And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:"
Jesus gave many infallible signs that He has literally risen from the dead.
John 2:19 "Jesus answered and said unto them,
Christ prophesied that He will literally resurrect from the dead.
1Corinthians 15:13 "But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:"
1Corinthians 15:21 "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead."
Just as literal death came through man literal resurrection also comes through the man Jesus.
Acts 2:24 "Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held by it."
Psalm 16:10 For you will not leave my soul in sheol; neither will you allow your Holy One to see corruption.
This a prophecy that the body of Jesus will not decay because of a literal resurrection.
Revelation 1:18 "
John 10:18 "
Christ did not only literally resurrect from the dead but defeated death and has the power of death in His hands.
"I don't believe that Jesus was crucified"
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John 19:30 "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said,
Matthew 27:35 "And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,
1Thessalonians 5:10 "Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him."
Philippians 2:8 "And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
Hebrews 2:9 "But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man."
Hebrews 2:14 "Since then the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;"
Hebrews 9:16 "For where a will is, there must also of necessity be the death of the maker."
Christ's death is the evidence that we have peace with God. Christ purchased this peace with His life.
"It is rude and unacceptable to say that Jesus is the only way to God"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Jesus is not rude yet He said it Himself. He did not say He is a way but the way.
John 10:9 "
Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
Hebrews 10:19 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,"
Just as life is found in the blood we have access to the life of God only through the blood of His son because only His son also carries the life of His Father-God.
Hebrews 9:8 "The Holy Spirit this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while the first tabernacle was yet standing:"
Until the coming of Jesus the Holiest-God's abode was inaccessible.
Romans 5:19 "For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous."
The same principle through which we were separated from God must be the same principle by which we will be reunited with God. If death came through one man then life must also come through one man. This satisfies the justice of God.
Acts 4:12 "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved."
1Timothy 2:5 "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"
Hebrews 9:15 "And for this cause he is the mediator of the new covenant, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they who are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance."
Hebrews 12:24 "And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than that of Abel."
The blood of Christ is better than any other way of salvation proclaimed or found in men.
Hebrews 8:6 "But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises."
Hebrews 7:22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better covenant.
Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Your beliefs mind and emotions cannot change the truth about the way of God
Hebrews 5:9 "And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;"
He is the perfect way. Obey Him by believing and receiving Him as the only way.
"I think there is more than one way to God"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Jesus is not rude, yet He said He is the way. He did not say He is a way but the way.
John 10:9 "
Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
Hebrews 10:19 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,"
Just as life is found in the blood we have access to the life of God only through the blood of His Son.This is because only His son also carries the life of His Father-God.
Hebrews 9:8 "The Holy Spirit this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while the first tabernacle was yet standing:"
Until the coming of Jesus, the Holy of Holies(God's abode) was inaccessible.
Romans 5:19 "For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous."
The same principle through which we were separated from God must be the same through which we will be reunited with God. If death came through one man then life must also come through one man. This satisfies the justice of God.
Acts 4:12 "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved."
1Timothy 2:5 "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"
Hebrews 9:15 "And for this cause he is the mediator of the new covenant, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they who are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance."
Hebrews 12:24 "And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than that of Abel."
The blood of Christ is far better than any other way of salvation proclaimed or found in men.
Hebrews 8:6 "But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises."
Hebrews 7:22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better covenant.
Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Your beliefs, mind and emotions can never change the truth about the way of God
Hebrews 5:9 "And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;"
Christ is the perfect way. Obey Him by believing and receiving Him as the only way.
"I doubt I will be answered because others didn't get theirs answered"
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1John 5:14 "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:"
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
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2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
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James 1:6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."
Psalm 24:4 "He that has clean hands, and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully."
Hebrews 10:35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward."
Psalm 51:17 "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise."
"The main reason I accepted Christ is so that I will be safe from hell and live a happy life"
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Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
The Christian life is not about me but about following the will of God.
1Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.
Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
1Peter 4:13 "But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
God calls us that we might be instruments for the showcase of His glory and goodness.
Matthew 16:25
To be truly fulfilled I must die to self.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
The Christian life is all about Christ's glory and desires being fulfilled in me.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Any lifestyle that does not exalt Christ is not worth living because it is not life but full of death.
"Christ has paid the price for my sins Why then is the need for good works"
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James 2:24 "You see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only."
Romans 6:2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
The essence of my faith is to make me dead to sin.
Titus 3:14 "And let our own also learn to maintain good works for urgent needs, that they not be unfruitful."
The essence of my faith is to make me fruitful and useful
Philippians 1:11 "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
I have been saved through faith for the purpose of good works.
1Corinthians 3:14 "If any man's work abide which he has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward."
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
James 2:18 "Yea, a man may say, You have faith, and I have works: show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works."
The evidence of true and living faith is living works.
James 2:20 "But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?"
True and living faith is revealed by the works it produces.
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
The essence of Christ's sacrifice is so that I will obtain power for good works.
"The main reason I accepted Christ is so that I will be safe from hell, live a happy life"
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Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
Christianity is not about being saved from hell but all about following Christ.
1Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.
Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
Christianity is a call to experience all that Christ consists. It is not a self-centred and self-driven life.
1Peter 4:13 "But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
I have been saved in order to glorify God with my life.
Matthew 16:25
We do not accept Christ for personal interest but for His interests.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
I have been saved to serve Christ's interests in all things.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
"The religion I follow produces results in my life, why should I accept Christ"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Mark 8:35 ,35 "
Philippians 3:7 ,7 "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.",8 "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but rubbish, that I may win Christ,",9 "And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
1Corinthians 1:24 "But unto them who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God."
1Corinthians 1:30 "And of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"
John 6:53 "Then Jesus said unto them,
"Christianity is just another religion"
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1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
John 10:10 "
1John 1:3 "That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ."
Christianity is more than a religion it is fellowship with God
"Why should I accept Christ, My life is far better than christians"
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Matthew 19:30
John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Matthew 16:26 "
The word is Christ and Christ is God because the word is God.