In Acts 3:23, Peter claims that Deuteronomy 18:18-19 refers to Jesus, saying that those who refuse to follow him (all non-Christians) must be killed. So how many have believers killed today? If you haven't killed any, then you are not following the Bible as you should and are going to hell.
2006-08-07 08:45:18 · 8 answers · asked by acgsk 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A strange question. Did Christ come to kill or to save? Having been on both sides of the fence, I will stick with love.
2006-08-07 08:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by John 4 · 8⤊ 10⤋
The absolute necessity of repentance is to be solemnly charged upon the consciences of all who desire that their sins may be blotted out, and that they may share in the refreshment which nothing but a sense of Christ's pardoning love can afford. Blessed are those who have felt this. It was not needful for the Holy Spirit to make known the times and seasons of these dispensations. These subjects are still left obscure. But when sinners are convinced of their sins, they will cry to the
Lord for pardon; and to the penitent, converted, and believing, times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord. In a state of trial and probation, the glorified Redeemer will be out of sight, because we must live by faith in him. (Ac 3:22-26)
2006-08-07 08:56:22 · answer #2 · answered by shiningon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acts 3:23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.
It's not a directive, it's a statement. It's like saying those who do not wash their hands shall have dirt on their hands.
You need to get laid. Cheer up little fella!
2006-08-07 08:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was talking to God about this very thing this morning.
The passage you quoted is irrelevant as it is specifically referring to the "times of restitution" and isn't in reference to Christians in this age, but to Jews in the next.
The verse you need to pay particularly close attention to is 2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." KJV
God is being unbelievably patient toward sinners now at the end of this age, but he isn't slack concerning his promise. Unless they come to repentence, they will indeed perish as you already know.
2006-08-07 08:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Act 3:23 Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely CUT OFF from among his people.
Does cut off mean kill to you? Cut off is to severe relationship or membership with a group. Please study your english well before you raise that kind of question.
2006-08-07 08:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not what those verses are saying. God is speaking and saying that anyone who does not believe will be cast out among His people (and destroyed by God)....it does not, in any way say that Christians are to kill nonbelievers.
2006-08-07 08:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by amomentssunlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a bad interpretation your part.
Were you wearing your glasses?
2006-08-07 08:57:50 · answer #7 · answered by carl l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3, but give me a break, I haven't even showered yet.
2006-08-07 08:50:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋