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How to remove the log from there eye? How to walk on water? How god could contradict himself by changing the order of creation from Genesis 1 and Genesis 2? Why is cristianity divided into hundreds of different groups? Where in the n.t. Jesus said that saying the sinners prayer would save them? If you want more ask this question again.

2007-06-03 02:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by single eye 5 · 0 0

I almost elected not to answer this because my answer would not address the question. So let me comply with the rules by submitting this answer:
I do not know of one.

Having satisfied the point of supplying an answer, I'd like to take a line or two to address Single Eye's list.

Removing the mote from one's eye is an analogy teaching us not to be hypocritical. One cannot be an effective guide to Christian living for others when chained down by sin ourselves. It is like saying “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.” It is not meant to be taken literally. If Single Eye would take the time to study what he referenced, he would know that.
Walking on water is not as difficult as you would believe in a scientific setting. By what mechanism did Christ walk on the waters of the Sea of Galilee? Who knows? That is probably why they call it a miracle. But even today it is proven that it is possible for ice to form in those waters and a man can stand on the ice. That is not to suggest that that is what happened, but could be a simple matter of some unknown process that the scribes of the time simply did not understand. Just because we don’t understand something does not mean it did not happen. Even today, we don’t fully understand how any number of things in the past happened. We can speculate and theorize, and in some cases we are totally clueless. But that does not mean that those things do not or did not occur.
Having read Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 repeatedly, I do not see any contradictions in the order of creation. Single Eye doesn't identify one, just claims that there is one. How convenient. Point one out and I’ll take a look.
The only thing I can suggest that even closely resembles a contradiction is that the book of Genesis mentions events occurring in the first, second and third day before God creates the sun on the fourth day.
On the surface that may appear to be a contradiction, but I see it more as a confirmation that the time periods referred to in Genesis are not standard days, but are time period given to us by God so that we can keep track of the order of events. What was God going to do? Explain quantum physics and microbiology to Moses? When addressing a child, sometimes it is easier to put things in terms that they understand even if it is less literal and more figurative in accuracy. Most likely this was the case here too.
Christianity is divided into a number of denominations based on the interpretation of semantic points of the religion only. The fundamental basis of the religion, the sinful nature of mankind, the sinless nature of God, the crucifixion and death of Christ, the resurrection of Christ and the promise of salvation does not waiver from denomination to denomination. If it did, they would not be Christian.
Jesus never says that saying the Sinner's Prayer will save you. I don’t know where he got that one. There is no magic in a simple set of words. As such, there are millions who have been saved who did not say the Sinner's Prayer. The thief on the cross comes to mind foremost.
The Sinner's Prayer is a prayer that compiles the teachings of the New Testament into a "bottom line". It draws upon the passages of Romans 3:10 to show that all have sinned, Titus 3:5-7 that we all are in need of mercy, Matthew 25:46 that without mercy we are doomed to eternal punishment. This part of the Sinner's Prayer is a plea for mercy instead of wrath.
The second part of the Sinner's Prayer is an acknowledgment of the measures taken by God to give us mercy. In John 1:1 and John 1:14 we acknowledge that God took on flesh in the form of Christ, that he lived perfectly and sinlessly John 8:46 and 2 Corinthians 5:21, that Christ died on the cross in our place to pay the price we deserved, Romans 5:8. In Colossians 2:15 and in 1 Corinthians 15(the whole chapter) we are shown that Jesus rose from the dead and was victorious over sin, death and Hell. Because of this we can be granted mercy and grace Romans 10:9-10 and Ephesians 2:8.
The Sinner's Prayer is like a set of Cliff's Notes on salvation. It may vary from person to person, but it will go something like this: "God, I know that I am a sinner. I know that I deserve the consequences of my sin. However, I am trusting in Jesus Christ as my Savior. I believe that His death and resurrection provided for my forgiveness. I trust in Jesus and Jesus alone as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you Lord, for saving me and forgiving me! Amen!"
The Sinner's Prayer is not a guarantee of salvation. Any fool can recite a set of words. The prayer must be accompanied with repentance--a change of the heart and way of life. A person who is truly saved will follow the ways and teachings of Christ out of obedience and love, not in an attempt to get into heaven based on good deeds. In other words, in order for the Sinner's Prayer to lead you to salvation, you have to actually MEAN what you pray. God knows what is in your heart. He can't be fooled.
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2007-06-06 12:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by sparc77 7 · 0 0

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