GOD's pardoning Sinners?, Athiests & Sinners alike.From 1 TIMOThY 1?

Question

Here's where those healing words from:

1 Timothy 1
13Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Answer 1

Once again, that's nice. Glad you found something that works. Personally, I never understood the hatred Paul advocated, including hating his own sexuality. Just one of the many doubts and questions that led me away from such "love."

Answer 2

Ahh, the versatile ambiguous Bible. I bet some Christians would interpret that last clause as a predicate for receiving grace, not an addition.

Answer 3

Jesus talked about different people. Those on one side would perish, the other side gain eternal life.

John 5
28 "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice
29 and come out—those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. 30 By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. "

John 8
23 But he continued, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins."

He did not say that anyone, regardless of faith would be given the gift of eternal life.

Only those who trusted God and struck the posts of the door with the blood of the lamb spared their firstborn.

Answer 4

Atheists are not going to care what Paul said 2000 years ago.

Answer 5

I can be pardoned all you want. Until I have verifiable proof that this being exists, there's no reason for me to care.

Answer 6

God can change anyone. I said ANY one.