tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827189212008664602.post6337127332503628958..comments2023-04-05T09:11:48.286-06:00Comments on Musical Perscriptions: Obey "God" or go to hell and other ridiculous statementsStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10699594279497017744noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827189212008664602.post-40784386011622488012012-01-30T16:31:09.688-06:002012-01-30T16:31:09.688-06:00Nah, how about to kindness? :-)Nah, how about to kindness? :-)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699594279497017744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827189212008664602.post-49157939781111720972012-01-30T15:53:49.375-06:002012-01-30T15:53:49.375-06:00sorry for being so long-winded...blame it on the c...sorry for being so long-winded...blame it on the caffeine... ;)Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411042561886802236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827189212008664602.post-35953504938947656672012-01-30T15:32:08.801-06:002012-01-30T15:32:08.801-06:00Hi Kristy, Thanks for stopping by, reading, and t...Hi Kristy, Thanks for stopping by, reading, and then taking the time to comment. I appreciate so much your input. :-)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699594279497017744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827189212008664602.post-45952201020614903092012-01-30T15:25:39.586-06:002012-01-30T15:25:39.586-06:00Salvation is freely given by God, it is not someth...Salvation is freely given by God, it is not something to be earned (Ephesians 2:8). The ONLY thing that gets a person into heaven is faith, a trusting belief, that the death of Jesus Christ paid the penalty for sin and restored our relationship with our Creator. The un-keep-able law just shows us our need for a Savior (Galatians 3:24), though once we realize God loves us so much we strive to keep it out of love for Him (John 14:15).<br /><br />Regarding this statement, "I shrugged, as if there were some way we are not saved. It just does not compute in my brain." The one who is saved is the one who is believing (John 3:16). If a person does not believe, they are not saved and will go to hell. (Just like if I told you I deposited a million dollars in the bank in your name and you didn't believe me and never went to withdraw it you would miss out on the gift because you didn't believe.) Very sad... <br /><br />God loves us all but He will not make us love Him. Love is always a choice, a decision, as is obedience. <br /><br />I encourage you, if you haven't yet, to read the whole Bible as quickly through as you are able - so many truths make so much more sense when they can be viewed as a whole and not as isolated pieces.<br /><br />I pray with you that everyone, everywhere will feel and know the love of God and accept His gift of forgiveness and grace.<br /><br />I am very sorry about the passing of your father. I'm sure you must miss him very much!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411042561886802236noreply@blogger.com