tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post4709299483408176606..comments2024-01-17T13:19:24.071-06:00Comments on Salvation And Survival: Will We Be Judged As Bystanders?Pam Kohlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-29225690684918051902015-04-28T16:40:49.643-05:002015-04-28T16:40:49.643-05:00We are to follow in Jesus's footsteps ... PEAC...We are to follow in Jesus's footsteps ... PEACEABLY call the world's attention to the persecutions, through contacting local, state, national and world leaders. Give what you can to charitable and humanitarian efforts to provide comfort to the victims. Organizations like Open Doors USA are nonprofit and assist persecuted Christians. Above all else, do not cower in your faith. Be bold and stand for Christ in this world, so that you might stand before Him in the next without shame or guilt. Above all else, know that we are called to suffer in His name. I just want to remain faithful to Him til the end.Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-63744512673947916402015-04-27T15:21:49.778-05:002015-04-27T15:21:49.778-05:00Thank you, John, for offering your questions on my...Thank you, John, for offering your questions on my viewpoint. As fellow Christians, I love the opportunity to debate, for iron sharpens iron, right? I fully understand your interpretation of this Scripture, and recognize that many agree with it. I will admit that I should have backed up my supposition with more explanation, so I will now tell try to do a better job .... The reason that I entertain the proposition that the goats could be other Christians, is that in Matthew 25:44, Scripture says, "Then they also [in their turn] will answer, Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?" The fact that they called Jesus "Lord" catches my attention! In 1 Corinthians 12:3, Scripture tells us, "Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit." To me, this implies that anyone who calls Jesus "Lord" is indwell by the Holy Spirit. Now, I must also tell you that I do not subscribe to man's doctrine of "Once Saved Always Saved", so I do think that there is a possibility that there will be some who call themselves Christians who will be blotted out of the Book of Life. But that's another debate!Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-57311238519625849292015-04-27T11:29:15.649-05:002015-04-27T11:29:15.649-05:00Thank you for writing on this subject of the cruel...Thank you for writing on this subject of the cruelty and inhumanity of what is going on around the world, especially towards brothers and sisters of our faith in our Lord Jesus. The atrocities are increasing daily and I also believe that our time is close to having the wrath of God come upon all nations that do nothing or commit these crimes of life towards other human beings. God will NOT be mocked and it will be made known. I wish that more people would realize that our own country is under serious attack against Christians and if they think this only happens to others outside of our bounds, they are in for a big surprise. People need to GET SERIOUS NOW and deal with this. Pastors and others who claim to be Christians need to make a stand. Those who say nothing, do nothing and skate around are sinning and will be held accountable. What will it take for us in the U.S to do something about this? Everything that you've said is so true and again, thank you for bringing up this subject that many seem to be avoiding these days. One voice that can lead to others, can start something that can help turn things around. God's blessings to you. May God give us direction to make a difference.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-10017220516711610932015-04-27T09:33:46.281-05:002015-04-27T09:33:46.281-05:00So what are we to do? So what are we to do? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-69988939853641657572015-04-27T09:16:26.210-05:002015-04-27T09:16:26.210-05:00I have been reading your post for a few months now...I have been reading your post for a few months now, and I agree with much that you say. Today's post took me aback. You speak about the sheep and goat judgment referring to the way Christians treat or support others. The sheep and goat judgment refers to the Christians who maintained, or not, their salvation during Daniel's final week. This is the issue because the Holy Spirit will no longer be sealed within the believer after the rapture of His church. You are proposing an unscriptural yoke be put upon believers in His church. Please reevaluate your position, for many read your blog.<br />Thank you sister. <br />In Christ,<br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com