Understanding conversion and forgiveness are the focus, today, along with more on divine judgment against Jericho. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Matt” (Level 1 with 1 point, a member since July 29, 2011) posted the following:
So theoretically I could go on a killing spree and still end up in heaven?
Do I understand this correctly? I could theoretically go on a killing spree in a children's hospital killing by the dozens. And just before the moment I die I "accept" Jesus into my heart I will still go to heaven? That's f****d up.
THE BATTLE AXE: Jericho Justified? (07/02/2013)— (5) The fighting forces of Israel were not established as a conquering army after the models of Alexander the Great, Babylon, Persia or Rome. Just as in America today, lawful evictions are carried out by the United States Marshal and his deputies, and the Executioner continues to serve as a legitimate officer of our courts, Israel was to be an instrument of GOD in judgment to effect the transfer of real property, and to carry out as executioner the destruction of incorrigible sinners who were persisting in defiance and rebellion against GOD. Without the sacred devices and mechanisms provided from GOD (e.g., awe, conscience, discernment, divine law, humility), created beings and living creatures are incapable of correctly identifying, resisting or eliminating sin. They fail to grasp that even the most innocent-looking crimes against GOD (such as building a tower at Babel) have cosmic consequences, and send ripples of conflict, death and decay throughout the fullness of Creation. There is no such thing as harmless sin, sin that has no destructive impact, that does not oppose the continued existence of GOD, and that does not spread impotence and infirmity among created beings. (6) Divine condemnation and destruction for the lives of men, women, children, and animals (all living) occur as non-negotiable and unchanging sacred events necessary for balance, completeness, purity and stability of Creation that are governed by divine law, operations of Spirit, and eternal purpose. Those who charge GOD with cruelty, genocide, and indifference to human suffering usually are themselves unaware, and incapable of establishing and maintaining the full array of responsibilities that pertain to judgment. Included are calculating negligence, correction, indictment, investigation, justice, justification, reconciliation, resolution, restoration and sentencing. In their anger, bitterness, confusion, defiance, and fear such critics are biased and perverse in judging GOD, and they deny divine accountability for maintenance of all that is. See Exodus 15: 25-26, Deuteronomy 7: 14-16, 1st Corinthians 15: 50-57, 2nd Timothy 3: 1-5 and Romans 6: 12-14, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. (Romans 5: 6-11, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: When Does Judgment Begin? (06/27/2013); Our Present Comfort? (06/28/2013); Struggles? (05/11/2013); Through Much Tribulation (05/12/2013); Does Everyone Go To Heaven? (10/28/2012); Magick and Prayer? (10/29/2012); Chances for Change (09/15/2012); Yet If I Judge (09/05/2012); Father Forgive (09/06/2012); Forgiveness? (12/07/2010)
Matt, here are some points that may help you understand Christian belief more correctly:
(1) The operations of GOD described as divine judgment are profound, and go beyond simple condemnation and punishment of created beings and living creatures for disobedience of sacred law. Judgment pertains to the eternal existence of divinity, and further allows the living to access, discover and recognize the otherwise invisible presence and process of divine substance. The make-up of GOD is spirit matter that is made known as spiritual consciousness. Included are faith, forgiveness, holiness, joy, longsuffering, love, righteousness, wisdom, and wrath against sin.
(2) Through the ministry of Jesus Christ, a believer comes into a new existence before GOD through what may seem like an instantaneous change. However, that sacred event occurs on the basis of continuous work that began before Creation. In the same way mankind had no active part or choice in Creation, mankind may only respond to redemption and salvation.
(3) Conversion as an intellectual choice or mental operation rarely happens upon one’s death-bed, in the final seconds before collision of two automobiles, or in the moments police are firing to subdue a gunman. Many lose their composure by the approach and nearness of death; their feelings and thoughts are caught up in confusion and upheaval. Repentance, rebirth, and declaration of Christ are only through the operation of the imparted, indwelling spirit of GOD (we say, the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Prophecy), for the judgment is an acknowledgment of the unchanging aspects within being and person.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4) That the unchanging Sovereign over life would embrace mankind through gradual change (we say, growth), compassion, mercy, and possibility is far from “f****d up”. Almighty GOD, who has put forth life, draws life to himself, rather than death. By applying and displaying humility, maturity, respect, and their own divine content, believers achieve a closer relationship, a greater understanding, and a more intimate experience of His amazing grace.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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