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orion77:
Since so many cant get the false idea of hell out of their mind, I thought it would be important to see what the bible actually says about what He saves us from.


(Mat 1:21)  And she will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.

(Mat 18:11)  For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.

(Mat 18:12)  What do you think? If there be to any man a hundred sheep, and one of them strays away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains, and having gone he seeks the one having strayed?

(Mat 18:13)  And if he happens to find it, truly I say to you that he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine not having gone astray.

(Mat 18:14)  So it is not the will before your Father in Heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

(Luk 19:10)  For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the one being lost.

(Joh 12:47)  And if anyone hears My Words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come that I might judge the world, but that I might save the world.

(1Ti 1:15)  Faithful is the Word and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.


(Psa 6:4)  O Jehovah, return, deliver my soul; save me for Your mercy's sake.

(Isa 35:4)  Say to those of a hasty heart, Be strong! Do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance; with the full dealing of God, He will come and save you.

(Isa 35:5)  Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf opened.

(Zec 10:6)  And I will make stronger the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph. And I will return to save them, for I have pity on them. And they shall be as though I had not cast them off, for I am Jehovah their God, and I will answer them.


Saves us for the sake of His mercy, sheds incredible insight into the character of our God.

God bless,

Gary

YellowStone:
Gary, what a wonderful Post! :)

No mention of the word HEL anywhere. Have you ever wondered what type of person would choose to belive in such utter garbage as physical torture in a firey furnance? I mean, are they scared fearless, on a power trip, or what

But the kicker is that the same people ignore the God give Scripture that you present even while professing that their God is all Loving.

Even I can see that there is something wrong with this analogy.

Perhaps your post will help some come to a clearer understanding, by the will of God.

Well done :)

Darren

mongoose:
Gary,
   Great post.  It is nice to be reminded that, even without the mythical hell, there is a lot that we still need to be saved from.  I love the image of Christ as a shepherd too.  I always find that so comforting.   :D

Thanks!!!!!

mongoose

orion77:
Thanks for the replies,

I think many don't take the time to search for truth :

(Isa 26:9)  With my soul I desire You in the night; yea, with my spirit within me I diligently seek You. For when Your judgments are in the earth, those living in the world learn righteousness.

Interesting definition of the word 'diligently' used here:

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shâchar
shaw-khar'
A primitive root; properly to dawn, that is, (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension to search for (with painstaking): - [do something] betimes, enquire early, rise (seek) betimes, seek (diligently) early, in the morning).


Most learn of God this way:

(Col 2:8)  Watch that there not be one robbing you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ.

(Mar 7:6)  And answering, He said to them, Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you, hypocrites; as it has been written: "This people honors Me with the lips, but their heart is far away from Me;

(Mar 7:7)  and in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men." Isa. 29:13


Here is a few that are good:

(Isa 30:18)  And so Jehovah waits to be gracious to you. And for this He is exalted to have mercy on you; for Jehovah is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

(Hos 6:6)  For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

(Mic 6:8)  O man, He has declared to you what is good. And what does Jehovah require of you, but to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

(Psa 52:8)  But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.


God bless,

Gary

prarrydog:

   Hi Gary,

   Great post.  When I first came to the BT forum I loved reading the controversial posts, the arguments etc. etc.  I was not too interested in your posts because they contained none of this.  Now I find as I mature I hate the posts I used to love and I love the edifying, fruitful posts.  So many here always have positive, loving posts that always pick me up, but the three that stand out the most for me are you, Bobby and Joe.  I just wanted to let you know this.  Somedays I don't know what I would do without you guys.  I thank the Lord for bringing me here.

God be with you brother
with love
Scott

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