I am not down on mormons, I am down on mormonISM. Really it is not that complicate.
Are you down on their teachings, or their origins, or their current practice?
I get UCA that you really really really want to be the smartest guy in the room, but you know what - you are not.
Well... I am in this room. On FR, that's another matter. Why do you think I was asking you questions about Mormons, or your beliefs?
mormonism is not Christianity, no matter how many words you use, no matter how flowery your words are -
I don't remember stating that, so there is no need to debate it.
mormonism is blasphemy against the Word of God Almighty.
If one is a Christian, then that is true.
For your reasons and your reasons alone, have decided it appears, to make the argument that “well if we are just ever so nice”.
: ) Everything that I type onto FR is done for my reasons, and my reasons alone, and based on my choice. The same is true of you, is it not? If you are going to continue with those kind of insults, I might just consider buying you dinner.
Nice does not get you to the eternal dwelling of God Almighty,
AH.... we finally get to the point. Which has been the reason for my curiosity I do want to know what you think, and why, because your belief is different than mine. I already know what I think, so only by asking someone who thinks different can I possibly learn anything new.
So... what does get you to the eternal dwelling of God Almighty?
And why isn't 'being nice' on the list? (please supply your definition of being nice).
it is just the way it is,
Didn't Dan Rather used to say that?
if you don’t like it take it up with God.
Now isn't that silly? God doesn't have a FR account, so I'd never get a response. That leaves me with you. You have been answering some questions, and I respect your answers.
I just wondered what exactly you thought got one into heaven.
“For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
“God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.” Titus 3:5
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23
“If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.” Romans 10:9-10
“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Commitment involves:
I acknowledge I am a sinner in need of a Savior - this is to repent or turn away from sin
I believe in my heart that God raised Jesus from the dead - this is to trust that Jesus paid the full penalty for my sins
I confess Jesus as my Lord and my God - this is to surrender control of my life to Jesus
I receive Jesus as my Savior forever - this is to accept that God has done for me and in me what He promised.
A simple prayer:
“Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to make me a new creation and to prepare me to dwell in your presence forever. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal life.”