Comments for Thief on the Cross

Comment on Start here… by kevin

kevin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:17:25 +0000

the reaction to my actions from God would be my immediate destruction. is divine awesomeness the only awesomeness? is there earthly awesomeness? whatever i believe committing wickedness is worth, its not worth hell.

Comment on Start here… by Yahweh.ben.yaweh

Yahweh.ben.yaweh — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:47:38 +0000

Interesting commentary, though I think the questions by some of your readers raise some interesting points of debate that I do not see you address. It is a constant source of bemusement that Christians use passages from the bible to justify and support their position, but any inconsistencies or challenges to those same passages are put down with the convenient preposition of “faith.” When biblical references are inconsistant with ones own morality or understanding, how then can any other part be defended as devine revelation. The old testament in particular shows us a “God” who is contemptuous of its own creation. An omnipitent being who knows the past present and future, indeed created us with the knowledge that we would never be able to live up to the demands it places on us would under any other condition be reviled for its condemnation of actions, we and our children are in turn are judged for. Deut. 23:2
No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even down to the tenth generation. This is the same God who demands we worship him. Who would even give their respect to a judge who ordered a raped woman to marry, honour and obey a man who raped her? (Deut 22:28)… To those who say Jesus came to give us a new code to live by … I could go on.. but as a discussion point lets look at (Matthew 5:17-18) Jesus comanded that we live by the old testament Laws.
Finaly lets rap this comment up with Mathew 15:1 (4) whoever curses his mother or father shall be stoned to death.. lets remember this is the same Mother or Father that by their actions have condemed said son/daughter and their children (unto the 10th generation!)

Comment on Judgement – dealing with it by E. Keith Owens

E. Keith Owens — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:28:31 +0000

The controversy among Christians comes from the verse which tells us Judge not that ye be not judged. Most people approach the concept of judgment from a defensive or negative aspect. Don t judge me. You shouldn t judge others. This idea comes from a relativistic concept of right and wrong where my right may not be applicable to someone else s view of what is right…The way to turn that around is to take the positive aspect to go on the offensive. If you don t judge but rather discern judgments according to the judgments already decreed in God s law first in your own life then in the lives of others before daring to speak to others you will not be judging at all.. Judge not and in no way be judged1 does not mean that you shouldn t make judgments.

Comment on Judgement – dealing with it by Christina Carabini

Christina Carabini — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:36:16 +0000

The road to this position often involves the claim that we must not judge and therefore we cannot label any behaviour or belief as right or wrong. ..Even the most basic reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Greek krino usually translated judge is used in more than one way. Paul tells his Corinthians to judge nothing and then scolds them for not judging each other 1 Cor.

Comment on Start here… by Peter

Peter — Mon, 23 May 2011 00:14:12 +0000

I agree that we are the thief on the cross but you didn’t come close to explaining the story the bible demonstrates. We are all sinners, but the two questions that most have is 1. Did the thief ask for forgiveness and did Jesus forgive him of his sin without confession (there is no demostration of this) 2. Was he forgiven without being baptisted?
I believe you did a great done of revealing how man still relates to the theif on the cross but you did not address if the thief came into salvation. And even if you attempted to answer question number one, I’m not sure if you could explain your answer using biblical references. It would be more or less of your opinion than absolute truth regarding the what happend between Christ and the Thief.
But God bless you for your efforts. I believe we are better off by saying we don’t understand some of the stories in the bible. I believe most of the scriptures can not be explained regardless of the individuals views or considering themselves to be a theologian.

Comment on Judgement – dealing with it by Monex

Monex — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:09:32 +0000

in church life is the feeling that we cannot judge individuals or situations. this position often involves the claim that we must not judge and therefore ..

Comment on Start here… by Stuart Evers

Stuart Evers — Thu, 12 May 2011 19:38:19 +0000

Michelle – I just happened to find this site today and I see the message you left is dated Dec 5, 2010. I wish I had read this sooner because after all my years of living and reading religious books I can assure you the if you truly believe in Christ you will be saved – no matter what you have done. God Bless you and I hope you have found Peace in the Lord. A friend who cares.

Comment on Judgement – dealing with it by offshore bank account

offshore bank account — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:40:00 +0000

….Weve all heard the famous statement in the Bible saying Judge not lest ye not be judged. .Theres the myth that God is basically a human ego just a larger and more powerful one an angry and jealous God who judges all others..Chances are if youre reading this site the idea that God is a spiteful angry and jealous God feels a little off and youre open to something else. With that lets take a look at the statement judge not lest ye not be judged from a higher perspective…

Comment on Judgement – dealing with it by Patch

Patch — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:01:54 +0000

Hey, good to find somneoe who agrees with me. GMTA.

Comment on Start here… by Dernell

Dernell — Wed, 11 May 2011 07:30:55 +0000

This has made my day. I wish all psotnigs were this good.