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[themickey]

So Jesus was approximately 30 years old when he began preaching.
According to the three synoptic gospels Jesus continued preaching for at least one year, and according to John the Evangelist for three years.
His death was approx AD30-AD33, not a very long life span for living or preaching.

His disciples never wrote about him for the next 40 years. (30+40=70 life span of adult).
So disciples died, next generation never wrote about him for 60 years. (40 +60=100 years when gospels created approx)

Using rough measures it was the 3rd generation after crucifiction that adults began to write about the 1-3 year of miracles and life of Jesus in supposed detail.
Now remember, they also wrote about his birth, so that's 130 years time lapse.
Think about it, it's like writing in detail about someone born in 1900, before the first world war, do you personally know the details of such a person?

Credible eye witness account?
So if the resurection was so damn marvelous, how come no one wrote about it earlier?

I'll tell you why, because the whole story is a load of baloney and they say, "of course OT prophesy was fulfilled", lmao.

 

[themickey]

Jesus had a very brief life span before it was snuffed out, very brief, 3 year ministry max.
So this guy probably did exist but 3 generations later they made him out as a cult figure, complete with miracles, bit like you might want to do in N Korea, venerate someome as god like.
And the cult continues on today.

 

[Baron]

Once again, ASK.

I generally don't bang on about myself unless it's relevant to making my point. Rarely is one data point (me) relevant. I've been busy trying to get you to clarify your positions.

What scriptures contain Biblical prophecy that you've personally witnessed come true in your lifetime?

 

[Baron]

Just because sins are covered at the cross like you say doesn't mean we should go out of our way to commit them does it? I believe that is what the 10 commandments are for?

All you did what state the same thing about the 10 commandments that you did the first time around, so I will ask the question again from a different angle. If you were in a hospital bed and you were on life support today, and you were given two choices, either continue on life support in perpetuity or "pull the plug" (which would get you to heaven RIGHT NOW), you're saying that pulling the plug would be suicide on your part (or if someone you designated said "pull the plug" that would be murder) and those would be sins that are not covered by the cross of Jesus?

 

[vanzandt]

From the Holy Book of Meat Loaf:

 

[userque]

What scriptures contain Biblical prophecy that you've personally witnessed come true in your lifetime?

I'm am not aware of any prophecies that have gone from the unfulfilled state, to the fulfilled state, while I witnessed. That's my official answer to your question.

My currently, best, alternate answer is the restoration of the nation of Israel.

https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1023&context=pretrib_arch

 

[Baron]

I'm am not aware of any prophecies that have gone from the unfulfilled state, to the fulfilled state, while I witnessed. That's my official answer to your question.

Thank you.

What demonination of Christianity do you belong to? And what is it about that denomination that persuaded you to choose that particular one over the others?

 

[userque]

All you did what state the same thing about the 10 commandments that you did the first time around, so I will ask the question again from a different angle. If you were in a hospital bed and you were on life support today, and you were given two choices, either continue on life support in perpetuity or "pull the plug" (which would get you to heaven RIGHT NOW), you're saying that pulling the plug would be suicide on your part (or if someone you designated said "pull the plug" that would be murder) and those would be sins that are not covered by the cross of Jesus?

Though not directed to me, I'll offer my answer regardless as we are in a public forum.

But first, a personal matter:

Your subsequent question here really does clarify your argument--just as I've been repeating that such questions do--and also doing the same, myself.

Hypothetical questions are widely used in academia.

How ironic that you're doing the same thing you were just busting my balls, and insulting me for doing.

That said.

The decision that 'gets you into heaven' depends.

It depends on you religion. Different religions interpret the scriptures differently.

But a major concern should be that we can't know for certain what God's decision was regarding our destination prior to our pulling the plug.

Me personally, "I don't know the answer."
I also don't know in advance which decision I'd make if I were ever faced with that scenario. There are too many variables, for one reason.

For the second part of your question (forgiveness):

It also depends on the religion. Some religions require confession and repentance after the sin is committed.

Like before, a major concern should be that we can't know for certain what God's decision was regarding our destination prior to our pulling the plug.

In other words, as you previously pointed out: believing one is 'saved' is not the same as knowing for certain whether God has/will save(d) us.
Forgiveness generally covers the saved, not the damned.

Me personally, I can't offer an one-answer-fits-all. I don't even know what I would do if I were in that situation.

Hopefully, you've realized that you aren't, and have never been, the only person with the ability to say, "I don't know." I think I really learned how to say it in my thirties.

 

[userque]

Thank you.

What demonination of Christianity do you belong to? And what is it about that denomination that persuaded you to choose that particular one over the others?

You're welcome. Thank you for asking.

I more closely associate with Baptist. When I go, I tend to go to Baptist churches. But I consider myself free to believe anyway I determine is proper, regardless of dogma.

Years ago, I read the dogma of all of the major Christian religions; Baptist had the least number of what I would now call 'questionable' beliefs. I don't recall the details now, it's been many years.

As I've posted previously, I initially believed in Christianity and consider its scriptures because of the amount of evidence as to the historical accuracy of the texts; and because of the amount of successful prophecy within them ... more successful than the other religious texts.

 

[Baron]

I more closely associate with Baptist. When I go, I tend to go to Baptist churches.

Thank you. As a Baptist, I will ask you directly what I generically commented on initially. Knowing that Jesus died for your sins, and knowing that as a believer he's prepared a place for you in Heaven, is there any particular reason why you don't want to go to heaven now given that there's nothing but upside in every possible way by doing so?