On the subject of Hell and Salvation

[possibletarian]

1) Yes, I wasn't talking about the existence of God, which I believe to be self-evident.

What basis do you use to call it self evident, i assume you have faith that it is, but what reason do you have to assure yourself that faith true ?

I was referring to my particular brand of Christian faith. It's not a sect; there is only Truth and error. You can only walk in one or the other.

what is 'walking' in truth ? and how would one know they had achieved this ?

2) Not sure what you mean by "basis." The foundation of all Truth is Jesus Christ,

Where do you get that information from ? and how are you sure it's true to make such a bold statement ?

and it is through Him that I interpret Scripture. That's the only way one can.

How do you know this to be true ? what about the scripture sets it aside as truth ?

Of course, many claim to have that foundation when they don't, taking His name in vain. It's a big problem and the reason there is so much confusion in nominal Christendom.

So how do you know your particular interpretation is true, as opposed to not true ?

3) I sort of explained this already, but I'll be a bit more specific. Faith isn't about signs and wonders (confirmations), so the effect they have is limited. Even if you believed what I could share, it probably wouldn't help you. They're also somewhat specific to me, and some of them I'm not free to share.

Okay, I get that and understand it.

My point is that the starting point for faith shouldn't be about these things, it should be about the Truth, and where we all really need to begin is with repentance, which involves recognizing our evil natures and taking responsibility for our actions.

Yes most people recognise when they do wrong, and that they are indeed responsible and stop what they are doing, one might even say evil insofar as it is a word to describe acts which do us grievous harm. But wouldn't you need proof before faith in any deity, indeed in any usefulness of repentance to any deity.

If you are saying that in effect you have to have faith, to well have faith, wont that get you safely to any deity, belief or idea ?