The Historical Jesus is real and He rose from the grave

[Fidel_Castronaut]

I am humbled God would use such a man as I am to do anything for Him. I am a wretched man without Christ.

Not everyone is.

Amen!

[The Valkyrie]

Not everyone is.

Amen!

The truth.

I'm a better person than I was as a Christian.

[Revelation777]

I come as an ambassador for Christ. I do not want to offend you but I want to bring the hope I have to you. This hope is based on the truth of Christ and the love he has for mankind.

Great; so now you've done that and got no customers, what next?

That's a good question Stimbo. One person claimed to believe but I think he was mocking me.

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I am a wretched man without Christ.

That is not something of which to be proud. What you are basically stating is that you would be a willing psychopathic murderer without a belief in God, or someone just as equally horrible.

You can be a worthy human being without a belief in God. You have simply deluded yourself into thinking otherwise.

No, when I read His Word and got convicted of my sin I realized I was not a good person at all. I also realized that I can't fellowship with God with being still being in my sin. I now have a relationship with Him because of Jesus removing the sin from me. My righteousness comes from Jesus, not anything about me. Grace.

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I am humbled God would use such a man as I am to do anything for Him. I am a wretched man without Christ.

I read these forums almost every day but I don't post often; I leave that for the smarter people. But I am so fed up with this ridiculous preacher I could scream. (Hear that? I just did!)

What does he think he's doing for Christ? Rev's not getting any customers here with his empty assertions and babble verses. All he's accomplishing is further convincing us that christians are the most gullible and stupid people on Earth.

In fact, sometimes I wonder if these inept apologists are not really christians at all. Could Revelation777 be a nonbeliever just purposely trying to make christians look silly (sillier)? How would we know?

Sorry you got upset. I am a real Christian. I don't want to drive you further from Christ. I am sharing what I believe and would like to be able to discuss this with others. I understand you don't believe or agree with it. Sorry if I made you scream.

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Unfortunately in most of human history claimants of all sorts of fictional sky parent claims do believe in the absurdities they sell. Humans more often than not prefer a comforting lie over harsh reality.

Do you know what Abba means?

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@Thackerie: Firstly, great to see a post from you. If it's any consolation, your posts are still probably ten times more rational than our resident theists (except JacobSmooth because he gets it). Secondly, it is a distinct possibility that this guy is exactly what you propose: a Poe. The unfortunate truth is that we will probably never know that for certain, so the best anyone can do with this guy Rev is to continue to ask him to back up his claims.

I am not a POE. I am a believer. I back up my claims with my life.

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Amen!

The truth.

I'm a better person than I was as a Christian.

Many people have taken the title of Christian but never experienced regeneration. If you were truly regenerated I doubt you would become an atheist. No offense.

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I am humbled God would use such a man as I am to do anything for Him.

Grandiose delusions

Might wanna check that out.

I am a wretched man without Christ.

Why? Why would you be 'wretched' without your imaginary friend?

Sin. It is a terrible terrible thing.

[Bad Writer]

Your claims need evidence, not your life. Your life is only evidence that you are alive.

[Revelation777]

Your claims need evidence, not your life. Your life is only evidence that you are alive.

This complex, intricate planet to me is evidence that there is an Intelligent Designer.

[Bad Writer]

Your claims need evidence, not your life. Your life is only evidence that you are alive.

This complex, intricate planet to me is evidence that there is an Intelligent Designer.

I'm amazed you actually posted something of substance. Bravo!

Ignoring the fact that complexity nor intricacy do not always denote design, even if you could prove this "Intelligent Designer" exists, how do you get from that to showing us that it's your particular deity?

[Revelation777]

This complex, intricate planet to me is evidence that there is an Intelligent Designer.

I'm amazed you actually posted something of substance. Bravo!

Ignoring the fact that complexity nor intricacy do not always denote design, even if you could prove this "Intelligent Designer" exists, how do you get from that to showing us that it's your particular deity?

First thing is first. Let me think of what you said so I can reply tomorrow. It is late but I appreciate the "bravo."

[Bad Writer]

*complexity and/or intricacy

Not sure why I put "nor" in there...yes I need sleep too. Sorry for the confusion.

[Jackalope]

That's a good question Stimbo. One person claimed to believe but I think he was mocking me.

April fool posts are an old tradition here. Wasn't personal.

I'm an apostate - I doubt very seriously anyone could convince me to go back.

[Ravenshire]

Rev,

A little off topic but something for your consideration:
Deuteronomy, 23:2
"A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation"

bastard
bas·tard
[bas-terd]
noun
1. a person born of unmarried parents; an illegitimate child.

How did Jesus get in?!? According to your own book, Jesus can't "enter into the congregation of the LORD" (means he can't worship gawd) yet all you good little christers claim he's the foundation of your faith.

Please don't try to claim that he's legitimate through Joseph. Not if you want to continue to claim he's the son of gawd. Sorry, but nobody gets two real daddies.