MyLordsServant Posted November 11, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 479 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 171 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/18/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hypothetical scenario: Take it seriously and sincerely A man in a hospital has 1 hour to live. A Christian minister is called to share the gospel of Jesus to him. This man has heard of Jesus, but does not know about him. The minister arrives in the mans room exactly 3 minutes before the man dies. The minister quickly shares the gospel: "Jesus died that his blood may wash away your sins. He was crucified and resurrected in 3 days. If you repent and believe in him, you will be saved" The man says, in his last minute: "I confess my sins, I know I'm a sinner. I believe in Jesus and I trust in him, but how do I know that I really trust him and I'm not just saying it? How do I know I truly believe in my heart, not with my words and mind?" If you were the minister, how would you respond? Knowing this man has 10 seconds to live and your next response may determine his eternal life in heaven or hell Write in quotes your exact response to the man. Consider this man has no knowledge of the scriptures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frienduff thaylorde Posted November 11, 2017 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 17 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 13,256 Content Per Day: 5.35 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 62 Joined: 07/07/2017 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/25/1972 Share Posted November 11, 2017 THINK NOT what words ye shall say in that hour . FOR GOD will give ye what to say. not to him I say this , but to the author of who wrote this. I worry not over what to say , GOD will always give me what one needs to hear. FOR KNOWN unto GOD IS exactly what this man would need to hear. Be blessed now and praise the Lord. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristen Posted November 11, 2017 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 9 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,357 Content Per Day: 0.63 Reputation: 1,328 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/26/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted November 11, 2017 "Be patient. You'll know in 10 seconds" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted November 11, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,990 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,688 Content Per Day: 11.83 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted November 11, 2017 42 minutes ago, ⎝?esus?essiah－?he?ord⎠ said: Hypothetical scenario: Take it seriously and sincerely A man in a hospital has 1 hour to live. A Christian minister is called to share the gospel of Jesus to him. This man has heard of Jesus, but does not know about him. The minister arrives in the mans room exactly 3 minutes before the man dies. The minister quickly shares the gospel: "Jesus died that his blood may wash away your sins. He was crucified and resurrected in 3 days. If you repent and believe in him, you will be saved" The man says, in his last minute: "I confess my sins, I know I'm a sinner. I believe in Jesus and I trust in him, but how do I know that I really trust him and I'm not just saying it? How do I know I truly believe in my heart, not with my words and mind?" If you were the minister, how would you respond? Knowing this man has 10 seconds to live and your next response may determine his eternal life in heaven or hell Write in quotes your exact response to the man. Consider this man has no knowledge of the scriptures. If the man spoke those words and was sincere about it then he was saved. The minister would have to give the man the most honest and true answer and that amount of time. Only God knows if a person is saved. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLordsServant Posted November 12, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 479 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 171 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/18/2017 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 43 minutes ago, Yowm said: Rom 10:9 "if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." AS AN EXAMPLE... Act 16:31 "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, " The point was this: "how do I know that I really trust him and I'm not just saying it? How do I know I truly believe in my heart, not with my words and mind?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplejeff Posted November 12, 2017 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 12 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7,689 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 20 Joined: 06/30/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted November 12, 2017 Just now, ⎝?esus?essiah－?he?ord⎠ said: The point was this: "how do I know that I really trust him and I'm not just saying it? How do I know I truly believe in my heart, not with my words and mind?" As written in Scripture, no man can know or understand, unless the Father in Heaven grants it. (i.e. no man in the flesh can tell you, unless of course Yahweh reveals this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLordsServant Posted November 12, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 479 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 171 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/18/2017 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, simplejeff said: As written in Scripture, no man can know or understand, unless the Father in Heaven grants it. (i.e. no man in the flesh can tell you, unless of course Yahweh reveals this) Could you give the verse where it says no man can know or understand? "I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplejeff Posted November 12, 2017 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 12 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7,689 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 20 Joined: 06/30/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted November 12, 2017 No. I don't know you, and Yahweh I know. He Says it clearly in His Spirit and in His Word. Several Times. If you want to know, someone else will probably soon post it (within a day anyway), or you can find it by a simple 30 second internet search. (i.e. faster than I took to type this post, faster than it took you to type your post and for me to reply, you can find it, Yahweh Willing....) (without me doing anything that could be called cherry picking verses or a verse like you just did in your reply) If there is a true obstacle for you and you cannot find out for some reason and no one posts it, let me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplejeff Posted November 12, 2017 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 12 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7,689 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 20 Joined: 06/30/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted November 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, ⎝?esus?essiah－?he?ord⎠ said: Ignorance. I hope you're not a missionary or minister. If someone asked you a question, you'd tell them to look elsewhere and give a long reason of why you're not going to. Yes, I recognize the thoughts you express from elsewhere..... so I'm not worried at all what you say or what you think. If you want to know, look it up , as I posted - it is simple and easy to find for everyone who is seeking the Truth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLordsServant Posted November 12, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 479 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 171 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/18/2017 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Yowm said: If it was good enough for Paul it is good enough for me. Only that person would know in his heart if he sincerely believes and if he is still in doubt he can cry out to the Lord, "Lord help my unbelief!". Well stated. I did some research on the meaning of 'heart' in Hebrew and Greek, and found this explains it better: Greek(Heart): the heart; mind, character, inner self, will, intention, center. "the affective center of our being". volitional desire, choice. "the soul or mind, as it is the fountain and seat of the thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes, endeavors" Hebrew(Heart): inner man, mind, will, heart. the inner man, indefinite, soul, comprehending mind, affections and will Greek(Faith): faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. is always a gift from God, and never something that can be produced by people(which is distinct from human belief (confidence)). God's divine persuasion. be persuaded, come to trust. Hebrew(Faith): faith, support. agreement, firm regulation. an allowance -- certain portion, sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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