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Does Following Jesus Really Get You To Heaven

July 5, 2009 in Troy's Reflections with 1 Comment

Think about this question for a second; does following Jesus get you to heaven? On the surface it sounds like a simple question, but when you dig a little deeper you realize the “just” calling yourself a “follower” of someone, does not mean you “Believe” all they stand for.

Now, to some this may seem like a play on words, but a year or so ago, I was sitting in Church, when my pastor made a statement that caused me to do some thinking. Basically he said committing a “mistake” is not the same as committing a “sin.” Then again today listening to Eric teach, he really caused me to do some thinking.

Yet, when I was listening I thought of how any times in a post modern world view, we like to water down someones sin and call it a mistake.

Well that got me thinking… Is calling myself a “Follower” of Jesus the same as calling myself a “Believer” of Jesus?

So I started doing a deeper study of the words “Follower” and “Believer.” Continue Reading…

Jesus Christ Was He Murdered Sacrified Or On A Suicide Mission

June 15, 2009 in Troy's Reflections with 0 Comments

This week I read a post asking if Jesus was on a suicide mission. Well that got me to thinking was it a suicide mission, an unselfish sacrifice or murder?

Here is how I responded and a little more as I gave this some thought.

Original Blog Post:

“They say Jesus died for our sins. Did God send him on a suicide mission?”

“ I think it’s humorous that the FOX News crowd, for example, is very critical of Muslim suicide missions and “terrorism” yet they never stop to consider that God sent his “only” son on a suicide mission; never mind that God terrorized several cities with plagues and all kinds of natural disasters, sometimes on account of jealousy, or to fulfill some long-forgotten curse he had punished their ancestors with.

So, yes, I am interested in a deeper answer, if you have one.”

Troy’s Response Continue Reading…