I said I wasn't going to write this blog because there was just too much to refute, and yet I feel I must say something. I watched part of Barbara Walter's special on 'Heaven.' There were so many man-made theories discussed that I can see how an unbeliever wouldn't know what to consider. A common theme throughout the program was about living a good and decent life. The existence of both heaven and hell was questioned. As a Buddist Richard Gere thinks heaven and hell are right now, depending on your life's circumstance. I don't think this program was necessarily helpful but instead a bombardment of man's ways of living on made-up knowledge to justify their way to a peaceful eternity.
The Bible is the most tested, researched proven book in the world for the longest time. Our questions are all answered in His Word. For every false remark in this program, there is scripture to refute it. Look it up and investigate the truth. 'We are saved by grace, not by works.' God knows how weak our minds and flesh are, that's why He gave us a guidebook to follow. The arrogance of people to think they have it all figured out on their own is a death trap.
Read, follow and trust in His Word. Faith in yourself is worthless, Faith in Him is priceless.
There is a lot of misinformation out there and we've allowed people who are articulate and attractive become experts on things that only God understands. Period. Thanks for saying things "straight".
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I did not see the Barbara Walters' show, but I do know that many believe what they can see....by sight, not by faith. I know people who believe in heaven but not in hell. However, you cannot read Revelation and not "see" that hell is just as real as heaven. We do not achieve eternal life by being good. If we do not believe, by faith, that Jesus Christ is Lord and died for our sins so that we might have eternal life, then there is no eternal life. Having that assurance is what gives us hope....nothing on this earth can. My Dad said a few days before he died of bone cancer, "There are no guarantees in this old world, baby....Jesus is the only guarantee." My Daddy was almost always right, and I know he was when he said those words. We can only pray for those whose eyes are closed against the truth....that they too will "see". Love you, my friend....T.
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