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There's a difference between being a person and talking about your personal life.

Then you should use your real name as your profile name then.

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Like I said, I don't have a counter case to pit against yous. I'm just questioning yours.

But it seems like you already have an established belief on this topic. If this is the case, then one needs to make their case biblically to prove what they believe. If not, then what foundation are you standing upon?
 
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What do you make of Peter telling Simon the sorcerer to repent and pray to God that he may be forgiven for his trying to pay for the Spirit in Acts of the Apostles 8:22?

What do you make of the prodigal son desiring to confess that he sinned to his father and before all of heaven in Luke 15:18? Was not the prodigal son seeking to be forgiven of his sin before his father? Is not this a parallel between our relationship and the Lord?

Like most other Christians I don't have your anointing, so what I make of it is irrelevant.
 
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I'm saying you're saying most Christians don't have your anointing.

But that doesn't answer my questions. Again, how many do you think today are a part of the narrow way? 1 billion or less than 1 billion?
 
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Like most other Christians I don't have your anointing, so what I make of it is irrelevant.

I do not see how this response is productive to having a bible discussion. What verse or set of verses do you want to use to prove your belief is the truth and it disproves what I have shown with Scripture?
 
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I do not see how this response is productive to having a bible discussion. What verse or set of verses do you want to use to prove your belief is the truth and it disproves what I have shown with Scripture?

How can anyone have a productive bible discussion with someone who thinks he has a special anointing most others lack?
 
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How can anyone have a productive bible discussion with someone who thinks he has a special anointing most others lack?

I believe God can reveal the truth to a person if they are open to such a truth. Unfortunately, old beliefs are like comfortable old shirts or pants and they are hard to get rid of when they start to become worn, faded, and or they have holes in them.
 
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But that doesn't answer my questions. Again, how many do you think today are a part of the narrow way? 1 billion or less than 1 billion?

I figure from what you're saying it's just you with only a few others.
 
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I figure from what you're saying it's just you with only a few others.

Again, that doesn't answer my questions. Do you believe the narrow way is 1 billion or less than 1 billion?
 
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I believe God can reveal the truth to a person if they are open to such a truth. Unfortunately, old beliefs are like comfortable old shirts or pants and they are hard to get rid of when they start to become worn, faded, and or they have holes in them.

And you're the one the truth has been revealed to.
 
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Again, that doesn't answer my questions. Do you believe the narrow way is 1 billion or less than 1 billion?

I'm sorry I wasn't more specific. I figure from you're saying it's just you with only a few others, which would be far less than 1 billion. But since I'm going by what you're saying, I'll leave it up to you to provide a more exact figure.
 
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I'm sorry I wasn't more specific. I figure from you're saying it's just you with only a few others, which would be far less than 1 billion. But since I'm going by what you're saying, I'll leave it up to you to provide a more exact figure.

I honestly do not know any exact number. But I do know 1 billion seems way too high. But what do you believe this number is close to? By your stated belief it makes it appear like 1 billion are a part of the narrow way because you adhere to the Protestant branch. Would I be correct on that assessment? You seem to even agree with Orthodox, which would also increase that number, as well.
 
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And you're the one the truth has been revealed to.

Again, I am not sure how these kinds of statements prove your case that your belief is true with the Bible. Please contribute something in defense for your belief using the Bible please.
 
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I honestly do not know any exact number. But I do know 1 billion seems way too high. But what do you believe this number is close to? By your stated belief it makes it appear like 1 billion are a part of the narrow way because you adhere to the Protestant branch. Would I be correct on that assessment? You seem to even agree with Orthodox, which would also widen that number, as well.

I said what I figure most Christians to interpret as opposed to your interpretation that it's just you and and few others that have your special anointing. Or put another way, according to you most Christians are on the wide path to destruction. So again, you being the anointed one, your assessment is the only one that counts.
 
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Again, I am not sure how these kinds of statements prove your case that your belief is true with the Bible. Please contribute something in defense for your belief using the Bible please.

I'm just acknowledging your claim to have a special anointing that most other Christians lack.
 
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Okay, I am moving on unless you want to defend your belief using the Bible.
If you just want to continue to make unfruitful comments on my belief in God's Word, then have a great day.

And may God bless you.
 
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Okay, I am moving on unless you want to defend your belief using the Bible.
If you just want to continue to make unfruitful comments on my belief in God's Word, then have a great day.

And may God bless you.

It's been nice chatting with you, Bible Highlighter.
 
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I appreciate the kind words.
May God's good ways be upon you always.

One thing though, how can you call establishing that you have an anointing most other Christians lack as unfruitful? After all it is written, you will know them by their fruit.
 
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One thing though, how can you call establishing that you have an anointing most other Christians lack as unfruitful? After all it is written, you will know them by their fruit.

Jesus said,
“A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.” (Matthew 7:18-19).
 
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Jesus said,
“A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.” (Matthew 7:18-19).
A good tree cannot produce bad fruit.

What makes the tree a good tree?

You may have to ask the gardener?
 
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