all denominations are going to be tested with fire

[martymonster]

Ok Martymonster I will picked you.

Problem is it is pretty hard to debate someone who you agree with.

Oh Ok then, didn't mean to ruin ya fun!

I'll let someone else get this one

 

[PROPHECYKID]

I agree with much with what you said; but I have a question?

What does religion have to do with truth?

Different religions found different truths which were lost when "Christianity" was mixed with paganism. But in the very last days all these religions would not matter. There will be only two sides. Its either with God or not.

 

[Benoni]

Different religions found different truths which were lost when "Christianity" was mixed with paganism. But in the very last days all these religions would not matter. There will be only two sides. Its either with God or not.

What is religion?
What religion is correct?
What religion is wrong; or partly wrong?

Here to demonstrate my point I have a question for you; what was the first religious act in the Book of Genesis?

God looses nothing; if He did he would be god.

 

[martymonster]

Is this the one you were thinking of?

Gen 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. ​

Gen 3:7​

And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

Or do you mean this one?

Gen 4:3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.

Was this the one you were thinking of?

Gen 11:2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.
Gen 11:3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter.
Gen 11:4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.

I'm sure you'll find that it was the first one I posted.
Choosing to try and be justified by the law rather than partaking of Christ is what religeon is all about baby!

Very few christian's realise that the law is nothing more than the knowledge of good and evil, and the fruit thereof is death.

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[Benoni]

Gen 3:7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. (KJV)

They were naked; So?

Adam and Eve were both…NAKED! Among all the creatures which God made, man stands out unique…stark naked…which means devoid of true wisdom and knowledge, with his inner nature revealed, opened up, exhibited, and made bare. Oh, that God may give us understanding to see that to be naked means to have THE FLESH UNCOVERED AND EXPOSED! In the typology of scripture "the flesh" is the name by which the Holy Spirit designates our outer life of soul and body, our earthly and carnal human nature, literally speaking of that nature which is earthly minded, with its lusts and self-centeredness, its ego and I-will which are in rebellion to the spirit. Thus, the flesh is not the outward, visible man of meat, muscle, and bones, but the nature of the soulical and bodily man.
This nature was in man from the beginning, else Eve (who was of the man) could not have been tempted, nor could they have sinned! This nature could be seen to be in them from the time God lowered them out of their pure spirit existence, in the image and likeness of God, investing them with a body of earth so that man became a living soul. But as long as man was caught up in God he was not aware of it — for he was naked and was not ashamed (Gen. 2:25). Have we not all experienced the same thing?

In seasons when we are caught up in the Spirit of God, flooded with His presence, sin is far from our minds. It is easy to be holy standing in the ecstasy of God’s glory! The flesh nature is still there, but in that blessed moment we are not ashamed, for we are unaware.

Is this not what religion is all about covering yourself with something other then God’s glory.

In the garden before the fall God covered Adam and Eve with His glory; they lost that glory when they sinned (which God ordained). So what did Adam and Eve do? They looked for another covering to replace that nakedness. Adam and Eve covered their nakedness with something other then the Glory of God in other words religion. Clothing always speaks of our beliefs and understanding.


Gen 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours (Heb/ Pieces). KJV

Hebrew OT:6446

Pieces: pac (pas); from OT:6461; properly, the palm (of the hand) or sole (of the foot) [compare OT:6447]; by implication (plural) a long and sleeved tunic (perhaps simply a wide one; from the original sense of the root, i.e. of many breadths):

I like the thought of pieces more; you see it is line upon line, precept upon precept; here a little there a little that is how you find truth.

Today we have all kinds of religious clothing; Baptist clothing, Catholic clothing etc. pieces.
In the OT the Levitical Priest could not wear wool. Wool speaks of sweat, or works.
Lev.19:19Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.
Deuteronomy 22:11Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.


Matt 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

 

[Gareth]

I think your post is accurate, but the title is misleading. It is not denominations that will be tested by fire, but the works of individuals. There is a big difference.

Actually it might be a bit of both. The prostitute who sits on a beast in Revelation has at various times in history been identified as the Church of Rome or in later years as all religions. Of course God knows who is for him and when the time comes will protect those who are his own. After all when he does that the faithful will be facing complete destruction by Satan's allies. Why? Because the beast rids the woman who sits on it and kills her removing any trace of her, before turning to God's people.

Then we will see the true colours of both the true faith and the individuals within it. Did not the Lord say that some who thought they had his favour actually didn't? He called them workers of lawlessness and that he never knew them or rather did not associate himself with their works. In the days before God's War of Armageddon everyone will face tests of faith. A religion may fall yet God reads hearts and can discern who is pure of heart. It will be frightening, exciting, awe inspiring and scary all rolled into one. But God's war will be a one off event. It will never happen again. There will be no sitting on the fence. We will all be found either on God's side, for him or against him.