Jesus saves! Believing in Him helps, but no, that's not what "saves," IMHO!
Unfortunately, organized religion (Photo above)--and some of the baloney I hear off the boob-tube--would have you believe that it's some God-awful set of rules and/or some cockamamie belief system that "saves" us for all eternity.
What hogwash!
Jesus died on the cross for the sins of ALL mankind--and yes, that includes those who have no idea who Jesus was (actually, IS!) or have even ever opened the King James Version (or any other version for that matter) of the Bible.
A close friend and relative just passed on and I honestly don't ever recall any of our conversations including the words, "church," "Jesus," "Bible," or even "God"! Maybe a reference (in passing) to "prayer," but little more.
But he LIVED the Bible and was the epitome of what Jesus taught!
And Joseph Andrew Szabo is in the arms of our Lord right now--or darned close to Him and His love. I'd bet my own salvation on that! Atcha, Jazzbo!
My God is a lot bigger than any single belief system and doesn't have at its (His) heart a tiny calculator counting/measuring our "sins," "indulgences," or "apologies." What part of "died for the sins of all mankind" has slipped beyond the notice of most church-going folks.
But yes, they will be "saved" too.
Why not?
Oh? And as for a picture of "God," I see it every time I look in the eyes of any person--good, bad or otherwise! But you might try this image of God on for size:
posted by Dr. Joe @ 8:39 PM
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Hey Joe,
That is the most beautiful picture, I have ever seen and could only be God, that could of made it, Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It just makes you glad, that you are a child Of the most High. God.
Sorry about your lost and hope to see you soon. I miss our talks even if some times we do not always agree, but you always get me to thinking and using my mind and that is a good thing and thanks for being a very good friend, Joe.
From LMD of Copalis Crossing and soon to be of Elma Washington
Christianity is not about religion; it's about a relationship with Jesus. Carry on!
The Ryans sit at the right hand of the Savior collectively.
Gem
Joe,
You can slip any lenten penance this year. You have completed a plenary indulgence by taking in two lost puppies.
Pope Benedict.
Joe,
You can also 'skip' lenten penance as well as 'slip' it.
Pope Benedict
Is IMHO similar to PTL?
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
You will enjoy reading "Joshua" if it's still available at your local library. It says in a very warm and powerful way much of what you wrote in this posting.
To be honest, I haven't heard of Joshua, but will pick it up if it's at the Ocean Shores library.
Personally, I'm into anything (and maybe everything) that Jim Palmer (not the MLB pitcher) writes along these lines.
His WideOpenSpaces was/is absolutely great!
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