How To Get To Heaven When You Die

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PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS. IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU COULD EVER DO AND IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES
ARE YOU 100% SURE THAT IF YOU DIED TODAY THAT YOU WOULD GO TO HEAVEN? (CLICK 'READ MORE')

There are some things that you should know:

1. Realize that you are a sinner and in need of a Savior:

Ro 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"

Ro 3:10 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:"

It all began when the first humans, Adam and Eve were created and God put them in the garden of Eden. God created them perfect to live in fellowship with Him. There was no death or sorrow. God told them not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. They disobeyed God and as a result, sin entered into the world. The pain, which this world sees, is the result of sin.

2. Because of our sins, we die both spiritually and physically, but God sent His Son to die so that you can have a chance not to have to go to hell by accepting what He did on the cross:

Ro 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Ro 5:8 "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Every person who has ever lived is a sinner and is not righteous because we do bad things. A sin is a crime against God, just as if you steal something at the store, it is punishable by going to jail. It's the same thing with sin. Lying, stealing, sex before marriage, pride, hatred, ect. are all sins. Hell is a prison for those who commit crimes against God. That's because you must be perfect in order to get to heaven. No matter how well you live your life from then on, you have already sinned, which will be punished if you are not pardoned. If you commit a crime, and then live as a good citizen you still will go to jail for the crime you committed. Right? Just as the President can pardon a crime so you won't go to jail, Jesus can pardon your sins so that you do not go to hell, and can go to heaven when you die. You won't have to pay for your own sins because Jesus already did that for you, But if you reject the pardon that He offers, you will have to pay for your own sins by going to hell. He is the only one qualified because He is the only one ever to live a sinless, perfect life.

3. If you will confess Jesus Christ as Your Lord, place your Faith in Him and Believe in your heart that He died, shed His blood and rose again as a sacrifice for your sins, you will be saved (from hell).

Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Heb 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

You cannot get to heaven by being a good person, going to church, baptism or any other way other than by turning to Jesus, believing in your heart that He died on the cross and rose from the dead for your sins and placing your Faith in Him. While these are good things to do, some people believe that they will get to heaven, but your Faith must be in Christ and His sacrifice alone and nothing else, giving your life to Him.

Eph 2:8,9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

Ro 10:9,10;13 "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved...For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

4. You must submit your life to Jesus Christ and His will in Faith, believing in your heart that He died and rose again shedding His blood to pay for your sins as a sacrifice to God. If you want to accept Jesus free gift of salvation, or if you have any doubts about whether or not you are going to heaven, YOU COULD HUMBLY PRAY SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO GOD FROM YOUR HEART IN FAITH:

"Dear Lord Jesus I know that I am a sinner and need you to save me. I believe that You are the Lord and believe in my heart that You died on the Cross and Rose from the dead, shedding your blood as a Sacrifice for my sins. I turn to You as the only way of Salvation, I submit my life to you, I submit my will to yours, I place my Faith and Trust in You alone as Lord of my life, Please save me and I thank You for it, in Jesus holy name, Amen."

If you have truly placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord, submitting your life to Him, you can know that you are a child of God and on your way to heaven. Now that you are on your way to heaven, you should attend a bible believing church and follow in baptism.

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12:23a, 5/13/23
I have this dream where I make it to the Pearly Gates. St. Peter punches some things into his Firepad. All of a sudden, a printer cranks up and starts printing hundreds of pages. When the printer stops thirty minutes later, St. Peter says, "Jim, it appears that you have sinned. You have been less than righteous and have tasted the forbidden fruit on numerous occasions." My response is short and concise. I say , "Yep." Then I wake up.
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7:10p, 5/15/23
It sounds like you are uncertain of your Salvation and where you will spend Eternity. If you want to be sure, read this first post.
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In reply to xfrodobagginsx • 7:14p, 5/15/23
xfrodobagginsx said:
It sounds like you are uncertain of your Salvation and where you will spend Eternity. If you want to be sure, read this first post.
My beliefs are very simple. If you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior and leave this world a better place than it was when you got here, the Pearly Gates will be opened for you.

I do NOT believe in the once saved, always saved crap. You gotta walk the walk.
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7:17p, 5/15/23
still javv my original Baylor student ID.

== guaranteed entry.

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In reply to RD2WINAGNBEAR86 • 8:00p, 5/15/23
RD2WIN: "I do NOT believe in the once saved, always saved crap. You gotta walk the walk."

I believe the OSAS theory misses the point. I believe Satan tries hard to attack us all, and there are two broad types of attack:

1. Those who think they are 'good enough' to enter Heaven, Satan fills with pride and the assumption they are already in.

2. Those who doubt their heart, Satan fills with disbelief that there is any hope for them.


I believe God knows His own, and what He sets out to do, He accomplishes, And there are verses where Jesus assures certain people that their names are written in the Book of Life.

So for me, the saying is better phrased as 'if saved, always saved'. I always recall the reminder from Philippians 2:12, to 'work out' our salvation with fear. That is, we cannot earn heaven and our works cannot be meritorious, but how we receive God's grace has much to do with whether we receive God's grace.

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In reply to Oldbear83 • 9:34p, 5/17/23
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RD2WIN: "I do NOT believe in the once saved, always saved crap. You gotta walk the walk."

I believe the OSAS theory misses the point. I believe Satan tries hard to attack us all, and there are two broad types of attack:

1. Those who think they are 'good enough' to enter Heaven, Satan fills with pride and the assumption they are already in.

2. Those who doubt their heart, Satan fills with disbelief that there is any hope for them.


I believe God knows His own, and what He sets out to do, He accomplishes, And there are verses where Jesus assures certain people that their names are written in the Book of Life.

So for me, the saying is better phrased as 'if saved, always saved'. I always recall the reminder from Philippians 2:12, to 'work out' our salvation with fear. That is, we cannot earn heaven and our works cannot be meritorious, but how we receive God's grace has much to do with whether we receive God's grace.

I tend to agree with you. You can't earn your Salvation or keep your Salvation by good deeds because it's God's Work that saves us, NOT ours. FAITH activates God's Grace. We are saved by Grace through Faith, not of ourselves, it is the Gift of God, Not of works, so that no one can boast. In other words, no one is going to get to heaven and be able to say that it's because they were good enough or did some good work of God other than that they trusted Christ and HE saved them by His finished work on the Cross. The CROSS paid for our sins. To add to God's Grace is to nullify it. Grace-When God does something for you that you cannot do for yourself. We are saved by Grace. God doing something for us that we cannot do for ourselves. FAITH is our part. It's putting your trust and dependence on God to save you and to be Lord of your life. Faith activates God's saving Grace.

Ro 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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12:20a, 5/18/23
I think of two things 1) the thief on the cross and 2) the prodigal

They both showed humility
They both new they needed grace
They both knew who the Father/Jesus was

The prodigal was willing to work just so he could be treated like a slave. Instead, in his humility he was given all the benefits of his father's kingdom
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9:21p, 5/18/23
The Prodigal never stopped being a Son. He was a Son that went astray and came home. The Thief on the Cross was not a Son, but became a Son by turning to Jesus Christ for Salvation.
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9:35p, 5/18/23
Faith , works, and the avoidance of mortal sins .
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11:44p, 5/18/23
No, the Bible CLEARLY says that Salvation is by Grace (God's Work) through Faith (Trusting God), not of ourselves, it is the Gift of God, NOT of works so that no one can boast (brag that they were saved because of what THEY did rather than what Jesus did for them on the Cross)
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12:45a, 5/19/23
James 2:14
Faith without works is dead.
Our vibrations were getting nasty. But why? I was puzzled, frustrated... Had we deteriorated to the level of dumb beasts?

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In reply to Wangchung • 7:50a, 5/19/23
Wangchung said:
James 2:14
Faith without works is dead.
I always took that to mean that works were the fruit of faith, proof that God was working through you, not that you could earn points with God by doing works.

Also, keep in mind that what God considers the works of faith depends on your particular circumstances. When the thief on the cross next to Christ rebuked the third man and asked Christ to remember him, God counted that as a work from his faith in Christ. But when Pharisees argued with Jesus because of what they believed, Jesus pointed to their behavior to show their hypocrisy.

We are each called to repentance, confession, and works in faith because of God's love acting through us. Not to put something on a scoreboard, but to reflect the love we receive and pass it on.
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 8:41a, 5/19/23
Oldbear83 said:
Wangchung said:
James 2:14
Faith without works is dead.
I always took that to mean that works were the fruit of faith, proof that God was working through you, not that you could earn points with God by doing works.

Also, keep in mind that what God considers the works of faith depends on your particular circumstances. When the thief on the cross next to Christ rebuked the third man and asked Christ to remember him, God counted that as a work from his faith in Christ. But when Pharisees argued with Jesus because of what they believed, Jesus pointed to their behavior to show their hypocrisy.

We are each called to repentance, confession, and works in faith because of God's love acting through us. Not to put something on a scoreboard, but to reflect the love we receive and pass it on.
Of course, but true faith will lead to works. You can't buy your way into heaven with good deeds, you do good because that is how we show faith in the teachings of Christ, by living those teachings. That's why faith without works is dead.
Our vibrations were getting nasty. But why? I was puzzled, frustrated... Had we deteriorated to the level of dumb beasts?

"Jesus is Lord!"- random in the crowd
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 11:57a, 5/19/23
Oldbear83 said:
Wangchung said:
James 2:14
Faith without works is dead.
I always took that to mean that works were the fruit of faith, proof that God was working through you, not that you could earn points with God by doing works.

Also, keep in mind that what God considers the works of faith depends on your particular circumstances. When the thief on the cross next to Christ rebuked the third man and asked Christ to remember him, God counted that as a work from his faith in Christ. But when Pharisees argued with Jesus because of what they believed, Jesus pointed to their behavior to show their hypocrisy.

We are each called to repentance, confession, and works in faith because of God's love acting through us. Not to put something on a scoreboard, but to reflect the love we receive and pass it on.
the cursed fig tree had no fruit (works)
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In reply to LIB,MR BEARS • 12:09p, 5/19/23
LIB,MR BEARS said:
Oldbear83 said:
Wangchung said:
James 2:14
Faith without works is dead.
I always took that to mean that works were the fruit of faith, proof that God was working through you, not that you could earn points with God by doing works.

Also, keep in mind that what God considers the works of faith depends on your particular circumstances. When the thief on the cross next to Christ rebuked the third man and asked Christ to remember him, God counted that as a work from his faith in Christ. But when Pharisees argued with Jesus because of what they believed, Jesus pointed to their behavior to show their hypocrisy.

We are each called to repentance, confession, and works in faith because of God's love acting through us. Not to put something on a scoreboard, but to reflect the love we receive and pass it on.
the cursed fig tree had no fruit (works)
There's an important context to that account (hint - note the events which happened in that same part of the Gospel accounts)
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12:24p, 5/19/23
Some of you are in for a very big surprise
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In reply to Aliceinbubbleland • 2:16p, 5/19/23
Aliceinbubbleland said:
Some of you are in for a very big surprise
You're not?
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In reply to Robert Wilson • 2:33p, 5/19/23
Robert Wilson said:
Aliceinbubbleland said:
Some of you are in for a very big surprise
You're not?
He's putting a lot of trust in that Magic 8-ball ...
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In reply to Wangchung • 6:29p, 5/19/23
Wangchung said:
Oldbear83 said:
Wangchung said:
James 2:14
Faith without works is dead.
I always took that to mean that works were the fruit of faith, proof that God was working through you, not that you could earn points with God by doing works.

Also, keep in mind that what God considers the works of faith depends on your particular circumstances. When the thief on the cross next to Christ rebuked the third man and asked Christ to remember him, God counted that as a work from his faith in Christ. But when Pharisees argued with Jesus because of what they believed, Jesus pointed to their behavior to show their hypocrisy.

We are each called to repentance, confession, and works in faith because of God's love acting through us. Not to put something on a scoreboard, but to reflect the love we receive and pass it on.
Of course, but true faith will lead to works. You can't buy your way into heaven with good deeds, you do good because that is how we show faith in the teachings of Christ, by living those teachings. That's why faith without works is dead.
Agreed. True Faith produces good works, but it's not the works that save. Paul is VERY clear about that. If you are trusting in your good works to save you, you nullify God's saving Grace. We are saved by Grace (God's work) through Faith (Our choice to believe and trust in God and Jesus's Sacrifice on the Cross).
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7:54p, 5/19/23
1Co 2:9 But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him."
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In reply to xfrodobagginsx • 10:51p, 5/19/23
xfrodobagginsx said:
Wangchung said:
Oldbear83 said:
Wangchung said:
James 2:14
Faith without works is dead.
I always took that to mean that works were the fruit of faith, proof that God was working through you, not that you could earn points with God by doing works.

Also, keep in mind that what God considers the works of faith depends on your particular circumstances. When the thief on the cross next to Christ rebuked the third man and asked Christ to remember him, God counted that as a work from his faith in Christ. But when Pharisees argued with Jesus because of what they believed, Jesus pointed to their behavior to show their hypocrisy.

We are each called to repentance, confession, and works in faith because of God's love acting through us. Not to put something on a scoreboard, but to reflect the love we receive and pass it on.
Of course, but true faith will lead to works. You can't buy your way into heaven with good deeds, you do good because that is how we show faith in the teachings of Christ, by living those teachings. That's why faith without works is dead.
Agreed. True Faith produces good works, but it's not the works that save. Paul is VERY clear about that. If you are trusting in your good works to save you, you nullify God's saving Grace. We are saved by Grace (God's work) through Faith (Our choice to believe and trust in God and Jesus's Sacrifice on the Cross).
Indeed.
Our vibrations were getting nasty. But why? I was puzzled, frustrated... Had we deteriorated to the level of dumb beasts?

"Jesus is Lord!"- random in the crowd
"You are at the wrong rally!" Kamala Harris' response
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10:51p, 5/20/23
Vibrations have nothing to do with it, that's new age non sense.
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In reply to xfrodobagginsx • 11:24p, 5/20/23
Our vibrations were getting nasty. But why? I was puzzled, frustrated... Had we deteriorated to the level of dumb beasts?

"Jesus is Lord!"- random in the crowd
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In reply to xfrodobagginsx • 11:25p, 5/20/23
xfrodobagginsx said:
Vibrations have nothing to do with it, that's new age non sense.
No, it was drug induced psychosis nonsense written by the brilliant and self-destructive Hunter S Thompson during the scene that is shown as my picture, from the book and later movie, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
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You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone
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You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone
That verse is not saying that you are saved by Works. It's saying that true faith produces good works. It's a difficult passage on it's own, but when compared to the rest of Scripture, it's obvious that Salvation is by GRACE through FAITH alone, but true faith produces good works because when you truly believe something, you act upon that belief. Read the ENTIRE book of Romans. It's crystal clear that we are not Justified by works. James says that IF we truly have Faith (Which results in Salvation on it's own) we will produce good works as an outward proof that we are saved.

Ro 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
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2:37p, 5/22/23
What happened to the rest of my post?
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xfrodobagginsx said:
Fre3dombear said:
You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone
That verse is not saying that you are saved by Works. It's saying that true faith produces good works. It's a difficult passage on it's own, but when compared to the rest of Scripture, it's obvious that Salvation is by GRACE through FAITH alone, but true faith produces good works because when you truly believe something, you act upon that belief. Read the ENTIRE book of Romans. It's crystal clear that we are not Justified by works. James says that IF we truly have Faith (Which results in Salvation on it's own) we will produce good works as an outward proof that we are saved.

Ro 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.


Of Course it's not saying that. But it also can't be taken out of context. Faith without works is dead.

No free rides
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In reply to Fre3dombear • 10:35p, 5/22/23
Fre3dombear said:
xfrodobagginsx said:
Fre3dombear said:
You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone
That verse is not saying that you are saved by Works. It's saying that true faith produces good works. It's a difficult passage on it's own, but when compared to the rest of Scripture, it's obvious that Salvation is by GRACE through FAITH alone, but true faith produces good works because when you truly believe something, you act upon that belief. Read the ENTIRE book of Romans. It's crystal clear that we are not Justified by works. James says that IF we truly have Faith (Which results in Salvation on it's own) we will produce good works as an outward proof that we are saved.

Ro 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.


Of Course it's not saying that. But it also can't be taken out of context. Faith without works is dead.

No free rides
FALSE. IT'S ALL FREE:

Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Ro 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Ro 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
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In reply to xfrodobagginsx • 12:01a, 5/23/23
xfrodobagginsx said:
Fre3dombear said:
xfrodobagginsx said:
Fre3dombear said:
You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone
That verse is not saying that you are saved by Works. It's saying that true faith produces good works. It's a difficult passage on it's own, but when compared to the rest of Scripture, it's obvious that Salvation is by GRACE through FAITH alone, but true faith produces good works because when you truly believe something, you act upon that belief. Read the ENTIRE book of Romans. It's crystal clear that we are not Justified by works. James says that IF we truly have Faith (Which results in Salvation on it's own) we will produce good works as an outward proof that we are saved.

Ro 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.


Of Course it's not saying that. But it also can't be taken out of context. Faith without works is dead.

No free rides
FALSE. IT'S ALL FREE:

Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Ro 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Ro 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.


Wrong but wishing you all the best on that
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1:25a, 5/23/23
Uttering the words that Jesus existed is no form of belief.

Matthew 7:21 "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven".

The statement of faith, rather than the embodiment of the belief in action, is where Christianity has gone wrong.

We are to imitate Jesus.
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Fre3dombear said:
xfrodobagginsx said:
Fre3dombear said:
xfrodobagginsx said:
Fre3dombear said:
You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone
That verse is not saying that you are saved by Works. It's saying that true faith produces good works. It's a difficult passage on it's own, but when compared to the rest of Scripture, it's obvious that Salvation is by GRACE through FAITH alone, but true faith produces good works because when you truly believe something, you act upon that belief. Read the ENTIRE book of Romans. It's crystal clear that we are not Justified by works. James says that IF we truly have Faith (Which results in Salvation on it's own) we will produce good works as an outward proof that we are saved.

Ro 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.


Of Course it's not saying that. But it also can't be taken out of context. Faith without works is dead.

No free rides
FALSE. IT'S ALL FREE:

Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Ro 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Ro 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.


Wrong but wishing you all the best on that
You think the Scriptures are wrong do you? I think you are wrong and I hope you turn to Christ for Salvation rather than yourself before it's too late.

Righteousness doesn't come by the Law, Good deeds, ect. It comes ONLY by Grace through Faith Alone in Christ and His Death and Resurrection to pay for our sins. He gets the credit, NOT us.

Ga 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

If we trust in our works of righteousness such as being Circumcised, Christ will profit us nothing:

Ga 5:2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

(KJV)
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9:16p, 5/31/23
Please take the time to read this first post if you haven't yet.
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11:44p, 5/31/23
I've already pointed you to a / the verse proving my point

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