Comments on: Three Tests Of Eternal Life http://www.pastordanwalker.org/2008/05/three-tests-of-eternal-life.htm A St Louis pastor's biblical perspectives on life. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:46:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Pastor Dan http://www.pastordanwalker.org/2008/05/three-tests-of-eternal-life.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6 Pastor Dan Mon, 19 May 2008 09:35:00 +0000 http://192.168.1.105/wordpress/?p=12#comment-6 Jordan, Christianity is based on a historical person named Jesus about whom we have authentic historical documents collated in a book called the Bible. The book of 1 John, from which my post on "The Three Tests of Eternal Life" comes, was written by the apostle John, one of the closest disciples of Jesus. So, I think any rational person would believe what John wrote about Jesus and eternal life, rather than the opinion of a 21st century person named Jordan, who asserts to know what "Jesus himself believed" in contradiction to what the historical records actually show.<br /><br />Now, applying the first test to you, Jordan, you fail the test, as you do not believe that Jesus is Lord or the Son of God. Therefore, you do not have eternal life. The first test is really the test that distinguishes Christianity from all other religions. A relationship with God is only possible through Jesus, not through doing good, as all other religions teach. <br /><br />I would encourage you to actually read through the entire New Testament with an open mind and ask God to reveal Himself to you. God wants to give you the gift of eternal life, but the only way to receive it is through Jesus Christ, the way, the truth and the life. Jordan, Christianity is based on a historical person named Jesus about whom we have authentic historical documents collated in a book called the Bible. The book of 1 John, from which my post on “The Three Tests of Eternal Life” comes, was written by the apostle John, one of the closest disciples of Jesus. So, I think any rational person would believe what John wrote about Jesus and eternal life, rather than the opinion of a 21st century person named Jordan, who asserts to know what “Jesus himself believed” in contradiction to what the historical records actually show.

Now, applying the first test to you, Jordan, you fail the test, as you do not believe that Jesus is Lord or the Son of God. Therefore, you do not have eternal life. The first test is really the test that distinguishes Christianity from all other religions. A relationship with God is only possible through Jesus, not through doing good, as all other religions teach.

I would encourage you to actually read through the entire New Testament with an open mind and ask God to reveal Himself to you. God wants to give you the gift of eternal life, but the only way to receive it is through Jesus Christ, the way, the truth and the life.

]]> By: jordanb http://www.pastordanwalker.org/2008/05/three-tests-of-eternal-life.htm/comment-page-1#comment-7 jordanb Sat, 17 May 2008 19:00:00 +0000 http://192.168.1.105/wordpress/?p=12#comment-7 I just read you will be hosting a multi-denominational service at the Netroots Nation convention this July, so I came over to see what your story is. I was depressed by the "three tests" article on your front page. See, this is exactly what puts people off from Christianity, this rigid, dogmatic insistance that the only way to "live right" and "think right" is if you accept and believe that Jesus is/was the Lord/Son of the Lord. Nonsense. I much prefer other religions which teach a more simple lesson - do good to others, don't do evil to others, and you will receive god's love. <br /><br />It's as simple as that. <br /><br />And BTW, this is what Jesus himself believed. <br /><br />It is the cult of personality which you call Christianity that sprang up after his death (some hundred years after his death) which introduced this NEW message - ie. ONLY through belief in Jesus-as-Lord can you receive god's love.<br /><br />WWJD? He would puke his guts out in shame that you people have diefied him and completely confused the MAIN MESSAGE with this other crap - ONLY through loving your fellow man can you receive God's Love.<br /><br />La'Chaim.<br />Jordan. I just read you will be hosting a multi-denominational service at the Netroots Nation convention this July, so I came over to see what your story is. I was depressed by the “three tests” article on your front page. See, this is exactly what puts people off from Christianity, this rigid, dogmatic insistance that the only way to “live right” and “think right” is if you accept and believe that Jesus is/was the Lord/Son of the Lord. Nonsense. I much prefer other religions which teach a more simple lesson – do good to others, don’t do evil to others, and you will receive god’s love.

It’s as simple as that.

And BTW, this is what Jesus himself believed.

It is the cult of personality which you call Christianity that sprang up after his death (some hundred years after his death) which introduced this NEW message – ie. ONLY through belief in Jesus-as-Lord can you receive god’s love.

WWJD? He would puke his guts out in shame that you people have diefied him and completely confused the MAIN MESSAGE with this other crap – ONLY through loving your fellow man can you receive God’s Love.

La’Chaim.
Jordan.

]]> By: Kentucky Dreamer http://www.pastordanwalker.org/2008/05/three-tests-of-eternal-life.htm/comment-page-1#comment-8 Kentucky Dreamer Thu, 08 May 2008 10:38:00 +0000 http://192.168.1.105/wordpress/?p=12#comment-8 Hi Pastor Dan. <br /><br />I just wanted to take a moment and let you know that your blog is and has been a blessing to me. I appreciate that you take the time to do this as it seems to be the best grip I have on getting closer to God.<br /><br />Thank you. Hi Pastor Dan.

I just wanted to take a moment and let you know that your blog is and has been a blessing to me. I appreciate that you take the time to do this as it seems to be the best grip I have on getting closer to God.

Thank you.

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