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No one in the OT went to Heaven when they died. They went to Paradise, or Abraham's Bosom. When Christ arose and ascended to Heaven, He led those out of Paradise and took them to Heaven. Now however, when believers die, they go to Heaven. It is sin that separates people from God (Isa.59:2)...

John Gill: I shall go to him; to the state of the dead, to the grave, where his body was, or would be; to heaven and eternal happiness, where his soul was, as he comfortably hoped and believed: from whence it appears, that the Old Testament saints did not suppose an annihilation at death; but...

Yes, babies are innocent. When David’s son with Bathsheba died he said “But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me”. (2 Sam.12:23) David said he would go to where his son was. Everyone, I believe, accepts David is in...

Fake news. Jesus Christ is God in the flesh; the Creator of everything; the Savior of all mankind.

Hahaha….Richard Carrier? Richard Carrier is no expert on the Bible. So what he believes is totally irrelevant…hahaha

Your theory is dead wrong. Paul was born in Tarsus, but grew up in Jerusalem studying Judaism: Acts 22:3 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers...

Paul was already a believer when he made ALL of his journeys. Again, your posts show complete ignorance of Paul and his ministry.

I’ve spent a year in the Orient; I’ve traveled to the Caribbean; I’ve been to Mexico and to South America. I have not been influenced by any religion in any of those places. Just because a person journeys to a foreign country does not mean they are impacted by the local religion. Especially if...

Again, where is your evidence? Speculation is not evidence. Claims need some type of support. There is ZERO evidence Paul was influenced in any way by some mystery religion. None, Nada, Zilch. I have shown where Paul was raised and brought up as a Pharisee who was zealous for the Jews religion...

There is obviously a lack of knowledge concerning Jewish belief system on display in your post. Jewish people were taught from their earliest days that their religion was the only true religion and that all others were evil and wicked. Jewish people considered all non-Jews (Gentiles) as dogs. So...

Forgiveness of sins is a big deal today. While it is important to seek forgiveness from others we have offended, it is even more important to seek forgiveness from God. Every sin we commit is an insult to our Creator. Christianity offers that forgiveness when we trust in the person and work of...

Unfortunately, I believe this is true. However, every person has the opportunity to enter Heaven if they want. That vast majority you refer to refuse to trust in Jesus. They choose not to.

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It’s possible but not plausible. Paul was a zealot for Judaism. As a Pharisee who studied directly under Gamaliel, Paul’s entire belief system was consumed with Old Testament law. That is imo why he was selected by God. His understanding of the OT helped clarify the types and figures of Christ...

The only way to test Christianity is to be baptized into it. Standing on the outside asking for evidence won’t work. We walk by faith, not by sight.

What other religion(s) offer what Christianity can? What belief system offers forgiveness of sins and eternity with God in Heaven freely? Other religions require its adherence to do something to obtain favor from their gods. There is no other belief that even comes close in my opinion.

Before his conversion, Paul was a Pharisee. As a Pharisee, Paul was steeped in the Jew’s religion. Gal.1:13-14 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: And profited in the Jews' religion above...

Of course Paul traveled. But he traveled preaching Jesus and establishing churches that worshipped the risen Savior. Your claim that he was influenced by some mysterious Greek religion is without merit. Just because Paul traveled to various cities in no way means he adopted any of the pagan ways...

So, you admit you have no real evidence. You just made this up. Ok.

Which one offers forgiveness of sin? Which one offers mankind a relationship with God, Himself? There is only one belief system in which God demonstrated His love for mankind by dying in our place. But hey, if you’re willing to take the chance that Im wrong and the Bible is just make believe...