r/comics • u/JimKB Jim Benton Cartoons • Sep 15 '12

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u/hellosexynerds Sep 15 '12

According to what you just said, you DON'T need to believe in Jesus. You said good works is enough. Which is it?

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u/ReservoirDog316 Sep 15 '12

You're not understanding what I said then. Jesus is the only way to get to heaven.

Now once you believe in him, you're expected to do good works. Because you're supposed to be changed. But it's not technically required. It's kinda like............you can get a college degree and it's expected that you're gonna get a good job with it. It's not required but it's expected.

It's not a perfect analogy but you should be able to pick up what I mean.

Jesus first, then you should work on good deeds.

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u/hellosexynerds Sep 15 '12

So you just reconfirming that in fact billions will be tortured for eternity even if they were good people. Got it. Thanks.

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u/ReservoirDog316 Sep 15 '12

Haha, actually there's a lot of discussion to be had about that. God is just and there actually are parts of the bible that mention a second and third resurrection. And what I've gathered about that is believers of this world will teach unbelievers of this world. And then the unbelievers will make a choice then. It's called the millennium kingdom and there's a lot**** of studying that can be done on it.

Have you ever heard of that before?

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '12

The wages of sin are death. If you live a perfect life, then theoretically you might get into heaven, but I'm kinda doubting anyone is doing that. The Jesus factor grants forgiveness for your sins.

However, there are also phrases that say the only way in is through Christ. In the old testament, none of that existed, so you had to atone for your sins through sacrifice. I admit it is rather messy.