IIRC he most certainly has.
Actually I agree with you on this one. However, her desire to protect certain believers (regardless of their views, and even though they might contradict her views) means she comes across as completely unable to condemn such views if they are expressed by a Christian.
Not strictly true is it?
If, I have made it clear what I believe and they are different to that of another believer, then I have by that reasoning said that I do not agree. To condemn would be to suggest that there is something unwholesome about the view as if against Christ or God. The Sadducee and Pharisee existed with different beliefs along side each other because they knew Christ would bring the final truth of which belief is right.
Christianity is about Christ being the Son of God and the Messiah. The truth written in the OT being revealed and the final outcome of people being saved by God through the final covenant with all peoples.
I am going to ask you what is so frightening about the thought of hell that you believe TW is doing something wrong if he says people will go there?
Christ said:
Luke 16:19-31King James Version (KJV)
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.From that, I take hell to be a place where you go because you saw someone suffering and had the means to help them and did nothing.
If a man came like lazarus every day and sat near you would you give him food and clothing and help him?
I believe that books will be opened up and all judged. I cannot predict who or what will happen. I can only predict those who know Christ and do as he has told us will not be judged but has passed from judgement.
In the OT the Jews believed anyone who did what God said to be right was acceptable to God.
Lke the two sons asked to do something by their Father...
28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.You see sometimes we can love God simply by obeying him whether intentional or not.
Dives ignored the needs of his fellow man.
We see in our country the government turning man against man. Painting the poor and needy as lazy.
Do you believe being poor in this country is really about being lazy?
The way we think and allow others to influence our thoughts is something which we need to be aware about.
Often, when giving to the homeless or buying big issues someone whose company I am in will say they have more money
than you don't encourage them. But if they had more why be sat dirty in the street and need a dog for protection if they did have money?
Sometimes not everything is what it appears. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and died for everyone's sins. Even the person before me at the point. I give because I care and often wish I could re-house and give them all a better way of life.
You probably do and feel the same, people do not go to hell who actually care. Because written in the books are always the truth. You may refuse to believe in God and what he tells you but some atheists can act as if in obedience to GOD by giving to those in need.
Even Jesus makes it plain.
King James Bible
For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
Heartfelt care for others is something we can all show.
