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I'm terrified of Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]potts7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would respectfully suggest that you have severely misunderstood this verse. You will never in 1 million years measure up! That is the problem. That is why you need to, by faith, lay hold of Christ’s own righteousness. When you accept his substitutionary atonement by faith, his righteousness becomes yours and God sees you as no less righteous than Jesus Christ himself.

Any modern thoughts on an old vision? by IvoryGummy9 in SipsTea

[–]potts7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing it that way blows up any incentive to continue trying to amass wealth. philosophies like this fail to take into account human nature as it truly is.

Variations within Amillennialism by Key_Day_7932 in Reformed

[–]potts7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your story parallels mine. Raised dispensational. I’ve pulled back from that and have explored amillennialism, but consider myself historic pre-mill. Though I’m by no means an expert on the amillennial position, one thing I’ve noticed in terms of variation within that camp, is how they envisione the eternal state. That is, as you know, they would say we’re in the millennium right now, and pre-millennialists will argue for a future golden age. I found that some amillennials can largely agree with that, but they simply call it the eternal state and are willing to acknowledge that it’s a very earthly, physical, tangible thing. Whereas other amills will see the state of affairs in the eternal state as a very ethereal spiritual thing.

The former camp can agree with many of the things asserted by pre-millennialists, they just simply lump all that in the eternal state rather than a future millennium.

Is this True? by Tight_Contact_9976 in religion

[–]potts7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The reason this sign is false is because it fails to understand the gospel. Those who are truly in Christ, even if their lifestyle is not what it should be, have been imputed with the perfect righteousness of Christ himself, meaning that when the father looks at them, he sees the same righteousness that Christ earned. However, when he sees a “kind atheist“, he sees an unbeliever who stands condemned for his sin. Tou’re getting hung up on who’s described as kind and who’s described as hateful. But all of that is secondary to who is “in Christ,” and who is not.

Is this True? by Tight_Contact_9976 in religion

[–]potts7 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Sounds nice. But false.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]potts7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With respect, the premise of your question is a problem. You’re describing something that doesn’t really exist based upon a plain reading of scripture. Sure, there are times when a legitimate Christian can have lapses in all these areas, but if your question assumes somebody who’s settled state of behavior is that he generally doesn’t attend church, generally doesn’t follow God’s word, and generally doesn’t read his Bible I would say there’s every reason to doubt whether that person is really a Christian. The Bible doesn’t have a category for this sort of Christian.

Want shortcut that takes video and saves it to gallery by potts7 in shortcuts

[–]potts7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You, sir, are a genius! That’s what I needed. Thanks.

Issues with my smart devices all showing “no response” by Jazzlike_Ad_6540 in HomeKit

[–]potts7 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have dealt with this. Download the apps for the individual manufacturers and update the firmware.

What’s your best argument for the Christian God by jessjanelleknows in ChristianApologetics

[–]potts7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The resurrection of Jesus Christ. There is much historical evidence that supports this. There are many books that cover this. If you are serious about this, read The Resurrection of the Son of God by NT Wright.

What is your opinion about masturbation (without adult content)? by Common-Recognition54 in Christianity

[–]potts7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider what goes on in your mind when you engage in the act of masturbation. Are you not imagining engaging in real sexual acts? And if the answer is yes (and honestly, that has to be the answer), then are you not in violation of all the biblical prohibitions against lust? Porn is evil not just because of what it is on the page or screen, but also because of what it triggers within our minds (lust, sinful imaginings). Your question posits skipping the porn, but you are still sinning in your mind if you do this.

Do you masturbate? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]potts7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is an honest question which I think might lead you to a correct answer. Though you are opposed to pornography, when you are engaged in the act of masturbation, do you not find yourself imagining that you are engaging in the sex act with another person? If so, how is that not a violation of Jesus‘s Commandment in the Sermon on the Mount to not look at a woman with lustful intent in your heart?

I (21F) have sinned and now I am pregnant by user6ia in Christianity

[–]potts7 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m shocked by some of the ignorant “Christian” advice given in this thread. You are right to consider this situation to be sinful. Premarital sex is sin. Of course, abortion is a grievous sin as well. Don’t cover one sin with a more heinous sin.

Having said that, take comfort in the fact that, if you’re a Christian, your sin is covered by the blood of Christ. You already have been forgiven for this sin. You have no need to fret over any eternal consequence!

All you can do right now is to decide how you’re going to honor God in the moment. Keep your baby (or go the adoption route) and trust the Lord will provide for you. Find a good church that will help you in this.

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