Amadeus
I am not angry! NO WAY! I am very passionate about the truth!
I am very passionate about the Gospel of the Kingdom of GOD.
Sorry, I gave you the impression I was angry.
I am sure you're struggling. I was at one time.
What it is ... we hear it all the time ... in sermons, in Christian songs, ... everybody assumes that when we die or at the 2nd coming of Christ, we go to Heaven, etc.
It was an incredible shock to me, when I found out the Truths about GOD & Christ, who Jesus is, and the Coming Kingdom of GOD.
And yes, I was angry. Angry that for so long, for many years, I was duped by the subtle ways that so-called orthodox christianity as distorted the truth of the scriptures; even in the way, the translators translated the Bible.
Now Amadeus, you will not be convinced UNTIL you look into this for yourself. Hence, my advice for you to be Berean and investigate it and hold fast to the form of sound words.
Going to heaven is not the form of sound words, because neither the prophets, the apostles nor the Messiah taught these things.
Greek Hellenist Platonic philosophers who were 'converted' and brought their teachings and merged it with 'Christianity' began to teach these things way back in at least the 3rd century. Their doctrines prevailed with the help of the edge of the sword and the politics of emperors & popes.
Like I said, look at ALL the verses I have presented.
Any questions, please feel free to ask me.
NO! I am definitely not a JW! I am a ONE-GOD believing Christian who believes the truth of the Scriptures and the truth of Christ's words.
Your brother in Christ,
Adam