Man's twisted, thwarted, and embittered nature, his state of sin, his sufferings, helplessness, and need do not stand in the foreground; but the splendor and beauty of God, demanding a self-oblivion so complete that it transforms suffering... - Evelyn Underhill (Abba)
@ChipSpencer1 @jlecheminant95 Yes, the original greek work is paradeisos, which translates as "heaven," but more important to me is where Jesus says, "with me" in paradise.
@jlecheminant95 Just to clarify that isn't what I said. The LDS people I know, do care for widows and orphans and many others (true religion). I was saying that religion doesn't save us. Trusting in the work that Jesus did on the cross for us is what saves us.
@ssmo3b Christ brought a new covenant (Hebrews 8). I'm trusting the blood of Christ to cover it all for me. There is nothing I can do to earn my spot in the presence of God for eternity (Romans 6:23).
@ssmo3b @ssmo3b I believe if you and Brad would take the time to have an authentic friendship with a "follower of Christ" you might find that they do do things that count in this life and in eternity. You may find that they have a deep abiding relationship with Jesus.