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Originally Posted by Wizard-50
I doubt he is claiming that Christians can only do good. I think he is simply crediting changed desires and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to God's grace through belief in Jesus.
I think he rather explicitly stated that - they can't help but to do good -. How can you claim "what he meant to say" going by an explicit statement like that?
I wish I could make any random statement out there, and then claim that I did not mean it in the way that it is presented. If you do not mean it in the way its presented, then how about not presenting it in that way in the first place? That makes sense, doesn't it?
I am getting fed up with people making bold statements and then adjusting them (or others adjusting them) as the thread begins to beat down on them. Would be nice to see some integrity, and people sticking by their claims - in the way they were presented - rather than retrofitting everything that may put their beliefs in question. Actually reminds me of countless conversations with my christian friends.
Anyway, sorry for the random rant. Back on topic - answer so far seems to be: Hypothetical person would go to Hell.
Now I ask you all...if you were God (yes I know it's hard to imagine but please try to), and you had the power to change the rules written down in scriptures, would you put this hypothetical person in Hell?