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Guakamori

PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:07 am


In my school newspaper, there was a question on the back for us... it said "Is there really a stairway to Heaven?"

i think there's some led zeppelin song about that... but i really don't like led zeppelin at all... (and i've never heard the song... anyways, back to the question...

Is there a stairway to Heaven?

I think there is - - I think it's one we climb with every good thing we do... maybe there's not a physical stairway, but couldn't there be a stairway because of what we do??? like every time we hold open the door for someone, we go up a step? every time we help a little kid, we go up another step???

what is your people's opinion on the stairway to Heaven?
PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 12:39 pm


I don't think of a stairway when I think about my journey to Heaven.
A stairway doesn't seem like the proper example.

I picture a road, not like a road for cars, but this rocky, sandy path. The further down the path, the harder it is to navagate and move. Thats how life is. The life of a Christian is full of complications.
People are led to believe the Christian life is easy. They think "Oh well you get saved, then you go to heaven, how easy is that?"
People don't relized that it is the hardest thing they'll ever be put through. Christians are called to do many things. We don't fit in because we don't belong here. We belong in heaven. People put us down, there are also other obsticals such as avoid sin, doing the right thing. There much pain and suffering in the path to Heaven.


While the path to Hell is the easiest path to choose. That path has not bumps or rocks in your way. The path to Hell is easy. The path to Hell is full of Fun and acceptance.

Pandemasu


ShakouMari-na

PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 12:44 pm


No, I do not believe that there is a stairway like that.
We do not get to heaven by our own deeds, but by Jesus. There is absolutely nothing that we can do to get there by ourselves, we need the LORD's help. heart
And I KNOW this verse is out there somewhere, I just can't find it. Grr...When I find it, I'll post it. But it says basically that.
PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:32 pm


You really ought to listen to the song. It's awesome.

Stairway to Heaven
There's a lady who's sure
All that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
When she gets there she knows
If the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for.
Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven.

There's a sign on the wall
But she wants to be sure
'cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.
In a tree by the brook
Theres a songbird who sings,
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.
Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it makes me wonder.

There's a feeling I get
When I look to the west,
And my spirit is crying for leaving.
In my thoughts I have seen
Rings of smoke through the trees,
And the voices of those who standing looking.
Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it really makes me wonder.

And it's whispered that soon
If we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason.
And a new day will dawn
For those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter.

If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
Don't be alarmed now,
It's just a spring clean for the may queen.
Yes, there are two paths you can go by
But in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on.
And it makes me wonder.

Your head is humming and it won't go
In case you don't know,
The piper's calling you to join him,
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow,
And did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind.

And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul.
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How ev'rything still turns to gold.
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last.
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll.

And she's buying a stairway to heaven.


anywho, I think there isn't really a stairway to heaven. it cannot be considered a stairway if there is only one step.

All it takes is the acceptance of Jesus.

ioioouiouiouio


Guakamori

PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:52 pm


o0o okay...

i know that we get into Heaven because of Jesus, but i like to think of a stairway...

kinda like - - u know how people say the, "Gates of Heaven," are really pearly/white and stuff??? i imagine the staircase kinda like that... a spiral staircase lol...

and i know that it isn't only one step... but i think the stairway idea would help me, because i think the more good that you do, the better of a person you become... i don't think God/Jesus has favorites, but it would still help me if that idea was true... it would make me want to help people even more biggrin

but yeah... i just like the idea of a stairway
PostPosted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 8:32 am


* giggles* just dont listen to the song back wards * does a spooky frightning voice* its a message from satan! lol nah its a good song

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Guakamori

PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 12:04 am


Deus Vivit
* giggles* just dont listen to the song back wards * does a spooky frightning voice* its a message from satan! lol nah its a good song


lol... i found that on the internet once, and i DESPISE that song even more for it...

i've never actually listened to it forewards, though... so i shouldn't be saying anything about it lol...

sorry to any people who like the led zeppelin person... (i just don't really like his music all that much...)
PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:25 pm


The song is pretty, and the words are nice, but it isn't about Christianity really. As for a stairway to heaven, Jacob certainly thought he saw one, with angels going up and down with (presumably) messages from God to us mortals. The stairway isn't made of good deeds, it's made of prayers, and the more we pray, the closer we feel to God. But of course, there is only One Way into heaven, as we know, and He has nothing to do with stairs.
Peace.


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Guakamori

PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:29 pm


Faith Fairy
The song is pretty, and the words are nice, but it isn't about Christianity really. As for a stairway to heaven, Jacob certainly thought he saw one, with angels going up and down with (presumably) messages from God to us mortals. The stairway isn't made of good deeds, it's made of prayers, and the more we pray, the closer we feel to God. But of course, there is only One Way into heaven, as we know, and He has nothing to do with stairs.
Peace.


o0o - - okay biggrin that's a good answer

and thanks for answering biggrin

i still think that for everything good thing we do we go up a stair... at least in my mind... maybe not a stairway to Heaven, but up a staircase to being a better person maybe??? (that works lol)

and yup yup... Jesus is the only way to Heaven, so i'm glad i love Jesus!!! (and i'm glad that He loves me lol...)
PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:34 pm


If there is a stairway...it is a person and his name is Jesus and it is a very narow one but as far as a stair way there is no "steps" to geting to heaven Jesus says I am the way the truth and the life no man comes to the father but through me... he dosent say follow those stairs...he says follow me and i will take you there

knivesl


Guakamori

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:04 am


okeydokey biggrin

i just think the idea of a stairway to Heaven might help me become a better person
PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 3:29 am


i always thought heaven moved here along wit god

myboomerangwontcomeback


Guakamori

PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:40 am


myboomerangwontcomeback
i always thought heaven moved here along wit god


what?
PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:22 pm


The only stairway to Heaven is what is in your heart. The mouth does t condem, the heart does. the mouth only says what the heart feels.

granngirl


Yukilia

PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:49 pm


I dont think that you take steps to heaven kuz no matter how small ur sin is god counts it...
Remember John 3:16
"God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life."
So even if you do good things u still have to accept Jesus. Even if you adopt every child in an adoption center, donate enough money for 1 million wells in africa, and find a cure for cancer, you cant get to heaven unless you accept Jesus. I think the trials are times when you forget about Jesus. But your preception of things makes a lot of sense. Maye you're right but I think that it is so easy to slip onto the path to heck you kinda just gotta remember Jesus thats really all you gotta do. and ofcourse be sincere when you pray for forgiveness! heart  
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