John UK wrote: Prove it by quoting me, or you lose the argument by default, and seen to be an ignoramus.
Why John you appear somewhat perturbed. You originated this debate. Post 6/7/09 3:28PM
wrote: I realise that most folks in this world are self-righteous, but if any Christian had ever asked me if I was a sinner deserving death and hell, I would have answered in the affirmative.
Trouble was, most Christians had written me off as reprobate, instead of preaching the gospel of God's grace to me.
The ensuing discussion was that this was your pre-conversion state. The implication of this, is that you were awaiting evangelism from a Christian but did not receive it. Therefore you imply that in your unregenerate state you "knew" sin and its consequences, in relation to eternal life and damnation.
It's actually turned out to be quite an interesting debate.