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Marlene:
Well, I just wanted to let you all know, that for me and others I am sure did not agree with all things taught while in Babylon. I never voiced what I believed or I would have been devoured by the Lions.
I did not believe in tithe and I did not believe in the Trinity. Why, would God need to use a third person holy ghost, when the Bible tells us God is Spirit.
Well, this was the Holy Spirit working in me while I was in Babylon.
Now, I know that others believe as I do that this was all the Holy Sprit dragging me in here.
I believe God brought me into this website when he decided it was time for me to learn that there is no Hell.
But, I had read other scriptures and did not pick up on the fact that God had a plan for all mankind. The Hell doctrine I had began to hate becauseI knew I was not right with God. Secondly, from reading about the different believe systems I became totally confused. I wondered how anyone could avoid Hell.
Well, God showed me Hell was just a mistake in translation and many other things. Now, God lifted the veil from my eyes and I was able to believe his word more clearly. I believe that God caused Ray to search and then led him on what to write on.
Ray shares more scriptures and with God leading him many are coming to see God's truths. But, let me tell you the night I saw there was no hell. It was not
Ray I worshiped but our Loving God. Ray is merely how God choose to present truths to us.
Also, since I tested things before I came in here, God has led me to test Ray's teachings along with others who believe in Universal Reconcillation. Now
I have read some articles on other website and they have given me some food for thought. But, I also, have found many of them believe in Trinity.
Many believe they existed before they were born. I know , some believe in other things too.
For me God has given Ray many truths and his plan for humanity. I actually, believe I know enough now on what is needed to help me understand.
I believe I have the basics of Gods plan. Now, I know that only with the Holy Sprit working in me will I ever be able to overcome the world. Its the Love of Christ that helps me. Hey, a God of Love you want to give your heart too. You want to obey. His love will win us over. I still break down and cry when I think of the night God led me in here. Each day I feel more and more of his Love. Each day I want my Beast to be killed. I am so sick of it. I know, that this is all from God. Before, I never looked at myself like that. I thought I was a fairly nice person at times. What, a joke that was.
I love Ray as a Brother in Christ. God has used him in a mighty way. But, I also love all of you as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We are family. If, one of you were ill or hurting. I would pray for you. I often think of those who were in here and left. But, God is working this all out for his good purpose.
Of course, we Love Ray, but all my worship and praise goes to God because this is the only reason I came in her. God led me here.
So, like Rockerdude I too have not found one any better. God used Ray. We all have been blessed by God that he made Ray want to share God's truths with us. I thank God for this forum. Without, this it would be so lonely. There are so few of us who belive like this. But, I know only God can help me and he provided all of us for each other. If, for some reason we would have to leave. I know, God has a plan, but mainly he is able to see me through the rest of the way.
In His Love,
Marlene
aqrinc:
Hi meefsgirl,
Your perception may be colored by this particular forum rule being adhered to by members most of the time. The idea is to discuss what we learn here on the forum, and our further personal growth from these teachings.
This forum is primarily a place for people of a like mind to fellowship, and secondarily to discuss and question what they learn on bible-truths.com.
Rayism or any ism other than Baptism In Spirit Of Jesus Christ is most assuredly not accepted practice here. With careful reading of any discussion on this forum, you will see that Rays material is referenced quite often, but in most if not all instances, the corresponding Scripture and Spiritual Witness is also quoted.
We come here for fellowship with like-minded people, learning from Scripture and reading or listening to Rays teaching, which we have stated prior to joining, we agree with.
To bring a bit of clarity, let us all be reminded:
2Pe 1:20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture at all is becoming its own explanation." (Where is your witness)
Witness
Dan 5:17 Then answering is Daniel and saying before the king, "Your gifts be to yourself, and your rewards grant to another! But the writing will I read to the king, and its interpretation will I make known to him."
1Co 14:22 So that languages are for a sign, not to the believers, but to the unbelievers. Yet prophecy is not for the unbelievers, but for believers."
Witness
Rev 19:10 And I fall in front of his feet to worship him. And he is saying to me, "See! No! A fellow slave of yours am I, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
george. :)
G. Driggs:
I must admit, I have at one time or another put Brother Ray on a pedestal. Not only that, Ive even envied and coveted what God gave him, even the Brothers and Sisters here, to the point I began to hate Ray and all of you, because of jealousy. This in part is what I meant when I said I was like a beast to you all. Forgive me. Its not so bad now, but I still have to pray when the beast in me rises like that from time to time. What can I say? I was made like that. I'm a sinner as long as I'm in this flesh, hopefully it will become less and less as I grow and fellowship with you all.
As for all other websites that teach, I dont need em. You are my real family, my mother, brother and sister. I dont know anyone else in the world like you all, and I thank God, and give Him all the glory for bringing me here.
Peace, Love and Understanding to you all
G.Driggs
Dave in Tenn:
I've said it before, I'll say it again. I take the scriptural admonition to 'let there not be too many teachers' to heart. I don't have, nor do I want, 'too many teachers'. I wasn't looking for the one I have. I don't even care if there are others 'teaching' the same things as Ray. I don't have time or inclination to scour the internet for 'other' anything, including fellowship, inspiration and certainly not 'teaching'. God be with everybody, but I'm here and nowhere else.
In a year, I still haven't read or heard everything on B-T! And it hasn't been for lack of trying. :D I don't feel the least little bit hungry, thirsty, curious, or needy to go anywhere else. The Father prepared Ray Smith for me and the likes of me in ways I cannot begin to explain. Ray is the best teacher of anything I've encountered since High School, and since what Ray teaches me is 'meaning of life' stuff, I hold him in very high regard. There's just no eerie synth music playing when I claim Ray as 'my teacher'.
That's not really directed 'at' anyone...just flet led to say it. :D That's just me, though.
G. Driggs:
--- Quote from: Dave in Tenn on June 29, 2009, 12:49:44 PM ---
In a year, I still haven't read or heard everything on B-T! And it hasn't been for lack of trying. :D I don't feel the least little bit hungry, thirsty, curious, or needy to go anywhere else. The Father prepared Ray Smith for me and the likes of me in ways I cannot begin to explain. Ray is the best teacher of anything I've encountered since High School, and since what Ray teaches me is 'meaning of life' stuff, I hold him in very high regard. There's just no eerie synth music playing when I claim Ray as 'my teacher'.
--- End quote ---
Well said Dave, nothing wrong with esteeming someone better than ones self is there? Especially if they work hard for it and God gives them more.
You inspired me Dave, to remember what is written.
1Th 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
1Th 5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
1Th 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Nothing wrong with that is there? I dont feel so bad now for the way I feel about Ray, he has earned it.
Peace, G.Driggs
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