New member here. Just introducing myself.

[scripturaltruthfellowship]

Hi all:

My name is John. I am 59 years old. I grew up in a Pentecostal church and left when I felt the need to seek answers to questions which seemed to be never answered. . I then became associated with the Jehovah's Witnesses, but after a short time left and found UCG. They almost believed what I thought to be the truth. Then, after almost 40 years of searching (for what, I didn't know), I ran across bibletruths.com. For the last 8 months or so we have studied the teachings of L. Ray Smith intently. My wife, my son, and I have nightly studies where we delve into the manuscripts. We have found what was missing for all of those years. The emptiness has been filled with the Spirit of the living God. Contradictions are no longer found and we are now serving a loving creator.

I now have an almost insatiable need to share with anyone who will listen these marvelous truths.

I just want to say that the Lord has taken me out of Babylon and I am so happy to be where I am today.

Blessings,
John

[John from Kentucky]

Welcome.

The more Johns the better.

[Abednego]

Bonus points if you're from Kentucky.

[Dave in Tenn]

Hello, John...and to your wife and son through you.

[Rene]

Welcome to the forum John.

Your story sounds similar to many of us here, i.e., a tour of Babylon before landing here.  I am delighted you have joined and look forward to enjoying a "spiritual" fellowship with you and your family.

René

[Kat]

Hi John,

I'm glad you have joined us 
Isn't it amazing how long we have to stay on the merry-go-round of the church/world, seeking the truth in all the wrong places, as it were. Then sort of out of the blue we are taking off (the merry-go-round), the Spirit opens our eyes and God reveals these wonderful truths to us, via Bible-truths.com. It's really nice to have this place to share the fellowship of like minded people too, helps me a great deal. So come in and find a topic to post a comment or make your own topic, it's all good.

Here are the links to extra info we have here on the forum, this is besides what's on the main BT's main body of articles.
Forum Rules- General info
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,3.0.html
Topic- Questions and Truth 
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,4558.0.html
Topic- How this Forum is Moderated
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,3614.0.html

General discussion board- to ask questions and discuss what is presented at the Bible-truths.com site.
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,3.0.html

Child board- FAQ (most frequently asked questions)- above General discussion board
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,23.0.html

Forum Indexes & Info.
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

Ray's Videos
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,8227.0.html

Ray's Audios 
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,2641.0.html

Ray's 2008 Audios
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,8256.0.html

Transcripts of Audios
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,12.0.html

Off Topic board- to discuss things that may not directly relate to BT, you will find a good bit of humor
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,4.0.html

child board- Inspirationals, Writings, Poems, Etc.- above Off Topic board
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,15.0.html

Testimonies / Prayer Requests / Fellowship board- mostly for personal posts
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,5.0.html

Child boards- Who Am I? (only available to members)- above Testimonies board, members pics and other stuff
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,16.0.html

Members Recipes- for sharing recipes and food tips
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,22.0.html

mercy, peace and love
Kat

[Rhys 🕊]

Welcome to the forum

Glad you are discovering more truth and that being set free is showing in you

Rhys

[indianabob]

Hi John and welcome,

It is a real blessing to be here in fellowship with like believers.
I'm sure it is also a blessing to you to be able to share with your family.
Not many folks have that relationship with those closest to them.

Ole Indiana Bob

[theophilus]

Hello Johnny 5??? Hehehe! God bless you and welcome!

Seriously mods, we need a rule for the Johns!

[acomplishedartis]

does your family just believed this truths after you talked about them?  Or does it took a process? It would be interesting to hear the story ... if you don't mind to share it...

I think you are 'lucky'.

By the way, welcome to the forum.

[virginiabm]

       Welcome to the family John.

[se7en]

Welcome to the forum John, that is so cool to hear that you have discussions with your family concerning the Truth!

Love it!

[lilitalienboi16]

Thanks for sharing with us your journey John. We are happy to have you with us!

Blessings,
Alex