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Knowing the truth the hell message really bugs me
Nikoa:
These people could not possibly know the truth or they would have to be the most evil people don't you think? I don't want to forget where I came from. I need to study more and pray more. Seems like once I heard this truth which made so much sense then I began to wonder what other belief systems am I holding onto that could be false??? This caused me to question everything and set me back to the point of not praying ...in a way back sliding. I think this is all part of the process of having my foundation shaken. Now I need to start over with digging new footing on new ground.
chuckt:
--- Quote from: Nikoa on May 09, 2008, 10:02:05 AM ---These people could not possibly know the truth or they would have to be the most evil people don't you think? I don't want to forget where I came from. I need to study more and pray more. Seems like once I heard this truth which made so much sense then I began to wonder what other belief systems am I holding onto that could be false??? This caused me to question everything and set me back to the point of not praying ...in a way back sliding. I think this is all part of the process of having my foundation shaken. Now I need to start over with digging new footing on new ground.
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you are in a perfect place to now grow in Christ be patient , and soak it up :D
blessing in your new walk!! WITH HIM.
chuckt
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: chuckt on May 09, 2008, 09:48:59 AM ---
your job isnt to make one drink, its to make them thirsty, plant seeds so to speak.
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Amen!
Great point Chuck, if we can live our lives as an example, a living sacrifice so to speak, that is a much better witness for Christ than debating or arguing bible verses with someone who is intent on holding fast to their belief in god the destroyer of his children.
Just as the Jews of the time Christ walked the earth weren't going to be persuaded by the true Messiah the church is not going to be persuaded by His message of salvation for all or by those He has so far chosen to reveal it to. It is amazing that it is for exactly the same reason that He was rejected then and His message, the true Gospel, the real Good News is rejected now, they want a Messiah/God of vengeance not forgiveness, of destruction rather than mercy.
The Jews wanted their messiah to destroy not only the Romans but anyone else that was not like them, sound familiar? Once they realized Jesus was not going to kill their enemies but to forgive them they turned on Him and cried out for Barabbas;
Luk 23:18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
Luk 23:19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
Luk 23:25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. (Crucify Him!)
The prophecy of our Lord holds true;
Mat 10:24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
Mat 10:25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
Joh 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
Peace,
Joe
Roy Monis:
--- Quote from: Nikoa on May 09, 2008, 10:02:05 AM ---These people could not possibly know the truth or they would have to be the most evil people don't you think? I don't want to forget where I came from. I need to study more and pray more. Seems like once I heard this truth which made so much sense then I began to wonder what other belief systems am I holding onto that could be false??? This caused me to question everything and set me back to the point of not praying ...in a way back sliding. I think this is all part of the process of having my foundation shaken. Now I need to start over with digging new footing on new ground.
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Hi! Nikoa
Welcome to the Forum. Lovely to meet you.
Standing at street corners to try to save strangers from the eternal fires of hell is indeed an admirable though fruitless gesture as there is no such thing. But it does show one important thing, and the thing that you have is what I believe to be the quality that God requires in His chosen, that quality being a love for all mankind. There is no higher quality, for God is LOVE; "The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love." (1Jn.4:8).
With this quality going for you, you need have no worries. God will call whoever he wants in His own time and they will come to you, you don't go to them that is the Holy Spirit's prerogative, so don't infringe.
God bless you and may you grow in His love.
Love in Christ Jesus'
Roy ;)
Nikoa:
I really appreciate your words Roy...Thank you!
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