Hello everyone,
In the last week I have had the opportunity to read quite a lot of Ray's teachings on the website. Tonite my wife and I listened to the messages on audio re Marriage and Love and were greatly blessed by them. We were wondering where these were given.
I have been through the gamut of denominationalism in search of truth: Mormonism, JDubyahs, Southern Baptist, Assembly of God, CMA, Foursquare, Church of Christ (though they are not a denomination in the true sense of the word) so it is hard for me not to have a measure of skepticism. I am always optomistic when discovering a group that seems to have a solid grasp of spiritual matters. But sooner or later (usually sooner) I discover teachings that are not quite right in regard to God's word (I'm sort of embarrassed to admit it, but I used to think that I would just show them where they were clearly out of line with His word and they would certainly change
). In contrast when I came across bible-truths.com the process seems to be totally reversed: As I begin each study I think, "no that can't be right" and by the end of it I am (often in tears) seeing that it does indeed accurately reflect God's word. It is certainly a picture of an
eminently more merciful God than I've
ever known. Is it all "truth"? I don't know if I am sure yet. I am fearful of too much optimism. Afraid that yet again I will think I have found a group that represents God's true people (elect) only to be disappointed once more. (Once bitten, twice shy I guess)
Truly my heart's desire is to serve God in spirit and truth. However, I have often found that questioning teachings is not appreciated or tolerated, so I am somewhat apprehensive about "rocking the boat" or being perceived as contentious. At times it seems that Ray's answers will brush someone off that is asking what appears to be a valid question (one I might ask in fact
) It
seems he may think it is a stupid question, or perhaps that the person is challenging him personally. I would ask that you please not think I am ever trying to be contentious if it seems I am trying to challenging your beliefs. It may never happen, but if it does please understand that it is not ever my intention to be contentious. I endeavor to never take, nor intend to give offense, and truly
welcome being held accountable in Love.
In His (what I am finding to be) Boundless Love,
Russ