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Girl4beluga wrote: "First off you have no proof for that, second of all Lindsey said she believed in the concept of a God but says that as humans we cannot guess the details around him...(which is kinda true), and thi..."Well she said there was a higher being and that is part of the concept of God...God is so much more though. And do you have proof that everything you say is right...at least we have a written God-breathed historically correct six-thousand year old book that tells us what is right and what is wrong
@God's Swordmaiden: That may be true, but a lot of people would laugh at us for talking like that. :'(
I know but the Bible says to get the Word to everyone not convert them so we have to let God do the work.
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well I don't exactly cringe we can do it with God's help but not alone.
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Yes, I've never actually thought about that point until this year.
Okay, I guess I have a question /: Why is everyone on here a Christian? If you're not a Christian, then i'm not talking to you.
I think that only Christians have been given the Bible like a love letter from God. They have the Spirit of God that gives them understanding and ability to follow God. It has opened their eyes to who God's Son is and they appreciate being adopted into God's family. There are other reasons that others could contribute to this list. Why would someone who doesn't appreciate God read this book since it speaks about their sin and a savior they haven't chosen to appreciate? That has always been a mystery to me. It must be the mystery or secret obsession to wonder about how an unknown god/fable has caught their imagination.
What do you think, Bright?
Bright..wow, that's new. I honestly think people don't just choose who they want to/ don't want to believe in. As in, if your parent(s) are Christian, then that automatically makes you a Christian. You have to tell them otherwise if you discover you don't want to be a Christian. Of course they're not going to make it easy for you. They might pray for you more, take you to church more, and stuff like that. Yeah, some parents might approve their child's decision..but not likely, I think.If your parent(s) is an atheist, it could be different, maybe not. They just might talk about all the nonsense of God more. If your parents actually tell you that it's okay for you to choose your own religion, then Im going to see people keep becoming a Christian, since their parents are. They can grow up, and stop going to church, but I'm just talking about how it happened. I mean-
If your parents were an atheist, then I still think you would be one too, unless you decided to follow this 'light' that led you to god. And people who probably do read the bible that aren't God's child might be reading it to see if it's something they can believe in. Or if it has proof of his existence. I don't know.
*Mrs.Brightside* wrote: "Bright..wow, that's new. Doug: I didn't mean it as an insult. Just shortened.
B:I honestly think people don't just choose who they want to/ don't want to believe in. As in, if your parent(s) are Christian, then that automatically makes you a Christian...."
D: My Aunt believes that if your parents were religious, then you will rebel and not be. And if your parents were non-religious, then you will seek out deeper meaning from life. I don't think it is that simple, since her understanding leaves God entirely out of the formula. She thinks she is a Christian, but she doesn't know the Lord. I guess the parameters of discussion and understanding have to be defined more strictly to actually carry out a good comparison.
The way the Bible defines people are two ways: saved (regenerated) and unregenerate. The unregenerate are described as Jew and Gentile without the Savior Jesus. The saved are described as both Jew and Gentile who believe in the Savior Jesus, but they are no longer described as Jew or Gentile, but 'The Church' (those called out to God as his chosen people). Lines get a bit blurred at times in Theological matters, but the Chosen Jews will reign with Christ because they were promised a kingdom in this world and Jesus is that King, their Messiah, now rejected by them. The Gentiles who believe (the Bride of Christ) will also reign with Him, but not because of an old Testament promise to them directly, but because they have been grafted into the blessings of salvation through faith in Christ because of the temporary hardening of the Jews hearts against Christ.
It's a long story, but it always ends with both Jews and Gentiles being grateful for finding the life that God holds out to whoever is willing to accept it and whoever God choses to open their hearts. Christ died for all those people and he considers his sacrifice on the Cross as worthwhile because of them. Beautiful love story. I'm glad I'm His child.
Wow, Doug. You are supremely articulate, and I'm glad to see you in this group. I;m glad that you likened to Bible to a love letter from our Saviour... I've always thought so.
Breezy wrote: "Wow, Doug. You are supremely articulate, and I'm glad to see you in this group. I;m glad that you likened to Bible to a love letter from our Saviour... I've always thought so."Thanks. Sometimes I explain too much because I don't want to be misunderstood.
When you think about God's Word, it is primarily written to those who God draws to Himself. Who wants to read someone elses mail and envy all the great stuff they have? I want to read my own mail. God loves me...and anyone else, if you trust Him.
Alex-wa wrote: "I kind of think of it as Jesus's diary."Yah, kind like a diary, only sideways, sort of. I mean, a diary is private but the Bible is sideways and spilling all the good stuff out for us to search through and keep for ourselves. We are adopted into God's family, so we can boldly seek his blessings, finding out what He has done for us and show him our appreciation by living for Him. It is our reasonable worship. Cool.
Wow Doug (Dougie), you're good at..saying things? I can't find the word /: but another question! Let's see..oh man, I think I forgot it. I'll be back!
*Mrs.Brightside* wrote: "Wow Doug (Dougie), you're good at..saying things? I can't find the word /: but another question! Let's see..oh man, I think I forgot it. I'll be back!""Expressing himself!"
Oh yeah! Thanks(; I still haven't figured out what my question was /:
Pansy and Bright, I knew two people just like you on another board. We had lots of fun. Those two were actually unbelievers though. They doubted God's Word and tried to discourage young believers' faith in God. They liked to used science, statistics and philosophy to attempt to disprove God and His word. It was quite sad, since they only presented a portion of the truth to attempt to prove their unbelief points. Their spirits sounded exactly like you do right now. Not to say you are here just to discourage, but their spirits sounded similar to your words and they disdained holiness to God and His Word. They trusted in themselves. They chose...poorly.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not upon your own understanding and He will guide your path."
I express myself not just for you, but for those listening. Have a great day.
*Mrs.Brightside* wrote: "Oh yeah! Thanks(; I still haven't figured out what my question was /:"I can hardly wait.
By the way, how long has Pansy been your alter-ego?
Douglas wrote: "Pansy and Bright, I knew two people just like you on another board. We had lots of fun. Those two were actually wiccan though. They doubted God's Word and tried to discourage young believer..."
I heard of that quote! I just couldn't remember it /: but you're right, I'm definitely not Wiccan! Haha. But that sounds funny. Uhh, I don't think I trust in myself. Hmmm..still thinking of my question..
Douglas wrote: "*Mrs.Brightside* wrote: "Oh yeah! Thanks(; I still haven't figured out what my question was /:"I can hardly wait.
By the way, how long has Pansy been your alter-ego?"
I'm not the same person! Please don't judge me! When have I been trying to "disprove God and His Word"? Could you please give me some examples, I don't understand! You are really hurting my feelings!
Douglas wrote: "I express myself not just for you, but for those listening.I know that!
Have a great day."
My day wasn't so great..
Douglas wrote: "*Mrs.Brightside* wrote: "Oh yeah! Thanks(; I still haven't figured out what my question was /:"
I can hardly wait.
By the way, how long has Pansy been your alter-ego?"
...What are you talking about?
BTW, it has seemed that we often log on at the same time. Maybe that's why he thinks we're one and the same?
...Hmm..maybe? I don't know, I shouldn't be on this early. I'm still tired..but people wouldn't shut up and let me sleep! Ugghh, but now it's quiet.
Oh really?! I'm really in that time zone, but meant the time zone I'm normally in. Out of town for the weekend
Oh yeah, I suppose America has billions of time zones...just thought of that! :D
Wha...*smacks forehead* AUGH! I keep forgetting you're in the UK, Chiara!! LOL
UK??!!! Oh my gosh, that's awesome!
Ahaaaa, lol. Because.. I did a study about if, and fell in loooove! I even studied french (even though it's different) and I'm planning on going there when my mom is....distracted XD
We Americans tend to really like the UK. No hard feelings over that whole "taxation without representation", revolution, war thing. We also love your accents. They're brilliant. You guys also tend to rock at fiction. And your accents rock.
Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "We Americans tend to really like the UK. No hard feelings over that whole "taxation without representation", revolution, war thing. We also love your accents. They're brilliant. You guys also..."
LOL! I agree.
Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "We Americans tend to really like the UK. No hard feelings over that whole "taxation without representation", revolution, war thing. We also love your accents. They're brilliant. You guys also..."
That's funny! :D I love it when Americans say 'awesome' - asum! :D
We say it- orsom.
Wait-do you have an accent?!
I never knew you guys said "awesome" that differently. :)Random question: Do British people ever try to imitate American accents for fun?
Air wrote: "Why would god send his precious creations to hell if he loves us all equally?"What makes you think God's love for sinners doesn't have a time for repenting included? His mercy sends the rain to both the righteous and the sinner's land to bring forth the harvest. He doesn't only water the righteous persons land, so it is logical that there will be a time of judgment, since today isn't that day. Both the right and the sinner recieve God's blessing for a time in hopes of saving as many as possible. So therefore, why would you presume that God will never send judgment upon those He has shown mercy towards? It is because He has withheld judgment that some believe and also the reason that some scorn Him even more. All people are not loved by God forever, therefore. Those in hell are the ones that God does not love forever because they never loved Him even one day. They were not His children.
By "everywhere", you mean....?"
I think she means everywhere, as in, EVERYWHERE! Every country in the WORLD! (and possibly universe, ask her.)