I have so many thoughts I want to convey, they are developing as they have been for days. Never seeming to reach the maturity it takes to leave the safety and comfort of my tongue to emerge in to expressible ideas. It is bothersome to have so much to say with no means in which to say it in.
I still have a plethora of ideas having a party on the cape of my tongue. Fortunately, I have verbalized a worth wild collection of sounds turning to words making sentences, that is ultimately an ideal I can get behind. This time it does not come in the form of a blog but on pen and paper, I am leading my youth sermon this Sunday so I am not going to post it, for the reason I do not want to ruin the surprise. If you can make it please support me by being at Gate City Baptist Church at 6:30 pm this Sunday, April 5th, if you need directions or more information feel free to call me.
This is an excerpt form my tongue’s thoughts: The Pen is mightier than the sword but actions speak louder than words. [What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?] James 2:14
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Fire Cycle
If you are a Christian think about the first moments when you were saved, and to the feeling of the Holy Spirit flowing through your body. The fire for Him could not be detained, burning wild with passion. Now, think about the “worse” sin you committed, how the joy of the fire burned low, how the guilt consumed the fire smothering it to near distinction. God made us to always have a passionate fire of love for Him, but he did not make us perfect so we will fall and rise in this cycle.
This cycle has been playfully explained to me as the fire cycle, similar to the water cycle. The fire has never and will never die out, unless you die without salvation. This cycle is unavoidable, but we can influence it in the fact how fired we are, and when our fire does dwindle how fast we rekindle the passion. We control are own light we determine how bright it shines. Like a real fire the bigger the fire the harder it is to maintain, but the more light and warmth it produces. That might be were the similarities end, with your fire it can never grow too big, the bigger it is the safer you are, the better it is for you. All the out side influences in earth and hell can not put out your fire. Outside influences can only deceive your hand to smother your own fire, but with Christ’s help your fire can thrive even in the depths of the ocean, in the midst of a Hurricane caused flood, in any circumstance the devil my sling your way.
The workings of evil will be on there toes when your illuminating great light, for evil is crippled in the light of God. So although it might sometimes feel like you are a bull’s eye for the Devil’s darts form hell (from Trevor’s blog you should read it) you are also calling on allies of Christ, and if you are so blessed, recruiting new Salvation SOULders, by doing your life’s mission of living a God filled life. Be not afraid to spread the joy and love of God. [He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.] 2 Thessalonians 2:14
This cycle has been playfully explained to me as the fire cycle, similar to the water cycle. The fire has never and will never die out, unless you die without salvation. This cycle is unavoidable, but we can influence it in the fact how fired we are, and when our fire does dwindle how fast we rekindle the passion. We control are own light we determine how bright it shines. Like a real fire the bigger the fire the harder it is to maintain, but the more light and warmth it produces. That might be were the similarities end, with your fire it can never grow too big, the bigger it is the safer you are, the better it is for you. All the out side influences in earth and hell can not put out your fire. Outside influences can only deceive your hand to smother your own fire, but with Christ’s help your fire can thrive even in the depths of the ocean, in the midst of a Hurricane caused flood, in any circumstance the devil my sling your way.
The workings of evil will be on there toes when your illuminating great light, for evil is crippled in the light of God. So although it might sometimes feel like you are a bull’s eye for the Devil’s darts form hell (from Trevor’s blog you should read it) you are also calling on allies of Christ, and if you are so blessed, recruiting new Salvation SOULders, by doing your life’s mission of living a God filled life. Be not afraid to spread the joy and love of God. [He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.] 2 Thessalonians 2:14
Monday, March 23, 2009
I can Justify
How often do you justify your actions because of circumstances? I know I am guilty, just this weekend it was my birthday weekend, so although I should eat healthy for lacrosse I justified having maybe one real meal all weekend and just survived on junk food with the fact that 19 years ago I was born. That is a more light-hearted example, but when you need make a case using circumstances to justify our own actions, do you really think God will find them just. The same God who urges us to live above the circumstances of this world, knowing this world is only a stepping stone for the next life. [Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.] 1 Corinthians 13:7. True love does not compromise, nor does it need to be justified, God has a true love towards us never changing His plans due to circumstances, we should have that same philosophy. If you love God, you should try not to sin as much as humanly possible regardless the circumstances.
It's easy to make something sound justifiable say it with confident and use intelligent sentence structure, and almost anything can sound just. But hearing is the most easily tricked of all senses. As the old saying goes "(insert name) hears what (pronoun) wants, not what is said". That can also be true in what we want to be justified, you make it sound justifiable, trying to ignore the feeling of guilt, remorse, shame ect... Heck in 10th grade I along with half the class had to justified the actions of PG&E while the other half of the class supported Erin Brockovich. Anyone who even heard of this knows that Erin should win the law suit. Erin's side mad the point that we didn't follow health codes and shredded evidence. My side (I was assigned I do not support PG&E actions) mad the points that the government and the construction company we used should have dealt with health codes and what is wrong with recycling. There were other points but you get the idea. At the end of our class debate over 2/3 of the class agreed that PG&E SOUNDED more just, but we all knew they really were not just at all. It all comes down to POV, who's point of view do you want, manipulating circumstances or the perfect view of God? [This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.] 1 Corinthians 1:25
It's easy to make something sound justifiable say it with confident and use intelligent sentence structure, and almost anything can sound just. But hearing is the most easily tricked of all senses. As the old saying goes "(insert name) hears what (pronoun) wants, not what is said". That can also be true in what we want to be justified, you make it sound justifiable, trying to ignore the feeling of guilt, remorse, shame ect... Heck in 10th grade I along with half the class had to justified the actions of PG&E while the other half of the class supported Erin Brockovich. Anyone who even heard of this knows that Erin should win the law suit. Erin's side mad the point that we didn't follow health codes and shredded evidence. My side (I was assigned I do not support PG&E actions) mad the points that the government and the construction company we used should have dealt with health codes and what is wrong with recycling. There were other points but you get the idea. At the end of our class debate over 2/3 of the class agreed that PG&E SOUNDED more just, but we all knew they really were not just at all. It all comes down to POV, who's point of view do you want, manipulating circumstances or the perfect view of God? [This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.] 1 Corinthians 1:25
Thursday, March 19, 2009
out of season
I am "hunting" deer out of season, before you call WWF read on. I know it's no longer Christmas time, so everyone is out of the Christmas spirit, but I must take down Rudolph. He is the poster child, or should I say deer, for the commercialism that is overthrowing the true meaning of CHRISTmas. He along with some other focus stealers has diverted the attention off Christ and on to the "joy" of the season. It is for these same reasons, that three short months after Christmas, virtually no one cares about the Christmas spirit anymore. The spirit of Christmas is a holy one that does not come but once a year, like good old Saint Nick, but that is always present. Ask yourself were you looking forward to glorying Christ three months ago, or on the presents you got to open? Don't beat you self up if you just came to the realization that you wanted to know what you got, instead of praising what you already had, the king, the messiah, the one and only God in human flesh, who died on the cross for you, to free you from your slavery to sin. That has to be one of Satan's greatest accomplishments turning the Lords’ birth, to a day of self, selfish desires.
Before we get back to my focus of this monstrosity Rudolph, a freak with a red nose that no other deer likes, with only one redeeming quality, which is he overcame adversity. Which is a good lesson, but could have been taught with truth rather than lies. I am not a raving lunatic who hates what Christmas has become, I enjoy getting presents on Christmas, I am not going to lie, I simply hate how CHRISTmas is turning, and has turned too many of us, to x-mas. Where is meaning for the season, nah the reason for every season, Christmas to Easter to Thanksgiving?
Now the monstrosity, St. Nick is a follower of Christ, who would have accept Rudolph even without needing his help, the first reason I know Rudolph is fake taking attention off the true hero of Christmas, Jesus. Also really a glowing red nose, imagine trying to birth a 20 watt light bulb, not very pleasurable. The main reason I have an unchristian distaste for this four legged ad from the devil however is I blame him for my devotion shying form the lord in the past, but instead my devotion was on materialist things. Passing the buck of blame, an ironically true expression is not the answer, but taking my very real message adding my theatrical, but true dislike for Rudolph equals a more interesting read.
The facts are there are a lot of reasons Christ is being taken out of Christmas, toy companies, Hollywood, T.V. greed ect… Prime example how many “Christmas” movies have you seen when the moral of the story is Christmas is not about presents, it’s about being nice or kind or something to that effect? Good message right? Loaded question its good in the aspect that we should be kind to our fellow man but wrong in the aspect that Christmas is about anything of this world, it’s about the Almighty one Himself. Regardless of how the majority views Christmas, or any other Godly thing, you have the strength to contradict the actions of mainstream society, no matter what your going against, for you have the unbeatable power of Christ on your side. With that in mind, what is the meaning of Easter, eggs or God? Don’t twist my words, quoting me to have said hiding eggs, and getting presents is unchristian, because it’s not, just remember to glorify Him, make sure He is on the top of your wish list, and give someone the only gift that truly matters, the gift of salvation.
Before we get back to my focus of this monstrosity Rudolph, a freak with a red nose that no other deer likes, with only one redeeming quality, which is he overcame adversity. Which is a good lesson, but could have been taught with truth rather than lies. I am not a raving lunatic who hates what Christmas has become, I enjoy getting presents on Christmas, I am not going to lie, I simply hate how CHRISTmas is turning, and has turned too many of us, to x-mas. Where is meaning for the season, nah the reason for every season, Christmas to Easter to Thanksgiving?
Now the monstrosity, St. Nick is a follower of Christ, who would have accept Rudolph even without needing his help, the first reason I know Rudolph is fake taking attention off the true hero of Christmas, Jesus. Also really a glowing red nose, imagine trying to birth a 20 watt light bulb, not very pleasurable. The main reason I have an unchristian distaste for this four legged ad from the devil however is I blame him for my devotion shying form the lord in the past, but instead my devotion was on materialist things. Passing the buck of blame, an ironically true expression is not the answer, but taking my very real message adding my theatrical, but true dislike for Rudolph equals a more interesting read.
The facts are there are a lot of reasons Christ is being taken out of Christmas, toy companies, Hollywood, T.V. greed ect… Prime example how many “Christmas” movies have you seen when the moral of the story is Christmas is not about presents, it’s about being nice or kind or something to that effect? Good message right? Loaded question its good in the aspect that we should be kind to our fellow man but wrong in the aspect that Christmas is about anything of this world, it’s about the Almighty one Himself. Regardless of how the majority views Christmas, or any other Godly thing, you have the strength to contradict the actions of mainstream society, no matter what your going against, for you have the unbeatable power of Christ on your side. With that in mind, what is the meaning of Easter, eggs or God? Don’t twist my words, quoting me to have said hiding eggs, and getting presents is unchristian, because it’s not, just remember to glorify Him, make sure He is on the top of your wish list, and give someone the only gift that truly matters, the gift of salvation.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Back to the Faith-ics
I keep alluding/referencing to this summer, when I started my walk. During my last blog, on apologetics, not meaning sorry, but one defending my faith, (all my “concerning” blog along with Dear Mus, are apologetics), I described Some of my experience, for the ones who didn’t read that extremely long post here it is: When I use to go to Church because, I had to I did not like going, that is true. I stop being forced to go around the time I was seven, and I didn't start going back to Sunday morning church till October 19th, 2008, the day I was baptized (excluding a very small amount of time with friends or something). I got saved earlier that year late summer time, when I went to youth group with my friend, Brandon. God will always put people in your life to help you grow with Him, Brandon one of those people for me. I always considered myself a Christian, but I didn't know Him, I just knew of Him. It wasn't in till this summer when I truly craved that relationship, was I saved. I doubted that I was truly saved at first, because I didn't have that moment when I dropped on my knees in near tears, that I found Him, like many people told me was there saving experience. I was save never the less, God made that abundantly clear. I have matured greatly since I was seven, I now get so amped, completely hyped to get closer with Him anyway I can, youth group, spreading the gospel, just living for Him, and yes Church.
I can’t stress enough everyone’s walk is different, I can’t tell you how to walk only that you know if you are walking towards Him, why speak what you know to be false. Find the way that works for you. It was discouraging; at first I didn’t have the “typical” saved experience. Looking back on it now I find this to be for two main reasons. One all people are unique so if I were to fall to my knees, I personally would be doing it for society, letting others influence my reactions, try to keep you actions and reactions Godly. He is in your heart so follow your hearts of heart.
Secondly hitting closer to home for me, I was trying to trick myself, that I didn’t go eighteen years of my life not knowing the Lord yet, claiming to be Christian, a follower of Christ. How can you truly follow someone without having a relationship with Him, without truly trusting or believing in Him? I remember I was almost embraced to tell people, because it’s off putting to realize you have been a hypocrite. I would were the Jesus T’s, and rep. that cross, but I didn’t even know what the cross meant. Yes I know it was what Jesus was crucified on, but who doesn’t; I didn’t know what it truly meant to thrive for His presents. Ask yourself if you know what the cross means; what it means to be a follower of Christ, do you try to live a holy life style? I am not talking about going to church on Sunday or trying to maintain the image of Christianity, I mean do you put Him before ALL you do? I am not one to judge no mortal is,[ How can you think of saying, ‘Friend, let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye.] Luke 6:42, I am saying examine closely the speck in your own eye, how much of your vision does it possess? After a true look at ones own faults, while trying to improve your vision you my help you fellow (wo)man. This does not mean you can now judge the person, just condemn the sin. My views on this are explained in more detail in my first blog “Worthy to serve Him”. The very basics of Christianity are you saved, not have you recited a salvation verse, or memorized the bible, but do you put your faith in Jesus Christ? Are you knowingly living a double standard by tricking others, or perhaps tricking yourself but know, no one can trick the all knowing God.
I can’t stress enough everyone’s walk is different, I can’t tell you how to walk only that you know if you are walking towards Him, why speak what you know to be false. Find the way that works for you. It was discouraging; at first I didn’t have the “typical” saved experience. Looking back on it now I find this to be for two main reasons. One all people are unique so if I were to fall to my knees, I personally would be doing it for society, letting others influence my reactions, try to keep you actions and reactions Godly. He is in your heart so follow your hearts of heart.
Secondly hitting closer to home for me, I was trying to trick myself, that I didn’t go eighteen years of my life not knowing the Lord yet, claiming to be Christian, a follower of Christ. How can you truly follow someone without having a relationship with Him, without truly trusting or believing in Him? I remember I was almost embraced to tell people, because it’s off putting to realize you have been a hypocrite. I would were the Jesus T’s, and rep. that cross, but I didn’t even know what the cross meant. Yes I know it was what Jesus was crucified on, but who doesn’t; I didn’t know what it truly meant to thrive for His presents. Ask yourself if you know what the cross means; what it means to be a follower of Christ, do you try to live a holy life style? I am not talking about going to church on Sunday or trying to maintain the image of Christianity, I mean do you put Him before ALL you do? I am not one to judge no mortal is,[ How can you think of saying, ‘Friend, let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye.] Luke 6:42, I am saying examine closely the speck in your own eye, how much of your vision does it possess? After a true look at ones own faults, while trying to improve your vision you my help you fellow (wo)man. This does not mean you can now judge the person, just condemn the sin. My views on this are explained in more detail in my first blog “Worthy to serve Him”. The very basics of Christianity are you saved, not have you recited a salvation verse, or memorized the bible, but do you put your faith in Jesus Christ? Are you knowingly living a double standard by tricking others, or perhaps tricking yourself but know, no one can trick the all knowing God.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Concerning Our Time
I am sorry to hear that you had a rough day, we all have one of those days. Walk as close to God as you can, and when times are hardest He will carry you, a little thing I like to remember when I have had a bad day, you should not let circumstances get you down. I realize because of your religious view point it won't be as much as a comfort as it is for me, still look at this as encouraging words as it was meant, not any other meaning.
Well, if you read my blog as you have the option to then you would know more, I also have a picture up so you know what I look like but the most vital information you have is my last name so if you so desired, you could find me on facbook, Google me, or something and learn a heap more. I am not going to start investigating all the Andrew on the web to see if it's you (SF). Some people are not as open as me and that's ok I won't pry anymore.
My ignorance, really? Let us not forget why this side debate came up " See, you're applying logic to religion, which is inherently illogical." You, blanket yourself around a title (some may argue a religious title, for instance the supreme court) against religion, so because I believe in God, my points become illogical without farther reasoning. Now I must ask, isn't that a bias stance?
I hate losing stuff, I hope your credit card is found soon, and safely returned. As for you comparing The Almighty Himself to elves, I am not going to touch that for as I said I am winding down this conversation before it turns to a quibbling fight. Again this does not mean stop reading or responding, just that I will not beat the hypothetical horse if he is dead.
That indeed is true God is all knowing and will know if you are just going throw the motions, " Tricking people is easy but, tricking The Lord is impossible" (from my first blog). That is also the reason I waited "this long", give you facts to see if you would entertain the idea of Christianity. If so you could start working from the outside in, (my views on this point are explained in Right vs. Wrong Reasons for your situation you might adjust a few of the words). What hoops must you jump through to believe in God? Full houses are not unbeatable, as you know.
I did not assume you're an idiot, on the contrary you seem to be fairly endowed with knowledge excluding the most import of which the Lord and Savior. I nearly assumed that you have not heard of every Christian author, so chances are you haven't heard of Hank. I agree with you with assuming, hence my disclaimer "I hate assuming things..." I am glad you agree, because you assume God doesn't exist. Your part of the argument something like you assume He does. Do you see the monotony in this argument? Btb Hank was a fortune teller, a bad one at that.
"Don't assume that I don't know just as much about your faith as you do" Ok I won't, tell me about the prophets in the bible, how what they predicted came true, about the Messiah look up Psalm 16:10; Psalm 22:16, Psalm 22:17, Psalm 41:9, Psalm 68:18, Isaiah 53:9, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Daniel 9:25-26, Micah 5:2(there are more) but also about historical, things like the fall of Neo-Babylonia, to the rise/division of Rome, this time I won't give you the verses (Hint:Daniel:2;7;8), there are also more non religious prophecies that came true, that's just one example.
Are you trying to school me on my faith, I know man wrote the bible, that is why it isn't as clear as Gods knowledge, but nothing is. Even IF(you assumed again) I didn't know a word I wouldn't wiki it, wiki can get you in trouble my teacher posted some false information on that site to disprove its reliability, almost got an F on the assigned project, you might want to stop relying on it, at all.
"It's even stupider to accept one without proof. You've proven our point." I gave you proof and will give your more before my blogging is done. Ignorance, lack of knowledge, I know the answer God, so what point do u proof?
I was just talking about Nick, and his naive views on Christianity, not him as a person, if your views on Christianity match his, your views on my Faith are equally naive. Clarification so an argument doesn't break out, by views on Christianity I mean how Christians view God, and God things. I quote " my future known ","It(The Bible) was written by people AFTER jesus supposedly lived." We chose are path paving are future, He simply guides us. The bible was not just written after Jesus's life, there are not many who will argue that, the facts are stacked up too high against them, one day all points of Christianity will be that way (nearly undisputable). Don't worry you don't have to tell me your skeptical to say the least, you think that day will never come.
"There is a large body of evidence supporting the big bang" verbatim from your response to Dear, Mus. Do you now go back on this statement?
There are a lot of assumptions on that question, yes I know according to some Christians using genealogies they found the earth is about 6k, and I also know according to radiometric dating the earth is about 4.5 billion years old, but those are not the only two assumption on this old as dirt question, according to The Earth's magnetic field it has to be less than 22,000 years or life would be impossible. Short Period Comets suggest the earth is less than 10,000 years old, according to sediments in the ocean it's a few thousand years old, and according to growth rate it would take about 5k to get the current population from two people. All date processes must assume things, some less than other as I am far from an expert on the area I will not back any of these assumption so you don't have to disprove any. I will however tell you regardless what the age of the earth is, it holds no effect on my faith. The days mentioned in Genesis might hold a different amount of time then days we know now, throwing off the whole genealogy.
The bible tells us stuff that we don't even understand yet, once we get that information the bible will just have more evidence to support it.
I was talking to Nick, for he is the one that picked it out of the whole bible, but the message still applies to you. With you having "that kind of day" I doubt you read it with an open heart. If you give me some page in... anything, I would give it the time of day, and my undivided attention, as for the snake thing sense of humor is a sign of intelligent, and I got a laugh out of that. So reread it find the symbolism I find to be parallel to your situation.
Again the bible tells us stuff we don't even understand yet, once we get that information the bible will just have more evidence supporting it.
I have thought a lot on religion, and I would like to thank you both again for helping me grow in my faith. You addressed me as a curious reader looking for enlightenment, then it turns out you wanted to debate whatever I say. Which, after the initial shock I enjoyed, I like to hear the opposing sides, and what their view points are. Still I was optimistic you would at least hear what I had to say, before disputing it. If you bring up conflicting views I would research them before constructing my opinion on them.
The definition of faith-belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something, due to you finding yourself faithless simply replace faith with belief/believe. I am not asserting you have faith just a very similar concept of belief. With that settled, Christians must have faith that Jesus rose, or Christianity would be based on a man not the God, but atheist must believe he did not rise, cause no man rises from the died, and walk among the living, only God is above death. Christianity grow in great numbers, after Christ death. Even those who oppose Jesus did not question his miracles, they couldn't there was proof, the act of Him doing the miracles, they opposed His claim to be the Son of God, but once He rose, there was proof again. So rather Christianity die out it grow after Jesus death. Christianity grow so much around 200 years after His death,(not enough time for such a great "Legend" to spread with the technology available) Emperor Decius declared Christianity enemy of Rome. This is because they didn't sacrifice to Roman deity but had a relationship, with the one true God. Still there were other realigns that did not sacrifice to roman deity, Christianity was targeted during Rome's hard time because no other religion was rising with such great numbers, then after Christ rose.
Nick using a cliché, to insult me I expect more from you, that was just piss poor insulting because you contradicted yourself, you did have a battle with me therefore using the transitive theory I have wits, and that's according to you, I already knew I had wits. When I use to go to Church because, I had to I did not like going, that is true. I stop being forced to go around the time I was seven, and I didn't start going back to Sunday morning church till October 19th, 2008, the day I was baptized (excluding a very small amount of time with friends or something) . I got saved earlier that year late summer time, when I went to youth group with my friend, Brandon. God will always put people in your life to help you grow with Him, Brandon one of those people for me. I always considered myself a Christian, but I didn't know Him, I just knew of Him. It wasn't in till this summer when I truly craved that relationship, was I saved. I doubted that I was truly saved at first, because I didn't have that moment when I dropped on my knees in near tears, that I found Him, like many people told me was there saving experience. I was save never the less, God made that abundantly clear. I have matured greatly since I was seven, I now get so amped, completely hyped to get closer with Him anyway I can, youth group, spreading the gospel, just living for Him, and yes Church.
Well, if you read my blog as you have the option to then you would know more, I also have a picture up so you know what I look like but the most vital information you have is my last name so if you so desired, you could find me on facbook, Google me, or something and learn a heap more. I am not going to start investigating all the Andrew on the web to see if it's you (SF). Some people are not as open as me and that's ok I won't pry anymore.
My ignorance, really? Let us not forget why this side debate came up " See, you're applying logic to religion, which is inherently illogical." You, blanket yourself around a title (some may argue a religious title, for instance the supreme court) against religion, so because I believe in God, my points become illogical without farther reasoning. Now I must ask, isn't that a bias stance?
I hate losing stuff, I hope your credit card is found soon, and safely returned. As for you comparing The Almighty Himself to elves, I am not going to touch that for as I said I am winding down this conversation before it turns to a quibbling fight. Again this does not mean stop reading or responding, just that I will not beat the hypothetical horse if he is dead.
That indeed is true God is all knowing and will know if you are just going throw the motions, " Tricking people is easy but, tricking The Lord is impossible" (from my first blog). That is also the reason I waited "this long", give you facts to see if you would entertain the idea of Christianity. If so you could start working from the outside in, (my views on this point are explained in Right vs. Wrong Reasons for your situation you might adjust a few of the words). What hoops must you jump through to believe in God? Full houses are not unbeatable, as you know.
I did not assume you're an idiot, on the contrary you seem to be fairly endowed with knowledge excluding the most import of which the Lord and Savior. I nearly assumed that you have not heard of every Christian author, so chances are you haven't heard of Hank. I agree with you with assuming, hence my disclaimer "I hate assuming things..." I am glad you agree, because you assume God doesn't exist. Your part of the argument something like you assume He does. Do you see the monotony in this argument? Btb Hank was a fortune teller, a bad one at that.
"Don't assume that I don't know just as much about your faith as you do" Ok I won't, tell me about the prophets in the bible, how what they predicted came true, about the Messiah look up Psalm 16:10; Psalm 22:16, Psalm 22:17, Psalm 41:9, Psalm 68:18, Isaiah 53:9, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Daniel 9:25-26, Micah 5:2(there are more) but also about historical, things like the fall of Neo-Babylonia, to the rise/division of Rome, this time I won't give you the verses (Hint:Daniel:2;7;8), there are also more non religious prophecies that came true, that's just one example.
Are you trying to school me on my faith, I know man wrote the bible, that is why it isn't as clear as Gods knowledge, but nothing is. Even IF(you assumed again) I didn't know a word I wouldn't wiki it, wiki can get you in trouble my teacher posted some false information on that site to disprove its reliability, almost got an F on the assigned project, you might want to stop relying on it, at all.
"It's even stupider to accept one without proof. You've proven our point." I gave you proof and will give your more before my blogging is done. Ignorance, lack of knowledge, I know the answer God, so what point do u proof?
I was just talking about Nick, and his naive views on Christianity, not him as a person, if your views on Christianity match his, your views on my Faith are equally naive. Clarification so an argument doesn't break out, by views on Christianity I mean how Christians view God, and God things. I quote " my future known ","It(The Bible) was written by people AFTER jesus supposedly lived." We chose are path paving are future, He simply guides us. The bible was not just written after Jesus's life, there are not many who will argue that, the facts are stacked up too high against them, one day all points of Christianity will be that way (nearly undisputable). Don't worry you don't have to tell me your skeptical to say the least, you think that day will never come.
"There is a large body of evidence supporting the big bang" verbatim from your response to Dear, Mus. Do you now go back on this statement?
There are a lot of assumptions on that question, yes I know according to some Christians using genealogies they found the earth is about 6k, and I also know according to radiometric dating the earth is about 4.5 billion years old, but those are not the only two assumption on this old as dirt question, according to The Earth's magnetic field it has to be less than 22,000 years or life would be impossible. Short Period Comets suggest the earth is less than 10,000 years old, according to sediments in the ocean it's a few thousand years old, and according to growth rate it would take about 5k to get the current population from two people. All date processes must assume things, some less than other as I am far from an expert on the area I will not back any of these assumption so you don't have to disprove any. I will however tell you regardless what the age of the earth is, it holds no effect on my faith. The days mentioned in Genesis might hold a different amount of time then days we know now, throwing off the whole genealogy.
The bible tells us stuff that we don't even understand yet, once we get that information the bible will just have more evidence to support it.
I was talking to Nick, for he is the one that picked it out of the whole bible, but the message still applies to you. With you having "that kind of day" I doubt you read it with an open heart. If you give me some page in... anything, I would give it the time of day, and my undivided attention, as for the snake thing sense of humor is a sign of intelligent, and I got a laugh out of that. So reread it find the symbolism I find to be parallel to your situation.
Again the bible tells us stuff we don't even understand yet, once we get that information the bible will just have more evidence supporting it.
I have thought a lot on religion, and I would like to thank you both again for helping me grow in my faith. You addressed me as a curious reader looking for enlightenment, then it turns out you wanted to debate whatever I say. Which, after the initial shock I enjoyed, I like to hear the opposing sides, and what their view points are. Still I was optimistic you would at least hear what I had to say, before disputing it. If you bring up conflicting views I would research them before constructing my opinion on them.
The definition of faith-belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something, due to you finding yourself faithless simply replace faith with belief/believe. I am not asserting you have faith just a very similar concept of belief. With that settled, Christians must have faith that Jesus rose, or Christianity would be based on a man not the God, but atheist must believe he did not rise, cause no man rises from the died, and walk among the living, only God is above death. Christianity grow in great numbers, after Christ death. Even those who oppose Jesus did not question his miracles, they couldn't there was proof, the act of Him doing the miracles, they opposed His claim to be the Son of God, but once He rose, there was proof again. So rather Christianity die out it grow after Jesus death. Christianity grow so much around 200 years after His death,(not enough time for such a great "Legend" to spread with the technology available) Emperor Decius declared Christianity enemy of Rome. This is because they didn't sacrifice to Roman deity but had a relationship, with the one true God. Still there were other realigns that did not sacrifice to roman deity, Christianity was targeted during Rome's hard time because no other religion was rising with such great numbers, then after Christ rose.
Nick using a cliché, to insult me I expect more from you, that was just piss poor insulting because you contradicted yourself, you did have a battle with me therefore using the transitive theory I have wits, and that's according to you, I already knew I had wits. When I use to go to Church because, I had to I did not like going, that is true. I stop being forced to go around the time I was seven, and I didn't start going back to Sunday morning church till October 19th, 2008, the day I was baptized (excluding a very small amount of time with friends or something) . I got saved earlier that year late summer time, when I went to youth group with my friend, Brandon. God will always put people in your life to help you grow with Him, Brandon one of those people for me. I always considered myself a Christian, but I didn't know Him, I just knew of Him. It wasn't in till this summer when I truly craved that relationship, was I saved. I doubted that I was truly saved at first, because I didn't have that moment when I dropped on my knees in near tears, that I found Him, like many people told me was there saving experience. I was save never the less, God made that abundantly clear. I have matured greatly since I was seven, I now get so amped, completely hyped to get closer with Him anyway I can, youth group, spreading the gospel, just living for Him, and yes Church.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Concerning Responses
Identity still dubious, if you are so confident in your argument why do you hide behind aliases, and vagueness? I kind of assumed you know ursa, but It is nice to know for sure.
The definition of religion says concerns not explains nature and purpose of the universe, which I know you don't offer an explanation on creation, you only explains what I know to be God's work, but you seem to be concerned about these things or you wouldn't be having this discussion. Now, as to whether or not atheism is a religion, this is a point that I think we will have to agree to disagree on for the sake of the main point.
I think you misinterpreted what I mean by "stand for nothing", although I will admit it sounds more harsh then I intended it to. Let me clarify, you have no platform to explain the start of the universe, ergo no contrary system of idea to prove the phenomenon of creation. Still I ask again if you admit you DON'T KNOW how then how do you KNOW I am wrong? Consider this if I am wrong we both rot no harm no foul, if you're wrong... Are you willing to take that risk?
I hate assuming things, but due to the lack of ways to communicate my hands are tied, I am going to assume you never heard of neither Hank nor Grant. You looked them both up after I mentioned them in my blog, which is what I want you to do, your own research, however you couldn't find anything to discredit Hanegraaff, so you didn't mention your findings. Speaking of Jeferry, and his predictions, yes he was wrong, he is just human born to be flawed, but the predictions in the Bible are true, many of them already fulfilled.
Regarding the Bible verses, they are to be interpreted by the reader, as I mentioned (in my other blog posts) so I find it will be futile to dispute these points farther, you are reading them Godless and I am reading them God filled, and it does not take a scholar to turn a verse. If any of you find this an "easy out" I would humor you by frolicking in this futile activity.
To turn this to an Islamic debate, which I am sure was not your objective when using that quote from the Qur'an, you were just making a point that other religion had observations you find similar to that in the Bible.
Nick, ignorance, lack of knowledge, is what you admit you have in the area of how the universe was created; moreover it’s the epitome of ignorance to disregard a hypothesis without proof.
Creepy and undesirable, are points you make against Christianity, not only are they not scientific your views on Christianity are naive. God could control everything, but He gave us free will so we can choose to love Him or not, He only leads us to the best path of our life he does not force us down it, and God has always been, is and always will be, He is everlasting.
As for the age of the earth for it to be an error of mine, I must also think that the earth is 6k years old, to answer you statement you don't know how old I think the earth is. Are you just searching for what some Christian’s think that you can disprove. I could also find some disproven ideas that SOME Atheist believe.
[God sits above the circle of the earth...] Isaiah 40:22 the earth is round which Christians knew before scientist discovered it. The more knowledge learned, the more that is proven true in the bible, once all information is known, the Bible and God will be proven. Example many scientist made a case that the universe was always here there for nullifying the need for a creator. As we have already discussed the earth was formed at one time, but Christian already knew that, and simply waited for scientist to catch up. Four corners is a metaphor in this verse, four corners is a fairly common metaphor for all over the place/spread out
That was in Nebuchadnezzar's dream [“‘While I was lying in my bed, this is what I dreamed. I saw a large tree in the middle of the earth.] Daniel 4:10 please read context clues surrounding the verse before making yourself look foolish. I find this to be work of God you picked this verse out of the whole Bible read Daniel 4 in its entirety then try to tell me with a pure heart it does not speak to you. Read carefully and not with a vengeful heart.
The earth does not move, from its orbiting course around the sun.
When your sole objective is to dispute whatever evidence I bring to you, no you are not going to believe in Christ. A relationship takes respect, and trust. God wants us to have a chance to truly love Him so He did not force us to respect nor trust Him. I will say, I brought up enough evidence that it would take more faith for me to be an Atheist than a Christian, as I am. I must have faith, that Jesus did rise, and masses of people including persecutors of Christ did not switch to Christianity to worship a died guy. If I was Atheist on the other hand I would have to have faith that the very same people who wanted Jesus dead, decided to follow Him, after his death without Him rising, just because.
I welcome your responses, still we have debated this point, and my blog is not an apologetic one, so I would like to continue with why I started my blog, to share my experience as a Christian, while giving what I find to be helpful tips, a testimony can be the strongest evidence one could give to support God. So I urge you to keep on reading my blog, I will try to slip in scientific evidence feel free to add your two cents. If I thought pointing out more evidence of His existence, would let you see the light I would never stop this debate.
Note: that if you have questions for me I will answer them I am simply stating that I have laid out a lot of evidence, non of which disproven, just disputed, and anything can be disputed, even scientific laws.
So either you're at the point in your life where you are able to accept God in your life or you're not, or merely wont, yet. Most importantly I don't want the teaching to turn to quibbling. [Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.] 1 Timothy 6:3-4
The definition of religion says concerns not explains nature and purpose of the universe, which I know you don't offer an explanation on creation, you only explains what I know to be God's work, but you seem to be concerned about these things or you wouldn't be having this discussion. Now, as to whether or not atheism is a religion, this is a point that I think we will have to agree to disagree on for the sake of the main point.
I think you misinterpreted what I mean by "stand for nothing", although I will admit it sounds more harsh then I intended it to. Let me clarify, you have no platform to explain the start of the universe, ergo no contrary system of idea to prove the phenomenon of creation. Still I ask again if you admit you DON'T KNOW how then how do you KNOW I am wrong? Consider this if I am wrong we both rot no harm no foul, if you're wrong... Are you willing to take that risk?
I hate assuming things, but due to the lack of ways to communicate my hands are tied, I am going to assume you never heard of neither Hank nor Grant. You looked them both up after I mentioned them in my blog, which is what I want you to do, your own research, however you couldn't find anything to discredit Hanegraaff, so you didn't mention your findings. Speaking of Jeferry, and his predictions, yes he was wrong, he is just human born to be flawed, but the predictions in the Bible are true, many of them already fulfilled.
Regarding the Bible verses, they are to be interpreted by the reader, as I mentioned (in my other blog posts) so I find it will be futile to dispute these points farther, you are reading them Godless and I am reading them God filled, and it does not take a scholar to turn a verse. If any of you find this an "easy out" I would humor you by frolicking in this futile activity.
To turn this to an Islamic debate, which I am sure was not your objective when using that quote from the Qur'an, you were just making a point that other religion had observations you find similar to that in the Bible.
Nick, ignorance, lack of knowledge, is what you admit you have in the area of how the universe was created; moreover it’s the epitome of ignorance to disregard a hypothesis without proof.
Creepy and undesirable, are points you make against Christianity, not only are they not scientific your views on Christianity are naive. God could control everything, but He gave us free will so we can choose to love Him or not, He only leads us to the best path of our life he does not force us down it, and God has always been, is and always will be, He is everlasting.
As for the age of the earth for it to be an error of mine, I must also think that the earth is 6k years old, to answer you statement you don't know how old I think the earth is. Are you just searching for what some Christian’s think that you can disprove. I could also find some disproven ideas that SOME Atheist believe.
[God sits above the circle of the earth...] Isaiah 40:22 the earth is round which Christians knew before scientist discovered it. The more knowledge learned, the more that is proven true in the bible, once all information is known, the Bible and God will be proven. Example many scientist made a case that the universe was always here there for nullifying the need for a creator. As we have already discussed the earth was formed at one time, but Christian already knew that, and simply waited for scientist to catch up. Four corners is a metaphor in this verse, four corners is a fairly common metaphor for all over the place/spread out
That was in Nebuchadnezzar's dream [“‘While I was lying in my bed, this is what I dreamed. I saw a large tree in the middle of the earth.] Daniel 4:10 please read context clues surrounding the verse before making yourself look foolish. I find this to be work of God you picked this verse out of the whole Bible read Daniel 4 in its entirety then try to tell me with a pure heart it does not speak to you. Read carefully and not with a vengeful heart.
The earth does not move, from its orbiting course around the sun.
When your sole objective is to dispute whatever evidence I bring to you, no you are not going to believe in Christ. A relationship takes respect, and trust. God wants us to have a chance to truly love Him so He did not force us to respect nor trust Him. I will say, I brought up enough evidence that it would take more faith for me to be an Atheist than a Christian, as I am. I must have faith, that Jesus did rise, and masses of people including persecutors of Christ did not switch to Christianity to worship a died guy. If I was Atheist on the other hand I would have to have faith that the very same people who wanted Jesus dead, decided to follow Him, after his death without Him rising, just because.
I welcome your responses, still we have debated this point, and my blog is not an apologetic one, so I would like to continue with why I started my blog, to share my experience as a Christian, while giving what I find to be helpful tips, a testimony can be the strongest evidence one could give to support God. So I urge you to keep on reading my blog, I will try to slip in scientific evidence feel free to add your two cents. If I thought pointing out more evidence of His existence, would let you see the light I would never stop this debate.
Note: that if you have questions for me I will answer them I am simply stating that I have laid out a lot of evidence, non of which disproven, just disputed, and anything can be disputed, even scientific laws.
So either you're at the point in your life where you are able to accept God in your life or you're not, or merely wont, yet. Most importantly I don't want the teaching to turn to quibbling. [Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.] 1 Timothy 6:3-4
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Concerning Religion
I will start off with in apology for misreading the word berate, I had to go to work shortly after reading your response and it was one of my last points so I rushed it. My deepest condolences. Something of such great importance should not be rushed even if it's in clarifications of peer's intentions. Regardless the same answer applies, no Mus you are not berating me your simply expressing your views. I will admit when I make a mistake. I wonder if I would receive the same courtesy, I have read responses to my blog with mistakes on the persons view on Christianity but since this is not an argument of one's credibility, I let it go. In the reason of keeping focus on the main criteria, rather than constantly insulting one of my peers.
With that being said on to the crux of the matter. Religion's denotation, a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, are you or are you not concerned on the purpose of the universe or at least the causes of nature? So you may laugh at me if you will, I will simply lay out a dictionary definition of religion and see if it lines up with what we are discussing, which I did. You think you have the right answer by offering no answer to stand on, as an alternative to an answer you create " a rejection of the claims you (I) put forth". You stand for nothing, offering me nothing to consider to rival the truth my God.
You are right about one thing Ursa you do have everything you need within you, because Christ is within you, and I will pray for you as well as Mus, for I know my words alone cannot shine light in the darkness, but with Him all things are possible. [I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.] Philippians 4:13
You say there is no proof of God, when I have giving you plenty, in addition to a whole large book The Bible, which by the way was not just written after Jesus birth, it was written before during and after. The Bible has not been proven wrong so why do you ask that I make a case for it. That is like me asking you to prove gravity, I don't see it, where is the proof? If your ego is the problem, finding it hard to have humility, not wanting to worship a deity to prove the unknown, that's understandable, there are a lot of false idols how do you know Christianity is right?
"how could a thinking person deny that the Bible is supernatural in origin? There is no other book in any of the world’s religions (Vedas, Bhagavad-Gita, Koran, Book of Mormon, etc.) that contains scientific truth."
-Grant R. Jeffery-"
Faith in Christ is not some blind leap into a dark chasm, but a faith based on established evidence."
-Hank Hanegraaff-
Note: I am not trying to have a quote off, just thought I would give you some other people to look up. Before I go over some of these scientific truth, I would like to know what you two think about the others approach? In other words do you two (Mus, and Ursa) share the same view to the T, or just to the point that you two are sure nothing is for sure? Also can I learn a little more about you two, I am not hiding I have a blog account a facebook, all that jazz, you can find out nearly anything you want about me on the internet but I am still communicating to two near nameless people.
Some scientific truths in the bible
Medical science has only recently discovered that blood-clotting in a newborn reaches its peak on the eighth day, then drops. The Bible consistently says that a baby must be circumcised on the eighth day.
Luke 17:34–36 says the Second Coming of Jesus Christ will occur while some are asleep at night and others are working at daytime activities in the field. This is a clear indication of a revolving earth, with day and night at the same time.
Solomon described a "cycle" of air currents two thousand years before scientists "discovered" them. "The wind goes toward the south, and turns about unto the north; it whirls about continually, and the wind returns again according to his circuits" (Ecclesiastes 1:6).
With that being said on to the crux of the matter. Religion's denotation, a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, are you or are you not concerned on the purpose of the universe or at least the causes of nature? So you may laugh at me if you will, I will simply lay out a dictionary definition of religion and see if it lines up with what we are discussing, which I did. You think you have the right answer by offering no answer to stand on, as an alternative to an answer you create " a rejection of the claims you (I) put forth". You stand for nothing, offering me nothing to consider to rival the truth my God.
You are right about one thing Ursa you do have everything you need within you, because Christ is within you, and I will pray for you as well as Mus, for I know my words alone cannot shine light in the darkness, but with Him all things are possible. [I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.] Philippians 4:13
You say there is no proof of God, when I have giving you plenty, in addition to a whole large book The Bible, which by the way was not just written after Jesus birth, it was written before during and after. The Bible has not been proven wrong so why do you ask that I make a case for it. That is like me asking you to prove gravity, I don't see it, where is the proof? If your ego is the problem, finding it hard to have humility, not wanting to worship a deity to prove the unknown, that's understandable, there are a lot of false idols how do you know Christianity is right?
"how could a thinking person deny that the Bible is supernatural in origin? There is no other book in any of the world’s religions (Vedas, Bhagavad-Gita, Koran, Book of Mormon, etc.) that contains scientific truth."
-Grant R. Jeffery-"
Faith in Christ is not some blind leap into a dark chasm, but a faith based on established evidence."
-Hank Hanegraaff-
Note: I am not trying to have a quote off, just thought I would give you some other people to look up. Before I go over some of these scientific truth, I would like to know what you two think about the others approach? In other words do you two (Mus, and Ursa) share the same view to the T, or just to the point that you two are sure nothing is for sure? Also can I learn a little more about you two, I am not hiding I have a blog account a facebook, all that jazz, you can find out nearly anything you want about me on the internet but I am still communicating to two near nameless people.
Some scientific truths in the bible
Medical science has only recently discovered that blood-clotting in a newborn reaches its peak on the eighth day, then drops. The Bible consistently says that a baby must be circumcised on the eighth day.
Luke 17:34–36 says the Second Coming of Jesus Christ will occur while some are asleep at night and others are working at daytime activities in the field. This is a clear indication of a revolving earth, with day and night at the same time.
Solomon described a "cycle" of air currents two thousand years before scientists "discovered" them. "The wind goes toward the south, and turns about unto the north; it whirls about continually, and the wind returns again according to his circuits" (Ecclesiastes 1:6).
To the concerning:
I am glad the concerning, to my knowledge, are very different in the way they present themselves. I find it a great reminder that we are all God's children and should treat everyone as such; believers or not.
Mus, atheism is a religion, and you use science to prove it, does that now mean your argument is inherently illogical? As for the big bang I went over some points in my first response to you that also support the big bang. We differ in the fact of who or what banged it. My answer is God, I am not going to put words in your mouth so I ask: What banged the big bang? As for the reason I know God started the universe, I already made that point, if it doesn't fit right with you I just pray that you think about it with a open heart, if your heart is truly open I am confident God will do the rest.
O' and Mus, I do not find you to be a betrayer, I urged for people to come up with question comments or concerns. So you did, this would be a one sided blog without the view point of the other side. [ For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow] James 1:3 you are just improving my faith.
Usra, I pray for you more if your goal is to betray: to harm or be disloyal to a country or another person, synonym to the word deceive, that is not a good quality to have no matter what religion you practice. Although you are not harming me as I told Mus you are improving my faith. I do find it interesting on what a synonym for betray is, deceive. I will leave it at that for I don't want to put words in your mouth either. How is it absurd to think that a more intellectually being was in involved in a manmade experiment, are we as humans not more intellectual than the organic matter being experimented on? Are you claiming you, as well as all scientists have no bias? If so I would love to know how you throw out the idea of God, with no proof. " But, we get to a point, before the Big Bang, where we don't know what happened." You admit you don't what happen yet you know I am wrong, how is that?
I will be praying for you both, pray that God will lay heavy on your hearts. There have been many of atheists who have found the light, realized it takes more faith to be an atheist then it does to be Christian, and I know there will be many more, just in my life time.
Mus, atheism is a religion, and you use science to prove it, does that now mean your argument is inherently illogical? As for the big bang I went over some points in my first response to you that also support the big bang. We differ in the fact of who or what banged it. My answer is God, I am not going to put words in your mouth so I ask: What banged the big bang? As for the reason I know God started the universe, I already made that point, if it doesn't fit right with you I just pray that you think about it with a open heart, if your heart is truly open I am confident God will do the rest.
O' and Mus, I do not find you to be a betrayer, I urged for people to come up with question comments or concerns. So you did, this would be a one sided blog without the view point of the other side. [ For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow] James 1:3 you are just improving my faith.
Usra, I pray for you more if your goal is to betray: to harm or be disloyal to a country or another person, synonym to the word deceive, that is not a good quality to have no matter what religion you practice. Although you are not harming me as I told Mus you are improving my faith. I do find it interesting on what a synonym for betray is, deceive. I will leave it at that for I don't want to put words in your mouth either. How is it absurd to think that a more intellectually being was in involved in a manmade experiment, are we as humans not more intellectual than the organic matter being experimented on? Are you claiming you, as well as all scientists have no bias? If so I would love to know how you throw out the idea of God, with no proof. " But, we get to a point, before the Big Bang, where we don't know what happened." You admit you don't what happen yet you know I am wrong, how is that?
I will be praying for you both, pray that God will lay heavy on your hearts. There have been many of atheists who have found the light, realized it takes more faith to be an atheist then it does to be Christian, and I know there will be many more, just in my life time.
Monday, March 2, 2009
To whom it may concern
Abiogenesis have been “proven” in the labs, and also disregarded by many scientists, for several reasons. The main and most ironic of which being that intelligent intervention was involved. So instead making a case for abilgenesis being proven intelligent design was practiced. Another reason it is widely disregarded is they went in the lab looking for an answer, there for they came in with a huge bias. Bias by the way is one thing that many non-believers accuse Christians of havening when the fact of the matter is, those same accusers come in with a bias against the Christians believes. (I wouldn’t share things with others I was not well informed about.) [A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.] 2 Timothy 2:24-26. It is not my job to convince anyone of the truth, I can only pass on the word, and if they are ready then God will change there hearts. In my last post to Mus I didn’t mention God, I simply laid out some facts, but now I am going to ask, is it more logical that no one made the universe or someone?
Assuming your at lest interested in who may have created such a vas place that if even the smallest detail was changed life would not be possible continue to read. To prove God created the universe, is to prove that Jesus Christ was the messiah, [But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.] The bible comes from the mouth of God, so if Jesus was real so was the Old Testament, and so was Genesis 1:1[In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.] It is true there were many deities, before the truth, however those man made deities never had a messiah, a living God. Text outside the bible, provide evidence of Christ’s existence, Roman historian Tacitus ,written in about 115 A.D; and in 112 A.D. a Roman governor wrote to Emperor Trajan regarding the Christians in his district, and Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book XVIII to name a few. Many well known historians agree Christ was alive even non-believers, such as Will Durant.
I have the most facts that proves He (Christ) is our Lord and savior, however I feel it would be a waste of my time, because of the pre-mentioned bias biblical text is not a good source of evidence. However I find it strange that Christianity would grow, rather then die out after there messiah was killed. If Christ never rose then it would be game over for Christians, they would have been duped by a mere human. Instead when WOMAN found that He was no longer in the tomb word and Christianity spread. I capsized woman for if this had been made up men would have found the tomb because woman words were not highly valued. [Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.] Galatians 1:10
Assuming your at lest interested in who may have created such a vas place that if even the smallest detail was changed life would not be possible continue to read. To prove God created the universe, is to prove that Jesus Christ was the messiah, [But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.] The bible comes from the mouth of God, so if Jesus was real so was the Old Testament, and so was Genesis 1:1[In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.] It is true there were many deities, before the truth, however those man made deities never had a messiah, a living God. Text outside the bible, provide evidence of Christ’s existence, Roman historian Tacitus ,written in about 115 A.D; and in 112 A.D. a Roman governor wrote to Emperor Trajan regarding the Christians in his district, and Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book XVIII to name a few. Many well known historians agree Christ was alive even non-believers, such as Will Durant.
I have the most facts that proves He (Christ) is our Lord and savior, however I feel it would be a waste of my time, because of the pre-mentioned bias biblical text is not a good source of evidence. However I find it strange that Christianity would grow, rather then die out after there messiah was killed. If Christ never rose then it would be game over for Christians, they would have been duped by a mere human. Instead when WOMAN found that He was no longer in the tomb word and Christianity spread. I capsized woman for if this had been made up men would have found the tomb because woman words were not highly valued. [Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.] Galatians 1:10
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sin is twisted
Sin is a funny thing, by funny I mean twisted. Have you every debated doing something, your mind conflicted soul tormented, pleasure of this life or purity for the next one? I can only pray you picked purity, if you think it’s wrong it doesn’t matter how many people think its right, you make your own decisions. Now this is were sin gets really twisted, you fall in to temptation once, twice, twelve times, each time it gets easier and easier to say yes to sin and harder and harder so deny sin.[ So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin. I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate.] Romans 7:14-15. The Lord Jesus Christ gave us a way out of our slavery to sin. Temptation to sin is still strong and still gets stronger the more you sin, but the power of our Lord is far superior, use His strength, and you can beat sin. The purer your heart the stronger His strength, meaning you must want to stop sinning, plus believe in His power.
It takes a great deal of humility to admit you can’t do everything own your own, you need His help. That is what I have to believe is holding back so many intellectually sound people form knowing the Lord Jesus Christ. It is hard to admit humans are not the end all of all things, especially when we as humans have the upper hand on all other living things of this earth. We are on the top of the food chin, and a small human child can out smart his or her fully mature pet. [Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.] Proverbs 29:23. Consider this if Humans were really as smart and as great as things get, would we not understand all of lives mysteries?
It takes a great deal of humility to admit you can’t do everything own your own, you need His help. That is what I have to believe is holding back so many intellectually sound people form knowing the Lord Jesus Christ. It is hard to admit humans are not the end all of all things, especially when we as humans have the upper hand on all other living things of this earth. We are on the top of the food chin, and a small human child can out smart his or her fully mature pet. [Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.] Proverbs 29:23. Consider this if Humans were really as smart and as great as things get, would we not understand all of lives mysteries?
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