Religion & Spirituality - 7 March 2007

2007-03-07 08:04:01 · 15 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 4

I can't stand the inane questions about "How badly do you want Jesus to spank you at the Great White Throne Judgement" anymore. Can we talk about positive things?

2007-03-07 08:03:57 · 20 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 2.0 5

How does your faith in God affect your life?

What would your feelings be if you believed your whole life and He ended up not to exist?

*I am a firm believer in God and am curious to see if others feel the same as I do about my faith and beliefs on this subject 8) Thank you!

2007-03-07 08:03:41 · 8 answers · asked by getoffmyback 2

...........and not much attention to the Godly people and things that THEY do? Yes?

2007-03-07 08:02:27 · 20 answers · asked by JayDee 2

Why would God create bacteria on Mars, just to have die, and not evolve? Or if you don't believe in evolution, why would He put bacteria on Mars in general?

Google: mars bacteria (if you need proof)

2007-03-07 08:02:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

this mean ****** made a website about muslims and how we r monkeys?wtf dude, not all arabs r evil.... ''www.bombislam'.com

2007-03-07 08:01:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-07 08:01:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you ever worry that God did create people (and everything else) through evolution? and that he's really saddened by your denial of the beauty of his work?

2007-03-07 07:58:59 · 9 answers · asked by ajj085 4

Divine revelations are means to communicate to man to disclose heavenly messages, prophecy and instructions coming from God.In this way God speak to man.

2007-03-07 07:57:33 · 17 answers · asked by nosis 1

2007-03-07 07:56:52 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-07 07:56:01 · 19 answers · asked by Jimguyy 5

2007-03-07 07:55:32 · 37 answers · asked by fiddich59 2

JESUS HIMSELF SAID,

"I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME."

Jn. 14:6.

Also read -- Jn.8;24 - Jn.3;36 - Acts 4:12 - John 3;16 - Matt.7:13,14

And in the last book of the Bible, it is written -- that whosoever was NOT found written in the Lamb's Book of Life was thrown into the Lake of Fire,

WITHOUT THE SHEDDING OF BLOOD THERE IS NO REMISSION OF SIN -- Heb.9:22

IT IS APPOINTED UNTO MAN ONCE TO DIE AND AFTER THAT THE JUDGMENT.....

That is an "equal opportunity" verse - very p.c. -- EVERYBODY will
stand before God one day and give account....like it or not....

BUT WILL YOU BE READY WHEN THE TIME COMES???

2007-03-07 07:54:22 · 14 answers · asked by angelique1225 5

Sometimes I see an old lady sitting on a porch in a rocking chair. It is a hot day with a warm wind blowing and the front door is banging with the wind. I have always thought this was me before i died. Or maybe i just have a vivid imagination. what do you think and have you ever experienced this yourself.

2007-03-07 07:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do any of you simply sit in nature and let truth come to you? Has it affected how you read the bible, or how you perceive your lord?
To truly live like Jesus, shouldn't you all do this, as Jesus did when he went on his vision quest?

2007-03-07 07:52:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I went to many temples in Japan, everyone was praying. It was not a shinto shrine, spirits, but a buddhist temple. However, I thought that Buddhist do not have a good or angels, etc. Then who are the praying people praying to? Or are they not praying at all and instead are meditating? I am really confused. Help please. Also, if Buddhism is a philosophy and not a religion then how does it include all of the nirvana and reincarnation stuff?

2007-03-07 07:52:20 · 12 answers · asked by ihaveissues 1

2007-03-07 07:52:14 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

conspiracy to remove God from public life:

U.S. Mint goof creates 'Godless dollars'

PHILADELPHIA - An unknown number of new George Washington dollar coins were mistakenly struck without their edge inscriptions, including "In God We Trust," and are fetching around $50 apiece online.

2007-03-07 07:50:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-07 07:46:33 · 1 answers · asked by wisdom 4

2007-03-07 07:46:18 · 12 answers · asked by Gioco 2

Personal Witnessing—How Jesus Did It

How to address the sinner’s conscience and speak with someone who doesn’t believe in hell John chapter 4, verses 7–26 give us the Master’s example of how to share our faith. Notice that Jesus spoke to the woman at the well when she was alone. We will often find that people are more open and honest when they are alone. So, if possible, pick a person who is sitting by himself. From there, we can see four clear principles to follow:

First: Jesus began in the natural realm (v. 7). This woman was unregenerate, and the Bible tells us "the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God" (1 Corinthians 2:14). He therefore spoke of something she could relate to—water. Most of us can strike up a conversation with a stranger in the natural realm. It may be a friendly "How are you doing?" or a warm "Good morning!" If the person responds with a sense of warmth, we may then ask, "Do you live around here?" and from there develop a conversation.

Second: Jesus swung the conversation to the spiritual realm (v. 10). He simply mentioned the things of God. This will take courage. We may say something like, "Did you go to church on Sunday?" or "Did you see that Christian TV program last week?" If the person responds positively, the question "Do you have a Christian background?" will probe his background. He may answer, "I went to church when I was a child, but I drifted away from it." Another simple way to swing to the spiritual is to offer the person a gospel tract and ask, "Did you get one of these?" When he takes it, simply say, "It’s a gospel tract. Do you come from a Christian background?"

Third: Jesus brought conviction using the Law of God (vv. 16–18). Jesus gently spoke to her conscience by alluding to the fact that she had transgressed the Seventh of the Ten Commandments. He used the Law to bring "the knowledge of sin" (see Romans 3:19,20). We can do the same by asking, "Do you think that you have kept the Ten Commandments?" Most people think they have, so quickly follow with, "Have you ever told a lie?" This is confrontational, but if it’s asked in a spirit of love and gentleness, there won’t be any offense. Remember that the "work of the Law [is] written in their hearts" and that the conscience will bear "witness" (Romans 2:15). Jesus confronted the rich young ruler in Luke 18:18–21 with five of the Ten Commandments and there was no offense. Have confidence that the conscience will do its work and affirm the truth of each Commandment. Don’t be afraid to gently ask, "Have you ever stolen something, even if it’s small?" Learn how to open up the spirituality of the Law and show how God considers lust to be the same as adultery (Matthew 5:27,28) and hatred the same as murder (1 John 3:15). Make sure you get an admission of guilt. Ask the person, "If God judges you by the Ten Commandments on Judgment Day, do you think you will be innocent or guilty?" If he says he will be innocent, ask, "Why is that?" If he admits his guilt, ask, "Do you think you will go to heaven or hell?" From there the conversation may go one of three ways: 1. He may confidently say, "I don’t believe in hell." Gently respond, "That doesn’t matter. You still have to face God on Judgment Day whether you believe in it or not. If I step onto the freeway when a massive truck is heading for me and I say, ‘I don’t believe in trucks,’ my lack of belief isn’t going to change reality." Then tenderly tell him he has already admitted to you that he has lied, stolen, and committed adultery in his heart, and that God gave him a conscience so that he would know right from wrong. His conscience and the conviction of the Holy Spirit will do the rest. That’s why it is essential to draw out an admission of guilt before you mention Judgment Day or the existence of hell. 2. He may say that he’s guilty, but that he will go to heaven. This is usually because he thinks that God is "good," and that He will, therefore, overlook sin in his case. Point out that if a judge in a criminal case has a guilty murderer standing before him, the judge, if he is a good man, can’t just let him go. He must ensure that the guilty man is punished. If God is good, He must (by nature) punish murderers, rapists, thieves, liars, adulterers, fornicators, and those who have lived in rebellion to the inner light that God has given to every man. 3. He may admit that he is guilty and therefore going to hell. Ask him if that concerns him. Speak to him about how much he values his eyes and how much more therefore he should value the salvation of his soul. (For the biblical description of hell, see Revelation 1:18 footnote.) If possible, take the person through the linked verses in this Bible, beginning at the Matthew 5:21,22 footnote.

Fourth: Jesus revealed Himself to her (v. 26). Once the Law has humbled the person, he is ready for grace. Remember, the Bible says that God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). The gospel is for the humble (see Luke 4:18 footnote). Only the sick need a physician, and only those who will admit that they have the disease of sin will truly embrace the cure of the gospel. Learn how to present the work of the cross —that God sent His Son to suffer and die in our place. Tell the sinner of the love of God in Christ; that Jesus rose from the dead and defeated death. Take him back to civil law and say, "It’s as simple as this: We broke God’s Law, and Jesus paid our fine. If you will repent and trust in the Savior, God will forgive your sins and dismiss your case." Ask him if he understands what you have told him. If he is willing to confess and forsake his sins, and trust the Savior with his eternal salvation, have him pray and ask God to forgive him. Then pray for him. Get him a Bible. Instruct him to read it daily and obey what he reads, and encourage him to get into a Bible-believing, Christ preaching church.

2007-03-07 07:45:52 · 21 answers · asked by NONAME 3

2007-03-07 07:44:37 · 6 answers · asked by Paul 2

2007-03-07 07:44:25 · 6 answers · asked by bastardo 2

I have been planning my wedding for the past year and I typed up all 456 of my guests with addresses and phone numbers on a small green and gray jump drive. 2 days ago I placed the jump drive on my kitchen counter, and now I cannot find it anywhere. Please help me locate where my jump drive is.....my wedding is only 11 WEEKS AWAY! And I really need to order my invitations ASAP, if I want my extended family to be there.......PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me! I would be eternally gratefull.

2007-03-07 07:44:19 · 7 answers · asked by sinny2284 1

He was a perfectly sane christian man, until He suddenly took off to follow the call of Satan. How can that happen and why?

Love and blessings

2007-03-07 07:44:15 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

How about a pinata of the Holy Spirit? What would it look like?

2007-03-07 07:44:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

He never said anything to the moon did he? How come the moon stood still too?

This has really been bothering me.

2007-03-07 07:43:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know i've heard they were wicked, but wouldn't there have been children around? seems a bit of an overeaction. if he got all the animals to noah's ark and back, couldn't he have gotten all the kids there too?

2007-03-07 07:42:47 · 19 answers · asked by ajj085 4

god i can't stand some of them are soo RUDE!

my question is.. are they here to answer hate and rude answers and to spread the ignorance
or what??

peace all
anno

2007-03-07 07:41:54 · 36 answers · asked by anno 3

Darwin based his theory on Haeckel's embryology,which has since been exposed as fraud.The whole theory couldn't hold water for 10 seconds.The Cambrian explosion also goes against it.What are your thoughts?

2007-03-07 07:40:51 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous