I have only been on this site for a short time and I rejoice that so many Christians participate. I have been a born again, baptised in the Holy Spirit believer for 22 years and walk closely with the Lord. My question is this - why do you feel the need to try to say as much as possible to every question asked? I have gone into answers and have been really irritated at what I see and if it makes me feel that way, how does the non-believer feel. Yes, it is right and good to quote scripture but far better 5 words of love and truth than a pageful that bores the reader before they finish. I think that we should be mindful of the fact that WE are still sinners and it's by grace alone that we are saved. Remember that Jesus is the LIVING word. I came from a background of spiritualism and the occult and it was his love that reached me. We are dealing with PEOPLE, they don't know they are manipulated by the enemy and at one time we were just the same. The need is for love. not condemnation.
2007-04-07 08:13:01 · 31 answers · asked by lix 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe their hearts are in the right place - but they don't understand that their technique drives people away.
Quotes from scriptures do nothing to impress us unbeleivers. If we do not believe the bible is sacred and the literal word of God - why are we going to be moved by quotes from the bible?
2007-04-07 08:18:27 · answer #1 · answered by noncrazed 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
There is a problem in the reading of the second chapter. You are assuming from verse 5 that rain has a relation the purpose to make the man. Something like there is not rain there is no need to make the man. Water Cycle has not being established. Some people think that The water cycle started with the flood. Some scientist think that the atmosphere was different before the flood and that has a relation with the long life people used to enjoy. Check chapter 1 in detail. Chapter one in verse 6 there is water divided on two parts under and above the expanse. Chapter one in verse 26 God is going to make them man. Chapter one in verse 31 declares the creation to be completed on the six day.
2016-05-19 04:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a true born again believer condemnation is not directed to the person but to the act. I would be hard pressed to tell a person in a few short words, and them believe me, there is quick sand ahead. Jesus used parables, stories and held the attention of thousands even to the point He needed to feed them. You said you get irritated at what you see. In all you see it too is working patience in you. Society is fast fixes, fast food, fast everything. Fast answers is not love when you deal with matters of the heart that result in where one spends eternity. We need to be prepared to equip everyone with every tool we've got however long it takes. Be blessed in Him! Crystal
2007-04-07 08:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by Whitedove Radio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am also born again 19 years
If I was near you I would give you a hug. I agree with every word you say. Sometimes the answers Christians give make me so embarrassed.
Even on the call in programmes on the radio. I cringe at the things they say and they only succeed in turning people off Christians and Christ instead of drawing them closer.
Personally I try to avoid getting into christian debates on this site.
We Christians must remember that people sin because the God of this world has blinded their eyes to the truth and we need to introduce them to the love of Christ to release them from this darkness.
Sitting here thanking God for his Grace as I am not 100% perfect.
2007-04-07 08:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Bajanqt 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. Sometimes an answer might need some explanation, but not necessarily for a whole copy and paste chapter out of the Bible. Christians do have a problem with remembering that the un-believers don't have the spiritual eyes to see, hear or understand the Word of God as we do.
2007-04-07 08:20:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is not the brevity or the length of the answer that matters but the "heart'/ if we use our heart instead of our head, we would be able to convey God's love. Some people need to use more words to get a point through, others fewer but what is really important is whether it is done in love or in spite.
2007-04-07 21:28:50 · answer #6 · answered by Seng Kim T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at your silly l-o-n-g-suffering puffed up question.
It's preposterous order to teach first and learn afterward.
More excellent is neither broadmindead nor narrowmindead.
http://www.godshew.org/Best.htm
Charity never faileth is neither of two loves in Mt 22: 36-40.
Grace is sufficient is neither of two laws in Mt 22: 36-40.
Above a servant is neither of two servants in Rom 6.
http://www.godshew.org/AboveAServant.htm
Constructive scrutiny isn't condemnation. Law is: 2Cor3:9.
By yer own law law ye condemned yerself: Matthew 12: 37.
It's not April Fools Day. It's "the last day".
http://www.godshew.org/ThirdDay.htm
Wake up, smell the law and odor: pew!
The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2007-04-07 09:19:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. I try to be informative enough but I can't stand it when people write out whole verses and sermons. Just be concise and encouraging. Stop wasting my screen space!
P.S. I'm Christian who seldom answer religious questions so I'm innocent
2007-04-07 08:45:18 · answer #8 · answered by Blodeuedd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rejoice so many Christians but then we all irritate you so much.
WHY?
tell me difference that we are saved and others are not saved how would you know that. ? any sin measuring meters you have? .
tell me if we believe in love then were this enemy came from.
2007-04-07 20:17:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice Helmut.
2007-04-07 08:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋