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    Remaining humble after being used by God

    I'm amazed how patient the Lord is with us. Sometimes you can really sense how God is using to encourage, serve or help someone and at the same you sense you feel the pride just swelling up your heart. I don't know if I have ever done anything out of totally pure motives. Sin is just so...
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    Why do we as Christians only take some things from the OT?

    Johnz, great reasoning. We should follow apostle Paul in this matter, he was a Pharisee of Pharisees and knew the Old Testament intimately and yet he says these kind of things: For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. (Rom 10:4) For freedom Christ...
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    The power of prayer

    Great testimony! It's not the eloquence or the fervency of the prayer that makes it effective but just the simple trust in the Lord and honesty about our own weakness. Because God can be effective in that situation, not ourselves.
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    Confessions of a very sexually immoral man who wants to stop

    I think there is weakness for lust in everyone of us, the degrees just vary. If I've had courage to do what you did I would have. I think key is just to start exploring your heart about your motivations, like Romanseight2005 said above. What are you looking for from this promiscuous sex...
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    Theological studies

    Thanks for your prayers. Sometimes we need just to hear from God to know His will.
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    Theological studies

    Since the day I was saved I've felt great desire to understand the Bible and theology and help others to understand the Scriptures. Over the years I've consumed the Bible and other Christian literature quite much. I have pretty good grasp of theology and the Bible as an enthusiastic lay person...
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    Turning away from sinful desires??

    If we really knew a quick standard solution for this problem you're describing, we could make millions by selling devotional books :D What I see is the problem is that we really have a sinful nature that completely corrupted my sinful desires. It's going to be there until we have been released...
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    Lonely please help!?

    Do you spend time anywhere where you have change to meet people? That's the first step to take.
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    Feeling called by God .... Or am I? *Confused*

    I think Christians should have a healthy understanding of supernatural things and spiritual warfare. Too often we in the Western world think so "scientifically" that we rule out the possibility of supernatural activity in our world. So in that way God wants you to be aware and discerning. God...
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    My girlfriend may be close

    I think you should explain your girlfriend that a person is saved only through faith in Jesus Christ. What is faith? Faiths is only a simple trust that Jesus has paid your sins by His death on the cross and that He is risen from the grave (1. Cor. 15:1-5). Faith is not moral reformation...
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    I need advice about living with Non-Christian friends...

    The Bible is pretty common sense in this issue. If you only hang out with unbelievers you will suffer. The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 In your case this suffering is emotional pain because you can't the share deep things...
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    I shared Jesus Christ with a stranger for the first time today.

    Yeah, that's our God! He is amazing! The Holy Spirit is always faithful to strengthen us when we share about Jesus even though we might not get any results immediately.
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    Backsliding a bit.

    I think you are manifesting the fact that we need real fellowship to advance spiritually. Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. (Pro 13:20) We need friends, for God's sake! Saying just "Hello, how's it going?" to someone in the church at Sunday...
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    Will I ever get over this?

    I'm glad you were helped by my words. We always have some deep beliefs that affect our behaviour and expectations. Somewhere deep in our hearts we think that God is not able to take care of us. Now when you realize this you can start seeking God and talk about this anxiety with Him. I think...
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    Is living with someone due to complex circumstances wrong?

    I don't think there is anything sinful in this arrangement, especially because you live with your parents that can have eye on you. :) I bet there are some cultures somewhere in the world where the would-be bride comes to live with the would-be in-laws.
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    Newgrounds and Video Games

    I think working in game industry would be hard for a Christian. Large part of game industry runs on the carnal needs of people. God calls the Christian to renew his mind and not pursue those carnal appetites that games cater to. I work in IT-business and our company does management software...
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    Will I ever get over this?

    I think your counselor was wise to try get you think about how Jesus is there always. I think expecting perfection from other people comes from some deep (even unconscious) assumption that the people around are the basis for your safety and happiness. This deep belief must change and then you...
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    resting at Jesus feet...Scripture question

    I agree with Zao. Part of knowing God is prayer. How can you know Him if you don't experience Him through conversation? I think in prayer the theological rubber hits the road, you start to interact with God and knowing Him.
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    How can I fight temptation?

    It does not matter how spiritual or godly you are, you can't fight sexual temptation. It's just cant be done. I've experienced how true the biblical teaching is, lust is like a pit (Proverbs 23:27). You both seem to be reasonable and quite mature believers. I think you can agree some boundaries...
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    Relationship advice:I sin often when I think about my boyfriend,is it best to end it?

    I agree dating is truly humbling. :) You start to see how much sin and falseness there is in your heart, it makes you grateful of God's grace in Jesus. I'd say that when you are together with your boyfriend you should avoid physical contact as much as possible. Sexual temptation is very strong...