For young Christians? Even perhaps old ones? It's because I was at a point where I was reading the Word, I read it everyday and I believe that it's only by my faith in Jesus Christ that I am saved and that reading the Word just doesn't automatically make you a Christian (I mean even Satan knows Scripture), anyway, I was reading the Word and things were very clear to me.
Now, they aren't as clear and it's because I think I take in things that others might say about Scripture then the Word isn't as clear as it was to me. In particular I have been reading Joseph Prince's book Destined to Reign. I was reading about God's grace and I read through some parts and read how I have been forgiven and am covered by his grace for all sins past, present and future then I go back to the Word to see where it says this and I can't find it.
I read a part in his book where a smoker was smoking cigarettes and kept saying I am the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ and he eventually got off of them. When I said this, I just got guilty and felt condemned. My mind is becoming more focused on these things that I want to break free from and I feel like I'm not continuing forward in Christ.
It is written, there is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus and yet condemnation still came and went so I started second guessing everything except what was in the Word.
I believe that I am under constant attack because what started out as enjoying the Word has sort of turned into just me getting confused somewhat. I don't think it's a big problem as I make it out to be but it's like, I just want to read the Word and know Christ is there for me in times of trouble - I think mixing another person's interpretation of Scripture with your understanding of the Scripture is wrong. Amen.
I believe we have been forgiven for our sins and that we can only accept God's grace if we come away from our lifestyles of sin. I think it is best to be Christ-focused instead of sin-focused so Joseph Prince has helped me understand that a bit better but my head gets worn out sometimes.
I think as a young Christian, you should go things at your own pace. That's why I think theology (especially theology about the Word through another person's interpretation and not one led by the Spirit of God or denomination or cult is just flat out dangerous to us babies in the Lord Jesus Christ) and this is what I'm thankful for - the Holy Spirit to guide me in reading the Word and always. When a person tells you something then you read the Word and it doesn't feel right, I think it's best to just rely on the Holy Spirit to get you out of that.
I have been reading about "soul ties" and I'm saying - that is not Scripture to my knowledge, where do people come up with this? Like we have soul ties to things and I'm going whaaat? What is all this stuff out there confusing me? Anyway, I would just like to hear others - what they think on the matter and if anyone would like to help me through this or pray for me because I just want to be FREE in our Lord Jesus Christ. Though I am asking for advice and help, I will offer my own from experience:- Guards up and be watchful no man deceives you. I think we live in a very big age well not that big to God but big to me and I think the spirit of the antichrist is going around and confusing alot of Christians will Gospels not found in the bible (as in doctrines and things of that nature that aren't Scriptural).
Any advice out there for me, a baby in our Lord Jesus Christ?
Now, they aren't as clear and it's because I think I take in things that others might say about Scripture then the Word isn't as clear as it was to me. In particular I have been reading Joseph Prince's book Destined to Reign. I was reading about God's grace and I read through some parts and read how I have been forgiven and am covered by his grace for all sins past, present and future then I go back to the Word to see where it says this and I can't find it.
I read a part in his book where a smoker was smoking cigarettes and kept saying I am the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ and he eventually got off of them. When I said this, I just got guilty and felt condemned. My mind is becoming more focused on these things that I want to break free from and I feel like I'm not continuing forward in Christ.
It is written, there is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus and yet condemnation still came and went so I started second guessing everything except what was in the Word.
I believe that I am under constant attack because what started out as enjoying the Word has sort of turned into just me getting confused somewhat. I don't think it's a big problem as I make it out to be but it's like, I just want to read the Word and know Christ is there for me in times of trouble - I think mixing another person's interpretation of Scripture with your understanding of the Scripture is wrong. Amen.
I believe we have been forgiven for our sins and that we can only accept God's grace if we come away from our lifestyles of sin. I think it is best to be Christ-focused instead of sin-focused so Joseph Prince has helped me understand that a bit better but my head gets worn out sometimes.
I think as a young Christian, you should go things at your own pace. That's why I think theology (especially theology about the Word through another person's interpretation and not one led by the Spirit of God or denomination or cult is just flat out dangerous to us babies in the Lord Jesus Christ) and this is what I'm thankful for - the Holy Spirit to guide me in reading the Word and always. When a person tells you something then you read the Word and it doesn't feel right, I think it's best to just rely on the Holy Spirit to get you out of that.
I have been reading about "soul ties" and I'm saying - that is not Scripture to my knowledge, where do people come up with this? Like we have soul ties to things and I'm going whaaat? What is all this stuff out there confusing me? Anyway, I would just like to hear others - what they think on the matter and if anyone would like to help me through this or pray for me because I just want to be FREE in our Lord Jesus Christ. Though I am asking for advice and help, I will offer my own from experience:- Guards up and be watchful no man deceives you. I think we live in a very big age well not that big to God but big to me and I think the spirit of the antichrist is going around and confusing alot of Christians will Gospels not found in the bible (as in doctrines and things of that nature that aren't Scriptural).
Any advice out there for me, a baby in our Lord Jesus Christ?