Recent content by ReadingRambo

I would recommend looking up Rosaria Butterfield. There is an interview with her on youtube where she speaks about her homosexuality and God's work in her life called, "Interview with Rosaria Butterfield; January 11, 2013" by PHCvids. I found her very relatable and inspiring.

I appreciate you taking time to address each point, but here's where I disagree. You said: "Maybe, depending on each case. It is easier to stop sin through the Spirit than through self works. The Spirit removes the desire while the desire may remain in the one who does it themselves." How is...

I'm really glad you shared that with me, Bling. It helps me realize that I do have an example I look to for understanding of the Spirit, but it may not be the best one. Those guys, on the other hand, live it. A much better example. Very touching to think about. I appreciate it.

"Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live." Romans 8:12-13 Here's my question, how is the...

I did the same thing in high school. Bought LaVey's "bible" and went on a crusade against the church. Later atheism seemed like the default position because I thought it was more scientific (I laught at that now). The apparent rise in atheism does shake me. But I'm a doubting person. I...

Thanks for the reply. There's something I find unsettling about that. God's Spirit can indwell a believer, yet the unregenerate can live more morally? Is God really doing something here or are we just playing with words?

Sorry for the title, I'm not sure how to label this. Lately I've been thinking about Romans 6-8. The whole idea of regeneration and sanctification is hard for me to understand even though I'm in Bible college. Take me as an example. I violently struggle with sexual sin. I beg God for strength to...

I have struggled so much with sexual sin that I cannot stand saying another prayer of forgiveness. At first I was content with my guilt, thinking that was the Holy Spirit's conviction but no help came. My perversions only get worse and worse. I dwell on incest and pedophilia and make myself so...

I am finishing up my sophomore year in the Bach. of Science in Religion program. My only advice is to stay on your work, man. I am terrible about putting things off until the end of the week and then either rushing to finish or not finishing at all. As much money as this stuff costs it's not...

Friend, we must have great humility before God. We are all sinners and deserve death. Any bit of good that comes our way in this world is solely by grace. The world may have temporary things, but without faith it is to their condemnation. Have faith that the Lord is accomplishing His will, which...

I'm 21 and have been homebound for a few years due to agoraphobia. I was fortunate to be able to receive SSI for it when I turned 18, though there's a constant guilt that I'm not earning my way like my peers. My family has been [forced to be] supportive. Sometimes they push too much and expect...