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Hello, I will try to offer some insight and hopefully I will not add to your confusion... First of all, I believe in eternal security of the believer, not just because I was raised in a denomination that taught it, but because God revealed it to me himself. (by His Spirit and the Bible) Once I...

12volt man, I think it is important to keep a balance here. The things you are saying about Jesus saying we would have hardships is very true, but it is also true that we have certain rights as children of God in this present life. I John 3 says "NOW are we the sons of God." Romans 8 says "if...

This thread is such a blessing! I read the first 12 pages a couple of months ago, and I was inspired to start praying an hour a day. I kept it up for nearly 2 months and began to see God blessing in various ways. Then about a week ago, I faced a real spiritual battle. First I got very busy...

Amen! Certainly the devil wants to beat us down and make us feel unworthy to claim what God has so graciously given us through the gift of His Son. Often in my prayer time, I will start to pray for various things and the enemy will whisper to me "You think God will hear YOU? Your prayers...

Hello, About a year and a half ago, I met some people of the Mormon faith. I belong to one of the Protestant denominations; however, I DO NOT make the claim that only those of my denomination can be saved. Yet I believe that salvation is the greatest need for people of all beliefs. In John 3...

Oh yes, His grace truly is amazing. I love this verse: "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor that ye through his poverty might be rich." 2 Corinthians 8:9 We had nothing to offer him. We could not do anything to please...

Hi again, I found an example of prayer during activity vs. time set aside for prayer. In Nehemiah chapter 1, Nehemiah prays a long prayer. In chapter 2, he is in conversation with the king. In verse 4 the king asks him a question and before he answers he prays "to the God of heaven."

1 Corinthians 3:11-15: 11) For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12) Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13) Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it...

I'm sorry. I meant for the last post to quote kimbot's question.

Actually I just meant activity in general. In other words, times in the Bible when people prayed without setting aside a time specifically for prayer.

Hello all, I am always working on trying to bring every thought into subjection to Christ. I believe controlling our thought life is of utmost importance to us as Christians. If we are not careful, we will allow our minds to dwell on things that will either cause us to worry and not trust God...

It might also be interesting to discuss instances in Scripture where people prayed while in the course of activity rather than setting aside a specific time to pray.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else besides me is working on living up to this verse better. I believe that not only are we supposed to have time designated for prayer only, but also throughout our daily lives our spirits should be silently communing with and worshipping God. I try to do this...

In my opinion, those who are close to you are the hardest to witness to. They know you, they see straight through you. They know how much your faith does or does not mean to you and what it has or has not done to make you a better person. I think it is important to remember that witnessing...

Wow! I have only read the first page of this thread, but so far, there are some great thoughts that encourage me in the Lord. I just have a few things to share myself. One thing God has been showing me lately about growing in Christ is that the growth must be "in Christ" i.e. keeping the...

These are some great thoughts! A while back I kind of got into a mode of focusing so much on the love of God and His mercy and grace that I began to overlook the fact that we are supposed to fear Him and that, even as Christians, we are going to have to give account for the things we have...

These are all good posts. I believe being lukewarm involves not loving, trusting and worshipping Christ with all your heart AND being content in that situation, not seeking to draw closer to God. Many times lukewarm Christians sit on church pews every Sunday and would never do anything like get...

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some good Real Audio preaching, and I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions... I like fundamentalist preaching that shows zeal and love for God, as well as thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. Some fundamentalist preaching, in my humble opinion, is...

I think the Bible is making the point that if a person has true love in their heart, they will keep the commandments of God. As for your example regarding adultery, do you really think someone could do this and truly love everyone involved? There are more people involved than just the two...