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Hi Jason, I realize this question is older, but its worthy of further discussion because it is very popular and common place these days. Unfortunately, the 'sinner's prayer' is a modern tradition used by men to "invite Jesus into your heart" as the common thought goes. Unfortunately that is...

Having joy does not mean you are happy all the time. But a sense of satisfaction or peace may come when you find a purpose and something to look forward to. Discovering what that purpose is or what small project for the time being to get involved in to occupy your thoughts or activity may at...

Easy Answer: So far as we know, outside of this world, there does not exist matter, space and time in the way we experience it. That is the spiritual domain. God being everywhere present, all powerful and all knowing - He alone has the ability to know all things (past, present and future)...

Hey Creative, Ironic that I happened across your post... I hopped on Christian forums because I felt discouraged today with my circumstances and skeptical of holding out hope for things to improve any time soon... which is yeah .. discouraging (used to call it depressed but that doesn't really...

Just wanted to find a place on the internet to safely discuss any curious thoughts or scriptures that come to mind regarding this group. Ironically, today for instance, I came across Nahum chapter 1:11 which states: "From you, Nineveh, has one come forth who plots evil against the LORD and...

The Apostle Paul discusses marriage in his first letter to the Corinthian church (1 Corinthians chapter 7). Paul himself chose to remain single and stated, "I wish that all of you were as I am." which some refer to as the "gift of singleness". Yet, he does not forbid marriage nor forbid...

Hi NoahSK, You would not be the first person to have read Hebrews chapter 6 and worried about "falling away". However dwelling on that passage alone will get you obsessed about it and more worried. So I recommend taking a look at things that interest you that will strengthen your faith...

Hi Mary Meg, Your post today intrigued me. Then I noticed you already have received 149 replies. (Wow) So, initially I thought, "Do I dare add mine without reading all of them first?" :-) Well, I suppose I'll take that risk. You asked a difficult but very important question that has a...

Hi William, This is a very deep topic. I'm glad you brought this up. The idea of "Trinity" or "Tri-une God" is a 'stumbling block' for Jews and Muslims as well. So this is actually a very timely discussion. We really all need to study God's Word and discover how best to understand him from...

I agree, logically one cannot "Fall" from a state that one is not In. But that being said here are multiple verses to consider so you don't have to take my word for it: "FALLING AWAY" WHY THE WARNING? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The verses in scripture which warn us about falling away...

I just want to jump in if I may... Initially when I read the topic of your post, I had assumed that you might be speaking from the Mormon perspective. Since the Mormon religion claims that the whole teaching of the Book of Mormon was given to Joseph Smith and covers how Jesus came to the...

ARE YOU GOING THROUGH A TRIAL/TIME OF TESTING: 1 Peter 4:12-13 NIV (1984) "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed...

Hi there, Sounds like your circumstances have overwhelmed you, or a situation that you hoped would turn out differently has been a disappointment? I'm able to listen if you need to dump the load you're carrying from your weary shoulders. Please don't take your life. God values your...

2 Timothy 4:2 NIV (Preach the Word) Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. Matthew 13:18 (Sow the Seed of the Gospel message everywhere) "Listen then to what the parable of the sower means...

Here's another idea: Why not brainstorm up creative ways to keep peace in the neighborhoods where you meet? Mention to the neighbors who live on either side of you and across the street that you'll be having weekly guests at your home. Ask them if the noise level has ever bothered them or ask...

Just wondering, after watching the interview on Fox news, how many people were attending at this home bible study? If it becomes a regular weekly event where you have an additional 20-30+ people I can understand why someone would complain. 1) vehicles parked on the street blocking your...

For some reading these posts, it may seem like we are picking on homosexual sin. All that being said, we need to examine our own lives as well. Do we have any sin that we are excusing and not repentant of that falls on the list that the Apostles mentioned? We cannot point the finger to the...

HE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION, REJECTS GOD: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 NIV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not...

WHAT DOES A BELIEVER HAVE IN COMMON WITH AN UNBELIEVER? 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 NIV: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is...

2 Corinathians 11:3-4 NIV But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a...