A problem with faith and questions.

[Dasalai]

I've had many lapses in faith throughout my life, but lately, I've had a struggle in dealing with it.

When I have a lapse of faith, should I try looking at the negative, in order to battle it with the positives, or should I only focus on the positives? I worry that if I have a lapse of faith, too much, in thought, that it'll create a horrible effect on people's faith. A problem I have is that I'm very trenchant, and when I try, I can cut at things too deeply. In other words, I'm worried I may ask myself a question I cannot resolve due to faith.

I think in thought random questions, but don't verbally think them. I just let it swoop over my head, but in the end, I have a feel of doubt.

The doubts I have are basically this:

1. Why must people go to hell, while others go to heaven?

2. What is particularly wrong about homosexuality besides its bodily proportions?

I have more questions, but I'm afraid to ask them internally. Basically, I'm having a faith problem. Within, I always reinforce that Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us from our sins. Also is reinforced that we are born with sin and thus deserve hell for our imperfections, but are saved through Jesus Christ.

However, sometimes, I doubt it. And I worry about that.


Edit:

Also, is the unforgiveable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), Satanism? Because, I have read the Satanic Bible (I didn't adhere to it, however). During my lapse period of schizophrenia, I thought I was the antiChrist. Did I commit the unforgiveable sin? I'm really confused on this one.

 

[BalaamsAss51]

Hello Dasalai.

My, you've packed a lot of questions into one post! I'll try and reply to them , but these replies will be short and probably not to detailed.

1 - "When I have a lapse of faith, should I try looking at the negative, in order to battle it with the positives, or should I only focus on the positives?"

Why look to the negative? The negative is your sinfulness that prevents you from properly living out your Christian vocation. Look to the positive - God. He has told us (Hebrews 10:23) Let us cling to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who made the promise is faithful. and (1 Corinthians 1:9) You can depend on God, who called you into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

2. - "Why must people go to hell, while others go to heaven?" People reject God and therefore deserve hell. Those who do not reject God do not deserve hell. It doesn't have anything to do with how we live our lives. It's not a question of works but of faith.

3. - "What is particularly wrong about homosexuality besides its bodily proportions?" Sorry, I don't know what you mean by "bodily proportions". But what is wrong about homosexuality is that it is a perversion of the way God set things up to work. Throughout the Bible the particular sin of homosexuality is one we are told to avoid. I reject those who refuse to see this, they reject the clear word of scripture.

4. - "I doubt it." Sure you doubt. Everybody does. That's your sinful nature showing up. That's your reasoning powers which have been warped by sin showing up. That's the devil tempting you.

Forget your feelings. Forget your skewed thoughts. Cling to the fact that God has not forgotten you, you have been baptised and your sins have been forgiven.

5. - "is the unforgiveable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), Satanism?" No, it is not Satanism. It is the rejection of God's Gifts of faith, life, and salvation. By rejecting God the Holy Spirit is not allowed to work withing us, strengthening and leading us in Godly ways.

6. - "Did I commit the unforgiveable sin?" No, you did not. If you had you would not even give it another thought let alone worry about it. You have not rejected God, and He has not rejected you.


Hope some of this helped. I'll pray about your schizophrenia, hopefully it's under control. Just remember that the sin in you life makes you question and doubt but that God doesn't question or doubt - and your salvation is up to Him, not up to anything you do.

Pax

 

[RomanPrincess]

the unforgiveable sin is refusal of the Holy Spirit.


Read Gods word and turn back to God.Love him with all your heart ,mind and soul.Spending time with God and praying.Work on building a close personal relationship with God.Go to your bible and look up what the bible teaches about dought and faith,and what ever questions you may have that you didn't mention here.The bible is the first place a person should look when seeking advice/instructions on life.

 

[Dasalai]

Thank you so much for this information.

 

[Daninchrist]

I normally like to answer the original thread poster directly, but some times I see someone whose answer is so perfect that I just have to back them up.

Thanks BalaamsAss51

Hello Dasalai.

My, you've packed a lot of questions into one post! I'll try and reply to them , but these replies will be short and probably not to detailed.

1 - "When I have a lapse of faith, should I try looking at the negative, in order to battle it with the positives, or should I only focus on the positives?"

Why look to the negative? The negative is your sinfulness that prevents you from properly living out your Christian vocation. Look to the positive - God. He has told us (Hebrews 10:23) Let us cling to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who made the promise is faithful. and (1 Corinthians 1:9) You can depend on God, who called you into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

2. - "Why must people go to hell, while others go to heaven?" People reject God and therefore deserve hell. Those who do not reject God do not deserve hell. It doesn't have anything to do with how we live our lives. It's not a question of works but of faith.

3. - "What is particularly wrong about homosexuality besides its bodily proportions?" Sorry, I don't know what you mean by "bodily proportions". But what is wrong about homosexuality is that it is a perversion of the way God set things up to work. Throughout the Bible the particular sin of homosexuality is one we are told to avoid. I reject those who refuse to see this, they reject the clear word of scripture.

4. - "I doubt it." Sure you doubt. Everybody does. That's your sinful nature showing up. That's your reasoning powers which have been warped by sin showing up. That's the devil tempting you.

Forget your feelings. Forget your skewed thoughts. Cling to the fact that God has not forgotten you, you have been baptised and your sins have been forgiven.

5. - "is the unforgiveable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), Satanism?" No, it is not Satanism. It is the rejection of God's Gifts of faith, life, and salvation. By rejecting God the Holy Spirit is not allowed to work withing us, strengthening and leading us in Godly ways.

6. - "Did I commit the unforgiveable sin?" No, you did not. If you had you would not even give it another thought let alone worry about it. You have not rejected God, and He has not rejected you.


Hope some of this helped. I'll pray about your schizophrenia, hopefully it's under control. Just remember that the sin in you life makes you question and doubt but that God doesn't question or doubt - and your salvation is up to Him, not up to anything you do.

Pax

 

[AngelDove1]

I've had many lapses in faith throughout my life, but lately, I've had a struggle in dealing with it.

The doubts I have are basically this:
1. Why must people go to hell, while others go to heaven?
2. What is particularly wrong about homosexuality besides its bodily proportions?

I have more questions, but I'm afraid to ask them internally. Basically, I'm having a faith problem. Within, I always reinforce that Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us from our sins. Also is reinforced that we are born with sin and thus deserve hell for our imperfections, but are saved through Jesus Christ.

However, sometimes, I doubt it. And I worry about that.

My prayers are with you.....

You really need to get involved with a bible study group.You need all the suppot you can get.

Read the Word of God...daily.
This will give you strenght and direction,as well as all the questions your asking bout.

Its all about GOD'S Law....
The chapter of Romens tells you why God is so against same sex partners .I strongly suggest you Read it. You'l find alot of other interesting things God says about the Law.

The Lord's "Commendment" Read it,

Get involved in church activities.And keep your ears open,and remain teachable to God's word.

Fellowship with Jesus.....
Its your choise.Free will.....
Follow God go to heaven,
or fallow satan and ...well you know where you'll end up.

 

[debbee]

the unforgivable sin is when we reject what Jesus did at the cross and go another way instead. for what more could God do to save us when he gave the most precious gift as our substitue for us, his son Jesus Christ. its so easy and a child displays it and is a good example to adults to go by. if you believe what your parents tells you how much more God? the gift is free and for anyone that will believe and accept it being done already for you. its Jesus Christ and him crucified that is the gospel. 1cor.1v18, 23 2v2 col 2v14-15.
the cross is the means only to be saved and to walk in victory. its not putting Jesus back on the cross or us getting on a cross either.its the believer continuing to recieve the benefits of the cross forever. heb.13v10

most christians aren't taught this and its the reason so many are hurting today. its how the Spirit works is through the cross. over and over I tell it to anyone who will listen otherwise I would not even bother.
many will and so i move on. DEB~

 

[BalaamsAss51]

I normally like to answer the original thread poster directly, but some times I see someone whose answer is so perfect that I just have to back them up.

Thanks BalaamsAss51

Hello Daninchrist.

Thank you for your kind words. My thoughts are nowhere near enough, but posting has its limits.

Pax

 

[Lintu]

The unforgivable sin, turning from God, rejecting him. And yet I have been told I may still repent and be saved, how can that be saved? Aren't I unforgivable?