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I have one question about the E-book. Jesus is God as seen in John 1:1 John 1:14 John 10:30 along with numerous other verses. But why do these books and articles always say God sacrificed his son, when it was God himself that was on the cross?I have attached my Ebook that might be a help to you.
I can't get baptized yet. I do not live near a church and I am close of age, but not 18 yet. It makes me kind of sad, I heard the only way to receive salvation and get the Holy Spirit is to be baptized. Maybe a year from now or if I am lucky, a few months from now.
I have one question about the E-book. Jesus is God as seen in John 1:1 John 1:14 John 10:30 along with numerous other verses. But why do these books and articles always say God sacrificed his son, when it was God himself that was on the cross?
Can I confess and get baptized when I can, probably about a year from now instead? If I could get baptized right now, trust me, I would.
This is because God is in three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are in absolute unity of character, nature, and purpose. The Father is the great Designer, the Son is the Executive who creates the design, and the Holy Spirit is the power to make it happen. So in a sense, "God" is a plural word. Christians call it "the Trinity".I have one question about the E-book. Jesus is God as seen in John 1:1 John 1:14 John 10:30 along with numerous other verses. But why do these books and articles always say God sacrificed his son, when it was God himself that was on the cross?
What about my native nation? Let's say it is in South Asia and was on the news recently. If you haven't guessed it is Pakistan. I have been there before many times and my whole family lives there. I always felt at home there, that is where my people live. The thing is though, is that Islam is a huge identity in the nation and in my ethnic group, which is both in Pakistan and Afghanistan and the province that I am from has almost no Christians at all. The country is very Islamist, not secular at all, though it used to be mostly secular. Some people see the Iranian Regime as a good example, even though many Iranians despise the Islamist regime. Unlike Iran or Turkey many people there are islamist and apart from St. Thomas and colonialism the nation has no history with christianity. Christians and even muslims accused of false "blasphemy" charges. I want to go back there, but it is in pretty bad shape, especially for Christians. I know it will just be something I have to sacrifice. To be honest I always secretly wished it was a united India. It would have had so much potential, but humans look to their differences rather than similarities. The best these nations can do is to make an Indian subcontinent union between different nations and have good relations. But this isn't the forum for me to talk about politics and history.What I meant was confess now, get baptized later. Assuming that you are ready to commit the rest of your life to following Jesus. Life will probably be harder for you if you do, but when you are ready to embrace that challenge and hold on no matter what, no matter how angry your father or other relatives get, or if you get cornered by people who hate Christians, or if you have to turn down a lucrative opportunity that would absolutely force you to sin, make that confession to God and tell another Christian in person.
Well, you have a better idea than I do of what you might face should you go back there. And if you become Christian, God may send you there as a Christian, and you may have to face some of that persecution that you fear. But since I believe the claims of Christianity are true, I therefore must believe that it will be worth it for you, even if you get no payback in this life, there is still the next one, and that is the life that matters more since it will last forever.What about my native nation? Let's say it is in South Asia and was on the news recently. If you haven't guessed it is Pakistan. I have been there before many times and my whole family lives there. I always felt at home there, that is where my people live. The thing is though, is that Islam is a huge identity in the nation and in my ethnic group, which is both in Pakistan and Afghanistan and the province that I am from has almost no Christians at all. The country is very Islamist, not secular at all, though it used to be mostly secular. Some people see the Iranian Regime as a good example, even though many Iranians despise the Islamist regime. Unlike Iran or Turkey many people there are islamist and apart from St. Thomas and colonialism the nation has no history with christianity. Christians and even muslims accused of false "blasphemy" charges. I want to go back there, but it is in pretty bad shape, especially for Christians. I know it will just be something I have to sacrifice. To be honest I always secretly wished it was a united India. It would have had so much potential, but humans look to their differences rather than similarities. The best these nations can do is to make an Indian subcontinent union between different nations and have good relations. But this isn't the forum for me to talk about politics and history.
It is such a shame people actual discriminate due to faith. I have a Coptic friend who was mocked when he was in Egypt for his Christian faith. This can go for all faiths as well not just Christians, but 80% of religious persecution currently are Christians and Christianity is slowly dying in the Middle East, the place where it originated from. Humans can really be cruel to one another for no reason.Well, you have a better idea than I do of what you might face should you go back there. And if you become Christian, God may send you there as a Christian, and you may have to face some of that persecution that you fear. But since I believe the claims of Christianity are true, I therefore must believe that it will be worth it for you, even if you get no payback in this life, there is still the next one, and that is the life that matters more since it will last forever.
I guess I am scared for the future. I don't know what will happen when I accept Jesus and I do not know how to honour and worship him apart from reading the Bible and prayers. He deserves much more than that. I really wished I had someone in my life that can talk to me about Jesus.
Have you ever thought of associating with...a church? You know, the people who have answers to give, who worship the Lord, study his word, and so on?I guess I am scared for the future. I don't know what will happen when I accept Jesus and I do not know how to honour and worship him apart from reading the Bible and prayers. He deserves much more than that. I really wished I had someone in my life that can talk to me about Jesus.
He did say that he is not yet of adult age and does not live near a church. He may have family issues that would interfere at this time also.Have you ever thought of associating with...a church? You know, the people who have answers to give, who worship the Lord, study his word, and so on?
I can't go to church, I can't get baptized, I can't do anything on Sunday, and I can't talk to anyone about Jesus.
About the Baptism part, I do not live near a church and I am not 18 yet. I don't want to reveal my exact age, but I will be 18 soon.
True, true. I read the latter part of that Original Post rather too quickly.He did say that he is not yet of adult age and does not live near a church. He may have family issues that would interfere at this time also.
That is so awesome. May you continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I thought of this passage when reading your first post:. I accepted Jesus as Son of God, Lord and Saviour, died on the cross for my sins, rose on the third day, and confessed that I am a sinner and that Lord Jesus may forgive. I asked him to come into my heart and purify my soul and thanked him for dying for my sins and granting me eternal life.
Hello I am new to this website and created this account today. Sorry if I posted this on the wrong thread, but I just have to get this off of my chest I can't find it anywhere on the internet. Basically I am a American muslim, well former muslim. I tried my best to be the most educated and dedicated muslim. I did all the prayers on time, fasted two times each month, recited Quran daily, and very well educated in Islam and Islamic history. Despite all this there were unanswered questions and I never really felt a connection. I always felt interested in Christianity, despite how much I would try to convince myself it is a false religion. I would read christian novels, research christian history, and I would always look and check out the books on Christianity in the library. I remember the one and only time I was in a church my eyes were fixed on this mosaic of Jesus. I felt more disconnected with Islam I tried Quran-only, but there was too much conflict within the community on basic stuff lie prayer or hajj. Not to mention many of them believed in flat earth. One night when I was reading Surah 19, I asked myself, "What is a messiah?" The Quran and hadith make no requirement for the messiah, Jesus is just the messiah. A messiah is supposed to be a saviour, yet Jesus didn't save the Children of Israel from anything. That is like if I wanna be President, but there are no requirements to be President. More and more questions began to appear. "If Muhammad is the last prophet, why will Jesus come back? Why would Allah allow Christians to worship Jesus for 600 years? Why is Dajjal often referred to as the Anti-Christ and why is Jesus the only one capable of killing him? Why would the followers of Jesus immediately worship him after his death? Why would Jesus abandon his followers like a coward?" When I started to examine the scriptures, Jesus is ironically God. 4:171 states that Jesus is a Messenger of Allah(Son), had His Word(Father), and had the spirit(Holy Spirit). Or how in Sahih Muslim book 1 hadith 296 it states Jesus will come down as a "just judge." Who else can be a judge, but God? I can go on and on, but it will take too long. There was too much about Islam that contradicted itself like how idolatry is a sin, yet muslims bow down 5 times a day to the Kaaba, kiss the Blackstone, and circle it 7 times. The fact that in 5:116 and 9:30 it states Trinity is father, son, and mother(Mary) and that Jews believe Ezra is the son of God(even though Muhammad took an oath on the torah Sunan Abi Dawud book 40 hadith 96). Most muslims woud hate to admit this, but Muhammad is heavily idolized in Islam. Allah and Muhammad himself admit that he is a sinner,(47:19 and Sahih Bukhari book 97 hadith 15) but most muslims, specifically sunnis, believe he was sinless and do whatever he does, even if it goes against the Quran. Lastly the Quran/hadiths admits Muhammad is a false prophet. 69:44-46 states if Muhammad made a false saying his aorta would have been cut and in Sahih Bukhari book 64 hadith 450 Muhammad states that he feels that his aorta is being cut. Anyways back to christianity, it took me months to realize that christianity is the religion. The accuracy and reliable of the New Testament, life and divinity of Jesus, sudden conversion of the apostles, the apostles being executed, persecution of early christians, and biggest one, the resurrection. I am currently reading the New Testament and Jesus crucifixion(in all the gospels)and Paul's conversion made me cry, something the Quran never made me do. I can't stop thinking about Jesus, sometimes tears come down from my eyes for the sacrifice he did for me. His name and story makes me smile and feel good inside. I want to accept Jesus, but I can't. I committed many horrible sins in the past including insults/blasphemy against christians and christainity. I will loose my whole family. I can't really go back to my homeland, even though I really want to. I always wanted to move back, but if I convert it will be harder for me over there. Overall just the challenges and guilt I have, it's too hard. I keep telling myself after I finish the New Testament, but I also say I should just confess now. Even if I convert what am I gonna do? I can't go to church, I can't get baptized, I can't do anything on Sunday, and I can't talk to anyone about Jesus. How am I suppose to build a stronger relation with God apart from reading the Bible? My grades are going down and for some reason I am experiencing jealously because of it. I even have an assignment I have to do now. That is all I have to say, sorry that this thread is too long I just had to put this out there.
Hello I am new to this website and created this account today. Sorry if I posted this on the wrong thread, but I just have to get this off of my chest I can't find it anywhere on the internet. Basically I am a American muslim, well former muslim. I tried my best to be the most educated and dedicated muslim. I did all the prayers on time, fasted two times each month, recited Quran daily, and very well educated in Islam and Islamic history. Despite all this there were unanswered questions and I never really felt a connection. I always felt interested in Christianity, despite how much I would try to convince myself it is a false religion. I would read christian novels, research christian history, and I would always look and check out the books on Christianity in the library. I remember the one and only time I was in a church my eyes were fixed on this mosaic of Jesus. I felt more disconnected with Islam I tried Quran-only, but there was too much conflict within the community on basic stuff lie prayer or hajj. Not to mention many of them believed in flat earth. One night when I was reading Surah 19, I asked myself, "What is a messiah?" The Quran and hadith make no requirement for the messiah, Jesus is just the messiah. A messiah is supposed to be a saviour, yet Jesus didn't save the Children of Israel from anything. That is like if I wanna be President, but there are no requirements to be President. More and more questions began to appear. "If Muhammad is the last prophet, why will Jesus come back? Why would Allah allow Christians to worship Jesus for 600 years? Why is Dajjal often referred to as the Anti-Christ and why is Jesus the only one capable of killing him? Why would the followers of Jesus immediately worship him after his death? Why would Jesus abandon his followers like a coward?" When I started to examine the scriptures, Jesus is ironically God. 4:171 states that Jesus is a Messenger of Allah(Son), had His Word(Father), and had the spirit(Holy Spirit). Or how in Sahih Muslim book 1 hadith 296 it states Jesus will come down as a "just judge." Who else can be a judge, but God? I can go on and on, but it will take too long. There was too much about Islam that contradicted itself like how idolatry is a sin, yet muslims bow down 5 times a day to the Kaaba, kiss the Blackstone, and circle it 7 times. The fact that in 5:116 and 9:30 it states Trinity is father, son, and mother(Mary) and that Jews believe Ezra is the son of God(even though Muhammad took an oath on the torah Sunan Abi Dawud book 40 hadith 96). Most muslims woud hate to admit this, but Muhammad is heavily idolized in Islam. Allah and Muhammad himself admit that he is a sinner,(47:19 and Sahih Bukhari book 97 hadith 15) but most muslims, specifically sunnis, believe he was sinless and do whatever he does, even if it goes against the Quran. Lastly the Quran/hadiths admits Muhammad is a false prophet. 69:44-46 states if Muhammad made a false saying his aorta would have been cut and in Sahih Bukhari book 64 hadith 450 Muhammad states that he feels that his aorta is being cut. Anyways back to christianity, it took me months to realize that christianity is the religion. The accuracy and reliable of the New Testament, life and divinity of Jesus, sudden conversion of the apostles, the apostles being executed, persecution of early christians, and biggest one, the resurrection. I am currently reading the New Testament and Jesus crucifixion(in all the gospels)and Paul's conversion made me cry, something the Quran never made me do. I can't stop thinking about Jesus, sometimes tears come down from my eyes for the sacrifice he did for me. His name and story makes me smile and feel good inside. I want to accept Jesus, but I can't. I committed many horrible sins in the past including insults/blasphemy against christians and christainity. I will loose my whole family. I can't really go back to my homeland, even though I really want to. I always wanted to move back, but if I convert it will be harder for me over there. Overall just the challenges and guilt I have, it's too hard. I keep telling myself after I finish the New Testament, but I also say I should just confess now. Even if I convert what am I gonna do? I can't go to church, I can't get baptized, I can't do anything on Sunday, and I can't talk to anyone about Jesus. How am I suppose to build a stronger relation with God apart from reading the Bible? My grades are going down and for some reason I am experiencing jealously because of it. I even have an assignment I have to do now. That is all I have to say, sorry that this thread is too long I just had to put this out there.
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