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[alwaysquestioning]

Hey Everone!

                 I am on a journey to answer the questions that I have rolling around in my head. I thought that this would be a good place to get it all out.

   I have always wondered about the translations of the bible. As I understand it the aramaic language was the language that Jesus and his disiples would have spoken. It was written down of course,then translated into Hebrew,Greek,Latin,then the KJV,then all of the other versions. Those are allot of translations!

 This led me on a quest to find the Bible that was the closest to the original translation.I found the Pes.hitta(I have to put the period in the middle or it says wash your mouth,wash your mouth!)which is the translated Bible from the Aramaic texts.

 I am very happy with my Bible as it is bringing clarity to questions that I have had for a very long time. I have found that indeed there were errors in the other translations. This is what was causing me soooo much trouble! The other versions were similar to the KJV but I find that the clarity is worth its weight in gold.

 I have always believed in God and Jesus. This has never been an issue for me. I am on a journey to enrich my relationship with God and Jesus. This is why I am here.

  I had attended church when I was a teenager and did not have a good experience. I found the members to be hipocritical. I have found this to be the case with many Christians. I would go to church in a heartbeat if I could only find one that was real.

 There are so many Christians that say that there church is not like that. Sure enough,its like that! I don't mean to be negative but this has been my experience.

  Well thats it in a nut shell. Thanks for listening!

                                                      AQ

 

[unworthyone]

Awesome! Welcome here and just punch me in the face when I start getting on your nerves.

God Bless!

 

[Blessed-one]

fellowship court seems a more appropriate place.

Welcome alwaysquestioning! hope you'll make some good Christian friends here.

 

[Gerry]

I had attended church when I was a teenager and did not have a good experience. I found the members to be hipocritical. I have found this to be the case with many Christians. I would go to church in a heartbeat if I could only find one that was real.

This is very sad. It means that there is practically no chance you will ever go to Church, unless you kind find a very small one with only one member and then when you join, well.....

Do you see the folly in that statement? Of course there are hypocrites in Church. The Churches are full of them. Do you know anyone who needs to go more.

The point is you don't worry about them, you go and YOU be real. What they are does not affect YOUR relationship with Jesus. But your REAL relationship with Jesus just might "affect" them. THAT is your job, to let YOUR light shine before others, not to worry about thier light. OK?

I have always believed in God and Jesus. This has never been an issue for me. I am on a journey to enrich my relationship with God and Jesus. This is why I am here.

You have always believed "in" God and Jesus or "about" God and Jesus? There is a big difference. Have you accepted Jesus as your personal Saviour? Are you a Born Again Christian?

You know we are told in Hebrews 10:25: "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."

So it is evident God expects us to go to Church, and because there are hypocrits there does not excuse us.

Ever go to Walmart? Suppose there are any in there? Ever go to a crocery store, or a filling station, or a movie theatre? Think you might find a few there? Yeah, you can count on it. Know what else? Shhhhh! Saw a couple right here in these Forums! Can you believe it?

So throw that excuse in the trash and if you are a Christian, obey God and go to Church. OK?

 

[sparrow]

Welcome! Hope ya like it here

Claire

 

[JohnnyG]

Welcome alwaysquestioning, I hope you can make this a home as I have.

I'd like to add to what Gerry was saying about believing. John 3:16-18 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.

What does it mean to believe? To believe in Christ involves more than just agreeing that Jesus' words are true. It means to trust in Christ alone for salvation. It is deciding to place your fate in the hands of Jesus, trusting him to be your Lord and His Word to be your command.

 

[alwaysquestioning]

Hey Guys,

            Thank you for the big welcome. I really appreciate it. To answer your question; yes I have accepted Jesus as my savior! I beleive in him with all of my heart. I always have.

 I see your point about their being hipocrites everywhere. good point. I might just start "shopping" around for a church. I think the problem I have run into the most is that their are so many churches that are silently based on works. That is not what the Bible is about.

 Thanks again for the warm welcome!

                                                                   AQ

 

[oncewaslost]

welcome to the board!

 

[SCJ]

Approach the decision with prayer. Talk to the pastor of the church you are considering, he should be happy to answer any of your concerns!

 

[Blynn]

Hello alwaysquestioning

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[altya]

[updown][GLOW=blue]Welcome alwaysquestioning [/GLOW] [/updown]

 

[Gerry]

Praise God for your descision! Thanks for this reply and welcome to this place and may God bless you in seeking to serve Him better! And may He bless you by leading you to a Church where YOU will make a difference.

Originally posted by alwaysquestioning
Hey Guys,

            Thank you for the big welcome. I really appreciate it. To answer your question; yes I have accepted Jesus as my savior! I beleive in him with all of my heart. I always have.

 I see your point about their being hipocrites everywhere. good point. I might just start "shopping" around for a church. I think the problem I have run into the most is that their are so many churches that are silently based on works. That is not what the Bible is about.

 Thanks again for the warm welcome!

                                                                   AQ

 

[GraftMeIn]

Hi alwaysquestioning, and Welcome to the forums!

 

[eldermike]

alwaysquestioning,

Amen to what Gerry said and welcome to the forum.

Blessings

 

[toad_ster]

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thats toad for welcome to the boards, have a nice stay.

 

[lucypevensie]

Hello, AQ We are happy to have you here!