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Posted on 02/14/2006 6:55:06 PM PST by peyton randolph
Seriously, I got caught up in all kinds of crap in my life, and some held me tight.
I had to get broke down and into a free fall where no one could catch me but God, *IF* He was real.
So, I challenged Christ, the Son of God, *if* He was real and Who He said He was - to *MAKE* Himself *real* to me.
He did, and I'm still renewing my mind and learning daily.
But I know when I fall, He will always be there, loving me.
Good night and God bless.
Sorry to but in (hahaha), but authentic Christianity is *NOT* religion (man made traditions which claim Godliness but deny His true power), but rather an actual relationship with the Son of God Himself, the living Jesus Christ, who came down from Heaven, showed us the way, lived a sinless life - yet was tempted in every way - died a wretched death - and who rose again to judge the living and the dead. That day is coming, so search in a meaningful way. There will come a day when you won't have the opportunity to accept the free gift of pure love and eternal peace. Now, goodnight! ;)
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RiceFranks2008 (...because the world needs a bisexual radical conservative.)
WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT
Ozone alert!
You have to have the faith of a mustard seed. Today is the day of your salvation. Hope won't feed the bulldog. Be a man and step up to the plate where God is waiting to bring you home.
Real men follow Christ. You could have an accident tomorrow and never get another chance. God is knocking and I don't believe in coincidences. I'm on here for a divine appointment with you. Now, really, good night!
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Did you know that you were created to have a loving relationship with God? He is patiently and lovingly waiting for you to respond to His invitation to salvation. Yes, you can receive forgiveness for your sins and assurance of eternal life through faith in His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:16-17). "Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent" (John 17:3).
You may be asking yourself: "How can I know God?" Man is able to know the true and living God through His Word (that is, the Bible). The Bible reveals God's character and His plan for mankind. It is through reading His Word that we come to a knowledge of the righteousness of God and that which He requires of us.
What is it that prevents us from personally knowing God? Our sin has separated us from God — our corruption is to such a degree that we cannot know Him personally and cannot experience His love. God's Word says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Man was created to have fellowship with God, but because of his sin (i.e., anything that is against the righteousness revealed in God's Law) he is prevented from that fellowship. This includes anything less than perfect obedience to God's commands.
"The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23a). The ultimate result of this death is an eternity in Hell. This spiritual death forces a separation from God. Man is sinful and God is holy. This creates a gulf unbridgeable by man making that intended fellowship impossible. The only solution is a divine bridge — that bridge is Christ.
God created a way by sending His Son to pay the price for our sin. "God demonstrated His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). He died in our place; He who knew no sin became sin for us. This removed our burden of sin and allows us to enter into that desired fellowship if we follow His way.
He is the only way. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6).
It is not just enough that you know these truths. We must individually place our trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It is by repenting of our sins and believing on Christ that we can know God personally and experience His love.
"But as many as receive Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12).
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:8-10).
"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).
You can receive Jesus Christ right now by faith. "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation" (Romans 10:9-10).
If you now believe on God and place your faith in His Son, congratulations — and welcome to His family. We, all being His children, share in a heavenly inheritance! We are heirs to heaven and are promised the eternal pleasure of glorifying God. As our life here on earth progresses, God will continue to work in our hearts. We are daily being conformed to the image of Christ, Himself. We will begin to live lives of righteousness. Obedience to God will not be a burden to us, but rather a joy.
You may wonder, now that you are a Christian, "What now?" Our greatest recommendation for believers, new and old, is fourfold: 1) find a church so you might hear the preaching of the Word and rejoice in the fellowship of other Christians, 2) study the Bible for that is where we learn of God and His plans, 3) pray to Him to strengthen your faith and increase your love toward Him, and 4) enjoy the blessings given by God in the heavenly ordained sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper. All of these will work to encourage and build upon your faith. If you have any questions, search the Scriptures, ask your Pastor, or please feel free to ask us.
This is what happens when you smoke copious quantities of pot and keep your hair tightly bound in pigtails for too many years...
Sorry Willie, your time is past. Just head off into the sunset and don't bother us normal folks anymore, K?
Well don't wait too long. Ask yourself, if Jesus returned right now, would you want to be doing whatever you are doing. When I'm not sure about something that thought kind of puts things in perspective for me:')
Hopefully you will live long enough that your testosterone levels diminish. Then maybe you will see avenues for the expression of your humanity that do not involve sexuality.
I'm really not trying to "convience" you of anything. That job belongs to Someone else. You heard the "Word" here. The rest is up to you You just said something about you weren't sure about some stuff. I just asvised you to hurry up and figure it out.
This is why Pot should always be illegal
Yes, probably best not to go there. Might be a good idea to not revisit those Michael Jackson songs either.
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