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MarkA God is not a liar and what he says in His Word is the truth, the Way, and the Life, no matter if anyone believes it or not. I am certainly not doing anything that others are not doing on this site. And certainly nothing wrong. I never ever push beliefs on anyone, but I do share them. It's the same as anything. If someone wants to believe whatever they read, that's up to them. I will never be ashamed of Jesus and I will never stop sharing His Word. That's the whole reason Jesus came to earth, to share the good news, so that people could be saved. And he told his disciples, which are believers today, as well as in His day,to spread the good news. That's what I do and I'll never apologize for it.
Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it's wrong. The Bible even says that if one was to come back from the dead and tell people that God and heaven and hell are real, they still wouldn't believe. One either believes God's Word or they don't. The Bible IS our proof, But some want to call God a liar.They don't need proof…they need faith. God's Word also says that until one has been "born again" and experiences that for themselves, they will call the gospel foolishness .
Experiences do count as proof. Someone experienced it, just like if you fell in love with someone and experience that , nothing would be said, because that was your experience and of course they are not the recipient of that love. Yet people would accept that. They wouldn't question your experience. But let a believer say that they experienced God, and all of a sudden it doesn't count. That's nonsense. None the less, it's a true experience they cannot disprove.
Again, religion is not the same as a personal relationship with God. Religion is nothing but man made philosophy. Religion did not die on the cross for our sins. God isn't interested in denominations. He's interested in those who choose to have their sins forgiven, so they can live with their father in heaven, forever.
I'm not turning anyone away from Christ. They already made that decision in their heart. It is the phonies on television and real life and those who say they are a Christian, but do not live their faith by word or deed , that turns people from Christ. Everything I say is backed up by God's Word. However, there are false teachers out there that do not speak God's Word and turn people away from God. They are the ones Jesus warned people about. I share my faith. If people don't accept what I share, they can move on. Nobody forces them to read it. But it's really rude to criticize something they know nothing about and don't want to know anything about. Everything you criticize me about, was wrong. I spoke nothing but God's truth that is in His Word. The Bible is very clear that the reason people don't understand and criticize God's Word is because one cannot possibly understand the meaning of spiritual things until they receive the Holy Spirit to help them understand it. Of course, people always criticize what they don't understand. That is why, when people ask for proof about God and they are given that proof, like in 2nd Timothy 3:16 that says "all scripture is given by inspiration of God", right away they say it's a lie, so that tells me and other followers of Christ that they do not want to know the truth, but only argue about it. They have not carefully studied nor searched out the truth of God, yet they are very quick to criticize what they don't even understand. Some don't find Christ , for the same reason a thief can't find a cop. They're not looking for God. Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself, but because it contradicts them. Man puts God in a box of their own making and rules. He also mocks God and God will not be mocked.
The truth is, this world needs a Savior. It needs rescue and total transformation. To deny our need for Jesus, is to deny our need for a Savior. It's to deny the sinful state the world is in , separated from God, with no hope to fix things in our own strength. People came to Jesus because they believed he had the cure for their sickness and sin. But Jesus wasn't saying that only weak people came to him, or that only some people had sin. He was saying that all people have sin, and that only some are willing to admit their need and come to him for the cure. If you have a broken leg, then getting it reset and casted, is necessary to be able to walk normally again. The cure is necessary and good. The cure that Jesus offers for sin, is true and good, and necessary for all.
Many will reject my message and that is certainly up to them , but what they are really rejecting, is God's invitation for salvation, and He will honor their decision.
As for the Bible, the few menial errors penned by man in translation and in contrary to the whole Bible, are expected when you have something handed down over thousand of years because man is fallible, but not the Holy Spirit. However, if naysayers would devote their time to careful Bible study, they would see proof of no contradictions at all. The author, the Holy Spirit, is incapable of making errors, so the original manuscript was without flaw, just as God would have it. Regardless of man's error in transcription through the ages, the key thing to remember is that the main theme of the Word has never changed, and that is, the most important thing to know ... how to have eternal life.
Most of us express our views . But I find it odd that only when "religious" people do it, is it called "pushing beliefs on others". Every human thinks their views are right views, or they would not hold those opinions. Anyone who thinks only those we call "religious people" can be zealous for what they believe, are fooling themselves. If you are referring to the fact that Christians make their message public, there is nothing imposing about this, no more so than any belief system which makes its views public , and they almost all do. It's odd that people can come on this site and give their beliefs and opinion on sex, porn, wichcraft, philosophies, drugs.... show cakes with private parts, display nudity, talk filthy and act rude and disrespectful to each other, curse, criticize, hate, and everything from soup to nuts, and pretty filthy stuff at that, yet no one says a thing. None are offended at that, but just let the followers of Christ simply share their beliefs, and all of a sudden we're "Religious zealots", "haters", and "delusional". Yes, we are really a danger, and such a threat, sharing Jesus's love life that! This just shows how far our society and morals have decayed. I would say that is a pretty hateful attitude to have towards people. Some need to grow up and act their age, instead of hating certain groups or races. There is nothing wrong with stating my beliefs, and it certainly is not what you've called "un-Christian". I'm asked about them all the time. Some , in fact many, have told me they enjoy my posts and to keep them coming. If people wish to discuss or ask questions about what I believe and why, I'll gladly answer, but I believe it should be done peacefully and respectfully by each party, or not at all. Others won't agree with what I share, and that is fine. I do respect their beliefs and feel "to each their own". Not ONE of my posts have exhibited force, as you say.
I do not feel I'm any better or smarter than anyone else here. If someone can prove that my beliefs are wrong, I'm all ears.
Man thinks of himself a lot higher than he should. I've yet to find anyone that is wiser or smarter than God and what He shares in His Word of truth and wisdom. Man cannot even save himself. That's why we need Jesus.
Thanks for your feedback and thoughts. We'll just have to agree to disagree on this subject. Best wishes to you, as well.
