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originally posted by: randomtangentsrme
a reply to: chr0naut
Which version of Jesus is the true one?
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: randomtangentsrme
a reply to: chr0naut
Which version of Jesus is the true one?
I could say that the Jesus of the Gospels is the genuine article, but that reflects my path and not necessarily yours.
originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
a reply to: Ohthewey778
I was raised a Christian. I believed what I was taught, then I got away from it during high school. In my early twenties, I went back to Christianity after I learned that God is the only lasting source of happiness in my life.
I tried going to church for a while, but that didn't last long. I don't tolerate the holy roller patty cake BS very well, so instead I order recorded in-depth Bible studies from a ministry located in Houston, Texas. They offer over 1000 hours of Bible studies from the Hebrew OT, the Greek LXX, and the Greek NT.
I've found that my relationship with God is founded upon:
1) Faith in Christ as the Lamb of God, who took away the sin of the world.
2) Consistent use of 1John 1:9 to refresh my mind from my sins
3) Consistent study and application of Biblical truth.
I turned away from God by failing to maintain #2&3. I find that's the usual case for believers who turn away from God.
Some people simply never believed in Christ in the first place, instead they repeated some crack-pot evangelist's prayer and "invited Christ into their hearts", or "made Christ their Lord". Those things aren't even remotely close to the gospel. Its about faith in Christ, not your ability to desire Christ.
So as a prodigal son, that's my experience.
originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
a reply to: Ohthewey778
I was raised a Christian. I believed what I was taught, then I got away from it during high school. In my early twenties, I went back to Christianity after I learned that God is the only lasting source of happiness in my life.
I tried going to church for a while, but that didn't last long. I don't tolerate the holy roller patty cake BS very well, so instead I order recorded in-depth Bible studies from a ministry located in Houston, Texas. They offer over 1000 hours of Bible studies from the Hebrew OT, the Greek LXX, and the Greek NT.
I've found that my relationship with God is founded upon:
1) Faith in Christ as the Lamb of God, who took away the sin of the world.
2) Consistent use of 1John 1:9 to refresh my mind from my sins
3) Consistent study and application of Biblical truth.
James 4:
You do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your lusts.
originally posted by: Ohthewey778
a reply to: Raggedyman
I can't man woman up.. I'm also not blaming everyone else. Where'd you...you know okay maybe your right and I'm not a christ- uhh hold up because if you're telling me from an anonymous message board "get the to church" and all I appreciate on one hand that you care but I'm done burned. Burned burned burned..trust me
originally posted by: randomtangentsrme
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: randomtangentsrme
a reply to: chr0naut
Which version of Jesus is the true one?
I could say that the Jesus of the Gospels is the genuine article, but that reflects my path and not necessarily yours.
The Gospels are contradictory, and then you can look into the Gnostic gospels. . .
But I appreciate your honest answer.
Out of respect for the OP, I will not take this conversation further on this thread. If you would like to continue it feel free to PM me, or perhaps our paths will cross again.
I enjoy respectful disagreement in religious discussions, but this thread is not the place.
Respectfully.
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