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1 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158204 | ||
Thank you. However, I've already read Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. Yet, I've heard many inconsistent interpretations thereof. Also, I am unable to respond to the ID #'s that you've provided without my notes being deleted. Therefore, it does me little good to read the materials further, if I am unable to ask questions about your references. | ||||||
2 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158208 | ||
"Greetings Agnostic, You ask: "Do you believe in God? If so, then why?" I assume that you are asking this as a personal question. Therefore, I will try to answer you in a personal way. Believing in God and knowing that He exists has completely changed my life and my perspective on everything! When I first became saved, I thought to myself: what is the meaning behind life? Why are we here? What real purpose is there for living life? And, if we were created by a higher being, then why? We live in this world and attempt to attain wealth, social standing, possibly a family, or anything really that you aspire to or enjoy.. But after you have obtained wealth, after you have gained popularity, after you have a family and every thing that you could ever want, then what next? What next after that? For me, there had to be something else that was elusive to me - something that means so much more than mere obtaining, and something that I could not aspire to on my own that was at the time completely beyond my grasp. Well, that "thing" that was beyond my grasp before I was saved was the Lord Jesus Christ. And knowing Him in a personal way has not only proven to me that I need Him, but it has also proven to me that He really does exist, and everything written about Him in Scripture is the truth. I found that the purpose for humanity living and existing is to have a personal relationship with the One who was responsible for our creation in the first place, Jesus Christ. To know Jesus in a personal way is much more than just following rules, experiencing a "high", or going to church and reading your Bible. Knowing Jesus in a personal way is having a relationship with Christ that grows in a real way. And anyone, even you, could have a spiritual relationship with Christ if they consciously make the decision of your own volition to let Him into your life! And He will show His love towards you and give you an overwhelming sense of hope and worth that you will never know unless you let Him into your life. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but I certainly can tell you that Jesus lives, beyond any shadow of a doubt! If you would like to see other Christian testimonies of coming to salvation, I invite you to surf to: http://www.christiantestimonies.org/ Blessings to you, Makarios" Thank you for your post. I would like to ask you further questions, but my questions are being deleted as I ask them, insofar as Hank has deemed them to be insincere. Therefore I must reject your stance in that light. Sorry. |
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3 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158212 | ||
"Man's search for God Often the last thing humans desire is to find or be found by God. C. S. Lewis, once an agnostic, astutely observed that "amiable agnostics will talk cheerfully about 'man's search for God.' To me, as I then was, they might as well have talked about the mouse's search for the cat!"" Do you feel that I don't wish to find God? |
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4 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158215 | ||
"Greetings Agnostic, All the same, I do ask that you seriously think about it - the reason for our existence - and if you have ever honestly given God (as the answer to the question) serious thought.." Yes, I've given it serious thought. I had served in pastoral leadership for many years, although I am now agnostic. Nonetheless, I must reject your stance if not given the opportunity to cross-examine it. The legalistic controls of your forum moderators make any point that you assert completely moot. "You have everything to gain by pursuing Christ! Blessings to you, Makarios" I'm sorry, but I must reject your stance. I have lost much more than I have gained through affiliation with Christians over the years. |
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5 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158222 | ||
"I pass judgment on no one." Certainly we all judge. I don't believe that any of us doesn't judge. I hope that you're referring to Jesus, and not to yourself. - "13 The Pharisees challenged him, "Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid." 14 Jesus answered, "Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. 15 You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one. 16 But if I do judge, my decisions are right, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me." John 8:13-16 New International Version Agnostic, I have no window to look into another man's soul. I'm sure I do not know what it is you do or do not wish to find. --Kalos" Thank you. |
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6 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158238 | ||
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7 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158279 | ||
Sorry, but Hank is deleting every other response of mine, so it is moot for me to respond to your posts. I can only say that I reject your pespective, due to your misrepresentation of the bible. You're filled with violence. Thank you. "I understand what your saying. For man without God, the truth is hard to accept 1 Corinthians 2:14. Your not the first nor will you be the last to think you know better then God. Our sinful and selfish nature wants things our way. God's ways are different then mans (Isaiah 55:9) and without Him you cannot understand them. Of course you want no part of Christian love. Your still serving your master the devil at this point. He will not allow you to love as a Christian. But you have come to a place where people understand this. We are well aware of the hold he has on you. If you read the bible as you stated, then you should know that Christ died for the sinner. He didn't die for the saved for there were none Romans 3:23. This includes you and me. And regardless of weather you want to be a part of Christian love or not, you are. You came into this forum and introduced yourself to many who hold to the word of God, have tasted His love and are guided by the Holy Spirit. We love you despite your opinion of us. I for one am truly concerned for your salvation. There is more proof for you that God exist. If the Holy Spirit was not in me then why would I care one way or the other about you when all I know is your screen name and what you have posted. Yet I pray for you that God will open your eyes so that you too will know Him as I have come to know Him." |
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8 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158301 | ||
"I'm filled with violence? That's an interesting tactic." I'm glad that you think so. The 'god' who inspires your writings is filled with violent genocide. |
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9 | ... | Bible general Archive 3 | Agnostic | 158385 | ||
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10 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158145 | ||
"Yes, I believe in God the Father Almighty and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord." Okay. "Only a fool believes otherwise: "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God" (Psalm 14:1)." This verse is referring to atheists as fools. This verse is not referring to fools as atheists, as you imply. ".... Why do I believe in God? Well, I'm not a fool!" I'm not convinced that you're not a fool. Or are you rather saying that you're not an atheist, in the context of the verse? "The Bible, which is the word of God, tells me about God from cover to cover. And "the heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmanent showeth his handiwork" (Psalm 19:1). ....." Okay. The Bible tells me about God too. "Now, "Agnositic," do you believe in God? If so, then why? If not, then why not? --Hank" Do you know what an agnostic is? |
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11 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158146 | ||
"I believe in God, and His son, the Lord Jesus Christ, because the revelation about Them given in the Bible is undeniably true!" If this revelation is undeniably true, then why have many denied it? "He has revealed Himself to me is such a real way, that I cannot deny!" Are you strictly speaking for yourself? Or for others too? "My life has been changed 180 degrees by my relationship to the Lord." Good for you. In what ways? "I cannot account for this by mere chance, coincidence, or personal effort." Have you ever endeavored to explore other reasons for this beyond your faith in a god? "It is by the grace of God alone that I live." Is it therefore grace alone that you show to others? "I hope this helps, BradK" Thanks. |
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12 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158152 | ||
"Yes, I know the standard definition and etymology of the word 'agnostic.'" Good. "But this is not English 101." No, it is not. Rather, it is Math 101, in this particular context. You may use the word 'agnostic' as the answer to your question. I believe that the word 'agnostic' effectively answers your question. "It is not a platform to debate the existence of God or to consider philosophic arguments for or against His existence." You didn't do the math. I answered your question with the word 'agnostic'. "It is a Bible study forum." Then why are you debating with me? "We have a high view of Scripture, and maintain and teach that it is the inerrant word of God." Then perhaps you should get back to the scripture, instead of debating with me. So do you have a question or comment based on Scripture?" Yes, I do. Do you believe in God? If so, then why? "If you are sincerely interested in the study of the Bible and hold it to be the word of God, we bid you welcome." Unfortunately, you've given me insincere answers to a sincere question up to this point. "If you are merely interested in exchanging vacuous philosophical and speculative ideas and musings, we bid you seek another web site. --Hank" I am only interested in obtaining sincere answers to my questions. But you've failed to answer sincerely. |
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13 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158173 | ||
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14 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158175 | ||
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15 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158183 | ||
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16 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158184 | ||
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17 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158185 | ||
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18 | Do you believe in God? If so, then why? | Ps 19:1 | Agnostic | 158186 | ||
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19 | ... | Rom 10:9 | Agnostic | 158377 | ||
"Being prompted by him, I chose to, and then as a result He was able to act for good in my life so after many years I still do." How do you know that it was a god who prompted you? |
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20 | ... | 1 Cor 1:1 | Agnostic | 158190 | ||
"Agnostic, your looking for proof here it is." I'm not expressly looking for you to prove anything to me. I'm just looking for the basis of your beliefs. - "The first importance delivered to us by an eye witness who once not only doubted as you do but also persecuted the church. I point this out so one, you know what is of first importance and two so that you can see there is hope for you and for all nonbelievers." Is the Bible then the basis for your belief in the existence of God? - "1 Corinthians 15:3-10 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; 7 then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; 8 and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me." These verses reference the resurrection of Jesus, but they do not reference the existence of God. - "Also, you may want to read the book of Ecclesiastes. This is a good example of someone that had it all and spent his time searching for meaning. His discoveries along the way and in the end should help clear things up for you." Thank you. I have read the book of Ecclesiastes, but I'm not into loose living as King Solomon was. Further, King Solomon's loose living came after his belief in God, as opposed to beforehand. King Solomon turned away from God in the end. 1 Kings 11 1 Now King Solomon loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh: Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women, 2 from the nations concerning which the LORD had said to the sons of Israel, "You shall not associate with them, nor shall they associate with you, for they will surely turn your heart away after their gods." Solomon held fast to these in love. 3 He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines, and his wives turned his heart away. 4 For when Solomon was old, his wives turned his heart away after other gods; and his heart was not wholly devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been. 5 For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and after Milcom the detestable idol of the Ammonites. 6 Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not follow the LORD fully, as David his father had done. 7 Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the detestable idol of Moab, on the mountain which is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech the detestable idol of the sons of Ammon. 8 Thus also he did for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. (NAS95) King Solomon was rejected forever according to the texts. 1 Chronicles 28 9 "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. (NAS95) - "You have attempted to make a point about what an Agnostic is. The truth is, it does not matter which one you are, agnostic or atheist. A nonbeliever is a nonbeliever. It doesn't even matter how good or moral a nonbeliever might be. Many tend to think atheist and agnostics are bad people. Some are and some are not. At least from man's point of view. The point is neither will be saved without accepting Christ." What would I need to be saved from? King Solomon's eternal fate? - "In case your interested in how to receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour, read Romans 10:9. I pray you do this!" Thank you. I have read it. - "PS. There is no safety in the middle. Revelation 3:16 So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth." Too bad for King Solomon. - "And yes, I believe in God and I believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and that the only way to be saved is through Him. I believe this because of what we are taught through God's word and it has been confirmed to me through the complete change in me that has taken place after accepting Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I believe this because of the void inside everyone of us without Christ was filled and made complete in me the day I accepted Christ." Thank you. |
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