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1 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | Val | 198927 | ||
For obvious security reasons I have made it my practice not to email anyone. Nick, I study the bible inductively and search the scriptures to see if things people say are true. We are called to do that I believe. I have done many in-depth studies that is why I chose to discuss scripture in light of people's theology. I take everything back to scripture and line it up with God's word rather than lining the scripture up with theology as you call it. In saying that there are some historical christian doctrines that all true believers adhere to. These are called the essentials of the christian faith. As many have told you what you are saying is not in line with these. I know you know this already as you are a bright, kind person. Since I believe you have confused the basics of the christian faith that is why we must start with the basic teaching of how one is saved. We can do that if you want but if not please realize that what you are saying amounts to a different gospel. It is not the gospel of the bible. Come out from among the group you are involved with and be willing to be taught. May God bless you. Val | ||||||
2 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | nicko715 | 198946 | ||
Hello Val, I see that my responses are being edited. I will try to keep my notes such that they will not be edited so that you can read them. I assume you have read my profile, so you know that I believe the basics of the Christian faith. There is one obvious difference though. However, I don't think that believing that some will be lost is an essential, just what must be done to be saved. Anyway, I was raised in a Christian home. "Accepted" Christ as my saviour at 5, but most definitely decided to follow Him rather than my own selfish desires when I was 21. However, I determined I would not base my faith on what I have been taught (by well meaning people) but rather on what I found to be true. Basically, I wouldn't take anyone's word for it. Similar to what you have said. I started to struggle with certain questions and for years basically resigned myself to "I don't know, but I am sure God will be just". As the years went on, I finally stumbled on what seemed to answer ALL of those questions. I still verified all that I learned to make sure Scripture supported it. Most of my fellow believers do not buy what I show them. I only associate with one other person who believes like me (though some are somewhere in the middle) and I taught him. I say all that to let you know, I wasn't raised in a cult or get caught up with some Branch Davidians or something, and I am always willing to be taught (or at least I try to be, but we often spend more time defending what we believe than listening to what others are saying). I have rambled on long enough. I have one question for you that I want you to help me with. At first I wanted to ask you to help see things my way. However, I now ask with a humble heart for you to help me with this. This is something that I cannot seem to find an answer for or rationalize in light of a loving Creator. Why does God not warn anyone of hell in the OT? This means that for at least 4000 years He does not warn us of what is in store. Why would He not tell us? The only reference that seems close is Daniel 12:2 and that is about 500BC so even if we allow this, He went 3500 years with not warning (that I see). This is one of the things that just does not add up to me. I have asked others, but I have not received from anyone an answer that will settle it for me. Again, I started to ask that to point you in my direction. But I now ask it with a humble heart to better understand. Nick |
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3 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | Val | 198953 | ||
I don't know how to answer your question Nick. As I told you I study a whole book of the bible at a time using the NASB inductive Study Bible which is available on this site. The reason I say that is I can discuss passages in the bible or a book of the bible. The whole point in studying this way is to know God better. I also see what He is like and how He relates to people. It is essential that we study the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. Rather than focusing on the things I have questions about, I study the bible in depth book by book. I believe the bible and what it says even though I don't understand it all. I use the in depth studies by precept ministeries international. You can google them. Start in Genesis and work your way through. If you study with an open mind and prayfully I believe God will honor your heart. May God bless you. Val Deut 4:29 But if from there you will seek (inquire for and require as necessity) the Lord your God, you will find Him if you [truly] seek Him with all your heart [and mind] and soul and life. |
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4 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | nicko715 | 198956 | ||
Thank You, Nick |
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