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1 | Jesus doesn't answer me | Bible general Archive 4 | Bojangles207 | 224025 | ||
Dear Mamametal: I don't think it is at all pathetic that you've asked. God put Christians in a network (the church) for a reason. We are to help each other. I had the same question in mind as CDBJ. The first question that always comes to mind when I hear of a story such as the one you've shared is "What makes you sure you are saved?" If I hear an answer back that goes something like.. "I remember talking with the preacher once and he told me to pray.." or "I remember the feeling I had..." that usually sends up a red flag. Salvation isn't based on whether or not you said the right prayer or talked to a preacher. It is not based on a feeling, either. Please hear me with grace and understand I've been in those shoes. I believed I was a child of God for 13 years. I'm thankful every day that God opened my eyes and helped me understand that I was not. Salvation comes from an understanding of our condition as a sinner, seperated from God, facing His judgement in the future. The Bible says that the payment for this sin is death and that Christ became that payment for us when He died on the cross. He took our sin and gave us His righteousness. We did not earn it. As far as hearing from God, We hear from God through His Word. I cannot express to you the utmost importance and value of daily time with God through Bible reading, in prayer as well, but reading His Word can't be left out. When I began reading His word, I 'heard' from Him more and more. The more I read, the better I know my God. I encourage you to do the same. Have you perhaps tried any bible studies? I pray that you will read this response with the love that it was written with. I've been in your shoes. Different circumstances, sure, but the uncertainty and frustration it breeds are surely similar. My prayer for you is that you do in fact know Christ as your savior and will begin to know a beautiful relationship with Him as you start chasing after Him through His Word. In Christ, Bojangles207 |
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2 | Jesus doesn't answer me | Bible general Archive 4 | azurelaw | 224026 | ||
Dear Bojangles, Welcome to the forum and thank you for your fine post. May I add an hearty Amen to your answer. May your (both you and your husband's) ministry be blessed for the glory of the Lord. Stay around and share with us. Shalom Azure |
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