Bible Question: Friends, I am new to this site and am in need of some guidance... |
Bible Answer: Hi, Juls! I know that it is hard to ignore a "friend's" request for enlightenment... the reply to ignore the letter is correct in as much as a non-believer, atheist, or any other person who by definition is anti-Christian would totally ignore any Truth that the Bible has to offer... They are not ignorant of Scripture, as the letter attests... they simply choose to reject God's Authority and serve the creature (themselves or others who play god) rather than the Creator... You made one strong statement at the beginning of your post: "I admit I do not have vast knowledge base with the bible." This could very well be your personal "WAKE UP!" call from Jesus, telling you to be a doer of the Word not just a hearer... it is your responsibility as a Christian to involve yourself in Christ's Doctrine... you cannot do so through a third party's ballot--you yourself must study Scripture and you must establish a personal relationship with Christ! Using a Bible and a concordance dictionary (both provided on-line by various Christian groups) dissect that letter... but do it for yourself not for your "friend's" benefit! Point of reference: Remind your "friend" that there were Mosaic Laws given to the people of Israel to keep them from emulating the debauchery and theologies of the pagan nations around them... also explain to your "friend" that some of the Mosaic Laws were retained because they deal directly with worship or morality--the state in which a servant of God must remain in order to be God's servant... Jesus incarnation, death and resurrection brought changes into the world which affected the Mosaic Laws... Jesus' Doctrine not only offered changes but perfected God's Commandments which were being circumvented by Israel--such is our spiritual state today... people like your "friend" concerned more with their own moralism than with submitting themselves to God's Authority! If you trully want to help your "friend" out of that rut and disbelief... you must first nurish your spirit (prayer and study of Scripture) right before engaging him/her on the topics on his/her letter or any other spiritual matter. God Bless! Angel |