I guess i've been looking for answers, well I should atleast give you guys a chance to answer up for yourself, so here it is.
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You become one by being drawn by God to love Him and accept the forgiveness and redemption on offer through Christ. I have been a Christian since I can remember, but also made a decisive decision during my life.The11thDr. wrote:How do you/did you become one?
There is no one church, unless you are Roman Catholic. Christ is the head of the church, and all in Christ belong to the church. To turn your back on Christ is to insult the gift and such has eternal consequences. To leave a church congregation on the other hand, well there is nothing dangerous unless I guess you're apart of a Christian cult or cult-like church.The11thDr. wrote:Is it difficult/dangerous to leave the church?(like islam?), is it expensive?(like scientology) and what about tranquility
Peace, joy, a connection with something other. I am sure it is similar in many respects to what Buddhists would receive. However, despite similarities, since both religions contradict each other it is only possible for to be the true and authentic experiece.The11thDr. wrote:ive done some buddhist meditation and it does leave you feeling pretty peaceful. What kind of peace does a Christian experience?
What makes a person "Christian"?The11thDr. wrote:Sounds like you people have responsibilities as well as rights...Where do you begin? I want something easy to make sense of, i always thought that there was some kind of straight and narrow path, just i dont know the right way so ive been hitting dead ends and u-bends.
You mean our commandments? Yes it is simple. We are commanded to love all Mark 12:28-31... And to believe in Christ Romans 3:22 and confess our sins.The11thDr. wrote:Sounds like you people have responsibilities as well as rights...Where do you begin? I want something easy to make sense of, i always thought that there was some kind of straight and narrow path, just i dont know the right way so ive been hitting dead ends and u-bends.
God's church lives within us.. 1 Corinthians 3:16. We go to church however to worship God and fellowship with others... It's not a legalistic thing if that is what you mean. We do it out of respect and love for God and others..The11thDr. wrote:So theres nothing actually about going to churches?
There is no legalism in Christianity.. The Sabbath was created so that we don't work ourselves to death and have some time with God and others. We can't work ourselves to heaven.. Today, the Sabbath could be on any day.. It's interesting that the secular world still adheres to Sunday for our time off.. You can probably thank God for that..The11thDr. wrote:Not working on sundays?
As long as Christ is with us then all is well.. Whenever you confess that Jesus is your lord, all sins are forgiven. Jesus takes the punishment for our sins. However, we can still keep sinning (walking out of love). I just pray for the sins I may have committed whether consciously or unconsciously just to be sure however. I do a lot of my sins consciously however..The11thDr. wrote:What about if you have a sin and you have forgotten what it was? Can you be forgiven if you dont know what you did wrong?
Yes.. What I mean is unintentionally...The11thDr. wrote:shops are still open on sunday, but most of the rest of the people are doing the shoppingHow exactly can you do things wrong when you are unconcious?
11th Doc, the way IS straight and narrow and, in fact, we can't do it! The law, in essence, reveals to us that we are guilty before God and need reconciliation. The wonderful news is that Christ IS that reconciliation. He has redeemed us and reconciled us before God. God loved us so much that Christ died in our place! John 3:16The11thDr. wrote:Sounds like you people have responsibilities as well as rights...Where do you begin? I want something easy to make sense of, i always thought that there was some kind of straight and narrow path, just i dont know the right way so ive been hitting dead ends and u-bends.
sure, but someone who is aware that they are proud is often the one who is able to make themselves humble. Humility is simply seeing oneself in the proper perspective and relationship to God, not seeing yourself as not needing God.The11thDr. wrote:I think my granddad has that book "mere christianity", i will ask for it. In the mean time i'll read through the new testement like you say. I got a NiV now so it should be easier to understand. By what you are saying, it seems like its impossible without help and that implies you are getting the help doesn't it?
Is it possible to take pride in your humility? Shouldn't you watch for that?![]()
Hey, not a problem...the most important thing is understanding what Christianity is about... that will soften most prejudicesI think it will probably take some time for me to give up my prejudice's but i'll give it a try! trust me on that.
Is there a book in the new testement you particulary recommend? Also why does the inscription above the cross say different things in different books? It cant be some kind of magic one that says different things to different people can it?