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Because it corresponded exactly with how I perceived God, myself, and the world, and I have never heard a better explanation of life and humanity from either the atheists, or any other theistic group since then.Question to christians on this forum: Why did you become christian?
Bible tells a Christians is a disciple of Jesus. And a disciple of Jesus is a person who remains in word of Jesus. I want to do that, because I think his words are good and true.Question to christians on this forum: Why did you become christian?
Very good scriptural application. Although I was around those called Christians for many years (and even sang in church very beautiful music on a professional basis), I did not believe in God or Christ until I prayed finally and those that I consider as followers of Christ met me and studied the Bible with me for several years until I decided to get baptized. I am thankful.John 20:29
"Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
My Mom and Dad are catholics I am Catholic by birth, but then I studied Apologetics and compared to other religions and variations of christianity and learned to respect them but got absolutely convinced that Catholicism is the True Religion.Question to christians on this forum: Why did you become christian?
I have spoken to a Catholic lady recently who goes to mass every week. We discussed the Lord's Prayer in reference to God's kingdom. Jesus taught his disciples to pray that the kingdom of God would come and that God's will be done on the earth. Do you remember that? "Let thy kingdom come, let your will be done on the earth as it is in heaven..." She just couldn't understand why there was so much badness going on. How do you feel about that?My Mom and Dad are catholics I am Catholic by birth, but then I studied Apologetics and compared to other religions and variations of christianity and learned to respect them but got absolutely convinced that Catholicism is the True Religion.
The answer is in a deep reflexion on John 17. There is a difference between the world and the ones that the Holy Spirit have called to the Flock of the Lord, we want God's will to be done, that is the way we subject ourselves to His Realm but not all in the world want to be subjected to God's will, it is not that God doesn't accept our Prayer but that God respects every one's desition, We can pray for those who oppose us for being willingly subjected to God. But Our prayer to God is not witchcraft to force them to do as we command.I have spoken to a Catholic lady recently who goes to mass every week. We discussed the Lord's Prayer in reference to God's kingdom. Jesus taught his disciples to pray that the kingdom of God would come and that God's will be done on the earth. Do you remember that? "Let thy kingdom come, let your will be done on the earth as it is in heaven..." She just couldn't understand why there was so much badness going on. How do you feel about that?
The Catholic Religion is truly the wrong religion. They want you to come to them and tell them your problems of life so they can pray for you. When God wants us individually go into a private room and pray to him directly with full faith and believing in God. If you have the knowledge of the Bible then you have the full knowledge of God.I have spoken to a Catholic lady recently who goes to mass every week. We discussed the Lord's Prayer in reference to God's kingdom. Jesus taught his disciples to pray that the kingdom of God would come and that God's will be done on the earth. Do you remember that? "Let thy kingdom come, let your will be done on the earth as it is in heaven..." She just couldn't understand why there was so much badness going on. How do you feel about that?
I'm not Catholic (I have a lot of problems with Christian theology). But I'm curious why you think it is a bad thing to listen to the problems of others and pray for them. I'm also not sure why you think it is only Catholic Christians who do this.The Catholic Religion is truly the wrong religion. They want you to come to them and tell them your problems of life so they can pray for you.
Does that mean you do not pray with others at church or in your family?When God wants us individually go into a private room and pray to him directly with full faith and believing in God.
You are Cherry Picking from the Bible, Please Go toThe Catholic Religion is truly the wrong religion. They want you to come to them and tell them your problems of life so they can pray for you. When God wants us individually go into a private room and pray to him directly with full faith and believing in God. If you have the knowledge of the Bible then you have the full knowledge of God.
So clearly, from the Bible, this shows that the holy spirit is not a person. IMO.You are Cherry Picking from the Bible, Please Go to
John 20:21 - 23
{20:21} Therefore, he said to them again: “Peace to you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
{20:22} When he had said this, he breathed on them. And he said to them: “Receive the Holy Spirit.
{20:23} Those whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them, and those whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.”
I believe the "Holy Spirit" is likely the same as "God's Spirit" in the Tanakh.So clearly, from the Bible, this shows that the holy spirit is not a person. IMO.