Getting stirred up over Jesus?
113087
I think he meant he dont PRE-judge anyone.  Yes I am getting stirred up over Jesus!  Look at the world and the extremely elevated debate over Christianity, if that isnt proof that the Bible is accurate, non-believers will NEVER be convinced. I am amazed at how many people I am seeing converting to Christianity.  I have even seen in the last few days people here go from anti-christ, to believer- God is amazing!\n\nNOTE: Before anyone else says he didnt ask a question, read it again- the bold highlited part.  "Getting stirred up over Jesus?"  - that looks like a question to me so,,, are you???
1159290
Good Morning! You mentioned that you are religous, this may be part of the problem. Jesus warned us to beware of religous leaders, and He was persecuted by them. Most religions of this day and age, would still not welcome Him, in my humble opinion. Now to the point:\n\nJesus said if you ask anything, of The Father, through His name,  with just a small measure, of faith, you will receive it. Try getting on your knees, confessing your sins to God, asking Jesus to truly enter your heart, and to give you faith. The New Testament also says we have not because we ask not. Ask Him, and I am sure He will answer.\n\nAnother reason may be that you are not truly surrendered to Jesus. You may have went through the motions, but did you truly ask Jesus to enter your heart, be Lord of your life, and surrender everything to Him?\n\nYour works may be lacking. The Bible clearly states that "Faith without works, is dead." Dont get me wrong, works wont save you,  but they will increase your faith. God's word says it. Try to do more for the Kingdom of God. Help someone, or some people. Be nice to someone whom every one else is mean to. Volunteer at a local charity, homeless shelter, or a mission. Knock on doors, and spread the Good News. If you feel too shy to do this, hand out tracts. There are many ways to work for God. Look around, they are not hard to see.\n\nLastly, you are still young. Your testimony may not be developed enough. You are being bombarded with the ways of the world, where the path of destruction is. The world is saying belief in Christ is ridiculous, and that man is his own god. Everywhere you turn, you see evil, and blasphemy. Until you are gropunded in your belief in Christ, these worldly matters will cause you to have doubts.\n\nRead your Bible, and pray, each and every day. Try to learn as much as you can from the Bible, it is your sword, a part of the armour every Christian needs. Get grounded in God's Word, learn things on your own, dont wait for someone to teach them to you. You will be waiting a long time to learn what you need, if you rely on a religion, or on any other person to teach you. In The Book of James, God tells us, if we lack wisdom, to ask of Him, and He will give it to us.\n\nI hope this helps. Its really early, and I just learned, at 3:15 that my step dad has died. His passing was horrible. He had liver cancer, and was in extreme pain, especially the last 4 days. However, I know, for a fact, he settled his eternal issue, with God, and that when his eyes closed here, they opened in paradise, and he is not hurting anymore, and that he never will hurt again, because of the fact that he surrendered his heart and life to Jesus Christ.\n\nIf I can be of further help, please send me an email. I will be glad to help.\n\nYours Truly, \nOld Soldier \n\nP.S. Dont get me wrong about religion. Not all are off the track. Settle your issues with God, and find a truly Bible based church, where you feel comfortable. The Bible says, "you will know them by their fruit", seek and find out the character of the church, before you join, just dont stop seeking and become a lone ranger Christian. The Bible says that we are to not "forsake the gathering of ourselves", so be sure to find a good Bible based church. God Bless you!
666610
AS a person who was a christian but has fallen away. I think that people are angry at SOME Christians (should not be all!!!) Because some people try to shove Christianity down other peoples' throats-- Instead of accepting them how they are and showing them the love of god and just letting their conduct portray gods realness and ability to change ones life! \n\nIf anyone has ever been wronged or offended by a so called "christian" I would like to apologize for them because some people are more concerned about bringing correction than just accepting people with open arms and helping them with any needs or questions they might have.\n\n-----I AM NOT A CHRISTIAN!! I DON'T LIKE TO LABELEd UNDER A RELIGION!!\n\nJUST CALL ME A SERVANT OF GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1144479
Becuase Jesus promised that those who would follow him would be treated just as hurrendously as he was. Christians should not be suprised if everyone is against us. It is the nature of rebellious humankind to rage against their Creator God and against his Anointed (Jesus) and his anointed ones (The Body of Christ, the Church)
1004231
Perhaps they are angry because they feel like they are not part of the inheritance and resent your confidence that you are. It's not good to judge others but it is natural  I guess, in the fallen world. I have moments of doubt too. It's not easy to love your enemy, especially when you don't want any enemies. If they say you are ignorant, remember, judge not for as you judge you will be judged. Remember also that wisdom appears foolish to a fool. It is not our place to convert. Maybe that has to do with the resentment. I don't know, but I think your delicate manner is a good example of kindness in the face of adversity. You are tolerant and in my opinion a good embassador for Christianity, if you are a Christian. Oh, and YES!,  you do make sense.
682406
Yeah, that kind of talk gets christians fired up. Sounds like something Jesus might suggest, and you see what happened to him...
375397
you must be drawn by the holy spirit. although He draws people, they resist but the word tell you the difference, see John chapter 15 and 10, bottom line. when you get Jesus, then your ignorant days will be over! for those that resist, they just don't know what they are missing 'sweeter than the honeycomb', but we all will someday [today or tomorrow] will have to give an account, after death comes the judgment. look at the signs of the time, devil runing havoe with our young people, check out the wars [matt.24-25 it's no longer rumor of, check out jan seem like yesterday, christmas almost right around the corner, winter like summer [vice versa, separation and God forbid, not to mention child molestation, men seeking out babies-kids to '''', how in the world can a grown man even illuion going after a child, i  call it rape. just a mess [romans 1 alone is a wake up call. i had a friend [dear] on last week, was discussing God with him and hesaid 'when i get it together, i will then go to church, 1st of all 'it's not your timing, 2nd you can't change you, God is potter-you is the clay. anyway, bottom line is, that dear friend never got to 'get it together, because 2 days later, he was at burger king, there was a shoot-out across street and bam he went down-nout of here. now i look back, at our conversation God was preparing him them but he kicked against the prick.
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I think it is horrible that people of any faith would post such nasty comments. I am a believer in God, but do not call myself a Christian. I have had bad experiences with them like yours. These people are not being very good Christians as they are going against a lot of what the bible teaches, ie tolerance and not judging others. You should ignore these people and keep asking questions. It is how we learn and understand.
637133
There are plenty of criticisms of Jesus (or the authors of the New Testament) on the internet. Contact me and I will give you a few. No room to list them all here.
683893
You took the words right out of my mouth. I am about to split myself. Like you I feel blessed to encourage others but it's like you get slapped in the face for it. It stings after a while.  I hate to get rattled up but you can't help it. So you need and iron backbone to stay focused on God in this forum. Stay on it if it's God's will since you have a link here to help others. It's better to leave the 99 and go after the one. Wait, there may be one Saul that you may lead to a Paul for God's glory through your blessed link.
612767
There will always be people who claim they are doing something in the name of God.  They are not thinking whether or not this is something Jesus would do.  I am sure this is something Jesus would not do.  These people are turning people away from Christ and are giving Christians a bad name.  It angers me to see something like that.  They will have their day when they have to give God an explanation for their actions.
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you kind of have to read between the lines when Jesus Chirst is speaking. since he is talking to a jewish believers, he is telling them that he has more sheep/followers who are not in front of him but spread through out the world. and that all his followers are not just jews but from other races as well.
1138042
No everyone dissed Him. It's just they don't see what we see in Jesus. We are both blinds to each others (Christianity and all other religion) truth and I think we should respect that.
492346
I know how you feel. It's disheartening, and doesn't seem fair. Some of the attacks seem completely groundless, once you really look at the claims of Jesus.\n\nSome people have had bad experiences with Christians, so everything is filtered through that. They've never been exposed to people really living out of faith and loving others, they've just gotten the negative hypocritical behavior.\n\nSome listen to Christians: There are many CHristians who approach their faith negatively. ("Do not touch! Do not taste! Do not speak!" says Paul, I think, right before he says this is ridiculous, for restrictions do not have the power to save.) We treat the world as an enemy and attack it for what we believe it does wrong -- then get surprised when it views us negatively. Christians are very negative sometimes, so Christianity is attacked as such.\n\nThe other big reason is simply because they really don't want to understand your viewpoint. It's more convenient for them to attack Christianity because they won't actually have to think through their own lives and compare, maybe even make a change. Everyone is like this: It's easier to talk over someone than to listen, easier to attack than taking wounds, easier to blame someone else besides ourselves.\n\nChristians sometimes get a raw deal because people don't want to take the risk of truly thinking through the claims of the faith and comparing their own philosophy to it, then perhaps being forced to make decisions they don't want to make. Pride and self-comfort is an issue.\n\nHang in there. You're on the right track -- Jesus didn't just atone for sin, he was a very tangible representation of how much God truly loved us -- and you're willing to speak up in a kind way about it. That's good stuff.
1118591
I didn't see your other questions, but they do tend to be full of hostility.  Perhaps you should switch over to decaf...\n\nI have though seen a lot of questions that have been rather... well questionable... some reported multiple times that have not been deleted, so I think there are so many reports of abuse thay may not catch all of them.  You were just lucky enough to be chosen.\n\nAnd calling Christians followers is an insult... thats also a Yahoo no-no.  Maybe you need to read the rules so they won't kill any more of your questions.
803764
You may be in the wrong church, mine still preachs about his evil ways. He is as real now as ever. Speak to your pastor about how you feel, we don't sugar coat anything.
1047883
I've been told I was upset.  For me it's not being upset, it's having questions.  Since Christians are the majority here it makes no sense for one to ask many questions about other religions as they would just get scrolled over.  Even questions about Christianity that require actual knowledge or thought get scrolled over, so most questions end up being either funny or blatant attacks.  It seems that is the only way to get heard.