Help me know christianity please?
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Hi HAresh,\n You have asked for a lot of informaiton. I do not know where you live, but if you live in a country where christianity is restricted, it may be difficult to find a christian pastor or leader to help answer your questions. But first, if it is possible, then try to find someone near you , so you can spend all the time you want talking to someone.\n\nFirst of all the God of Christianity is a God of love. He sent his son to help us because we were sinners, and did many things wrong. We deserved to be punished, but Jesus took our place for that punishment to show his love for us. If we tell God we are sorry for the bad things we have done, and trust Jesus for his sacrifice for us, we will be accepted into God's family and live forever in heaven with him. \n\n Some people pray to earn their way to heaven. This way, if they get to heaven, they can say they earned it. We pray because we want to be close to God. We cannot earn our way to God. Jesus took this work away, and replaced it with his love. Love is the way to heaven. \n\nIf you cannot find a bible near you, please let me k now and  I will send you one....\n\nIf you would like a free copy of my book, I can send it to you electronically.  It tells my story as a christian. It is written in story form, so it is not just a book of facts. You learn as you read the story. Let me know if you want a copy.... see my link... don't worry about any money.... God's love is always free to those who are looking sincerely.\n\nwrite me if you wish.. ask all your questions.\n\nmtioran@yahoo.com
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http://www.swchurchofchrist.com\n\nGo to contact us page.\n\nJohn or Mike can help.  They know the Bible backwards, frontwards, and sideways.
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As long as you believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, as long as you love and follow God, live an honorable and decent life and love your fellow man as yourself. I think you've pretty much got it covered, Each Christian denomination has such varying beliefs about "certain points" of Christianity, it's almost laughable. All you can do is learn all you can about them all, make up your OWN mind, and stick to your beliefs. You pick a Christian denomination to align yourself with based in which one fits your beliefs most closely. You don't have to accept every little picky point of any of them.
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Hi Emily,\nI would start with one of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke or John.\nWrite down the things you learn about God from what you have read. \n\nHere are some verses that are helpful these are the words of Jesus, who is God and the Son of God;\n\nMatthew 4:4 "Man shall not live on bread alone but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'\n\nMark 10:15 "Truly I say to you ,whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."\n\nLuke 6:20 And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say "blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God."\n\nJohn 1:1 and 3:16\n"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.\n"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."\n\nRead the bible ask questions, check the answers against the Word of God.\nPlease feel free to email me if you have questions along the way.\n\nGod Bless.\nYou can look stuff up on\nChristianAnswers.net
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I must tell you that it saddens me to hear that your experiences with Christianity have left you disenchanted with the whole thing. As a "christian" I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to you for any thing that anyone who calls themselves a christian has done to hurt or anger you.\n  I would like to say that i agree with one of the other posts in the fact that not everyone who calls themselves christian truly knows Jesus Christ.  You see "Christianity" has become just another religion where we humans try to reach God on our own terms.  That's where all the "bible thumping" comes from.  Jesus is Gods attempt to reach us humans through His love, unfortunately most Christians never fully experience His love and therefore can never love themselves.  They think that by being super zealous for the laws that God has set for us, and "taking a stand" for what they believe that they will some how please god more.  The bible teaches that we can do nothing to please God, outside of having a relationship with His son Jesus Christ.\n\nI would be honored to share with you how you can truly experience Gods love if you want.\n\n\np.s.  I didn't get the stamp of approval from my church or minister but that's OK cause I AM one of the ministers!:)\n\ncrazy that one of us guys would read something that challenged Christianity huh?  Hope i am up to the challenge
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Christianity is faith based and centered on a risen Savior. Those that have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior do not comprehend this faith, therefore cannot explain it. Since they cannot explain this faith that Christians possess, it scares them. Therefore, it is easier to condemn and shy away from Christians and Christianity then to accept those that have this faith.\n\nTrue Christians are peace loving people that follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. (Key words: True Christians) These teaching are against what non Christians want to practice and how they choose to live. They fear that Christians will change the way they want to live, and so they spend their lives running from this faith based religion.\n\nPersonally, if I had never met Jesus Christ, I truly believe I would be praying to do so. I had rather leave this world believing that Jesus is the Son of God, and find out I was right... than to leave this world not believing and find out I was wrong.
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You're probably a very intelligent person. But this time your guess is way off. I don't think you understand Christianity.
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You must believe in Jesus alone; you must trust Him alone; you must accept Jesus' sacrifice for your sins alone and nothing that you do in any way. \n      Though there are no rules or steps to becoming a Christian, the following is a biblical summarization of what you need to know and do:\n\n\n      1. You must recognize your sinfulness before God: "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned" (Rom. 5:12, NIV) \n      2. You must recognize that your sin has caused a separation between you and God: "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear" (Isaiah 59:2). \n      3. You must believe that Jesus is the only way to God: "I am the way, the truth, and the Life, and no one comes to the Father but by Me" (John 14:6). \n      4. You must ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins because Jesus has the authority to forgive you of your sins: "Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me'" (Matt. 28:18, NIV)...and \n      Jesus told you to ask Him for your requests: "You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it" (John 14:14, NIV)...and \n      Jesus is the one who forgives sins: "But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins....'He said to the paralytic, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home"'" (Mark 2:10-11, NIV). \n      This last "step" is called receiving Jesus. John 1:12 says, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God (NIV). \n      5. You must turn away from your sin "In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent" (Acts 17:30, NIV) \n     "Produce fruit in keeping with repentance" (Matt. 3:8, NIV) \n\n      If you want to become a Christian you must accept Jesus as your Savior. You must pray to Him and ask Him to forgive you of your sins and come into your heart. \n      He will. He loves you. Salvation is only a prayer of faith away.
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There was a good PBS Special about question 2. Here is the website with articles on the rise of Christianity.\nhttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/why/
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Yes.  No one understands everything.  Faith comes by hearing and hearing a word about Christ.  The only thing you need to know is that God so loved you, that He sent His only begotten Son that whosoever believes is Him will not perish but shall have everlasting life.  Once You have confessed Jesus Christ your Lord & believe in your heart He rose from the dead and saves you from your sins.  He's your Savior then.  You then Have a best friend who'll give you the gift of understanding, wisdom & knowledge.  As your faith grows, the answers come quicker.\n\nNext day to add:  The thief on the cross found Jesus by confessing He was guilty/sinner. He said to the other theif,"We are worthy of this punnishment. But Jesus is innocent.".  Then confessed, "LORD. remember me when you enter into your Kingdom."  Jesus, " said, "Today you will be with me in paradise.".\n\nIf anyone brings to you another gospel, another Jesus other than the one in the bible, don't believe it.  There are many wolves in sheeps clothing.  Learn the God of the bible.  The more you seek Him, the more you find Him.  The more you find Him, the more LOVE Him.
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Christianity. I don't know what "more" there could be.
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I am excited for you!  God has put a burning question in your heart that most Christians don't even consider, which happens to be one of the reasons why Christianity is in its current divided state.\n\nThere's so many directions I could go with this...but I think I'm going to try to keep it short and sweet.  Here's the main verse:\n\n"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)\n\nThe soul is our thinking, emotional self-awareness; our mind.  The Spirit is as the body is to the physical realm; it is our spiritual extension and ***what receives messages from God.***  When we are "born again" it becomes alive -- and the good news is it's perfect!  See I Peter 1:23.  So it hears from God perfectly.\n\nThe soul has a problem called the carnal mind, which is "enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."  Paul right here is saying the Bible is crucial in telling the difference, able to divide between the two.\n\nSo like you said, we're dodging voices and we want Truth.  The Bible is crucial in this.\n\nSecondly, in John chapters 14-16, he describes the Holy Ghost as the "teacher."  Understanding the scriptures properly is necessary; else we are flailing this "sword" around in the dark.  This is where prayer comes in.  Pray for God to open up His Bible to you through the Holy Spirit.  Do so in faith.  See Matthew 7:9.  \n\nGetting to know His voice is a process and often trial and error.  Over time you recognize it and lean on it.  Let this goal be your prayer, and God will honor it!
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Here is a standard outline for people who want to have a saving relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Feel free to contact me via this site if you have any questions. I pray that God will welcome you into His family, in Jesus' name, Amen!\n\nRoman Road: The Highway to a Relationship with God\nRoman Road – it’s not just a systematic way to build highways inherited from the Roman Empire in the 1st Century. It’s also God’s plan of salvation set forth in Paul’s letter to the Romans. Also known as the Roman Road, the following is a collection of passages that build a beautiful and systematic approach to the gospel of grace by and through Jesus Christ.\n\nRoman Road: The Gospel of Grace\nFollow Me: \n\nRomans 1:20-21: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened." We must acknowledge God as the Creator of everything and accept our humble position in God's creation. \n\nRomans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” We must all realize that we are sinners and that we need forgiveness. We are not worthy of God’s grace. \n\nRomans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Through Jesus, God gave us a way to be saved from our sins. God showed us His love by giving us the potential for life through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. \n\nRomans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” If we remain sinners, we will die. However, if we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and repent of our sins, we will have eternal life. \n\nRomans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Just confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved! \n\nRomans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” There are no religious formulas or rituals -- Call upon the name of the Lord and you will be saved! \n\nRomans 11:36: "For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen." Determine in your heart to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life today. \n\nRoman Road: Are You Ready to Accept God’s Gift of Salvation?\nIf you truly believe the message of the Roman Road, and want to accept God’s gift of salvation right now, it's a matter of repenting of your sins and turning the rest of your life over to Jesus Christ. Again, this is not a ritual based on any specific words or prayers, but rather, a willful decision and a sincere step of faith. \n\n“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.” \n\n"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38)\n\nIf you decided to receive Jesus today, welcome to God's family. Now, as a way to grow closer to Him, the Bible tells us to follow up on
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Look for Books by Elaine Pagels.  Particularly the following two:\n\nThe Gnostic Gospels: A Startling Account of the Meaning of Jesus and the Origin of Christianity Based on Gnostic Gospels and Other Secret Texts\n\nBeyond Belief : The Secret Gospel of Thomas\n\nThey are very well written, easy to understand, and very good starting points for the study of Gnosticism in my opinion.  She will also reference other books in her book that are good reads as well.
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hmm... this was years before Christ.. how could you blame Christianity? Ever hear of Sodom and Gomorah? The flood?these are old testament judgements against the world. The wages of sin is death. But through the sacrifice of Christ all men who accept him can have eternal life.Some things in the bible have spiritual meanings and call for greater understanding than many here are ready for.and some things can be taken out of context. Read the bible pray about it have faith in Jesus and God will show you many things. The simple Gospel is clear and it really is all anyone would need to know to be saved John 3:16. its a great place to start.... take your first steps first...your wanting great bible understanding before you have the basics.
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A lot of people have replied to this question by saying that you must accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, welcoming Jesus into your heart and life, and admitting you are a sinner and asking for forgiveness.\n\nThese are good starts, but these are ONLY a start.  To be a Christian means to be Christ to others.  Read the Gospels and see what Jesus did.  He forgave people, he fed the people, he cured them of ailments that kept them from being part of society.  These are the things we must do if we are to be Christian.  Read the 25th Chapter of Matthew and you will see what you must do.\n\nBeing a Christian is more than just believing, it is DOING.
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Just don't follow what others tell you is right.  Find what is right for you.  If Christianity is what you find to be true, follow it the way you think you should. The church is just a building after all.  I relate to what you are saying..I've seen it myself and yes, it was part of why I started searching for my own meaning.  Set yourself as an  example of your faith but remember, others have the right to believe or not believe.