A questions for true followers of the gospel of Jesus Christ- Why is it that you aren't standing up for Jesus?
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To Answer Your Question...The Problem Is Either Lack Of Knowledge In God's Word Or Fear!..  (Cowards)....90% Of This Website Is Made Up Of God Hating Heathen's & Atheist!...It's True, We As Christians Who Walk In Love ..But Also, We Are To Stand Up For What's Right As Jesus Did In (John 8:44)....It's Not A Double Standard!....Heathen's & Atheists Log Into This Website To Preach To Religious/Spiritual Folks With Their Fantasies & Man Man Theories To Stir Up "Strife" Judge, & Condemn And It Is Not Fair To The Religious/Spiritual People Who Wants To Share & Receive Blessings From Each Other!...All Of Jesus Prophesies Has Come True. Jesus said That Those Who Serve Him Would Be "HATED" Of All Men For His Name Sake, But He That Endureth To The End  Shall Be Save".(Matt. 10:22)....Christian's Need To Understand That They Are Not "Pushovers" And To Stand Up & Speak Up For The God That They Serve And Not Allow "satan" To Defeat Them Or Intimidate Them As They Walk In Love!
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One of our biggest problems--and the fastest way of turning others off to faith--is that so many of us believers think our way is the only way to approach God.  We don't allow for differences in the body of believers.  Jesus had dinner with tax collecors, allowed a prostitute to anoint him, and had fellowship with the woman at the well.  In fact, many of the most powerful moments in his ministry involved his encounters with folk who scandalized the establishment.  \n\nWho are we to try to ban someone just because he has a few ideas different than ours if Jesus refused to do that?\n\nPS for David:  I hope your sabbath was all you hoped for.  Blessings!
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I believe you are very right in alot of new or unfed Christian hearts. We get complacent and don't read The Bible and get refreshed on what EVERY follower of God had to go through! Paul had the thorn in his side, Stephen got killed, all were mocked! Look at poor Job, what a price to pay! When we really start to follow The Good Shepherd's voice just know that He's going to lead you into "The valley of the shadow of death" at some point in your life to test your faith in Him(with good right!). Good question and point to make, friend! I hope that helps you. God bless.
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I follow Jesus, not a Man.\nMen will let you Down sometimes.\nSometimes, the ones that fall drag you down if you've been Following them.\nJesus will NEVER Drag you Down.\nNever.
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:}\nChristians who need to remember that they carry the name of Christ and that should not be taken lightly.\nour witness, how we live reflects on our savior. \nfailure to attempt to live Holy lives consecrated to him is taking his name in vain and breaks the third commandment.
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Jesus always preached love. He never preached that anyone was exempt from his love, he especially didn't preach that one specific group was exempt from his love.\n\nI wish all you Christians would listen a little more to Jesus and a lot less to "the Church" and the parts of the Bible that fit in with your own opinions!\n\nJesus made a lot of sense. I'm an atheist, but I have a lot of respect for Jesus and everything he taught and stood for.
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Well, you and I aren't mad for a start.  But if you truly believe in that profound message of love and compassion that Jesus gave, perhaps you could start living by that ideal and not call people names because they haven't quite got there yet. We all have to come to our own truth in our own time.  Have a little patience and a little more love of the rest of us.  Peace, my friend.  All is well.
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Do you notice that Jesus first tells the man that all he need do is keep the commandments?  But the man carries on, feeling that it won't be enough for some reason (even though Jesus just said it would)?  He feels he's still lacking.  Jesus tells him what he must do 'to be perfect'.  Not what he must do to gain eternal life.  I don't know about you, but, I have too many other people in my life to take care of to be 'perfect'.  Even as much as I admire Jesus.
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I am a Christian and I'm also a human.  There are some people I'm still struggling to love.  It takes a total surrender to God for that.  For example, there is a man who molested me as a child and it took YEARS to come to the place where I can say I've forgiven him for what he's done.  I fervently pray that he accepts Christ as his savior.  I believe he hasn't thus far because he's afraid he'll have to confess to what he did to me and others.  He was even convicted (plead guilty) and was sent to prison for 2 years, but he maintains his innocence and said his attorney told him to plead guilty because it was a he said/she said case he couldn't win.  I still see this man at a lot of family gatherings.  The balance I've come to is that I am kind to this man, but I'll NEVER let him even pick up my child.  Luckily, I've never had to say that out loud because he's got the good sense not to try.  Sorry to be so long-winded, but I wanted you to see that there are some Christians who are really TRYING to live out the example that God set for us to follow.  It truly is a narrow path and it's difficult to stay on sometimes.
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"Jesus Loves and Adores"\n\nI'd say that all true Christians should be unashamed of Christ, but as far as making Jesus sound like a teddy bear...\n\nI agree with telling people about Jesus, and I'm not sure why you even asked this question (unless you're just trying to be argumentative).  But unless the rest of your post/letter/message honors God, I wouldn't sign His name to it.\n\nYes, Jesus loves us, but unless we turn from our sins, we'd be just as well off not knowing that.  And I'm pretty sure that WE are the ones supposed to be doing the adoring.\n\nBut, hey man, I'm not trying to put you down or judge you; that's none of my business.  Sorry if I gave that impression.  It's just that the Savior, his grace, and his message are so much more than a cute-sounding phrase.\n\nThere are Christians who are being imprisoned, tortured, and martyred for Jesus at this moment.  Kind of puts things in perspective, doesn't it?\n\nIn Christ,\neph514
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First of all, let me tell you this....A sincere, faithful Christian who practices what God/Jesus really teaches in the Bible, would not belittle you or judge you.  The Bible tells us to first remove the "sin" from ourselves before we go pointing fingers and judging others.  ALL of us are sinners, NONE of us have the right to belittle, humiliate, harrass or put down anyone else.  The way to spread God's love and word is not through hard pressure but, rather, gentle discussion, an offering of sharing and prayer.  Although I don't feel it would be right to report them, I would nicely ask them to stop and to go back and read their Bibles about how it tells us to be Christ's disciples.  God bless you and I pray you will find your faith in your own journey in your time and in your way!  And, by the way, even Jesus has a sense of humor...he has to!  Just because we are Christians doesn't mean we have to be prudes or "serious" all the time.  I can laugh it up with the best of them and Jesus is #1 in my life!
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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)
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Once I was asked “Have you found Jesus?” I replied “Damn? You guys just keeping losing him” (and probably your faith as well). And while I appreciate your thought and intent the answer is “No Thanks”.  I am pleased that you have found a path but with all due respect, do not try to drag others along! (Usually kicking and screaming).  Make you a deal! I’ll attend a service with you if you attend one with me! Neither will probably convert but I’ve seen yours before. You attending mine may uplift you and at least give you a different perspective.
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If Jesus and his apostles were here today, what do you think they would be doing? They would be preaching from house to house, telling others about God and his righteous Kingdom. How would you treat them? Would you listen to their life-saving message with an open mind or would you slam the door in their faces and tell them--"sorry, I have my own religion."  Think about that the next time those who are following Jesus' command and example try to tell you about God"s heavenly government and what wonderful blessings it will bring to the earth and all meek ones who inherit it.
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That is a great question!!  I use to hand out bible tracts and witness to people a few years ago.  One thing I noticed was they would often **push** Christianity on people, rather than **offer** it to people.  I had the philosophy of offering it to people, either accept or reject and was always polite. I had a bible tract tossed in my face by a very angry young serviceman that just returned from Iraq, but I understood and wasn't upset, He thought I was an Anti-War protestor.  I witnessed to gays, drunks, homeless, thugs, punks, and many others.  I never condemned anyone to Hell.  The two big mistakes!\nFirst Mistake Christian Witnesses make is being Rude, Scary and or out of place.  Second Mistake is pushing Christianity on People instead of offering it.\nHere are my bad experiances!!\n- A Christian woman about 20 years old comes-up to me and starts witnessing to me and grabbing my arm and has a crazed look in her eyes, demanding I pray with her. I DIDN'T KNOW HER!!!\n- "You're gonna burn in HELL!" - All I did was walk past him!!\nBeing corner by four Christian men all coming at me about the Love of Christ and intimidating me at the same time! I thought I was going to get beat-up!\nI learned what NOT to do from them!
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I was raised to fear and respect the God I serve. Some people don't. I find it rather disrespectful, but not everyone serves the God I serve. So just like how we put our God in proper case, and their god in lower case, they do it to us. Us disregarding their beliefs is not different from them disregarding ours. You cannot push your beliefs on others (speaking generally of course). So, for me and you its like, "How can they stand to do that?" but for others, its like nothing. take care to look at it through their eyes also. Lastly, in spite of the way we refer to our God in writing does not make it any easier or us any more divine in our walk of Christianity, nor does our intolerance of others make us any better. It actually makes us a bit worse. Live how He wants you to live and show others your joy through the life you lead in Him. And don't get to Holy to laugh. I feel that will persuade others more than anything. much luv and stay safe.\n\nAngel
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I've always been of the opinion that Jesus's story and sacrifice are far more poignant if he doesn't rise from the dead to become Lord of the Earth.  In the same way, following Jesus's commandments without the expectation of a reward in heaven, but rather because they are good and worthy in their own right, seems much more truly Christian.