Does the Bible say not to try and convert others to Christianity?
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It says just the oposite.\n\n                           Matthew 28:19-20\n19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: \n\n 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
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That is a broad question, but personally I do not believe in denominations. The Bible says in PHI.2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. I believe that denominations do not promote the esteeming of others to yourself, rather they get hung up on the points and doctrines in which they differ. I believe that we as Christians should follow not the teachings of a particular church or denomination, but instead follow the teachings that are in the Bible.
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April, salvation is a gift that you have to receive but I believe you can also later reject it. Look at the parable of the sower were seed was sown on different ground. Jesus said IF you remain in me I will remain in you. I would loved to believe in once saved always saved but there are just to many warnings in the bible. We still have free will once we are saved, God is not going to drag anybody into heaven. I know the devil sure doesn't give up once your saved. I also don't believe it's something that you can loose just like that for committing a sin and dieing at that moment. I believe you are in danger when you make a conscience decision to go back to the world. I believe that this is easier for a new christian than a more mature one. I don't believe a christian has to live in fear of loosing their salvation.
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The Bible tells us not to be like reeds shaking in the wind, blowing to a fro...going from one mans doctrine to another.  The "new age" movement won't move TRUE Christians that are SEALED in their foreheads, in their minds by God.
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It is very sad indeed that these statements hold so much truth. Just because someone says they are Christian does not mean they are Christ like although that is what the bible teaches us to be. All through out the Word of God we are taught love. I believe because of a few who are ready to condemn or judge others they are defeating the purpose of true Christianity. We are not suppose to turn any away and still there are those that do. Then again the bible says that many will knock but few will enter. I personally apologize to all who have been hurt by someone claiming to have done so for religions sake. The God I serve is a God of love and He loves each and every one of us no matter what our flaws. I'm sure that when He sees someone turning away from Him because of something said or done He is truly heartbroken and disappointed.
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If your friend is a Christian you can direct heem to the book of Leviticus 19 vs 28:Do not cut your bodies or put tatoo marks on yourselves.
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My impression from the Christians on this site (myself included) is that we are trying to at least clear up the confusion about Christianity and the Bible, but whether or not anyone is interested I can't say. \n\n My personal feeling is that if you're going to reject something, say Christ, you should at least know about what you're rejecting.  Some people do understand and reject what the Bible says, but most don't understand at all and have all kinds of pre-conceived notions that they've learned from the culture at large.
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Absolutely! Without question!\nThe Bible is full of verses that say so directly. \nMatthew 5:10-12, 5:44, etc.\nThe Bible actually promises that "all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution" 2 Timothy 3:12\nJesus was persecuted - Why should his followers expect not to be? The disciple is not above the Master.\nWith the exception of John, all of the original 12 disciples were actually killed for their faith (They tried to kill John several times, but he was spared every time).\nThe True Church throughout history has accepted that persecution would be normal.\nThe Bible is also very clear on how believers are to respond when they are persecuted. Romans 12:14, 1 Corinthians 4:11-13\nAlso, those who patiently endure persecution bear more fruit of the gospel, and often see their persecutors enter into the kingdom of God! (like Saul/Paul, who later became one of the most important figures in Christianity began as a persecutor).\nMy own personal experience bears this out as well! I won't go into detail, but trust me, I could!
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The Bible nor Christianity advocates hurting anyone. It is the people that hurt others. \nPeople make mistakes and people are sometimes hateful without thinking of others and their feelings but noone should b mad at GOD for what people do. \nWe just need to learn to love as Christ did. He loved the person but not the sin and when someone did sin He did not walk up and condemn them to hell he humbly pointed out their wrong ( usually by asking them a question that caused them to stop and think ).
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All who have not yet reached the age of acountability and those mentaly unable to accept or reject God will be spared... as are any of those who die today... this is not strictly biblicaly supported, but it is a position of Faith based upon the certain knowledge of God's Love. As know by those of The True Christian Faith
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just dont be gay it forbids it in the bible here are some verses:1) 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10 - Do you not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men, nor thieves, nor greedy persons, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit God’s kingdom. \n\n2) Romans 1:24-27 - Therefore God, in keeping with the desires of their hearts, gave them up to uncleanness, that their bodies might be dishonored among them, even those who exchanged the truth of God for the lie and venerated and rendered sacred service to the creation rather than the One who created, who is blessed forever. That is why God gave them up to disgraceful sexual appetites, for both their females changed the natural use of themselves into one contrary to nature; and likewise even the males left the natural use of the female and became violently inflamed in their lust toward one another, males with males, working what is obscene and receiving in themselves the full recompense, which was due for their error.\n\n\nand 1 Cor.6:9-10 these are some of the verses i remember. there are a lot more but i forgot them
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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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you need to TRY, to follow his example.  we are only human and it is very hard to follow Christ when we have the temptations of society around us.  but if we are trying, then we are christian
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No, Pagans don't try to convert me, that is why i feel that Christians are evil, and since Pagans let me be to do my own thing, they are good people to me.
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I have quite a few Christian friends.  I think if someone is narrow minded, it would make it difficult.  There are some subjects we can agree to disagree on, but allot of them have similar values as me and the ones I'm friends with don't try to convert me.  With mutual respect, of course it's possible!  :) Would you not be friends with me because I don't believe like you? Or is it all about the sects to you? :P
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In the Christian Bible, yes and no\nYES: Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:29, Luke 12:10, blaspheme against the Holy Ghost \nNO: Acts 13:39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things. \nDon't know of other religions having an unforgivable sin
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According to the Bible, a follower of Christ does not sin and cannot sin:\n\n1 John 5:18  We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him.\n\n1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.\n\nRomans 8:8 Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.\n\nSo, if you're sinning, you are not born of God and you cannot please God. A Christian should never, ever sin. I mean, don't they have the Sacred Spook guiding them and telling them what to do? I guess they just don't pay attention, or the Spook is sleeping on the job--or they aren't really born of God.