New Christian

[Robert Sanders]

I am in the process, of becoming a Christian. I have been to several different churches and been visiting Christian websites and forums on the Internet. I have noticed that Christians believe many different things among themselves. I myself are not completely clear just as to how I believe on certain scriptures pertaining to the Bible. I have come here to discuss with you the way you believe and why you believe the way you do. I want to compare your belief of the scriptures and the Bible, to the other Christian denominations. Then I can decide for myself
which way I ought to believe.

Robert Sanders

[OneAccord]

Robert- I appreciate the way you phrased that: "...in the process of becoming a Christian". It really is a process. The Bible tells us in John 1 that "As many as received Him, to them He gave power to BECOME the sons of God". The "becoming" starts when we accept Jesus and continues throughout life, in my opinion.

That being said, and in relation to the term "sons of God", I'll point you to another verse.

Rom 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

Our quest to becoming sons (and daughters) of God begins when we repent of our sins and continues as we are led by His Spirit. As you venture into the tangled world of beliefs, you'll find an incredible and confusing maze of differing views and opinions. It will be difficult if not impossible to "decide for yourself what to believe" by listening to all the voices you'll hear. There is ONE VOICE you should give heed to. And that is the voice of the Lord, speaking to you from His Word. The Bible says His sheep will only hear and follow the voice of the Shepherd. The fact is everyone thinks their belief is right. I believe (and hope) I'm right. And, I think I am, because I try to "examine myself (and My beliefs ) often to ensure they are right with the Bible. 2Co 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? As I said, I believe and hope I'm right. But one thing is for sure. The Word of God is right, and as long as I stay true to it, I'm right.

I encourage you to continue in your studies. Prayerfully study His Word and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you.

Jhn 16:13
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

[Luke]

As someone interested in becomeing a christian read and reread the gospels especially Mark and John and pray that God guides you to the truth.

[KeptByTheWord]

To put it quite simply... to be a Christian, means to identify yourself completely with Jesus Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection. Look to Jesus as the example to pattern your life after. Seek to be transformed into his image. That is what it means to be a Christian.

[Timmy]

Robert, just don't expect 100% (or even 30%) agreement on important (or unimportant) details (or the big picture). :thumbsup

[Robert Sanders]

Thank you for all your replies.

[Robert Sanders]

Robert, just don't expect 100% (or even 30%) agreement on important (or unimportant) details (or the big picture). :thumbsupI was wondering, what could I expect from you?

[Timmy]

I was wondering, what could I expect from you?

See those two words under my name? "Don't ask." :lol

But actually, I'm just here to poke and prod. Trying to make people think about what they believe. I'm not Apostolic. Not Christian. Former Assembly of God. Now agnostic, with deist leanings.

Really, a new Christian should ignore me. :heeheehee

[Robert Sanders]

I'm not Apostolic. Not Christian. Former Assembly of God. Now agnostic, with deist leanings.


That is a long fall. I am on the way up.

[Timmy]

That is a long fall. I am on the way up.

Good for you! Wait. What? I haven't fallen. I've moved on. :heeheehee

[Robert Sanders]

Good for you! Wait. What? I haven't fallen. I've moved on. :heeheehee
alright

[Monterrey]

I have a feeling that this thread is a come-on to get people to reply. Robert has been around this for a while.

Just my opinion.

[Sasha]

I have a feeling that this thread is a come-on to get people to reply. Robert has been around this for a while.

Just my opinion.

Monty, this is his MO. He'll be banned soon....again. LOL!

[Robert Sanders]

I have a feeling that this thread is a come-on to get people to reply. Robert has been around this for a while.

Just my opinion.
Are you a Christian?

[Robert Sanders]

Monty, this is his MO. He'll be banned soon....again. LOL!
Are you a Christian?

[Sasha]

Robert, you lied about being a new Christian. Shame on you.

[Robert Sanders]

Robert, you lied about being a new Christian. Shame on you.Actually, I did not. I am glad that you have said this about me.

[Robert Sanders]

Robert, you lied about being a new Christian. Shame on you.

Why do you think so ill of me? I do not think anything evil of you.

Not even when you say something like this about me.

Robert, you lied about being a new Christian. Shame on you.

[Timmy]

I am in the process, of becoming a Christian. I have been to several different churches and been visiting Christian websites and forums on the Internet. I have noticed that Christians believe many different things among themselves. I myself are not completely clear just as to how I believe on certain scriptures pertaining to the Bible. I have come here to discuss with you the way you believe and why you believe the way you do. I want to compare your belief of the scriptures and the Bible, to the other Christian denominations. Then I can decide for myself
which way I ought to believe.

Robert Sanders

This is incorrect.

[ILG]

I have a feeling that this thread is a come-on to get people to reply. Robert has been around this for a while.

Just my opinion.

But.....that would be lying...

[KeptByTheWord]

Apparently Robert thinks he is entitled to lie, and then demand others to answer him honestly.... ironic and sad it is, while somewhat entertaining to those of us who recognize him from the many screen names that he has used and has been banned from in the past.

[KeptByTheWord]

CJManzell, and TheWordOfKnowledge are two others that he has also posted under.

[ILG]

Are you sure?

[Robert Sanders]

CJManzell, and TheWordOfKnowledge are two others that he has also posted under.
Are you worth saving?

[KeptByTheWord]

The posting style is very similar, with the yes or no questions, and writing style somewhat rhyming, and then the subsequent banning of those screen names.

[KeptByTheWord]

Are you worth saving?

LOL... who is doing the saving?

[Robert Sanders]

LOL... who is doing the saving?
What would it take for you to be my friend?

[KeptByTheWord]

What would it take for you to be my friend?

As far as I know, I've never not been friendly to you. Your behavior on this forum that gets you banned needs to change. The first place to start would be to be honest first of all with yourself, and then realize that you can't save people, only Jesus can.

[Robert Sanders]

As far as I know, I've never not been friendly to you. Your behavior on this forum that gets you banned needs to change. The first place to start would be to be honest first of all with yourself, and then realize that you can't save people, only Jesus can.

Your my friend.

True or false?

[KeptByTheWord]

Your my friend.

True or false?
True.

[Robert Sanders]

True.

If God asked you, if you were my friend, you would tell him ...

Yes or No?

[KeptByTheWord]

Yes Robert, before God, you are my friend. I don't know you, or know anything about you other than what we've seen here on the forum. It appears you desire to walk with the Lord Jesus, and for that reason, you are my friend. I may not agree with all the things you believe, do and say, but if you love the Lord Jesus, you are my friend.

[Robert Sanders]

Yes Robert, before God, you are my friend. I don't know you, or know anything about you other than what we've seen here on the forum. It appears you desire to walk with the Lord Jesus, and for that reason, you are my friend. I may not agree with all the things you believe, do and say, but if you love the Lord Jesus, you are my friend.

You do not know if I love the Lord.

True or false?

[KeptByTheWord]

You do not know if I love the Lord.

True or false?

True I suppose. I don't know you personally, and only the Lord himself knows the hearts of man, and knows whether you love him or not. But, from what you post here, I will assume that you do love the Lord.

[Robert Sanders]

True I suppose. I don't know you personally, and only the Lord himself knows the hearts of man, and knows whether you love him or not. But, from what you post here, I will assume that you do love the Lord.

Did you assume I was guilty of all the accusations
you have made against me?

Yes or no?

[KeptByTheWord]

Did you assume I was guilty of all the accusations
you have made against me?

Yes or no?

Yes. You know as well as I do that you have had many different screen names here. Why do you do that?

[Robert Sanders]

Yes. You know as well as I do that you have had many different screen names here. Why do you do that?
For the sake of argument.

Even if I came here and post under 20 different screen names, What give you the right to accuse me of anything?

The Lord told me to ask you this question.

The Lord told me to ask you where did you get
the notion that I was accountable to you in
any way whatsoever?

[KeptByTheWord]

For the sake of argument.

Even if I came here and post under 20 different screen names, What give you the right to accuse me of anything?

The Lord told me to ask you this question.

The Lord told me to ask you where did you get
the notion that I was accountable to you in
any way whatsoever?

Why do you like to argue? Do you not have anyone you can talk to other than getting on forums?

You are not accountable to me. I've never said that.

[Robert Sanders]

Why do you like to argue? Do you not have anyone you can talk to other than getting on forums?

You are not accountable to me. I've never said that.

You are in a very lot of trouble.

[KeptByTheWord]

You are in a very lot of trouble.

Really. How so?

I've never been banned from the forum. So you are in more trouble than me....

[ILG]

Weird.

[Robert Sanders]

Weird.

Are you worth saving?

[ILG]

Are you worth saving?

Of course. But what's that to you?

[Robert Sanders]

Of course. But what's that to you?

God said to me, to ask you that question.

He said to ask you this question.

Why are you worth saving?

[KeptByTheWord]

Why do you like to argue? Do you not have anyone you can talk to other than getting on forums?

You are not accountable to me. I've never said that.

Yes. You know as well as I do that you have had many different screen names here. Why do you do that?

For the sake of argument.

Even if I came here and post under 20 different screen names, What give you the right to accuse me of anything?

The Lord told me to ask you this question.

The Lord told me to ask you where did you get
the notion that I was accountable to you in
any way whatsoever?

You are in a very lot of trouble.

Really. How so?

I've never been banned from the forum. So you are in more trouble than me....

Well... he was banned before I could find out from him exactly what kind of trouble I am in... lol!

[jediwill83]

Dum dum duuuuummm!!!! We may never know!!!!

[Monterrey]

Dum dum duuuuummm!!!! We may never know!!!!

Yeah, but are you worth saving?

[jediwill83]

Ill take "Unmerited Favor From God For $1100 Alex"