You will need to register to get access to the following site features: Reply to discussions and create your own threads. 3.) Stopped Believing in Religious Teachings It is not enough to "believe in God"even if in the heart. I sincerely apologize to anyone who may have been upset by my inaccurate knowledge of the matters discussed above. Start in the Gospel of John and discover Jesus! But there is no separating Christianity from Jesus himself. So Jesus said to him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe.". (Matthew 3:13-17, 17:1-5). Therefore mankind is without excuse in denying there is a Creator and the creation itself should lead us to God who created man. But what does this word actually mean? Once upon a time, a great spiritual guide taught me that religion is dead without spirituality, and that spirituality is lost without religion is lost. Believing in God means believing in a higher power. But the truth is, Christians are not only followers of God, but believers in the Bible. It is not possible to claim Islam as your faith if you do not seek peace, prosperity and justice for others, regardless of their religious beliefs or even their absence of faith. You can identify as a deist a belief in a Deity. Agnostic a believer in the existence of a god, but not any god that is associated with a particular religion. Buddhism is neither an agnostic nor a deist rather, it is a non-theistic philosophy, as opposed to both. The first is disciple, which is translated from the Greek mathts; this word describes a learner, a pupil, or one who follows the teachings of another. If you have any queries, dont hesitate to ask them. From questions about God and Jesus, to how you should act out your faith, we will help you on your path to become a better fellow Christian. According to Acts 11:26, the word Christian was first used in this context to refer to individuals who followed Jesus as followers. Check out Ravi Zacharias on youtube (former Hindu from India, Christian apologist now; oneminuteapologist; William Lane Craig, etc.). Because of the lack of a strong religious group, spirituality becomes completely personal, centered on my own ideas, wishes, and whims. 1:19-20). Many believe it is a sin to be gay, or transgender. I am kinda confused, it seems your only evidence for not believing in God is that you can't see God. March 12, 2012 in General Discussion. 12:1; 1 Peter4:19). She has written several devotionals includingJust Pray: Gods Not Done With You Yet,Grace & Glory: 50 Days in the Purpose & Plan of God, and her newest one, Open The Gift, as well asGoing Around The Corner, a Bible study for small groups who desire to reach their communities for Christ. He openly taught that He came from God, is the Son of God, and that to reject Him is to reject God. Christianity and Christians are not now held in high regard by those outside the religious community, and this is not a good thing. Believing there is one God is good. Blue Letter Bible explains that the literal meaning is "a learner" (from manthano, to learn, from a root math-, indicating thought accompanied by endeavor). It is derived from the Greek words 'pan', which means all, and 'theism,' which denotes trust in God. God made Adam and Eve clothing to cover their nakedness from the animal skins(Genesis 3:21). And of course, Jesus own words, found in the most memorized and most recognized verse in the English speaking world say; For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish. It was Jesus who became our mediater that through him our sins would be forgiven and covered(Romans 4:7 ) so we could once again be reconciled to right relationship with God the Father having fellowship with one another..(Galatians 3:19; 1 Timothy 2:3; Hebrews 8:6, 12:24).
If one is devoted to the God of the Bible, I believe this is impossible to achieve. Designed to scare and demand worship from the Hebrew enemies, Yahweh worked very well. From the Apostle's Creed: What To Say When Baptizing In Jesus Name? And Peter opens his second epistle with a greeting to To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.. If you believe this, you will be at rest. Because science explores nature and religion is concerned with the spiritual and supernatural, the two can be complimentary in their approaches to understanding the universe. Alternately, that there was a man named Jesus who taught about God, but not necessarily that Jesus was the savior. 2. The atheists have me beat when it comes to having faith. As a religion, Buddhism has a history that dates back to what is now Bodh Gaya, India, about six centuries before Christian times, making it one of the worlds oldest religions currently in existence. As Jesus put it, religion has become whitewashed tombs beautiful on the exterior, but filled with the remains of dead people on the inside. Jesus Christ is that perfect sacrifice - He died for all of mankind. Adam says to God that the woman gave him some of the fruit from the tree and he ate it. He resigned from his position as a pastor after becoming deeply disturbed by the moral failings of professing Christians. Here are some: 1. I believe we have all been there at some time in our lives. Romans 14:12 "So then each one us shall give an account of himself to God.". In the early first century, the beginnings of Christianity may be traced back to the Roman province of Judea. The people who are the most spiritually alive are those who never give up their search. 2. It was the serpent (Satan) who came to Eve and started up a conversation with her and asked her, if God had told her she could not eat of every tree in the garden. Date of joining: October 22, 2005 6,768 messages have been sent. I've never particularly disbelieved in the existence of a god. Instead than accepting the unassailable testimony, they looked for ways to reject them as untrue.Herod imprisoned John the Baptist after being confronted by him for his wicked behavior, and eventually executed him as a result of his imprisonment (Matthew 14:1-12).The Pharisees attempted to discredit Jesus by accusing Him of performing miracles through the power of demons (Matthew 12:22-24), and they attempted to seize Him on numerous occasions in order to prevent Him from continuing His teaching, fearing that they would lose their position and power if they did (John 11:48). Their ministry also offers disciple-making resources likeOne-To-One Disciple-Making in partnership withMultiplication Ministries. 104) Regards, Scott Likex 1 (Scott Likex 1). Ive met many people who tell me they are Christians, yet they do not follow the teachings of Jesus; rather they pick and choose which aspects of the Christian life they believe is beneficial to themselves and to society, and discard the rest of what the Bible in general, and Jesus in particular, has to say. Verse Concepts. John testified that Jesus was the Son of God (John 1:29-34). Not one single prayer was ever answered. Jesus defeated death and resurrected from the dead, removing any question as to whether or not He was who He claimed to be in the first place. He opened blind eyes (John 9:6-7), healed the sick (John 5:7-9), fed thousands with a few fish (John 6:11-14), cleansed lepers (Luke 17:11-14), turned water to wine (John 2:6-9), walked on water (John 6:19), cast out demons (Matthew 12:22; Luke 8:26-33) and even raised the dead (John 11:38-44). What would you think about experimenting with alternative rituals? A better question will be if there is a God like the Christian Bible says there is. Im curious since this is the direction Im leaning in a lot of ways. During the course of John 6, He provided His critics with three testimonies to the fact that He was, in fact, the Son of God and should be recognized as the anticipated Messiah.As required by their own rules (Deuteronomy 19:15), a matter needed to be confirmed on the testimony of two or three witnesses, thus Jesus provided them with three witnesses.Witness1 was John the Baptist, whom they had previously recognized as a genuine prophet of God (Matthew 14:5, 21:26; Mark 11:32; Luke 20:6). In fact, I would further submit that when a person professes a belief in God apart from Jesus, they are not serving God at all, but only an imitation, an idol, which they have created of their own will and desire. Unitarians believe in the moral authority of Jesus, but do not necessarily think that he is divine. Tzitits?Keep Shabbas?ect in mind.From what Ive read, you may be a perfectly fine gentile if you only observe the Noahide commandments, but from what youve said, it appears that Judaism is not for you. Your email address will not be published. Pauls work (1 Corinthians, Ephesians, and Galatians, to name a few examples) is concerned with educating flawed individuals how to handle community conflicts: conflict is a necessary component of the communitys purpose. I believe what I want to believe for the reasons that I want to believe it, and that is my business and my business alone. However, because the clergy have not grasped the meaning of the Gospels or comprehended105the symbols, it has been asserted that religion is in conflict with science and science is in conflict with religion, as, for example, the subject of Christs ascension with an elemental body to the visible heaven is in conflict with the science of mathematics.However, this is not the case.However, once the reality of this issue is revealed, and the symbol is explained, science does not in any way dispute it; on the contrary, science and intelligence affirm it, as does the intelligence. Some Answered Questions (Abdul-Baha, Some Answered Questions, p. I am a big lover of ceremony and feel that a persons religion should have some element of it.However, everything Ive learnt thus far has been based on Christian (particularly Lutheran) tradition.Argh. Jesus did not abandon His purpose, but instead formed an assembly (in Greek, the word is ekkelsia; in English, we call it a church) and assigned it a mission (to live and seek the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven) and leaders (apostles) to guide it. Neither form denies that God is a singular entity or a singular person, nor that Jesus is the (or a) Son of God, but neither form denies that Jesus is God himself. Theism is a great place to start, but it's not the goal of the journey. Believers do not mindlessly step out in "blind faith." The Bible tells us about God, and it is 100% correct, authoritative, and true ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ). Jesus Himself had to deal with a group of individuals who were hesitant to believe in Him, but who were outwardly and publicly dedicated to fulfilling the will of God. The root word is Christos, whose literal meaning is anointed and always refers to the Messiah, the Son of God, in scripture. Christianity is based on Jesus Christ. Heres an ancient prayer from St. Benedict one that I believe anyone can pray no matter how religious or unreligious you may be. Would you consider that to be Jewish in nature? Despite the fact that Hinduism has been described as the worlds oldest religion, many of its adherents refer to their faith as Santana Dharma (Sanskrit: the Eternal Way), which relates to the concept that its beginnings are beyond human history, as revealed in Hindu writings. China dominates the list of the worlds least religious countries by a wide margin; it is followed by countries in Europe, where almost three-quarters of the population in both Sweden and the Czech Republic identified as either atheists or not religious. Best way to go about this? A wise spiritual mentor once told me that religion without spirituality is dead, and that spirituality without religion is lost. The Churchs teachings on politics, money, and moral concerns dont sit well with me.How can I narrow my choices down to just one religion? There are so many options, how can you choose the best one?And if I choose one, am I implying that I believe all other religions are incorrect or that I believe I will burn in hell? Nonetheless, despite all of their doubts, my friends tell me that they have a deep sense of belonging to something greater than themselves in their hearts. Unitarianism opposes the conventional Christian teaching of the Trinity, which is comprised of three Persons in one God, who are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as taught by the Bible. In the parable, it was the one lost sheep that the shepherd went in search of: it was not the only sheep in the flock, and we are not told that it was the most valuable - save in so . All religions all around the world that doesn't teach Jesus Christ and him crucified are considered by God a theif and a robber. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God who said, Light shall shine out of darkness, is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.. The Crucifixion is not the death of Gods only Son in order to save humanity from sin, but rather an inspirational example of a man reacting to evil with integrity and forgiveness in the face of overwhelming odds. Christians believe He did exist and walk the roads of Judea about 2,000 years ago. Not only am I in favor of homosexual marriage, but I am also an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights. To an extent, I agree it is our job to show His love. Romans 10:9 says it most clearly: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him . However, their works were a demonstration of their faith. That doesn't answer the question IMO. [SUP]8 [/SUP] For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou . I may be able to find some of these on my own, but in order to really move deeper in my spiritual life, I require community, and they require my assistance in doing so. They estimate that Jesus death took place between AD 30 and AD 36, depending on the source. :biglaugh: Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Likex 1 but not the same as Similar to Like. Jump to content. My favorite church activities include singing hymns and listening to church music, but I dont enjoy sitting through long sermons. The fact is that you are neither the first or the last person to go on this trip, and the vast bulk of human experience indicates that there are genuine solutions to be found. John 14:1-7 (KJV) Be calm and believe in God; believe also in Me, says the Lord. Their god is a created thing that they can see. God did not let Adam no more dwell in the garden and put a cherubims angel to block his way in order to keep him out of the garden. Answer (1 of 776): A human. There is no other way to the Father except through his Son Jesus.(John 14:1-4, 6). On the same day, there was another, even more significant resurrection. Despite the fact that I believe in Jesus, I feel that what he taught is more essential than what others have taught about him. True Christians believe Jesus Christ was God in the flesh. Jesus is the good shepherd of the sheep (Christians or believers) and is the door to the sheepfold. Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or . Im simply really befuddled with everything right now. At the age of 19, Im still working out my spiritual connection with God. On the other hand, it is my understanding that the Jewish God is the one who appears in the Old Testament, who is vindictive, wrathful, and jealous. John 1:12-13 tells us, But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. Jesus answered Nicodemus unasked questions by stating clearly that unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God, nor can he enter the kingdom of God. I would say, without a doubt, there is . And nor does being omnibenevolent. There are so many religions around the world, why not believe in them? You should look for what makes you feel the most comfortable. We find in (Genesis 3:8-10) that they heard the voice of God walking in the garden so they hid from the presence of the Lord as they were scared to talk with God because he would see they were naked. Some people consider the word God to be meaningless, while others say it is too laden with incorrect concepts to be of any value. Now, Im a fan of Judaism as a religion, and Im sure youd find people willing to talk to you about it if you went to a local synagogue to learn more about it. Can a person believe in God, and yet reject Jesus? I know there is higher existence but it doesn't really affect my life personally. And, seeing that there is an entire . In point of historical fact, Jesus Christ is the only Founder of (what man calls) religion Who came down to us. At that moment "sin" (evil) entered into the world from that time forward. I believe that far too many Christians believe that judging others is the best way to persuade them to accept Christianity, while in reality, all it accomplishes is to make people feel hated and discriminated against. This is the meaning of Christs resurrection: When Christ was martyred, the Reality of Christ, which represents His teachings, His blessings, His perfections, as well as His spiritual force, was hidden and concealed for two or three days following His death.He was not resplendent and evident at this time.Because the believers were few in number and distressed and angry, the mission was ultimately unsuccessful.When the disciples became assured and firm in their commitment to the Cause of Christ, and resolved to spread the divine teachings, putting His counsels into practice, and rising to serve Him, the Reality of Christ shone forth and His bounty appeared; His religion came to life; His teachings and admonitions became evident and visible; and when the disciples became assured and steadfast in their commitment to the Cause of Christ, and resolved to spread the divine teachings, putting His counsels into practice, and arising to serve Him Or, to put it another way, the Cause of Christ was like a dead corpse until the vitality and abundance of the Holy Spirit surrounding it.Such is the significance of Christs resurrection, and this was a genuine resurrection. First, we must ask ourselves if the Bible indeed God's Word. I believe in the existence of God with all of my heart. Maybe you dont want to become involved in the never-ending debate about which faith is the correct one to follow. In most cases, they think that God is a single being God the Father or God the Mother. Biblically, the church is considered to be the "family of God". Read it for yourself and then ask the Holy Spirit to impress upon you whether it's true or. Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. Some or all of the following opinions about Jesus will be held by Unitarians who continue to see him as a major figure in their religious beliefs: Although Jesus was a human being, rather than a divine being, he was a Jewish prophet with a mission of reconciliation. A human. As to the multiplicity of religions, why not by-pass them all - ie, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Shintoism, Mormonism, atheism, et al, and simply come (by faith) to the Lord Jesus Christ. Perhaps where belief in God without a belief in Jesus becomes most confusing is in regard to teachings that find their roots in Christianity. Barnabas had left the city of Antioch to bring back Paul to teach the new believers. gives you opportunities to step into leadership roles; the list could go on. Jesus does not want us to be confused about who He is. He believed that people had lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas and desired to provide a visual reminder to them of the significance of Jesus birth. He was . "When You Believe in God, but Still Worry All . As a religious person, his experience prompted me to consider the question: Am I self-righteous? To believe in God is necessary to having religious faith. or is there anything more sinister going on? I would ask you what you expect that Gods charecteristics are since you believe in Him? "God" is not a person with whom to have a relationship more of an abstract concept. A Christian is described as someone who has undergone Christian baptism or who believes in the deity of Jesus Christ and the teachings of his apostles. Rom 8:8 , So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Joseph F. Rutherford succeeded him in 1917.Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God exists as a single individual, known as Jehovah. Without Christ Jesus man cannot enter into the (family of God). So keep your distance from it. Sheila has a passion for Gods Word and shares what God is teaching her on her blog,The Way of The Word. . . God created man to have fellowship with him in the beginning but sin entered into the world through one man's sin. In this state of innocence both Adam and his wife Eve had fellowship with God as they were both naked and were not ashamed(Genesis 2:25). What does it matter if Christs corporeal remains are discovered? And if we skip a few Sundays, its easier to miss the next few. Is it possible to be a Christian while still rejecting Christ? Personally, I do not see how I can possibly do the topic justice, entire books are devoted to that topic. Mankind from that point forward needed a redeemer to cover their sins as God sent his only begotten Son into the world so that anyone who believed in Jesus would not perish but have everlasting life living in a glorified body free from the curse of the law.(John 3:16-21). In todays world, many individuals are concerned with the differences between the terms agnostic and atheist. The second term is Christian, which comes from the Greek word Christianos (which means Christianos). But it isn't enough to believe simply that the historical figure Jesus Christ lived. Jn. In my heart, I know that Jesus would want everyone to feel loved and welcomed by His disciples, and I believe this to be true. These religions are known as pagan religions, which are a variety of nature-oriented, pre-Christian religious traditions. +30 out of 100 ratings However, there are no Unitarian Universalist churches in the vicinity of where I reside. While the Nones include agnostics and atheists, the majority of those who fall under this category still believe in God or a higher force of some sort. The Bible says in John 1:12-13 that as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, meaning that those who believe in His name are born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God, and that as many as believed in His name were given the right to become children of God. If you want to know the answer to Nicodemus unasked questions, he stated unequivocally that without being born again, you cannot see the kingdom of God, nor can you enter the kingdom of God.Recognizing our estrangement from God (Romans 3:23), turning away from our sin (repentance), and surrendering our life to His authority and rule are all necessary prerequisites for genuine trust in God (Roman 10:9-10; Matthew 4:17; Acts 2:38).It is God who gives us this belief, this faith in Jesus, as a gift, in order to open our eyes to the truth about who Jesus is in his true nature. Concepts of the Holy Spirit, on the other hand, may be more compatible with certain peoples conceptions of the divine. In accordance with the rest of the creation account in Genesis 1, the church also has believed that God created every kind of thing that exists: light, water, air, soil, vegetation, the sun and the moon and the stars, sea creatures, winged birds, earth creatures, and, ultimately, human beings in the divine image. I would much prefer study my bible at home than attend to a church service and listen to someone else explain what they believe the Bible means.I do go to church on a regular basis, and I really enjoy the church I attend.Im made to feel welcome and at ease at that place.Our pastor is a wonderful man who is always prepared to engage in a stimulating dialogue with you about your own theological beliefs and practices.Many Christians now feel that it is their responsibility to save others and convert them to Christianity, which is contrary to biblical teaching. "When You Believe in God, but Not in Prayer 5.) As the church proclaimed Jesus as the promised Messiah, the Jews who did not follow Jesus continued to practice their religion according to their existing traditions. Pantheism is the belief that the world is either equal to God or a manifestation of God's essence, depending on who you ask. It seems for such people, God doesn't fall under the category of being supernatural or paranormal. But that does not prove that man is the sole end of Nature. That is a great question, and I am sure you will get some fine answers. If you do decide to take it, please report back to us on your experience. +30 out of 100 ratings Thats what I assumed, but I wasnt sure because I hadnt done any study on the subject before I made my assumption. When did God die? The sentiment is nearly everywhere. Grace creates beauty, hope, and peace that rests not in our own efforts but in the finished work of Jesus. Ive been successful at this:biglaughter:. 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