Your not denouncing Jesus, nor are you denying him. Jesus said, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you" (Matthew 7:6). You wrote; "I stopped preaching the word of God, out of fear for my life".. That sounds like the prudent thing to do. The verse you quoted (Matthew 10:23) makes it clear that Jesus said to flee those who would persecute you. Jesus didn't force feed his message, he preached to people who came to hear him. In Matthew 11:15, he said; "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear", not "He that hath ears, make him hear". So don't feel guilty about denying anything, your surrounded by a society that would harm you, and it does no good to profess Jesus if your dead.. jmo
Sometimes, you’re forced to sin every single day with no way out
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Your not denouncing Jesus, nor are you denying him. Jesus said, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you" (Matthew 7:6). You wrote; "I stopped preaching the word of God, out of fear for my life".. That sounds like the prudent thing to do. The verse you quoted (Matthew 10:23) makes it clear that Jesus said to flee those who would persecute you. Jesus didn't force feed his message, he preached to people who came to hear him. In Matthew 11:15, he said; "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear", not "He that hath ears, make him hear". So don't feel guilty about denying anything, your surrounded by a society that would harm you, and it does no good to profess Jesus if your dead.. jmo
Keep studying God’s Word. Learn how to walk in wisdom in this world. God will put His shield around you and protect you from your enemies. When God leads you to speak, speak with all your heart. He will bring to your memory the words you have learned from His Word and you can help others who are in the same situation as you and who are in desperate need.
Psalm 91 is such a comfort to read when we are surrounded by enemies:
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
Psalm 91 is such a comfort to read when we are surrounded by enemies:
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
Truth, Love, and Newness of Life
For some of these brothers and sisters it is important that the area where they live now, or where they originally come from, is not too closely identified to ensure either their own safety or that of their families. Others do not have as great safety concerns and a country name is given. Many of these believers from Muslim background are "online" and welcome your response. Those with email are listed first in each category. A * after the name means the testimony is available in several languages, usually English and the native language of the convert. Most of the testimonies were written by former orthodox and practicing Muslims, some came from a nominal or sectarian Muslim background.
Testimonies of Muslims who became Christians
Why Muslims become Christians
For some of these brothers and sisters it is important that the area where they live now, or where they originally come from, is not too closely identified to ensure either their own safety or that of their families. Others do not have as great safety concerns and a country name is given. Many of these believers from Muslim background are "online" and welcome your response. Those with email are listed first in each category. A * after the name means the testimony is available in several languages, usually English and the native language of the convert. Most of the testimonies were written by former orthodox and practicing Muslims, some came from a nominal or sectarian Muslim background.
Testimonies of Muslims who became Christians
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From his previous thread.....
http://christianchat.com/new-christ...-naive-could-i-actually-achieve-my-dream.html
1. He mentions wanting to emigrate to the US to study for a master of Divinity....
Seems inconsistent with his current statements
http://christianchat.com/new-christ...-naive-could-i-actually-achieve-my-dream.html
1. He mentions wanting to emigrate to the US to study for a master of Divinity....
Seems inconsistent with his current statements
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From Waggles: Are you seeking to emigrate to the U.S.A. ??
From OP:
3- im not seeking to emigrate anywhere, i just wanna serve God and get an answer to a wuestion that is keeping me up at night, will God forgive a sinner who denounces him !?
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So what changed with the plans for divinity school?
Were you seeking someone to sponsor you to come to the US?
After you got your masters of Divinity what were your plans.., to to back to Egypt or stay in the US?
I personally value honesty and typically believe others but when the facts don't match....I have to throw a flag up.
I can believe a Muslim convert would have death threats by family if they found out he converted to Christianity.
Hmmmm...,going to give it to God in prayer.
From OP:
3- im not seeking to emigrate anywhere, i just wanna serve God and get an answer to a wuestion that is keeping me up at night, will God forgive a sinner who denounces him !?
..,,,,..
So what changed with the plans for divinity school?
Were you seeking someone to sponsor you to come to the US?
After you got your masters of Divinity what were your plans.., to to back to Egypt or stay in the US?
I personally value honesty and typically believe others but when the facts don't match....I have to throw a flag up.
I can believe a Muslim convert would have death threats by family if they found out he converted to Christianity.
Hmmmm...,going to give it to God in prayer.
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Did you follow up on Desertrose suggestion that you contact this former Egyptian who is now a Christian minister.,,,
Here is a link to his bio on his church website:
Our Leadership | The Church of The Apostles
Here is a link to his bio on his church website:
Our Leadership | The Church of The Apostles
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Waffles posted this testimony and I think the folks in this forum should hear it too...
Pastor Mohammad Yamout formerly a Muslim
now a Christian Pastor in Lebanon doing amazing outreach
ministry to street children in Tyre.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=5zJ872BPZzw
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The Bible Discussion forum is where iron sharpens iron and hopefully where hay is burnt up in the refining fire of discenment and Truth.
Doesn't always happens.
Pastor Mohammad Yamout formerly a Muslim
now a Christian Pastor in Lebanon doing amazing outreach
ministry to street children in Tyre.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=5zJ872BPZzw
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The Bible Discussion forum is where iron sharpens iron and hopefully where hay is burnt up in the refining fire of discenment and Truth.
Doesn't always happens.