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There is some talk even among people professing to be Christians, and I only say professing to be. Because the scriptures teach us, that at the end, there were some that thought they were in, but were cast into that everlasting fire. There is a teaching among Christians today that is it pleasing to God with we unite with other religions. As long as we respect their religion then we are pleasing our Father who art in Heaven, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It is called the one world religion, our Bibles are being geared so that all religions can use one bible. In the process of not offending anyone for their belief in the superior being. The thought that will be and already has some been taught is that it is better to believe in some higher power than not to believe at all. This goes against Christianity, in every aspect. In the Old Testament even as with Daniel when they were to worship, they were to turn toward God, turn toward the Holy City, Jerusalem, and pray. To bow down in a temple that honors other gods, is turning away from our God, Who's name Is Jealous (*1 Exd. 34:14). I am the Lord thy God. The push toward a univerisal prayer, where people are being told it is okay to pray as long as we do not pray in the name of Jesus. This itself should wake up, alarm and alert Christians to the overhelming push for the oncoming universal religion. Many have already agreed that in order to love others as God has told us, that we wll oblige this reguest of not using the Name of our Messiah, that is set above any name by God. This is respecting others over the respect that we have for our God that has said what ever ye ask in my Name. If we will not share with others that they have been mislead, that there is not many ways into Heaven, but that that way is straight and narrow, that the Way, the Truth and the Life, is Jesus Christ and Him alone. That it is very much displeasing to our God if we join them in their temple of many gods, and that in order to truely love our God that we must separate ourselves from the many gods or all gods are good faith. If we do not share this thought with them, then why would they ever repent from their worship of false gods and turn to the one true God. If they will never accept that Jesus is the way and believe that God sent Jesus to die for theirs sins, then they are condemned already. Believeth thou this? (*2 John 3:17-19). If you don't then, you are not a Christian, so quit using the Name of Christ. I would rather you were hot or cold than to be luke warm thus saith the Lord your God. Here is a part of scriptures that shows us a true aspect of what God thinks of coming together with other religions. let those that have eyes see, and those that have ears hear. I pray in the Name of Jesus that all who read this will take heed to what Jehova, our Lord says.

Numbers 25:1 And Israel abode in Shi-ttim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.
2 And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods.
3 And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.
4 And the LORD said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.
5 And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baalpeor.
6 And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
7 And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand;
8 And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her belly. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.
9 And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand.
10 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
11 Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy.
12 Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace:
13 And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.

*1 Ex 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

*2 John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
 
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Its almost laughable to think that a religion is designed to not offend anyone. That is a religion that lacks any substance, like a meal without seasoning. I personally enjoy dodging stones, it lets you know you're doing something right. :)
 
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Thank you for this post Pastor Keith. I have many friends who believe in a "higher power" and have a "christian heart" but wont confess Christ. They have a esoteric, pantheistic view of God... (hee hee i use words I just googled yesterday) Now, here's my question to any who care to respond with ideas for me: I am on facebook and there is no question of my belief on there (mayby have 5/338 friends who are truly Christian) I post christian vid's and when I have trials I request my "Christian" friends pray for me. In others trials I tell them I pray for them. I am curious about ways that others have reached out to those who dont hold Christ as Lord. Pastor Keith it is very alarming the growth of these beliefs in the last 10 years alone. I'm looking for tools to assist me in bringing my friends to the absolute knowledge of Christ without being all "judgie". Currently I pray for the Holy spirit to give me the right words for each individual but had one friend who the Lord brought me closer to in the death of his father. Anyway he opened the door by stating that he didnt think it was a coincidence that I met up with him at the end of their road with scripture the day after his father & mother died. I prayed for the words then sent him a long message (perhaps too long) but his dad was a good christian man as was his mom & their family. His girlfriend is into the new age god (she is actually my childhood friend) so i sent him a note telling him how the Lord was at work that day & it wasnt from me, it was from the Lord. & told him how angry I can at the deceivers like Oprah that have people thinking theres more than one way to the heavenly father... etc. I also mentioned in there that his dad taught him the way he is to go and when he is old he will nto depart from it. I was wanting him to think of the salvation of his own children. anyway to make a long story short I havent heard from him and his girlfriend gave me a curt thank you for the card I sent them. I feel so discouraged sometimes and like its such a big job to plant the seeds and always seem to be offending others and then personally hurt because I am sooo... surrounded by disbelief. I know its not me, its the Holy Spirit at work within me and that i should welcome persecution but I've always cared too much about the people in my life & I just hate losing them. I pray its temporary.
 
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Its almost laughable to think that a religion is designed to not offend anyone. That is a religion that lacks any substance, like a meal without seasoning. I personally enjoy dodging stones, it lets you know you're doing something right. :)

My religion has all the substance that I and any other person needs it is called the Blood of Christ. If we believe that Christ is THE WAY, then it is not a matter of offense but rather a matter of Salvation. if you are A true Christian, and Believe Jesus when He said No man cometh unto the Father but by me, would you rather offer with a chance of offending, the only way to salvation or would you rather have your friends, to keep believing a lie and die without the Christ. If you do not believe Christ and His teachings that he is the only way, then you might believe in a higher power thus making you a religious person . But are you a true Christian ?? and If you laugh at a God with no tolerance to false idols, then that is you laughing at God not me I showed you scriptures
 
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Great post, Thaddeus. I used to be one of those people who believed in "a higher power" and that God was just one name for that higher power, and that when someone worshipped Zeus or Danu or Cheeze-its, they were still worshipping the same power, just called it a different name. In a way, I was right, those who are worshipping Gaia and Tacos and Justin Timberlake are worshipping the same power: Satan. God IS the only higher power. It's not just a name, it's not a power that can be given different names and worshiped in different ways or even worshipped with other "powers". GOD is that higher power, and Jesus was very clear on how we are to worship Him.

It is really easy to universalize your religion so you aren't stepping on other's toes. We want to be accepted so badly, that we'll sugar coat our beliefs so others will accept us. It's easy to be soft spoken about what you believe so others won't judge you. It took me a long time to even have the courage to tell my husband,"Look, I love you, but if there is ever a time where I have to chose between following you and following God, I'm going to pick God, even if it means losing you. I don't ever want to lose you, you are the love of my life, but God is my King, my boss, my ruler, and my savior, and what He tells me to do is what I'm going to do." That was hard. I could have just been like, you know, I believe in God, but I dont' want to step on your toes, so I'll pray when you arent' around, and I'll keep my bible refrencing on the down low, and I'll be a 'quiet Christian' when I'm around you and your friends. Trust me, that's what I wanted to do, because I was so worried that someone I cared about so much was going to reject me. But he didn't! He was completely honest with me that he was uncomfortable at church, and agreed to a Bible Study with me, and tonight we had a great Bible Study where he felt comfortable learning the word of God!

Be honest with people, 100%. Stand up for God, stand up for Jesus, stand up for your beliefs and they will stand up for YOU. I prefer my religion full flavored, not watered down so everyone will drink it.
 
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Its almost laughable to think that a religion is designed to not offend anyone. That is a religion that lacks any substance, like a meal without seasoning. I personally enjoy dodging stones, it lets you know you're doing something right. :)
I agree and then I disagree, it's not cool to be a yes man.

but, on the other hand, people will throw a stone at just about anything. (it's hard to get around stone throwing)
 
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Its almost laughable to think that a religion is designed to not offend anyone. That is a religion that lacks any substance, like a meal without seasoning. I personally enjoy dodging stones, it lets you know you're doing something right. :)
or you're doing something wrong. Traditionally, stones were thrown at sinners.

So, I guess one must make sure stones are being thrown at one for good reason and not for bad reason.
 
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My religion has all the substance that I and any other person needs it is called the Blood of Christ. If we believe that Christ is THE WAY, then it is not a matter of offense but rather a matter of Salvation. if you are A true Christian, and Believe Jesus when He said No man cometh unto the Father but by me, would you rather offer with a chance of offending, the only way to salvation or would you rather have your friends, to keep believing a lie and die without the Christ. If you do not believe Christ and His teachings that he is the only way, then you might believe in a higher power thus making you a religious person . But are you a true Christian ?? and If you laugh at a God with no tolerance to false idols, then that is you laughing at God not me I showed you scriptures
Wait I'm a non Christian now?! I didn't call Christianity without substance I was calling the ''made up'' religion you mentioned without substance. I dont think you read the post right. I wasn't laughing at God I was agreeing with you. I think it's rediculous that people make up a religion that doesn't offend anybody- that was what I meant by a meal without seasoning.

As for stones being cast at me-i meant it as a metaphor(chillax!). Lots of people in the Bible have cast stones at Godly people or undeserving people. Believe me, I'm not a yes man either.

Sheesh.
 

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A good post Keith, Not only are we saved from sin in Jesus but it is his name that is our definition of faith. No one can come to the father whithout going through Jesus. It is so simple, so one has to ask themselves why so many reject him. Common sence can conclude that any way other than Jesus is the antichrist. God bless, pickles
 
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I agree a lot with dread, that there is always going to be people offended either way. Honestly I wish that we could at least be cordial about it, to many wars are fought over different beliefs. Either way, I do think that some people have to deal with a judgment in the end, call it a final karma if you will.
 
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to entertain another belief that is contrary to The Gospel of Jesus Christ??.....a definite no!!
 
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@ tennisguy, ( Honestly I wish that we could at least be cordial about it, to many wars are fought over different beliefs) this sentence is EXACTLY one of the main arguements that will be used by the "one world religion" it will be used to deceive many. It will be how they justify putting Christians to death. Because we are "troublemakers" everyone else is willing, so should we... right? I agree with Greybeard.. ".a definite no!!"
 
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Wait I'm a non Christian now?! I didn't call Christianity without substance I was calling the ''made up'' religion you mentioned without substance. I dont think you read the post right. I wasn't laughing at God I was agreeing with you. I think it's rediculous that people make up a religion that doesn't offend anybody- that was what I meant by a meal without seasoning.

As for stones being cast at me-i meant it as a metaphor(chillax!). Lots of people in the Bible have cast stones at Godly people or undeserving people. Believe me, I'm not a yes man either.

Sheesh.
ok sorry I did misunderstand you, thanks for clearing that up, God Bless and I am sorry,but I didn't judge you the part about a true Christain was in a question form. I like to let people judge themselves search our own hearts
 
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I wasn't agreeing with the one world religion...I don't feel at all like that should be how it is. I think we we all are different and have different beliefs, though i would have to say something seriously has to be done about all the deaths from religion. Just look into the false prophets that emerge every so often and kill large quantities of people with these twisted beliefs. Just about all books of faith warn about false prophets yet people still are insecure and need false meaning.
 
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False prophets are a tool for a bigger army.
 
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Have to say that it is too commonplace anymore for someone to get offended. If its not a religioin, then it is the something that someone said, or whatever petty thing that can be thought up.

I for one do not care if i offend someone when the topic comes to jesus christ, I have sat back and grown tired of people being like....um someone may take offense at that so we are not going to talk about that ok......WRONG!!!

When jesus was spreading the word in his ministry were people offended to hear his words or see what he was doing? We all know the answer to that one so lets move on.

Sometimes i see people that are in such denial and in love with the world around them that i just want to grab them by the shoulders and shake them until the rocks in their heads fall out and they come to their senses. I'm sure we have all encountered those people. hehe.

Just wanted to say one world religion.....nope not even gonna go there because i can feel the anger coming forward. Jesus christ is the way. The only way. This time on earth is too short in the scheme of things here, in a manner of speaking we are still in our infancy, If we drew a line across the world 500 times and then set a needle tip on the very beginning of the line that would be where we are. Again time is too short here and too much is at stake for me to worry about if someone is offended. There are souls to save and we have to get heaven packed because when god blows the whistle at the end of the game that is it. game over.
 
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