There are "Christians" and there are "Christians", yet there's a difference.

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2Tim3vs16

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There are "Christians" and there are "Christians", yet there's a difference.

What? and Why? If people call themselves "Christian" and then act contrary to God's principles, does it mean that their religious leader failed or is failing to give the sheep their spiritual food at the proper time?

If a Christian is in good standing and has a relationship with God and his Son. Wouldn't true worship be evident by their knowledge of the Bible, the way they apply Bible principles and living by God's Law.... no matter how inconvenient or uncool and unpopular it is?

If this is a Christian site why is the kind of Christianity I see here not being supported by Bible scripture?
 
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kenisyes

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Many people call themselves Christian "by faith". They believe that their "positive confession" will help God make them what they are not. Of course, I agree we could all be a little more cooperative with God's attempts.
 
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2Tim3vs16 said:
What? and Why? If people call themselves "Christian" and then act contrary to God's principles, does it mean that their religious leader failed or is failing to give the sheep their spiritual food at the proper time?

If a Christian is in good standing and has a relationship with God and his Son. Wouldn't true worship be evident by their knowledge of the Bible, the way they apply Bible principles and living by God's Law.... no matter how inconvenient or uncool and unpopular it is?

If this is a Christian site why is the kind of Christianity I see here not being supported by Bible scripture?
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Pray, and then read John chapters 3 and 4. Ask the oly Spirit to help you compare and contrast the two chapters. It will be eye opening. :)
 
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Nothing new about that. Jesus warned of tares among the wheat. Paul warned of false teachers that crept in unawares. There are many with the spirit of antichrist. Don't be discouraged you will know who is who by their fruits. The ones who are bitter and venomous are best marked and avoided no matter how much they protest.

For the cause of Christ
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Hi sister,

Usually I make a few threads about "what is the gospel" and only few people actually answer it and explain it. Some use just one bible verse, others ignore it. What will happen when a person wants to be a Christian and seek Christian advice? Commission communication skills lack greatly in the church! Makes you wonder who are the Christians???
 
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2Tim3vs16 said:
If this is a Christian site why is the kind of Christianity I see here not being supported by Bible scripture?
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There's a lot of false teachers on Christian Chat.
 
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This was not the scripture I wanted but its good:

[h=3]Matthew 7:22-24[/h]King James Version (KJV)

[SUP]22 [/SUP]Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
[SUP]23 [/SUP]And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
 
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And I thought I was alone in questioning the very Christianity on display on this forum bt thank The Lord this thread shows that I'm far from alone some venom on here some judgement goin on here some doctrine doctrine and more doctrine? I ask again did doctrine ever save one of gods children?
 
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I find there are a lot of Christians who think it is their job to be the salvation police and investigate everyone else to see if they are matching up to their standards, or even the True standard, when they themselves do not. This outward magnifying glass behavior often assumes that THEY are the real "Christians" (notice my use of quotes, as is often done).

Are we really supposed to be on a witch hunt?

DISCLAIMER: this is not directed at anyone specific, but I needed to vent
 
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True conversion is in the heart fact one only The Lord knows were each of his children are in thier walk toward him no man just The Lord fact 2 love one another seals all Jesus was ever trying to tell us bear with one another but love isn't in abundance here I just dnt see or feel it brothers n sisters I truly dnt
 
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There is 2 types of Christians....ones that say they believe Christ and God but don't live as Christ. The title Christian applies to them... but there's Christians that are called Saints and they do the will of God and live holy even as Jesus did.
 
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Well said last post I couldn't have stated it any better playing like old kings judge jury over many classes of Christians as if god sent them for this reason? What delusion and never will some accept or relent on a point? Scribes n Pharisees come to mind speaking legalism unto many shame on some a inquiring person whom may just visit this site and say wow this is Christian to Christian time run a mile not a good light to be shining I'd say amen
 
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2Tim3vs16 said:
What? and Why? If people call themselves "Christian" and then act contrary to God's principles, does it mean that their religious leader failed or is failing to give the sheep their spiritual food at the proper time?
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Not necessarily. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Some leaders try their best to adequately shepherd the flock but this isn't a guarantee that all the flock will be on the same spiritual level; people grow at their own pace. Some mature faster than others. I believe all a leader can do is ensure that they are building upon the right foundation, commit their ministry to God's hands and lean on His grace, pray for the flock and trust that God will work in them to make them fruitful. In spite of this, there are 'religious leaders' out there that Satan is using to lead sheep astray and stunt their spiritual growth with unscriptural ear-tickling messages. It is our responsibility to make use of biblical discernment and flee from these false teachers.

If this is a Christian site why is the kind of Christianity I see here not being supported by Bible scripture?
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Well, the issue is that not everyone here is a Christian. Also, you've got people from several denominations some of which have false doctrines.

 
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The intent of the scripture is what we should focus on not to bind people into legalism nor to licence to commit wilful sin against god I say wilful as not all are in wilful rebellion against god some know it not some are misguided some are discovering truth frm false teaching among many other things that can distort, context for one not all are at a level of a senior child of god nurtured thru decades of correction and as now reached a deeper level with our lord the aim of scripture is to teach to learn to grow and time is needed for this hence god has set a time for this purpose and all need be grateful he did ... Amen wanted to say much better thread I caught tonight much more common sense I'm grateful yesterday wasn't like this bt I'm encouraged by all anen
 
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