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Desire to be a vessel of honor unto the Lord Jesus Christ?
Join For His Glory for a discussion on how
https://christianforums.net/threads/a-vessel-of-honor.110278/
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Taking the time to pray? Christ is the answer in times of need
https://christianforums.net/threads/psalm-70-1-save-me-o-god-lord-help-me-now.108509/
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Depending upon the Holy Spirit for all you do?
Read through the following study by Tenchi for more on this topic
https://christianforums.net/threads/without-the-holy-spirit-we-can-do-nothing.109419/
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How are famous preachers sometimes effected by sin?
Join Sola Scriptura for a discussion on the subject
https://christianforums.net/threads/anointed-preaching-teaching.109331/#post-1912042
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Alabaster
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I have been a member of many, many Christian sites (using various user names), and I can attest to what you say---I am sure everyone here can also. I have had my jaw drop countless times at what I read so-called Christians say they believe!
I suppose I was pretty green, thinking that most Christians agree on things, but I sure found out how wrong I was and that is sad. It must break the heart of God, who sees and knows all hearts, yet we on the internet can only see in part what those hearts are embracing.
It is cause for great concern, but it should motivate us to share the truth even more and with more courage, because many people who claim Christ are going to hell.
Matthew 7:15-27 NLT
The Tree and Its Fruit
<sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23307">15</sup> “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23308">16</sup> You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23309">17</sup> A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23310">18</sup> A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23311">19</sup> So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23312">20</sup> Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.
True Disciples
<sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23313">21</sup> “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23314">22</sup> On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23315">23</sup> But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’
Building on a Solid Foundation
<sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23316">24</sup> “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23317">25</sup> Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23318">26</sup> But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-23319">27</sup> When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collpse with a mighty crash.â€
handy
Member
I admit I have mixed feelings about this thread.
Because, as someone who talks a lot on-line with other folks, I have to agree, it's amazing what it out there that is being called "Christian". I'm blown away by it myself...
But then I read the OP and think...social drinking? How is it that someone who drinks socially is automatically assumed to be only claiming to be Christian but denying the power thereof?
Because, as someone who talks a lot on-line with other folks, I have to agree, it's amazing what it out there that is being called "Christian". I'm blown away by it myself...
But then I read the OP and think...social drinking? How is it that someone who drinks socially is automatically assumed to be only claiming to be Christian but denying the power thereof?
I was wondering the same thing. Gerri, is this what you meant to say? While I wouldn't encourage anyone to go out and start drinking for fear of leading them into alcoholism, the idea of drinking alcohol being completely prohibited to Christians is a serious gray area!
jasoncran
Member
i dont drink and never will,but i am not so holy minded to say that christians cant drink any alcholol at all. its a sin to get drunk but not drink beer.
however i dont think i will derail this thread anymore on that.
Mike
Member
GERRI63,
Just a friendly reminder that it's a courtesy to other members not to post in all caps. In fact, it's such a known courtesy, it's mentioned in our ToS. From now on, please refrain from this. It's understood that this just might be your style, but you need to be flexible to adjust to the ToS.
ToS said:
I have the same uncertainties that the others do and hope for some clarification... without all caps. ;)
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Chris
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2 things come to mind one is, is it better to be real in your depiction of yourself to others or put on a fake face pretending to be something your really not.
What was Jesus first miracle? what did he condone?
For sure I will drink wine with friends at dinner I did last night, and I am still a christian. I am not a drunkard.
Arent we called not to judge lest we be judged ourselves? Those words are always stick in my mind they are stuck in there I sorta see stuff now like that and go "Yep..Oh well, least he's honest about it"
What was Jesus first miracle? what did he condone?
For sure I will drink wine with friends at dinner I did last night, and I am still a christian. I am not a drunkard.
Arent we called not to judge lest we be judged ourselves? Those words are always stick in my mind they are stuck in there I sorta see stuff now like that and go "Yep..Oh well, least he's honest about it"
Nick
Member
I agree with this.
However I am unsure what the OP wishes to discuss, or what the title of the thread has to do with the content.