Voyageur said:
jgred-
But, Christianity, like every other religion, became an organized religion. The moment you work in concert with another person of faith to achieve certain ends or set up rules, that is being organized.
Which is why I do not go to Church. I think it is unnecessary and superflous to have an intermediary between you and God.
Voyageur
I agree with most of what you said. There is a form of 'Christianity' that indeed is a religion, but is not what a Christian is. let me attempt to explain.
NAZIS or KKK have called and call themselves Christians. David Koresh called himself Jesus and his followers were called Christians. Mormons call themselves Christians, JW call themselves Christians, Benny Hinn calls himself a Christian.
Do you see where I am going??
Lets look at some denominations. The Episcopalian, United Methodist and Presbyterian church call themselves '' Christian denominations' but they are not Christian denominations any longer. They say gay marriage is OK and that its OK to be a Homosexual / Lesbian and be a pastor, when this is clearly an abomination to the Lord Jesus Christ. Now in saying this. INSIDE those denominations are very Precious saints who are Christians and don't agree with what the denominations are doing. Those Precious Christians are the sole lights in those dark places and I praise God that they are there to be the voice of truth and proclaim what the scriptures say to be true and literal. Those Christians get it because they have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ..I used denominations as my Example, but this is true off all churches.. If someone is looking for the perfect church and find it, I will say its not true, because You are there...
There are also many people who think they are Christians but if we look at what the bible says they are not..
First and foremost. A person must be born again. How is this done? Simply by accepting Gods free gift of his Son that can't be earned by works and is given freely simply by confessing with your mouth that Jesus Christ is GOD come in the flesh,born of the Virgin Mary, went to the cross, died for your sins as the perfect sacrifice that pleased God, rose from the dead on the third day and you have asked him to come into your life and be your lord and saviour. At that time he will send you his holy spirit who will enter you and reveal truths and mysteries that only a true believer and follower of Christ will understand.. They Key is not merely saying the words, but believing in your heart. Blessed is the man who believes and has not seen..
A believer and follower of Christ will want and feel the need to be in fellowship with Gods people for corporate worship, prayer, partake in communion, praise God, sings songs, pray for one another, to comfort the hurting, to feed the poor and clothe the less fortunate. Where two or more are gathered I will be there said the Lord Jesus Christ..
As I have told many of my students. Religion is evil..
A Christian is someone who has a relationship with Jesus Christ and you can tell them by the fruit they produce and by their works.. Yes I said by their works. A christian will want to and will produce good works. But good works do not make you a Christian..
Lord, Jesus. In writing this, I am reminded of your faithfulness to your and all people. I am reminded of that Glorious cross that you so willingly went to for me. I pray dear Jesus that if even one reads this and is wondering, that your Holy Spirit will speak to his/her heart and reveal truths that only you can reveal. I praise you dear God for those things that I take for granted, like the very air I breath and that I have food to eat. I thank you Jesus for being a faithful God, that there is nothing that can separate us from your love. I thank you Jesus for the sacrifice that you made for me..
Bless you Lord as I pray in Jesus name. Amen
