dlj .
what i think mommy/wendy (her real name) is getting at is this :.
getting married is a serious decision that will affect you for the rest of your life.
Being born again of the spirit is the most wonderful experience a Man or a Women can have - in my opinion. I was 24 when I was Christened at my Local Church, and I definitly felt something!.
Life's not all a bed of roses once you recieve Jesus into your heart, and this is because people expect Christians to be happy "All the time". I've had my ups and downs, but as S.T Paul says, we must not look back - but move forward - putting the old behind us.
Anthony
John 3:16
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
Larc,
As a Christian, I do what the Bible tells me to do, and some things I am in agreement with Catholics - some not - like what Scorpion (thank you scorpion!)said about mary etc... Catholics are a group of Christians (see my link further down), but some of there faiths differ.
I am not a expert on the Bible or scriptures - but I do try and know what faith I follow, and that is loving the Lord God with all your heart, and believing that Christ died to save us from our sins.
Scorpion, I don't know too much about the history of the Church, except that it was built in 1821, and that the Local vicar runs it.(I know what you mean by the founder though) It is late getting here now, and will try and get some more info for you tomorrow Scorpion (re the Church, founder etc). I'm rather tired, and my recourses are low!
Thank you Scorpion,larc, and all God Bless
Anthony
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
Scorpion,
I am a Christian not a Catholic
Our Lord Jesus Christ is one - and one with God. Take a look at Pauls letters to here what he says about Women speaking in Church. The Church is "All saints" (there are many All saints Churches In England - but is not a Catholic Church. I am truly Christian, and follow the way of God.
Thank you
Anthony
Edited by - Anthony on 13 February 2001 21:47:19
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
It's all a matter of simplicity really. I was Baptised at 24 in the name of our lord, I repented of my sins - confessed them, and accepted Christ as my personal savior. Praise God.
There are so many religions in the world, and I am a believer in God, and that his son died on the cross to save us from our sins - and that one day, he will return as told in the scriptures. I, as a Christian show love for friends and enemy alike (even criminals love each other as told in the Bible). It is my wish to establish friendship with many people from other religions. few other religions I know of, can love "ALL" other people. But has Jesus told us, we Must love one another as we love ourselfs. Brothers and sisters: Love thy neighbour
Scorpion: If you say that "All saints" church is a catholic Church - then you must be right......Anything wrong with that?
Thank you
Anthony
Edited by - Anthony on 13 February 2001 18:41:29
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
The Lord Gods name is also known as Jehovah:
Ge:22:14: And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.
Ex:6:3: And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.
Ex:17:15: And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi:
J'g:6:24: Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abi-ezrites.
Psalms:83:18: That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.
Isa:12:2: Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Isa:26:4: Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
And so on.
I Just Pray to our Lord God, but that doesn't mean I don't think JEHOVAH isn't Gods name. As the scripures above show JEHOVAH is our strength......
It isn't common, though, to addres God in Prayer as "Jehovah" (the Lords prayer starts "Our Father.. and would not sound right like so: our Jehovah..who art in Heaven...)
Hope I've cleared things up there a little ianao.
We as Brothers and sisters, must not quarrel with each other - as S.T paul told us in his letters, but must love one another.
Thank you
Anthony
Edited by - Anthony on 13 February 2001 0:7:25
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
Larc,
I don't know a lot about JW's - and that's why i have come here to see the "other" side of the Coin. Well, when JW come knocking at my door - they go on preaching about something I already know, and they leave "Empty" handed. They are nice gentle people, and mean no harm, and have invited them in for a cup of tea - and even played the Piano to them - which they enjoyed.
The fact that they are of a minority - like the mormons etc - means they can't be taken seriously -Why?
Well, God wants the message of the Gospel to spread round the world - and with 1.8 Billion Christians to do the job - then I am in safe hands - thank the Lord... the "word" is not going to spread with just a handfull of JW by comparison.
Again, I will say that they are pleasent people to be with, but since I know what they are going to say before they do (quote from the Prophets of the Old testament etc - which I know all about - as I have done Bible courses), then I can learn little I'm afraid...
To be "born again" in the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ is the most wonderful experience you can have - and I was 24 years old when I was Baptised at my local Church (all saints - church of England). I am, to all intents and purposes - a Christian, and that means I read the Holy Bible, study it, Pray Daily, and converse with the Lord God. My day is much better for it when I have spoke to the Lord.
Goodnight Brothers/Sisters,
May God be with us all, Amen.
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For the figures of 1.8 billion quoted, please chech this site. http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/t.pitts/christn.htm
Thank you
Anthony
Edited by - Anthony on 12 February 2001 23:36:32
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
Thank you Simon for your reply.
There are an estimated 1.8 Billion Christians worldwide, and I doubt that Jehova's witnesses come even a fraction near that. It was - and is Gods will that the "message" (Gospel) should be spread to all corners of the world. Well, It is my will and duty as a Christian to do that. We must all repent of our sins - even though we "THINK" we haven't sinned (All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God) Sin is with us from birth - and Only when we are born again can we receive the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jehova's don't eat meat? - give blood?, donate organs?, etc etc. But what if it was YOUR child (your meaning any Jehova - not you Simon)that was on Deaths door?. A JW refused treatment at a local hospital (to receive blood), but she is now dead. It's no good having all the faith in the world when the medicine is available to all of us - and help us survive. An evangelist/Counciller (Selwyn Hughes)said that God heals us through all means - and that includes medicine.
Bless you all brothers.
Anthony
Edited by - Anthony on 12 February 2001 21:43:38
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
Well, Don't be afraid brother to go in to attack mode, because I have the armour of God.....
"I will Put on the whole armour of God, that I may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil....
....Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
All who have faith in the lord shall be saved.
Also a little Poem for you:
"When the Jews return to Zion, and a comet fills the sky,
and the Roman empire rises - you and I must Die.
from the eternal sea he rises - creating armies on either shore
...turning man against his brother - till man exists no more....
God bless.
Anthony
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
TW (thinkers wife) said"JW's, do not believe Jesus died on a cross...
.....The Bible says: M't:27:35: And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
TW said "JW's do not believe that the majority of other religious people will be saved. They believe they are the only ones with the corner on the market, when it comes to prophecy and they believe they are the mouth-piece of God
The Bible says: John:3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that **whosoever believeth** in him should not perish, but have everlasting life"
Are we to Question Gods divine words? - do we know the mind of God that we may instruct him?.
TW said" I am going to stop for now. Check out what the others told you. Study and truly think for yourself
Study and think for myself.... I read the Bible and believe in the "word of God". from Genesis to Revelation. I Pray to God to open my heart and mind when I open the Bible - and in doing so, gain more insight into Gods words......
TW says "They believe there is only one true organization with God's backing on earth and all others emanate from Satan
I SAY - Read the Bible - fully, understand what you read, take Gods word as is - and repeat what you said above...from your HEART
Finally "Anthony says" (me) "What version of the Bible do JW read? - to assume there was no - Crucifixion and that only a chosen few will be saved?
How many times do you hear people say "God bless the Child (EG a young infant that died at birth) - she/he is safe with jesus now"?. This obviously assumes that a person who dies - goes to heaven in an "instant" - in the "twinkling" of an eye... (as it says in the Bible), and not to lie dormant for 1000 years (dead - without life) - to "wake" for Judgement.
Can someone please provide me with a Jehova's witness Bible? (online) (which will, presumably, include the Apocrypha..) I have 4 Bibles: Good news, Gideon, King James, and a small new testament given me at school. They all say the same thing though, with the good news Bible simplying it for the benefit of those who have never read the Bible - and want to get the main Idea of gods word - without having to think too hard...
One more thing. (a quiz for you!) were did these verses appear then?
"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Bless you all
Anthony
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Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Edited by - Anthony on 12 February 2001 13:44:47
i am a christian, what is "jehova's witnesses " all about?.
how do i know which religion i belong to?
i believe in god fully, and i respect all what jehova's have to say when they come knocking at my door.
"WE" meaning *all* who love our lord God! - Quite simple!. So by "WE" I mean all who read the Bible and praise the Lord God. No one has to be set in a certain catagory to be loved by God - he or she just has to take up the cross of our lord Jesus Christ - do EVERYTHING that our Lord Wants us to do (10 Commandments etc)
We are all children of God, and he is in our hearts now as we live, and breath the air that the Lord God provided. Our reward is heaven, for obeying the almighty, and S.T Paul had his trials & tribulations - but singing his way out of prison was just one thing Paul did when he "Praised the lord"! - rather than curse the enemy that is.
We must not make our own "prophesies" - (interpreting the Bible ourselfs). But must trust in the word of God - and let our patience endure. God may not send his Son Back to Earth (Christs return of course)for another 1,000,000 years. You see, Gods days are different to ours - and also the time - which is everlasting in the sight of our lord God.
People in the days of Jesus & S.T Paul were assuming that Christ would return in there own lifetime. Well, 2000 years have past since, and there is no reason to assume that christ will return, say, in a few years. We all know that God alone - not the Son, knows when the return will take place. I'm off to bed now good night every one, And may the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you always, Amen
Anthony
