Sometime ago I got this thought in my mind that

"Jesus has forgiven my sins - past, present and future"

It was a great releif to proceed on this line.  Yes,  when Jesus pleaded for forgiveness of my sins, then it is not limited to sins-till-date, but also the future ones.  The upside of it was that I was freed from the fear of falling or backsliding.  I feld liberated in many ways.

The dangerous downside of it is that it appears as though there is still allowance for sin.  i mean, my quota of forgiven sin is not over/exhausted and I might as well use them!!

So it appears, i can keep this thought to myself and not tell anyone

I could not really pinpoint any bible verse to endorse/refute this statement.  But I want to be clear in my thinking.

So I seek you all bible verse quoters to endorse/refute this statement and help me know it black/white.

Again if you think this is a misleading topic please take it off.  I am for private discussion.

airiam2worship,

I have been numb and depressed most part of my life that I have missed out on most of the things God has done for me and family.  Now, though I am all eyes and ears to what God is doing.  For instance, last week my brother was driving car on a highway and another car overtook so close that side view mirror got smashed.  The same happened the last week when my sister was driving in the city. 

i dont know if you would call these miracles.  As far as my knowledge goes, 'miracles releive people from something in super natural ways'.

If you would call these miracles then my life is full of them.  In my incapabilities God has filled life with His capability to do wonders. 

Just to adda funny one!  Most Schools in our country use rod in the classroom.  We get chastised often!!  Once when I was in my 9th year of schooling (about 15yrs old) our maths exam paper was being distributed.  The teacher is such a man that those who scored 99% were beaten for not scoring 100% and you can imagine what I would get (<40%)!!  I was in the line and I was praying so hard that the class will be over and I be spared.  But there was no way that the class would end in about 15 minutes and i was getting close to the cane!  When my turn was next (there was 10 more minutes to go), suddenly i heard the bell ring.  To my amazement it was about time!!  Till date I wonder how that was possible!!

Will share serious ones in future!!

Get hooked to this CU forums instead!  I am

Hang on Sister!!  God will ease your burden.  It is always His will to pick us up from the slush.  He will definitely do it!
And He knows very well that you can pass through this, and He is gonna prove everyone that.  Like He continues to do in my life.

I cannot stop praising Him.  He will definitley shower His grace on you and fill every place that you and your family lack.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2006-04-12-baptism-trend_x.htm

"statistics find Americans slowly drifting away from the ancient baptismal ritual."

What is your experience at your church? What is your reaction to the article?

 
Topics long forgotten breed such feelings!

Pr Roger you are really a pick-up man!  Praise the Lord!!!

Topics end with me

I knew I was wet,  but am I that damp !!!!

Somebody, please share and blot this reputation off me

Hi Michelle! 

Welcome!!  Participate in as many topics as you can.  It is fun and nurturing!

Rajesh

Whoa! Ruth 

I just realized that my brain is short of neurons already!  Did you go through all this text before you accepted Jesus?

I have mentioned elsewhere that there are places where people accept Jesus without even knowing that there is a book called Bible.  They then grow on to become great Christians - all the while havng only gospel of Mark or John in their language!!  They bring bounty of souls for God!  With all due respect, will this text benefit them in any way!! 

Loosen up Friend!!  Jesus loves you and you love Him with all your heart and that is what that matters and that is what you (and I) are worth.  Not the doctrines.  They will vanish.  Even this forum will be unattended when Jesus comes.  And if I bring this text to you when you are gazing at Jesus face, you will clobber me really bad!!

So my point is, dont think you are being a target.  This forum is not to change views of christian people.  It is to help them grow in a steady pace in Jesus.  There is no place for remorse!!

Hope your studies are going fine.

Dear All,

I have a friend who studied with me in college.  After college he got into all kinds of stuff (Yoga, meditation, .......witchcraft you name it he was in it).  By God's grace He thirsted for more.  He could not find any answer to the "truth" he was seeking. 

I did not see him for long years after college. One day he came looking for me, saying that he somehow had the urge to meet me.  he was in lot of pain and said he was afraid that he will commit suicide.  Since then, now for around 4 years I am with him, counseling and encouraging. 

I did not keep him to myself.  I know a professional christian counselor and that man tried his best - still tries.  There are elders who show their love and pray for him.

outwardly he is out of all the old practices.  He has stopped being abusive (verbal and physical).  Yet he is very paranoid about many things.  I look back and see that he has improved considerably.  At the same time, he is at square one regarding his walk with Jesus.  He even expresses doubts if Jesus is God!

In the process he has hurt many (me included).  He is always in a mental torment and that dominates his action.  he has just joined (first job) a company and has problem in social interaction.  I can go on and on...

He is 33yrs now.  He is a very able person.  He is physically strong and can work skillfully if required.

I have consulted many to help him.  I have mobilised prayer for him. 

I request those who are led by the Spirit to include him in prayers.  Please pray that the demonic pressure of his old ways (he has denounced them, yet..) is off and he will be free from any influence and will be able to talk and interact just like you and me.

Thank You

Welcome to CU robi717!!

Being a Newbie myself wonder if I can do this!!   Im am already pretending t be an insider!

Post away!!

RKJ

Now I beleive,  You guys do sleep!

Er....What is the topic now??! (blink, blink)

And a Very Good Morning and Good Day!!

Do you guys ever, EVER sleep???!!

And RKJ, thank you for being so kind.  I appreciate it.  I know we don't agree, but we can at least be cordial and encourage each other in exploring our faith.  However.....

Yes, we open the door.  But not by our own will, strength, merit, or power.  

Yay! Ruth's got a new friend!!

Well Ruth, with my own will, strength, merit, or power i can very well 'not open' the door. I am an example.  It was Jesus who kept knocking, telling me about my miserable living and promising me life eternal.  I kept rejecting Him and I am no super human with uper strength.  i just wanted to live in the stink of my sin.

But sure enough as you say, I was helpless too when i did finally accept Him, but still it was not a numb move.

I am sure others have mentioned this in different ways.

- Christ gives us the power to choose Him (If Christ gives all men the power to choose Him, then how are people NOT choosing Him?  Or does Christ's power not work in some cases?)

Here is what I'm saying

- Salvation comes from God alone.  There is nothing we can do to get it for ourselves.  We cannot, by our own reason or strength, invite Him in or make some sort of "decision" for Him. (see second point's Scriptural citations)
- God grants the repentence that leads to life-giving faith, which is also from God (Acts 11:17-18, Phillipians 1:28-29, John 1:12-13, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:3-5, Romans 9:14-16)
- Jesus tells us to have faith like children.  He says "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." (Luke 18:17).  Children cannot choose or make a decision for themselves regarding salvation, and this is the type of faith we're supposed to have.  

Ruth,

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Rev 3:20

You say we have nothing to do!  We got to open the door when He knocks!  God has indeed given us free will to choose.  In spite of the Holy Spirit's conviction of my sins I still can keep my back to God .  Gospel is being preached more than ever.  Do you think everyone who heard it were not convicted of their sins?  If all had made a 'decision', 2/3rd of the world would be in.

All  hear the voice of Jesus, they still do not want to open the door, coz it means that their way of life was wrong, it would mean that they need to change....it is very baffling to anyone.  Children can never get this - except those who have been under unbearable sufering.

If it is the decision part that stops God, why dont He take us up while we are indeed children?  That way He need not stand the rejection by many.  He need not be full of enduring grace!

I am sure you are a saved faithful steward of God.  Perhaps, you need to unlearn the 'helpless mentatlity in accepting salvation' you were taught. Or you were so helpless to make the decision and God knew it and accepted as you were.  That does not mean that it will apply to all.

I like your unrelenting questioning mind!  But it can also be very limiting in Christian life.

I hope I was clear somewhere in this post!!