Recent content by Kokyu

Well, Muslims are also monotheistic. And they are so basically in the same way as Jews are. Would we say, though, that we share some overlap with the god of Islam in our Christian conception of God? Is there common ground between Allah and the Trinity? No Muslim careful of their doctrine would...

What do you mean by motivation? Sometimes, Christians think they should only "walk with God" when they have a strong, positive desire to do so, a sort of "warm fuzzy" about doing so. But this isn't actually the basis for why a Christian should walk with God as a "living sacrifice" to Him. Paul...

You "hear" from God primarily in and through His word, which the Holy Spirit causes you to understand deeply and in the truth of which He enables you to live all the time. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for...

God isn't like anyone else, right? Yes, He's offered to be our Friend, but He's unlike any other being and this means He will be our Friend in a completely unique way. It also means when we approach Him in friendship, we have to do so according to who He is. God isn't our Buddy; He isn't some...

It stinks that you've been bullied. In the small city where my Dad pastored while I was a teen, violence was a daily thing. I wasn't a big, tough guy so I did what I could to change that. I got a bit gym-crazy, working out lots, but gained about 50 pounds in three years (most of it muscle) which...

Just saying "Hello." Looking for convo about the Christian faith. Maybe we'll blab about it together? Who knows...? See ya 'round the forums.