belief

Hi there, So there is something interesting thematically in the words of Jesus. Jesus said His Father is "like a gardener" (John 15) that He "prunes". Elsewhere in the Bible it talks about being grafted onto to the natural tree (letters), which we can only assume is the work of God too...

......to become a Christian". When Paul stood before Agrippa to testify of the charges brought against him of insurrection because he preached the freedom of the gospel. Agrippa made this statement ALMOST.....thou persuadest me..... Acts 26 Let's look at what persuasion is. To persuade is to...

Hi there, Background So what has become apparent to me, after reading the thread "Why are you a Christian?" that we all have a diverse opinion, of Christ and His saving grace. It has also become apparent to me, in part after reading the thread "Would you surrender your own beliefs, for...

Quick Question: What's the best thing ever happened to you after believing in Jesus and following his footsteps?

About four months ago I authored a thread of what I believe as a follower of God. Now I want to establish WHY I believe as I do. I still believe in a supreme sovereign God. ONE GOD. The God that walked in the cool of the evening talking with Adam in the garden. Genesis 3 Adam obeyed the...

Dear readers and participants: Disclaimer: This thread will NOT be to cause division, strife, anger nor words of wrath directed at another's, thoughts,faith,beliefs, doctrines or denominations. I am simply full of questioning everything. Critical thinking can be both good and bad. Don't be a...

Sounds like an overtly ignorant question right? We can read in the Old Teatament about the God of the Hebrews, from Noah upwards for about 4000 years. The descendants of Adam through Abraham of whom God made promise to build nations and in his seed should all the nations be blessed bc he had...

So, welcome to this thread in the Bible study section of ChristianityBoard. (You may see things that are contrary to your own view however hopefully this will be a benefit, and if you have anything that is worthwhile to add or share please feel free to do so it is refreshing to see other...

This is all that is required. And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. - 1 John 3:23 According to John writing to his audience of believer he makes mention of this. To believe in the Son, and to love. Faith and love...

I don't know if it's appropriate to ask this here, but I hope someone can answer my doubts. Most wedding vows to specify "till death do us part." Is this still realistic?

Churches today would have you close your eyes and say: “I believe in Jesus”. And that’s all. “You’re saved now; come to church every Sunday and tithe”. If that’s you, I have bad news for you. Even the devil himself believed Jesus was the Son of God (Matthew 8:28-29). Declaring belief in...

I accept that i am not God and i do not determine what is right or wrong about the bible and for this reason i willingly concede and say unto you that i need wisdom, i need to strengthen my faith I realise i am not an authority on the bible and i should not have my own separate beliefs about the...

Please watch my latest video "Parable of the Sower." The meaning of the Parable of the Sower is explained and a brief statement concerning the implications. The Parable of the sower employs a typical farming activity to illustrate why the human heart needs to be prepared in advance to receive...