Studying the specifics, history, elements, covenants, reasons for the covenants, motives, the parables, etc. They already know the way to salvation. It's clearly written.
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I hate to stir anything more up but I can't resis
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There's nothing wrong with changing your opinion or learning new things. If you chose to study the bible and evolution, then more power to you. Don't give that up.
I just found it odd how you were to quick to change sides (somewhat), but I'm not going to eat you alive for it. But perhaps you shouldn't be so quick to open a discussion if you're still learning yourself.
Maybe you should hold off (much longer) from posting another article or discussion. Twice is just too much, lol.
You got a long way to go to learn all you want. Then again, no matter how old, you never stop learning. But there's no need to rush out and preach about everything.
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And why would you think I've only spent 2 weeks studying religion? I've spent since age 4 studying the Bible, I talk to my dad who is your age Rad about religion every single fucking day, I talk to people who belong to church groups, and I talk to pastors online. They all tell me the same thing. Accept Christ and repent for your sins. Studying theology has completely different reasons. It's going into more detail so that you could give someone a detailed summary of each book in the Bible. It's also rhetorical and literature studying. They look into the way the book is written.
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I changed my opinion quickly, because I did some quick research and more reading of NEWER articles and found the points made in the previous article to be wrong.
I'm slowly formulating an overall world view, **which is why I keep bringing up this discussion here. I wanna learn more and get more viewpoints. So would you stop belittling me, I'm trying to learn not criticize you all. **
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Quote:I changed my opinion quickly, because I did some quick research and more reading of NEWER articles and found the points made in the previous article to be wrong. There's my point in you're still learning and being quick to preach.If you would've taken the time to do all that reading first and realized that the article was outdated BEFORE you made this post, it would've saved you from this grief. Quote:I'm slowly formulating an overall world view, which is why I keep bringing up this discussion here. I wanna learn more and get more viewpoints. So would you stop belittling me, I'm trying to learn not criticize you all. How can you bring up discussions on our view points when you keep changing yours? Again, I'm not trying to belittle you or anything. I just think you're too eager to start these things.Don't you think you should learn not to be so hasty?
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Just so you know, I'm 17 years old. I know 13 year old who are more radical than you. Age has nothing to do with it. Maybe we're all different. Did you recently get saved?
When I first got saved I wasn't trying to prove God was real. I already KNEW He was. In fact, I mostly sang and danced because that's just what I like to do. I worshipped Him in the ways I knew best. And I know He is pleased with me. To be honest I don't care what other people think. If they think I'm retarded and ignorant for believing in Him then that's their own problem. They don't know what I've experienced from Him and they don't know what I've encountered from Him. My own personal encounter with God is enough "proof" for me.
Understand this, you're never to young. Go and evangelize! It's fun! I love doing it. I love going up to girls my age who are going through a hard time because their boyfriend cheated on them or their daddy left them because I can tell them how I overcame those obstacles through the love of God. I'm not going up to people saying "believe in God or you'll burn in hell!" No. I'm going up to young men explaining to them that the gang life is a road to death. That they don't have to live in fear. I had to get over all these things myself before I could speak to them because I'm usually afraid of them.
What you are doing SHOULD be for the glory of God. Not for you, but for Him. You should be out there healing people, evangelizing, praying for people in abusive relationships. Comforting the suicidal. There's plenty of them out there. There's so much you can do. But not on the web. This is certainly not the place.
And I just want you to know.. demonstrating the love of God is one if not the most powerful influence you can have on someone. It's hard to love at first. I had a hard time forgiving and hard time loving. But you have to ask for it. Ask for the ability to have love for those you normally despise. Love is important. That unblemished, untainted, forever-satisfying love that you can easily have for someone who's threatening you with your life. That's what God wants from you. Not arguing all the time and causing trouble.
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Originally Posted By: Rad Originally Posted By: JapanFan14What does that mean? Is two weeks too short or too long? Way too short.Did you know your religion in 2 weeks?Most people spend a lifetime in study. Nope. I was dumb for about a month on it actually. I was just so excited and so ecstatic over my new "addition to the family" lol that I didn't really care to look. I just prayed... every single day at least 4 times a day. That's a lie. It was actually all the time because I didn't know how to pray so I would talk to Him like I would to someone standing next to me. It was so funny. I'd be like "So yea God... how's it going. Thanks for loving me and all. I feel great. You're so cool. Thanks for healing my arm. How's it going up there in heaven? Listen to any good holy music lately?" lol that sort of thing... actually it's still kind of like that but not so stupid-sounding lol.
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Abi, what do you mean by "saved"?
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I know right! But I mostly do it when I'm walking home and people think I'm mentally challenged. Especially those old Italian guys that sit on the corner going "whatsamattwityous huh? get outta here you freakin jork!" I know they call me the crazy girl behind my back .
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Accepting Jesus into your heart. You know, just allowing Him to save you from all the depression and darkness in your life. I like calling Him "Ma Heeerrroooo" in that Dolly Parton southern accent lol
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That's true but the way I see it. I am in private just me and Him. I just happen to be walking in a very crowded place lol. But it helps because whenever some guy is going "yo shawtayyy lemme holla at u" and I'm going "And you know what God, I don't appreciate that rude boy coming up to me like that. who does he think he is?" And they're like... ok... she's nuts.
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I'm gonna just cease to post here anymore. I'll be around if you wanna PM me. But I don't think my opinion really matters anymore. If it even did in the first place.
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watch thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYuCFIQ2M1w
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Lol! I love you so much Abi. Your personality is priceless. :laughing:
I like reading your little stories. They just put a smile on my face.
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and what way do I want it to be Rad?
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When the fuck did I say I was 100% accurate?
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Hehe I love you too darlin
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Find a post where I said "I am 100% accurate"
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hahahahahahahahaha
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Relax. Rad said you "seem" that way. And I have to tell ya, I think you have a hard time chosing your words carefully. Speaking your mind is great, but you're coming off in a bad tone.
Then again, I have a habit of that myself. :grin:
What happened was, you came off as "I don't believe in evolution, here's an article that I chose to share, and let's discuss how it's wrong". But then you turn around and say "I just read a book and now I believe in evolution. So, let's discuss evolution, but I still believe that God started it all".
You wanted us to believe you were 100% sure about the first subject, but then you switched it around. You wanted us to believe you were 100% sure again about your new opinion. But when I pointed how odd that was, you got upset. It seemed like we had to accept what you were telling us and not question it.
Chaning your opinion is indeed your right, but you can't have a decent discussion if you keep changing your viewpoint.
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I will say this: If you felt like I was throwing you a personal attack, then I'm sorry you felt that way. That wasn't my intention. But I do hope you can understand a bit where I was coming from about your switch-a-roo.