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Hindu seeks Christianity

Q:  I am hindu (but now am not believing in our god). I am interested Christianity, but I don't know much or how to convert.  A:  To understand truth, and become Christian, we need to understand who God is, and what the Gospel says.  This has a basic explaination of God, and you should read Genesis 1-11 as well as the Gospel of John. Then , watch  This explain the Gospel in video This will further help provide important information and answers to you.  Hope this helps you as you examine Christianity. << return to prev page

helps for Believers battling sin

As a believer we grow deeper and deeper in our understanding of holiness and growing more and more in Christlikeness. We grow deeper beyond the surface understandings as we are more mature. If we dont get that far we stagnate and might self righteously 😬 think we are mature but later find we are far from it. And might even fall into legalism 😬.  These resources are a good start for you to grow more as a maturing believer. God will never stop maturing us in Christ until he takes us home. 🙂 *there is more below, so read through this page before you go through the links, and return to this page here to finish reviewing the rest of the below resources. Save this page in your  bookmarks now so you can jump back here.  God's Holiness & Man's sin Sin & the Believer   Wearing the Armor of God (scroll down). Growing in Righteous/holy living   More Resources continued below... First, here are some  Verses  to remind us that  Christians are bein...

Help hearing from God, knowing his will & praying rightly

Q: I am really struggling to hear God's voice speak to me, so I really need direction and godly guidance. I'm trying to stay the course, submit to Him and trust His timing, but... I feel alone and I think my prayers are falling on deaf ears. I'm having trouble between praying for what I want and praying for his will to be done; I don't know if His will is the same as what I want and I don't know if I'm praying for the wrong thing... and He's  disapointed. A: This is something many struggle with. I hope these will be a blessing & help as you grow in knowledge and faith. 😊✝️ 1.  How do we Hear from God 2. Knowing God's Will (& how your sanctification is connected to it) 3. About proper Prayer   If 1 & 2 align in prayer then it's good. It is also good that you are focused on seeking God's way over your own. 💚 Know that if what you ask for in your prayers are not in line with His will/plans for you, then he will just say no, or not let...

Apocrypha tldr

Q: Can anyone offer information as to why the Apocrypha was declared "writings of men" and not divinely inspired? Although I have never thought it should be, but never looked into the history and decision to keep them out or have them removed. I would appreciate insight on this.  A: Truthfully it is because the Jews themselves rejected their canonicity. See Josephus, the early Jewish historian, who specifically names the "22 book" Jewish Canon (including several books that we separate as 1), which corresponds to the Protestant Canon, not the Roman Catholic Book. The Jews didn’t consider them scripture, Neither did the Apostles, or Jesus ! The books themselves don’t even call themselves scripture. They’re never quoted as Scripture in the New Testament, and whenever the scope of Scripture is made mention of they are not referenced (for example…‘from the blood of Abel to Zechariah’). Jerome argued against their inclusion in the Latin vulgate. Their status of canon bein...

All Saints Day

This historically is not a Christian holiday, and was started in the Catholic religion. We wouldn't use it as they do. Just don't connect it to Catholicism. But since it's a continuation of Hallows Eve or Halloween, basically the day after Oct 31st, it could be used to educate your kids more about death & the gospel. And to teach/ remove the fear of death for those who are believers.  Human spirits and skeletons just represent humans those who have died and gone to their eternal destination.  However we celebrate Resurrection Day on [easter], so don't really need ASD but theres continuity. Just like at salvation (we die and are raised In Christ).  Also Oct 31 is more than most people understand. Far too many are deathly afraid of Satan and don't have the same or greater fear of God. They have misplaced fear over Oct 31 as they're not really educated about it (as they think they are).  Think out really well how you could use ASD to educate about death, the G...

How to reconcile conflicting beliefs & aspects of Christianity while pursuing a relationship with God.

Q: I am on a journey to a life with God and Jesus, but I find myself grappling with certain controversial aspects of the Christian faith. These conflicting beliefs have distanced me from the church in the past, and I'm curious about how others handle similar challenges. If there's a specific issue that you find difficult to support, does it affect your relationship with God? Can you still embrace your faith if you don't agree with everything that's preached? I'm feeling lost and seeking guidance as I seek to welcome this faith into my life. A: Until someone is saved, their beliefs and worldview will be at odds with what God has revealed as truth in Scripture. Even if they accept some of it now. They can't embrace all of it until the new birth.  Once a person is saved [transformed by God; given spiritual life] all the things you had problems with will go away - since you now will understand rightly and naturally align your beliefs to Scripture (by the power of th...

Unreliable Speakers & Teachers to Avoid

Some people who are unreliable, take on roles outside what Scripture allows, and should be avoided are listed here.   This is a discernment and maturity issue.  There are many unbiblical, false teachings & beliefs subtly or outright propagated by many so called Christians, and those given platforms who shouldn't have them . Nor be listened to.  First of all, women should not be preaching or teaching Bible focused topics or theology that men can should teach on. Men can also teach on women topics, but "older" mature believers  can also address childrearing  and on ways to instruct younger women on how to love their husbands. It's supposed to be for godly wisdom and right living as a wife and mother, not to be about teaching all the areas of Scripture to women. Men from your church are to teach those things (and guard biblical truths well & within biblical orthodoxy). And you should be listening to them, not randoms online (who can decieve & lead...