S2Koupe

again to clarify alejo, the point of the 10 commandments and the rest of the mosaic law in the old testament is much like you would command a child. you tell your son, dont touch the oven, kiss your mom, say "thank you". the point to you is to raise a proper and decent child, who loves his parents and is kind to others and as well protect the child. so it doesnt just end there with those three examples.

so the 10 commandments and whatnot were given to the jews, gods chosen people, as outer signposts for them to live by so that they 1, love god, 2, love others, as i mentioned. unfortunately, because we are human, and imperfect, that just isnt enough. a lot of the mosaic laws have become distorted to their original design to show love to god, but instead to show our own pride, how good *I* am (and youre not). we very clearly see this throughout the old testament, and even today, humans havent changed. its no wonder why even those ppl in the name of christ still do evil and prideful things.

thats why we need jesus.

shaolin

you are a very nice guy and a very good s2ki brother so you should worry about nothing.

i_heart_my_DB8

Yes, the 10 commandments are handed down from God as... well.... as commandments .

But the difference is that while following the 10 commandments are actions... just following the 10 commandments won't make you a Christian. Heck, there are tons of people out there who don't murder, steal, adulter, etc. etc. But they're not Christians.

Basically, what it comes down to is: FAITH. Faith is what saves you as a Christian. NOT works. That's how Christianity is different. If you believe, you are saved through your faith, and that's it. But... once you believe, your actions will change as well. I guess it's kind of unclear from the other side, because (in theory) "good" Christians always do "good" actions. But the actions do not account for their salvation.

Oh, and Lance, I know you might feel silly for questioning your faith on this forum, but don't. God surrounds us with people for reasons, and in times of trouble or doubt, we're supposed to also turn to others... not just God. I've found that often times my faith is strengthened by seeing how God works in other people's lives. If you're not involved at the moment, I would strongly encourage you to find a way to serve at your church, or join a bible study .

klee1113

but why does it have to be a Christian god?

vonHultgren

All I can say is wow. I will remember this thread for the rest of my life.

Each of you and God has worked right to my very soul with this thread.
I am truly blessed to have brothers and sisters like you all on this forum.

You have warmed my heart more than you will know.

God bless you truly.

PS- It's more than mind blowing to know you care enough to post.

thetz99

I question why you think it is not BLIND faith. You give God the credit for all that you consider GOOD while shuffling any BAD hijinks as Satan artifacts. Saying you have seen God's work in your life only says that you don't give God credit for all the happenings in the world.

The tsuanami a few years back is good example. It's a natural occurrance. Depending on your religious bent, you pick and choose how you interpret it. Was it a message? Did God have a bad day? Did Satan win a bet? Since indonesia is muslim oriented, did the christian god have a field day with those followers. etc etc.

So saying you're not SEEING whatever maybe just means that you chose not to see.


Faith precludes questions.

Kel

http://cscs.umich.edu/~crshalizi/Dawkins/v...f-the-mind.html

klee1113

cliffs notes please

B.C.

Out of curiosity, if there is ONE JC, then why are there so many deriviatives of JC? Ie: Romans C, Christians, etc etc.

Why so certain "fathers" can have wives? and some can't

Why can certain JC believer confess to JC directly, and some confess to a "middle" man?

What about supported life being before JC?

Is JC from the womb of Mary?

or Is JC a miracle implanted in Mary?

I'm just playing devils advocate.

BC

klee1113

she was impregnated without consent!?!?!?!??! so she was r... ok i'll stop there.