gen writes:
This thread is intended to answer anyone's questions about Jesus, the Bible and Christianity in general. I don't claim to have all the answers, I just want to provide answers through God's Word to those who are searching. Please don't argue in this one, because you won't change my beliefs, no matter what you say.
Your first sentence will instantly stereotype you as a fundamentalist who refuses to respect other peoples experiences. This will, in turn, cause a lot of people to question whether or not you actually have any answers that they can use.
For now, I'll start.
I need answers to the following questions:
1) Why do you believe that the Bible is true? Is it because of what you have been taught, what you have experienced, or what you have chosen to believe as an anchor to your chosen beliefs?
2) Is Jesus alive today? If so, why is it so hard for some people to accept this?
3) If somehow, all of the Bibles on earth vanished, would God still be able to speak to His people? Who are His people? Does God love everyone or only those who love Him?
gen writes:
I have grown up in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. I went to a Christian school, and I do read the Bible and pray often. I guess I met Jesus as soon as I could listen and understand, so I have learnt the Bible as I have grown up. That is not to say that I have never strayed from Him or done anything wrong. Following Christ means that you have accepted his gift of eternal life and his forgiveness, not that you are perfect. Romans 6:23 'For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.'
4) Had you grown up in India or China rather than America, would God still have chosen you? (Or do you believe that you were chosen? If not, my question is whether the children who grow up in other religions and cultures have the same chance that you have had to believe as you do.
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