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[Robert Paulson]

My name is Robert Paulson. Currently in my life, I am an agnostic. it is not that i don't believe in God it is more that i have always had a problem believing in the bible itself. i just hope you are willing to help me see the light and understand that the bible is infact the word of god. i want to be saved so please give me a chance. as for my bible verse revelations chapter 18 can easily be used as a metaphor for my life.

[True Disciple]

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My name is Robert Paulson.

Welcome to God's Favorite Forum, friend.

Currently in my life, I am an agnostic. it is not that i don't believe in God it is more that i have always had a problem believing in the bible itself.

Why is that? Isn't it wonderful how such an old book manages to contradict itself in not even a single case, and provides answers to questions in life that are even applicable today?

i just hope you are willing to help me see the light and understand that the bible is infact the word of god.

We can try. The only person who can really know if the Bible is Word of God is God Himself. What does He say? The following:

2 Timothy 3:16:
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

2 Peter 1:21:
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

John 5:39:
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

If this doesn't convince you, what will?

i want to be saved so please give me a chance. as for my bible verse revelations chapter 18 can easily be used as a metaphor for my life.

Revelation 18 is a metaphor for your life?

Revelation 18:2-5:
And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

Revelation 18:8-9:
Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her. And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,

Revelation 18:16-18:
And saying, Alas, alas that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls! For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,
And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!

Revelation 18:24:
And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.

Do you see yourself as the whore of Babylon? If so, why?

[James Hutchins]

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Welcome Robert.
How many sons has your wife bore you?
What verse from the KJV most impacted your life with Jesus and how?

[Zechariah Smyth]

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My name is Robert Paulson.

Hello Robert!

Currently in my life, I am an agnostic. it is not that i don't believe in God it is more that i have always had a problem believing in the bible itself.

That doesn't really make any sense. The Bible is filled with things that God said which establishes a verifiable and unbreakable connection between the Two. Saying you believe in One and not the Other reveals a logical disconnect that I pray you are able to sort through.

It would be like saying: I believe there is a Tim LeHaye, but I don't believe there is a Left Behind series of books.

i just hope you are willing to help me see the light and understand that the bible is infact the word of god.

See above, plus:

(Proverbs 3:5) "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. "

i want to be saved so please give me a chance.

Of course! Why else would we be doing this?

as for my bible verse revelations chapter 18 can easily be used as a metaphor for my life.

Whew...I think you need to read it again, unless you want to explain that metaphor in-depth to me.

Yours in Christ,

Z. Smyth

[Billy Bob Jenkins]

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I am an agnostic. it is not that i don't believe in God

If you believe in God you are not an agnostic.

[Robert Paulson]

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thank you for all your welcomes.

Ok to explain my position on God...i believe that he is there. that is not the problem, to me the doubt is in bible. as many people know the first teachings of the bible were passed on from generation to generation through verbal communication but also written. With all the sin in the world. its hard to believe that all the information was passed on correctly without a few embellishments or personal ideas along the way.

as for Revelations, yes i was the "whore of Babylon". I was a smoker, a stoner, an alcoholic and a man whore.I didn't stop until I met my wife. I then saw people around me were simply using me for there own selfish means. I've been clean 7 years. and my wife bore me 3 daughters.

[James Hutchins]

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You know Robert, your wife would of had Sons if you did not shake baby Jesus.

[Robert Paulson]

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You know Robert, your wife would of had Sons if you did not shake baby Jesus.

what do you mean by that?

[Robert Paulson]

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i'm wondering if you could help me try to find a church. being a black man its hard to try and find a church that won't patrionize me or assume i am going to cause a problem. could you give me a style of church to look for? something so i can see the light?

[BelieverInGod]

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i'm wondering if you could help me try to find a church. being a black man its hard to try and find a church that won't patrionize me or assume i am going to cause a problem. could you give me a style of church to look for? something so i can see the light?

Independent KJV 1611 following Baptist.

[Robert Paulson]

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would you know if there is one in washington state?

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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would you know if there is one in washington state?

Is your Google broken, or are you just lazy?

[Alphonse Alban]

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would you know if there is one in washington state?

I heard there is one on Paper Street. Not sure though.

[BelieverInGod]

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would you know if there is one in washington state?

Washington State? I believe there are some in Spokane, but if you're out on the wet coast, good luck.

[Robert Paulson]

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what a coincidence. I live in Spokane and i found one...turns out it is only a mile from my house.