I'm new here

[Blake03]

Hello brothers and sisters. I am new here, I look forward to learning more about my path to heaven and hopefully find ways for others to find the lord as we have.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

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That wasn't much of an introduction.

What church do you attend? How old are you?

Please tell us about yourself and your relationship with Jesus.

[Blake03]

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Forgive me brother, I am new to this message boarding thing. I noticed after my first post that I needed to give a church name and favorite verse.

My favorite verse is John 3:16, I know it is one of the more popular ones but it has been mine since I was a young boy. I go to the First Baptist church here in my small town in Mississippi and I am 41 years old.

My relationship with the lord is ok, I am a lost sheep and I know I am, I found this site and thought maybe it would help get me back on track in life like the good lord wants me to be.

[Zechariah Smyth]

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Hey Blake!

I also like John 3:16, but it always amazes me that some people "interpret" it to mean everyone is getting into Heaven: NOT TRUE!!!



They seem to overlook the "whosoever believeth in Him" part, and that parts whacks a whole BUNCH of folks: joos, hindoos, mooslims, catlicks, etc. etc. They are in for quite a surprise!



Yours in Christ,

Z. Smyth
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[Blake03]

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Hey Blake!

I also like John 3:16, but it always amazes me that some people "interpret" it to mean everyone is getting into Heaven: NOT TRUE!!!



They seem to overlook the "whosoever believeth in Him" part, and that parts whacks a whole BUNCH of folks: joos, hindoos, mooslims, catlicks, etc. etc. They are in for quite a surprise!



Yours in Christ,

Z. Smyth
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You are so right brother. I used to be one of those lost sheep and in a sense I still am, but I am on the right path to salvation so that when my day comes I can stroll through the pearly gates and laugh at the heathens burning in thr fires of hell.

[Blake03]

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Well brothers, it has gotten to be late and I have a early day tomorrow, I have been reading some posts on your site and realize how far away I am, but I am on the right path. I look forward to sharing stories of life and scripture with you all. Good night and god bless.

[Blake03]

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Forgive me brother, I am new to this message boarding thing. I noticed after my first post that I needed to give a church name and favorite verse.

My favorite verse is John 3:16, I know it is one of the more popular ones but it has been mine since I was a young boy. I go to the First Baptist church here in my small town in North Carolina and I am 41 years old.

My relationship with the lord is ok, I am a lost sheep and I know I am, I found this site and thought maybe it would help get me back on track in life like the good lord wants me to be.

had to fix that, still getting used to calling NC home, for 40 and 1/2 years Mississippi was home until I moved up here to the Tar Heel state.

[Faith_Machine]

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Welcome, Blake.

Tell me, do you know any other Bible verses besides John 3:16, or is that the only one?

[Miss Christine]

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Welcome! It is pretty concerning that you say your relationship with the Lord is "ok". What is stopping you from making it great? I'd pick up a Bible and start taking detailed notes if I were you.

[Blake03]

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Welcome, Blake.

Tell me, do you know any other Bible verses besides John 3:16, or is that the only one?

Yes I have a few more faves.

Phil 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Prov 3:6: in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Acts 18:10: For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

I have a few more, and I am currently familiarizing with more of the great passages from the good book.

[John Creeser]

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Yes I have a few more faves.

Phil 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Prov 3:6: in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Acts 18:10: For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

I have a few more, and I am currently familiarizing with more of the great passages from the good book.

Blake - can you tell us what version of the Bible you are quoting from please?

[Tawlshed]

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Welcome! It is pretty concerning that you say your relationship with the Lord is "ok". What is stopping you from making it great? I'd pick up a Bible and start taking detailed notes if I were you.

Hello, I am also new.

You look like someone I would like to talk about god off line

[Blake03]

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Welcome! It is pretty concerning that you say your relationship with the Lord is "ok". What is stopping you from making it great? I'd pick up a Bible and start taking detailed notes if I were you.

I was a bad person for many years, I did lots of bad things to some really good people. I finally had a friend find me passed out drunk one morning in my front yard, I had done him wrong and yet he still lifted my drunken body off the cold damp ground, took me inside and sat there until I woke up and had sobered up. He then talked to me about the lord and invited me to church with him. After that day I started to see the light and then accepted his invite to attend services with him which is when the lord opened my eyes, that was 6 years ago, I haven't looked back nor have I went back to my evil ways. I am now saved and working to change every aspect of my life to live how I should to be a good christian, it has been a very long and bumpy road, because as we all know Satan will tempt you every chance he gets, I fight him hard every day. Maybe I understated my relationship with god when I said it was "ok".

p.s. my bible is always near, i take it to work with me and read scripture during my breaks, it's like the American express slogan "don't leave home without it"

[Blake03]

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Blake - can you tell us what version of the Bible you are quoting from please?

Is there really a big difference? I ask because nobody has ever told me if there was or not. It is the NIV, it was given to me by an old friend when he found out I was changing my life. Should I be reading from a different version, if so please guide me into the right direction Brother John.

[Zechariah Smyth]

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Hello friend!

How about starting an introduction thread of your own so we can get to know you? The directions are right at the top of the page!



Yours in Christ,

Z. Smyth