Hello! & and also an issue.

[Sadmanen]

Hello guys, my name is James, and I am not a.. full blown christian. However I do respect your opinions and view. I myself have been to church quite a bit. I want to go further but I am a bit scared and worried. A couple more things about me:

I donate to homeless shelters.
I volunteer at pet shelters.
I volunteer at hospitals.
I helped build homes for storm victims.
I used to masturbate, but I have stopped and am proud of myself (it was rough).


I am worred about how others will think about me.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

Hello, and welcome to our friendly forums!

I note you're worried about what other people will think of you. Have you thought about what God might think of you? Have you wondered if God will see you and all that nasty, crusty sin, or if instead He will see the Blood of Christ (Isaiah 43:25; Romans 5:9)? That, my dear, is far more crucial than what other people think about you.

[Faith_Machine]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

All that volunteering you're doing won't amount to a hill of beans in God's eyes. Not unless you get saved.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

All that volunteering you're doing won't amount to a hill of beans in God's eyes. Not unless you get saved.

Amen to that. God says that your good works "are as filthy rags" to him. Please read my sermon on the subject HERE.

If you'd like to find out more about Landover Baptist Church, please read THIS thread created especially for new posters.

If you have a question, use the "search" function before posting it. Most likely it is being discussed somewhere on this Godly forum. Please don't waste God's precious bandwidth.

You will keep a respectful tongue in your head whenever addressing your betters, which includes all True Christians™. Failure to do so, or any attempt at inciting debate or mockery of God's Divine Plan, can and will result in the suspension of your posting privileges.

Your rights on this forum are listed HERE. If you feel that any of these rights have been violated, please don't hesitate to contact a Pastor at once.

[Dr Laurence Niles]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

Hello guys, my name is James, and I am not a.. full blown christian. However I do respect your opinions and view. I myself have been to church quite a bit. I want to go further but I am a bit scared and worried. A couple more things about me:

I donate to homeless shelters.
I volunteer at pet shelters.
I volunteer at hospitals.
I helped build homes for storm victims.
I used to masturbate, but I have stopped and am proud of myself (it was rough).


I am worred about how others will think about me.

There are a lot of 'I' in this introduction and no mention of Jesus

You then go on to boast about all of your achievements in a backhanded way

This is a website for praising Jesus not for developing your CV for the local secular society

YIC

[Redeemed Papist]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

How can anyone think they are good without Jesus?

It's the most despicable thing I think I can contemplate.

I mean even a serial killer that gets Saved(r) is better than that.

[Pastor Ed Lowman]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

Hello guys, my name is James, and I am not a.. full blown christian.

Not good.

"So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth." (Revelation 3:16)

I donate to homeless shelters.
I volunteer at pet shelters.
I volunteer at hospitals.
I helped build homes for storm victims.

Doesn't mean squat.

"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Luke 13:3)

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8)

I used to masturbate, but I have stopped and am proud of myself (it was rough).

Good. I'm glad you have stopped murdering.

"Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof." (Romans 6:12)

"...whatsoever is not of faith is sin." (Romans 14:23)

I am worred about how others will think about me.

Why? Can these "others" save you from damnation?

Look at us. The world hates us. Everyone persecutes us and tells us we are backward religious lunatics who deludedly use religion to escape reality, but do we care? No sir.

Regards,

Pastor Ed

[Irinka the repentant jewess]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

Not good.

"So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth." (Revelation 3:16)




Doesn't mean squat.

"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Luke 13:3)

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8)




Good. I'm glad you have stopped murdering.

"Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof." (Romans 6:12)

"...whatsoever is not of faith is sin." (Romans 14:23)




Why? Can these "others" save you from damnation?

Look at us. The world hates us. Everyone persecutes us and tells us we are backward religious lunatics who deludedly use religion to escape reality, but do we care? No sir.

Regards,

Pastor Ed

I know, this is Sadmanen's introduction thread but I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you, Pastor Ed, that I really admire your humility, patience and your truly pastoral kindness. It amazes me that you always speak respectfully and express good will towards True Christians and just as much to the unsaved. Thank you for being a true shepherd, and may God bless you richly.

[Pastor Ed Lowman]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

I know, this is Sadmanen's introduction thread but I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you, Pastor Ed, that I really admire your humility, patience and your truly pastoral kindness. It amazes me that you always speak respectfully and express good will towards True Christians and just as much to the unsaved. Thank you for being a true shepherd, and may God bless you richly.

Those are kind sentiments, dear. Thank you.

And maybe Mr. Embarrassed Ex-Sticky Fingers here can be brought over to the Lord's Side™ before it is eternally too late. That is, of course, my hope.

Pastor Ed

[Irinka the repentant jewess]

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Yes, Pastor, I certainly hope so and I am praying that Jesus would touch his heart even now.

[Sadmanen]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

GOOD NEWS!

I have changed to a new church and am going every sunday!

http://www.fccalbany.com/

I am embracing Jesus for good.

Peace and love
Sadmanen

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

GOOD NEWS!

I have changed to a new church and am going every sunday!

http://www.fccalbany.com/

I am embracing Jesus for good.

Peace and love
Sadmanen

You are going to boil in the fires of hell if you continue one more day with that false church!

Senior Pastor: Patricia Evans
Associate Pastor: Sara Staton

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

Not to mention that you're in Oregon, the Canada of California, the Mexico of Washington, the most godless state in America!

[Pastor Ed Lowman]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

GOOD NEWS!

I have changed to a new church and am going every sunday!

http://www.fccalbany.com/

I am embracing Jesus for good.

Peace and love
Sadmanen

And why are you attending a church where women are preaching? A woman is to learn in silence with all submission, not preach (I Tim. 2:11-12; I Cor 14:34-35).

Keep looking.

Pastor Ed

[Sadmanen]

Re: Hello! & and also an issue.

Why hate oregon? I agree that it isn't the best state in the world, but is it truely that bad?

I will continue on a search for churches. I would appreciate some criteria.