TESTIMONY OF GOD'S CHILD
This is my testimony: I have been in church all my life. I was raised a Lutheran from the first grade until high school. When I was 14 years old I got involved with the J.W.' s. At the age of 17 my girlfriend introduced me to Christianity, needless to say I became very Confused. At 18 I began to follow Jesus freaks. This was a crazy period in my life. I married at the age of 24, in which my wife introduced me to the baptist faith, I also enjoyed going to the Pentecostal and many other types of churches. The only church I never went to was the seventh day Adventists. I now enjoying going to the southern baptist church. I seem to have found a home there. I even joined their choir. All in all I have been learning about god for probably 45 years. At the age of 24, when I met my wife was when a I excepted the holy spirit. Three years ago is when I truly began living out the lord's word. Thank god he has a lot of patience.
My belief: I go to a Baptist church, but I do not totally stand up for any Religion. I follow Jesus Christ [The new covenant]. And proving all things without a doubt. Though many may be a little off in knowledge and God’s wisdom, I don’t believe they are lost, for Jesus say’s he who believes in Him will receive eternal life . I think it is more important to know where your heart truly is [seeking things that please the flesh or focusing on God, which is of the spiritual realm], God say’s every man will be rewarded for his works, meaning we will conform to his likeness, if we want to remain in his body. Now I do believe we all need to pay special attention to that, for this is how he will get to know us. There are some who will claim they are part of this body, yet he will not let them into his kingdom. [ Matt. 16:27] [Christian Churches] believe in defending our country, when Jesus displayed true love by telling Peter to lay down his sword, loving and praying for those who were about to kill him. Being the truest display of how unimportant this world is. Jesus say‘s His servants will not fight. [His kingdom is not of this world] [John 18:36] Why is it we all tend not to hear Jesus when he say’s pick up your cross and follow him?, or try to add a twisted understanding of this verse. [Matt. 16:24] Whosoever save his life will lose it, and whosoever will lose his life for my sake find it (Matt.16:25). Gain the world lose your soul [Matt.16:26]. I'm still in debate on this subject, for God does say the Gov. is on his shoulders, and our US gov. orders us to protect. As for a Christian involvement in Gov. Jesus does tell us to give unto Ceaser what is Ceaser's, and the US gov., does ask for our opinion so we should vote, I do believe that we should participate in our governmental affairs, also where two or three gather in his name there he is also. This may be how God works in Gov. 1 Cor. 12:28. Still working on this point. Waiting on an answer from God, but as for now in my understanding, if my gov. ask me to serve I think I should. I would not be killing in vain. Now I do see the christian churches paying alms in front of everyone, when Jesus say's to do this in private, but I do not see this as being a sin. Matt 6:12 Jehovah Witnesses believe that the only name of God is Jehovah [YHVH], I do recognize the fact that Jehovah is a tetragrammaton of yahweh, in which I also believe this to be true. {Psalm 83:19}, however I don't hold that against people, that are unaware of God's name, for God did not reveal his name to all. God made a very large point of not telling Moses his name, when he was to go free his people [Exodus 3:14]. Now this is God speaking, not King David, Abraham, or anyother: "Say unto the children of Israel, I’m the father of your fathers, The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob this my name Forever and this is my memorial for ever and ever." say‘s God [Exodus 3:15] KJV., therefore I cannot hold this against people who do not know his name, although I do believe we should reveal his name. Now this does not mean I don't believe his name is Jehovah. I'm just saying that JW'S [NWT] bible has Abraham, Jacobe, and Isaaic addressing the Lord as Jehovah. This is a contradiction of Exodus 6:3, in which the Lord tells Moses that Abraham, Isaaic, and Jacobe did not know me by that name. Amazingly there bible say's the same thing. Jehovah witnesses speak lowly of many believers, just for that purpose alone. I just think it's scary that Jesus say's not to speak against those with weaker knowledge, that believe in him. Mark 9:39-42. Isaiah 43:7-10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. 43:11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. This seems plain to who Jesus is. No other Saviour don't miss that. Isaiah 43:12 I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God. I had a Jehovah Witness try and tell me that Jesus was a God. Thier Bible say's [nwt] John 1:1 In the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god. Now that bothers me. King James Authorized version[1611] say's In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. KJV does not contradict, therefore I'll stay with that Bible and the Hebrew bible. The king James version has no critiques, except the fact that it is supposedly hard to understand. I think I'll make that decision myself. Acording to auth. 1611 KJV God is a composite of three the father, the son, and the holy spirit. [trinity] They don't seem to read the Bible. The only time I ever read where there are other Gods is when the lord refer's to man made Gods. Other Gods began when satan told us we could be like God. JW's also say the holy spirit is not a being, they say he's just a breath. Well how do they explain John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the spirit of truth, is come he will guide you in all truth: for he will not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he shew you things to come, also John 15:26. Amazingly there bible say' the same thing. Wow sounds like a being to me. Well I'm going to stay with the one true God. Luv and peace with all who hear the truth. If anyone tells you all Bibles say the same that's your first clue. I am seeking a christian organization that lives by what the bible truly say's please help. So far the closest I can find is the Baptist. The JW's led me away from the church, but after further study I think I will return. I loved it there. Say what you want, but I have proven the Southern Baptist faith in my mind.
Why I only read the Authorize King James version. Through many years of research and studying all bibles, and the history of where the bible came from, I have come to the conclusion that the authorized King James version is the best for me. I'm going to do many blogs on this subject in the future. I do have one blog on why modern bibles disturbed me. You can read that blog here : http://shaggy808.xanga.com/730377300/modern-bibles-disturb-me/ The reason I use both the Hebrew and authorized King James versions is because I did find one mistake in the authorize King James version and I explain that in this blog: http://shaggy808.xanga.com/730528698/bible-mistake/ I believe it is possible to gain greater knowledge of god's truth by comparing all bibles. Truth will come out if we look hard enough. No bible can possibly be completely accurate, for all scriptures have been rewritten and translated. Thank god for the Catholic's, for they have retained the most records of the books and of letters, which forms our bible today. I hope I don't sound like a preacher. Everything I write is only a collection of my thoughts. I'm still in the process of learning and I'm willing to change my beliefs. My favorite scripture is prove all things hold fast to what is fine. My greatest goal in life today is to gather all the members of the body so that we could reveal the mysteries of god. We are living in the end times, for all Jesus told us to watch for the things that are happening today and we would know the end is near. Around, not exactly now, but Around 2000 AD God separated our union at the tower of Babel, now around not exactly, but around 2000 BC I believe god wants us to unite, for he has, through Jesus written the laws on all mankind's heart's, and mind's, and the gospel has been preached throughout the world, as he wants, for all ears to hear. The day of judgment began when Jesus hung on that cross. Recognize Jesus is here, his judgement is here, and his wrath is here.
Romans1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness 1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. The 7th seal is opened. 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Some believe the Antichrist has yet to come, but what does John say:
1 John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Love and peace be with you. God bless.
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