Luke 12:49-56

...51 "Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other!"...

There seems to be this unreal expectation that Jesus will unify the world together but that is not true.

If you believe that Jesus is this blond haired blue eyed surfer dude who just wants to hangout with everyone and talk about sunshine and rainbows, you are not understanding of what sin is in this world and the price Jesus paid for it.

Time to start living more for Christ and less for the world!

He will unify HIS people together and cast this present world away in the end.

There's a lot of bad theology in this sub and a lot of affirming of different sin. Stop compromising on sin.

Jesus is love. Jesus is also Judge.

Life's short.

Life's wondrous offer to being, renders more then subjugation.
Please crucify your self-importance so you'll be a free creation.
However refining silver and purifying gold excludes the dross.
Bequeathing you no alternative but dependency on the cross.

God's Word ruminates food for the soul, whosoever you turnout to be.
For Christ's liberty fetches the shackled soul a combination key.
Grab hold of eternal bliss before death catches up with all the lies.
Remember life is short for those who have lost touch with paradise.

So i don't heed the gravediggers wallowing six foot deep in retreat.
Could death preclude us spiritually; as the Lord we'll surely meet?
Or still trusting that your demise has non-being as final victory?
i wager the whole of my existence - JESUS Himself - awaits me!

Jesus Is, The Way, And The Truth, Of The Light Of Life.

How do I fully devote myself to the lord? Prayer schedule maybe?

Where do I find old Christian artworks?

The title says it all? For they do it for their god of because of their god. But isn’t any god that isn’t Jesus Christ not an idol? Love to hear the answers

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Daily Bible Study: 1 November 2024

Theme: Book of Jeremiah (3)

Scripture: Jeremiah 7; Jeremiah 8; Jeremiah 9; Jeremiah 9:24 & Matt.6:21

Message:

BOAST IN GOD

Whether we realize it or not, being proud and boastful is part of our character. A simple example is when we get excellent results in our Math exam we may want to say, “Well, I didn’t study hard before the Math test, but I managed to get excellent marks.” It is a kind of boastfulness that implies that we are smart.

We need to realize that whatever we have right now is not because of our might and power. Everything we have – our wealth, talent, ability, health, and position, is all because God allows it. Our human weaknesses cause us to put God aside when we are in the top situations in life. We often forget that God is the source and the giver of everything we own.

God reminds us not to be boastful with what we own. What is in our hearts will determine our attitude. The Word of God says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.” (Matthew 6:21). So when we treasure something as valuable in our life, that is where our heart will be. Therefore, we need to have a humble heart, realizing that everything comes from God. It’s all God’s gift. Let’s make Jesus the most valuable treasure in life. Then we can boast in God.

We will be able to boast in God when He becomes the most valuable treasure in our lives.

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Is it a sin to watch or masterbate to videos of myself masterbating? I know lust is a sin but is it considered a sin when you’re thinking only of yourself?

Let's start from the beginning, but I'll try to keep it as short and interesting as possible. I wasn't born in an happy family, I mean, I wasn't born between drugs or alchol or criminals, but my parents broke up when I was only 5, so you can guess they didn't really like eachother after some time they know eachother. Anyways, I think all my problems started because of them, because of their anger; I was born from anger, and I became anger, the older I got, the dangerous I got. When I was in the kindergarten, I was the most dangerous kid in all of it, for example, once, I stucked a fork (Yes, a fucking fork) in the arm of another kid. I also beaten tens of them, and no other child could stop me, cause I've always been the biggest one in the class. At the end, I got out of the kindergarten, and everyone went to their own way. After that, elementary school begun. The more I grew up, the less violent I became, but I was much more hateful. But what happens when a monster encounters another one? Well, that's what happened with me and my elementary school teacher, a long time ago. She was the eviliest one ever, and I was too, but I was unable to beat her: I already knew that, if I killed her, I was going to prison, and so, after 5 years of suffering and hate rising, I left the elementary school. In middle school I wasn't calmer, but I wasn't as violent as before (Like I said, the older I got, the less violent I became, but the wrath was the same), and the professors were very funny and they knew how to treat me...Some of them even became my friends due to my skills in manipulating them. It may sound that the middle school was easy, but it wasn't: there was a bully in sixth grade. We were the same size, but he...He had a fucking gang with him, and I thank God, because He saved me from these criminals. In the eight grade, there was a huge beef with a teacher, and they took me to a damn hospital for mentally ill people. I stayed there for 21 days, and they I finally came out. The highschool story is still writing itself. Apart from the school, I hate my mother, cause she's an idiot, and my father isn't much better. The only person I truly loved (In terms of family love, of course) was my grandma, she's the one who made me a christian...She died 3 years ago. My path isn't just full of, it IS wrath. The only thing I'm afraid of is going to Hell. Oh, and adding to all the Hell stuff, I'm also bisexual and a lustful, and an hypocrite...And many other things. I can't even repent. What should I do, end myself for all the sins I did?

Sorry if I made any grammar errors

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ**.** (Matthew 16:13-20 ESV)

After Jesus declares that God the Father had revealed the truth to Peter, He says, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18). The word for “Peter”, petros, is a masculine noun that means “a rock or a stone”. The word for “rock” next mentioned is a different Greek word, petra, a feminine noun that means “a rock, cliff, or ledge” and therefore something foundational. The difference in the two terms may suggest that Jesus was contrasting Peter with Himself. That is, Jesus was saying, “You are the small rock, but I am the foundation of the church”. This view finds support in other passages that present Christ, not Peter, as the foundation of the church (1 Corinthians 3:11) and the spiritually nourishing Rock of our fathers (1 Corinthians 10:4).

Of course, the apostles played a foundational role in the building of the church, but the role of primacy is reserved for Christ alone. So, Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:18 are best interpreted as a simple play on words: a boulder-like, foundational truth came from the mouth of one who was called a small stone.

Christ Himself is called the “chief cornerstone” (1 Peter 2:6–8; compare Matthew 21:42). The chief cornerstone of any building was that upon which a building is anchored. If Christ declared Himself to be the cornerstone, how could Peter be the rock upon which the church was built? Believers are the stones that make up the church. They are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets (not just Peter) and joined together with the Cornerstone—Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:20). “The one who believes in Him will not be put to shame” (1 Peter 2:6).

The Roman Catholic Church argues that Peter is the rock upon which Jesus built His church, confers upon Peter the title of pope, and claims to be the one true church. As we have seen, however, identifying the rock as Peter is not the true interpretation of Matthew 16:18. Besides, it was after this that Peter denied Jesus three times (Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-18, 25-27). Furthermore, even if Peter was intended as the rock upon which Jesus promised to build His church, it does not give the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the all-authoritative leader of the early church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts 2:14-41, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).

“For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11 ESV)

I heard that the romans persecuted Christians by destroying Bibles and stuff and probably most of them pretended to bow down to the roman rulers so I was wondering if these people actually went to hell.

God doesn't want your money . God doesn't need your money. God has no use for your money. The church has a light bill, water bill, land payment, bldg payment, Insurance, maintenance, payroll.. The church cannot exist without your money. Guard against getting caught up in some type of percentage at the church. You only need to worry about one percentage. God wants you every second of every hour of every day of every week of every month of every year 24-7 365 your tithe to God is 100 percent

For context, I have a friend who is atheist who is thinking about going to church and this happened after I prayed for him to find God.

Before I went to bed I prayed that he would fill me with his light and show me what I am to do. About an hour after I go to sleep I get a dream about helping my friend who's atheist with something I felt like it had religious context then the moment the dream ends just a a rush of energy shoots down through me. I hear a voice start to scream and yell no and then it disappears and suddenly I hear my own voice muffled because I couldn't open my mouth saying I love you Jesus over and over and then I wake up. Still feeling the rush of energy is that a sign?

Lots going on, can't handle much more. I'm scared.

Opinions on my friend who dressed up as Jesus for Halloween?

My friend made a post, the first slide of jesus with large captions of "I have rizzen" (brainrot terminology/genz & gen alpha words). For those who don't understand. The next slides were of him dressed as Jesus for Halloween.

Ik alot of Christians and viewers have different opinions on halloween, can anyone share their opinions on celebrating Halloween, what to do and not to do also because I am a new Christian I'd like to know more, I don't celebrate Halloween by dressing up and participating, but It does give my me an excuse for my mother to buy me candy, I do not hand out candy either since the area I live in is private.

Another question I had about my friend was, is that disrespectful to dress as Jesus for Halloween?

Hello, so someone said that heaven is temporary and after judgement day we will live again on a new physical World. Can we also die in the New World after judgement day and what happens after that or is this even true with the New earth?this question goes to the Christians ans only Christians.

I just needed to tell. I was praying to God to change my heart and turn away from sin while the tablet was in front on me because I was watching something before then, suddenly my dad came up and I had to stop praying, he thought I was out of my mind bcs my hands were in my stomach and was closing my eyes. He said what was I watching? And what are you doing? He looked at me like a crazy person.

Then I just lied (sin, again) RIGHT AFTER I PRAYED TO TURN MYSELF AWAY FROM SIN and said that I was imagining myself as a character in a donghua (chinese anime) and thought that I was watching demonic stuff bcs I was watching this video from Esoterica about how Yahweh became God and the origins of monotheism and the thumbnails he uses are quite eery.

Then proceeded to go search up that donghua and show him the character I was apparently imagining myself with. Lying is that one sin, I could never get away with. Plus breaking promises, though I never repented for lying yet bcs I know I would do it again and first ask God to fight against it and turn me away from it. Like UGHHHHH. I move one step forward and 1 step back like a tap dance or what. What could I do? I'll say that im consistent in my routine of reading and praying everyday until I could feed myself. But really I dont want a sin-guilt-fade pattern.

I have been addicted to P#rn and fapping for 7+ years now (started at 14, now 21). I have been reading the Bible, listening to hymns, praying deliverance prayers, asking God to take it away but despite all this it seems that God does not hear.

Many people have said you cannot do it on your own through will power you need to spend time with God more and he will take it away but this does not seem to happen.

I am starting to question my faith now. I have seen testimonies where people say they spent time with him and then he took it away from them. I am really depressed.

This morning I was tempted very very hard but I read my bible, said deliverance prayers, quoted scriptures and resisted the temptations but then after 3 hours I am back in the mud. It is depressing to relapsen and not see any improvements despite putting efforts to draw near to God

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A text correspondence between Legions, a devil who oversees legions of demons, and some of the demons he oversees. These demons are charged with interfering in humanity's current life and eternal fate. The topic of discussion is the human subjects each demon sponsors, focusing on methods to bring about their immediate torment and eternal damnation.

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I hear people talking about things like “God has a plan for you” or “God knows his plan for your life”etc.

They often attribute what they say to Jeremiah 29:11 [For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.]

But isn’t the context of Jeremiah 29, Jeremiah himself writing a letter to the exiles? If so why do people take this verse and apply it to themselves?

Alright, let's say you are a writer, and you have made a story, plot, characters, etc. But you are also a believer in christ (aka christian) and the characters you made pretty much goes against your beliefs. Should you let them be for the sake of effective story telling or to paint your message/truth? Should you change certain aspects of them? Or do you remove them entirley?

Just wanna know some of ya'll responses.

Why would I repent a couple days ago, just to go and commit the same sin again. It’s gotten to a point that i completely isolated myself because of it. And because of this, now my family also suffering in a way. They don’t know whats going on with me because i don’t tell them. I tried before but whats “ normal “ to them is a SIN to me. Therefore I can’t explain to those who are misunderstood .

I want this sin out my life and heart. Would a fast help ? I only done 1 day fast. I got told a 3 day fast will completely break it. Im not very knowledgeable with the bible. Thank you

Am I allowed to get plastic surgery?

The key observation and critique I have regarding the religious content presented in popular guidebooks is that they have limited religious information. The authors have a general tendency to focus on practical information (e.g. opening hours, entry fees) and architectural descriptions, often providing limited insights into the deeper religious meaning and symbolism associated with the cathedrals.

It seems that guidebooks often assume a certain level of familiarity with Catholic traditions, terminology, and iconography, potentially leaving some readers with a superficial understanding of the sites' significance.

It would be great if guidebooks could play a more active role in educating readers about the religious and cultural contexts of the cathedrals, fostering a more meaningful appreciation of these sites.

Hi! I’m new to Christianity and I don’t know much about it as I grew up without a religion. Should I pray before eating snacks? And in general, how should I give thanks before meals? Is there etiquette on this? Any help is appreciated!

I am Sober af I never drank never even smoked and still a virgin but all of the friends are saying It’s so weird and unnatural even my muaythai coach says “I’m not enjoying the life” Even my girlfriend tried alcohol and smoked stuff so this definitely is weird for me at this point