i have seen inexplicable proof in the bible that god is a massive crybaby that MURDERS if he doesn't get his way, will condemn 80%!!!! of his people that he "loves" to infinite terrible suffering that HE CREATED, gave no completely undeniable proof that he is real and true (if there was the VAST majority of humans would instantly convert), and created the means for at least 5000 more religeous faiths to exist.

recently these past few days i’ve been straying away from God more by accident. it happens. but last night i had the most terrifying dream; it was night and the moon was glowing red at the sides and setting on fire, crackling and sizzling loudly. i have a giant fear of all things space, so this was horrible, but then in my dream i googled why it was happening and started freaking out and praying and i got a link to a song called ‘isaac, i hear you’. usually in my dreams songs sound blurry and weird and the song wasn’t real (i just checked lol), but every word was clear and i knew it off my heart. it was so weird, i knew in my dream it was a message from God and this is my first one

We have a big decision to make and have no clue what the right decision is. I've been praying hard and I'm still not sure what to do.

We have to decide where to raise our family. I want to put down roots so our kids have long friendships. My husband and I both agree the town we're in now is not where we want to raise our kids. The decision is to move back to NC where we would be closer to my family, but they have no interest in helping with kids. In NC we can get the house we want and the land and have good schools, but no breaks. I don't trust random babysitters. The other option is to move somewhere else in PA. My husband's family is up here and they are all great with kids and have helped us several time in a pinch. However, we don't like the area and are not happy here. The weather isn't great and you get less for your money in PA as far as houses, schools are not as good as in NC, and there are high taxes and extra fees everywhere we turn.

The PA family truly loves our kiddos and they are always being them toys and stopping by to visit them. The kids will not get that from my family in NC. This fact breaks my heart but I've accepted where they prioritize family. It's just about looks to them. I would feel really sad if they miss out on that kind of love from the grandparents in PA because dispite my parents not wanting be be part of our kids life my grandma was just like my husbands mom so kind and loving and always willing to watch us. It's so hard for me to wrap my head around my parents prioritizing work over being involved with their grandkids, but I can't change who they are.

With that, my husband and I met in NC and miss the area.

We've been praying and now my husband has interviewed with a company in NC and they said they are going to make him an offer. If it's a good offer do we move? There are so many levels to this decision. I've been praying and listening but I'm not great with subtle things I need a big arrow pointing to where to live.

Any advice would be appreciated!

I was watching the crucifixion of Jesus and felt guilty for the sins I have done now and then, and i also encountered a video about how the judgement day will look like. That moment I felt fear of God casting me to the darkest pit in hell, so I prayed starting with Our Father and confessing the sins that I know and not know, asking for forgiveness and God forgive them as well, after I end the prayer, my laugh started to get out uncontrollably that even if I tried to tell myself to stop it, I still laugh. I interpret laughing in a serious situation is disrespectful, am I a bad person?

So I’ve started to study the Bible, I grew up with a very religious background and have been agnostic since but am wanting to read it for myself without outside influence. As one could imagine that’s kind of hard bc there’s many different interpretations of it. I’m currently in genesis and was wondering about a couple things regarding “the fall” I’m reading the ESV translation if that matters

So I’m reading and it’s worded to sound like Adam was with eve while she was speaking to the serpent. So after they eat the fruit and god calls out to Adam why did Adam basically play dumb then blame his wife for giving him the fruit like he didn’t know he wasn’t supposed to eat it. Why didn’t eve tell god that part and if god is omniscient why didn’t he correct Adam.

Then when giving out the punishments for disobeying him why did god give eve 2 punishments (pain in labor and her desires to be contrary to her husband but ruled over by him) instead of one, assuming he knew Adam’s passive role in eating the fruit, not advising eve against it and then blaming eve. Is this desire to be contrary only during pregnancy and labor or throughout marriage?

Also are both their/our punishments indefinite and all across the board or do the punishments become “active” when living in sin/ sinning in marriage?

Hello, for about 2 years now I have dreamed of scenarios where I am making out with someone (different guys every time). However, when I make out with them, their lips or mine starts changing texture and not for the best. It's strange and disgusting to the touch, and i always feel uncomfortable in dream after it happens. Although being in the dream, the sensation is very vivid. This is starting to affect me in real life as I am now very reticent to kissing even when I want to and even when i find a guy attractive. I thought it might be due to some internalised trauma but I'm pretty sure I've never had any experiences where I would feel extremely repulsed to the idea of kissing someone.... Could someone help me interpret this dream, and give me faith based advices please? 🙏🏾

Would this be a comprehensive summary of the life of Jesus Christ?

Pre-Birth and Birth (Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2)

1. Prophecies and genealogy (Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-38)
2. Angelic announcements (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38)
3. Virgin birth (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38)
4. Visit of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)
5. Flight to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)

Childhood and Adolescence (Luke 2:40-52)

1. Jesus' growth and development (Luke 2:40)
2. Visit to the Temple at 12 years old (Luke 2:41-52)

Baptism and Temptation (Matthew 3-4, Mark 1, Luke 3-4)

1. Baptism by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22)
2. Temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13)

Public Ministry (Matthew 5-20, Mark 1-10, Luke 4-19)

1. Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)
2. Miracles and healings (e.g., Matthew 8-9, Mark 1-5, Luke 4-5)
3. Calling of the disciples (Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11)
4. Parables and teachings (e.g., Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 15)

Passion Week (Matthew 21-27, Mark 11-15, Luke 19-23)

1. Triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44)
2. Last Supper (Matthew 26:26-35, Mark 14:17-21, Luke 22:7-38)
3. Arrest and trial (Matthew 26:47-75, Mark 14:43-72, Luke 22:47-53)
4. Crucifixion (Matthew 27:32-56, Mark 15:22-41, Luke 23:33-49)
5. Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-20, Mark 16:1-20, Luke 24:1-49)

Post-Resurrection and Ascension (Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, Acts 1)

1. Appearances to disciples (Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:14-20, Luke 24:13-49)
2. Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)
3. Ascension (Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:9-11)

Key Themes and Teachings:

1. Love and compassion
2. Forgiveness and redemption
3. Kingdom of God
4. Humility and servitude
5. Faith and trust in God

Historical Context:

1. Roman Empire (27 BC - 476 AD)
2. Jewish culture and tradition
3. Hellenistic influence

Impact and Legacy:

1. Christianity's spread globally
2. Influence on Western civilization
3. Inspiration for art, literature, and music
4. Moral and ethical teachings

I lost my faith because people create different religions and can be deluded. From the old ages people were believing in different ideas, myths and religions. Why should someone consider that christianity is not a false religion?

Seemingly at least bible contradictions and the necessity of having to have faith without seeing really discourage me to try and find faith again. I just want to let this off my chest. Things were easier when I had faith and I miss those days. But I ended up losing faith for the reasons I mentioned.

Currently, I’m going through a breakup after moving to a different city for him. He had completely embedded me into his life, but he said that the Holy Spirit guided him to the decision that I’m not his wife.

Yesterday at church, I requested a prayer. During the prayer, they said to keep people who are not good for me out of my life.

If God knew that he was not good for me, why did God allow him to come into my life in the first place? Why did God allow him to embed me so deeply into his life? When I finally felt safe and comfortable with him, why did God decide that he is no longer good for me? Why is god putting me through this much pain and not him? I feel like I’m being punished for something I don’t even know.

I’m struggling to understand God’s decision right now.

I mean first the Lord creates us for his own pleasure. Then, no matter what, we cannot decide our own faith. And if we really want to, we can live a life without him (which we know won't satisfy us) and end up suffering for eternity. If we want to follow him we also don't need our "free will" because He wants that our desires meet His desires. And again, because he created us, he knows it will satisfy us.

Ok I know "tyrant" is a very negative word but I am sick of Christians telling our love for the Lord and everything is based on "free will". What is free will then? Our ability to choose?? If we do not choose to love him, we will not obey him. If we obey him, we love him.

There is no room for any will of ours. We either follow him or we will perish.

I live in one of the most secular countries in the world. Being religious is considered weird and people will think you’re crazy if you believe in God and go to church.

I was raised in an atheist household where my family, especially my father, have been very critical against religion. So have I been to.

I think I started to navigate my faith like 2 years ago. I think I started to believe that “I wanted to believe in God”. There’s was something inside me that told me that Gods existence could be real.

I pray to God every time before I go to sleep. This started when I had a period of consistently waking up to sleep paralysis. I hated it and couldn’t relax when sleeping. That was when I started to pray to God and ever since I haven’t gotten another sleep paralysis. Maybe a coincidence, I don’t know. But I feel more safe and I have probably done that for over a year now.

I also prayed to God when I had a rough period last spring. I had a lot of school work and my father was kind of harsh against me. I remember that I cried in bed and then I started to pray for help. After that the situation actually got better.

I am still not fully convinced with Gods existence. I don’t know if I’ll ever believe in God to 100%, but I want to believe in him and I will continue to pray.

I wish I grew up in a Christian family where religion was more normalized. No one knows about my faith other than me.

I recently talked to God about how I wanted to strengthen our relationship. I also want to ask you about how I can become more faithful and closer to God. I am going to read the Bible, but I would like to have some more insight.

Far from endorsing flawed systems such as slavery, He guides humanity toward justice, dignity, and compassion. Read more here: https://www.oddxian.com/2024/11/gods-morality-in-bible-and-history.html

Please explain like you’re explaining to a little kid because I can’t seem to understand it. Recently I have been battling with the concept of whether Jesus is God because if He’s not, does it mean worshipping Him is committing idolatry? If He’s how can that even happen? How can the father and son be one?

I left Islam for Christianity and the amount of hate im getting on here is crazy

If im really happy/proud of my gf, would it be considered a sin (pride) if I ,,show-off" my girlfriend to other people on instagram? I hope I got my point across and sorry if it's a dumb question.

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Daily Bible Study: 11 November 2024

Theme: Book of Jeremiah (9)

Scripture: Jeremiah 25; Jeremiah 26; Jeremiah 27 & Jeremiah 27:5

Message:

CREATOR

Jeremiah 27:5 God says that He created everything just as it is written in Genesis, from the first day until the sixth day.

God created everything before He created man. Try to imagine if He created man first and then created other things later. What might have happened? Here we see that God is good. He had prepared everything before man was created. Because He loves us so much we can learn that God, as Creator, will not abandon His Creation.

In God's Creation, we are always under His protection. This does not mean our lives have no more problems but the protection here is that God will always be with us through any storm we encounter. God has given up His Son, Jesus Christ, to die to redeem us from our sins. Our Lord is a God who loves us so much.

God thought of us before the first Creation.

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Honestly, im scared what my Judgement will be.

I ask God for forgiveness continously on a particular sin and i keep doing it. I hate it. I hate myself. I remember when i first was saved and i did it with my gf (hint). It was as if i was punched in the gut.

The more i realize how bad i am, the more i realize i REALLY need Christ to be my righteousness. I have none, i do no good, i disobey him, yet he is on my mind 24/7.

If i could tell God to take my free will and force me to obey, i would. Im scared of hell, im scared of Judgement, im scared of being without God, im scared of what He will tell me. I think of all the bad i do, and see the need for Christs blood.

How can God continue to forgive a wretched man like me. May God have mercy on my soul.

I’m panicking right now and can’t find the words to pray for comfort, every time I sleep I just dream of my childhood sexual assault, and have to relive it again and again. Tonight I fell asleep, immediately dreamt of it again, and at the end, the abuser grabbed my throat and squeezed, and I woke up unable to breathe, having chest pain, and haven’t fallen asleep again since. I’m so tired, I just am sick of this. Please pray for me because this is ruining me

I dislike Trump as much as the next, but something my pastor said during service really convicted me. He said, "If Peter and early Christians can pray for Emperor Nero, we can definitely pray for any president". In 1 Peter 2:17, Peter does tell us to honor the emperor, which at the time, was Nero. To be honest, not once did the thought that I should pray for our upcoming president cross my mind, but now that it is in my mind, I should incorporate that into my prayers, and you guys should do the same.

Like when there’s nothing going on and the church is empty but open to the public, is that a thing people do? Or not really?

Can I listen to xxxtentacion as a Christian and is it a sin to listen to him?

I keep seeing Christians going on social media happy Trump won. They are rubbing it in the face of those that don't like Trump. Constantly saying how they've been oppressed for four years. Christians were never oppressed nor supressed by the Biden administration. They also mock the gay and trans communities for being afraid. I asked my LGTBQ friends and family what scares them, it's violence from people on the right. They mock women for being upset that Trump won. They mock them for being afraid of losing their rights to their bodies. It's ironic that they bring up Saudi Arabia or Iran. That is the level of theocracy that you Christians want. States like Texas and Oklahoma are pretty much Theocratic. It's sad because Oklahoma is technically Indigenous land and the Christians are trying to force schools there to have Trump Bibles in every classroom. If anything, the Indigenous religion should be taught in Oklahoma over Christianity.

Heres another thing STOP ACTING LIKE TRUMP IS A PROPHET! HE IS NO MAN OF GOD! He was not chosen by God to lead this country. No, he was elected by Americans, with their free will. God gave us free will. It comes off as Christians see Trump as a messiah like figure. Honestly, it feels like some of you worship Trump as if he's God himself. Trump is a narcissistic asshole! The fact you people claim to have prayed for this makes me sick. Flying the Trump flags on your trucks, homes, etc, that is pure idoltry.

Since Trump got elected, there's been an increase in these "Your body My choice" assclowns. He's enabling these morons. I don't blame women for choosing this 4B movement. It fucking sucks that they feel the need to resort to that. That the bad men, usually narcissistic dudes that claim to be men of God have pushed women into this. Then Christians are on social media saying these people all have mental health issues and such. You constantly talk about mental health yet you and your conservative politicians make health care horrendously expensive and do nothing but talk.

i still believe in God. the thing im questioning is if heaven is actually real or not. for years i've been terrified of death, and believing in heaven used to make it all better. recently ive been so scared that "what if it isn't real?" and im actually getting paranoid again. i just want to firmly believe again. i wish there was just a way to know for sure what happens. any words of advice or experiences that made you believe would really help.

Im 36 ,I had to pick an age bracket I guess lol(sorry) maybe there's some 49year olds who liked this stuff too lol >>> Mine were Hillsong united, p.o.d, pillar, crowder- sms shine the song, how he loves us, planet shakers green and blue music album covers- rain down , not the planet shakers recent stuff, delirious! My goodness they were good! Inside outside song was a fav! So deep and moving song as well as newsboys abulms or songs devotion Michael Tait- if I lose this life song some rap too Lecrae, trip Lee. I forget! Much more

my brother (not me) killed a worm for no reason is that a sin

When I pray, I pray to God and Jesus thanking them for my blessings, as well as repent to God for my sins. I guess I’m just overthinking because I read something about praying to the wrong parts of God or Jesus or the Holy Spirit. I just want to ask if this is the correct way to pray?