本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛I didn't mean to "add" new items to what "believe" or what "Christian" is. I just wanted you to understand what they really were as discussion went on. However, I admit it's my mistake not able to define it properly in the first place (I still can't). That's why I also mentioned at the very beginning that it's deeper than what it seems to be, also the dictionary definition is close enough in defining "Believe". However, "Believe in God" brings it to a deeper level than just "Believe" itself.
Apart from all things, the prayer (I listed before) demonstrated
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
The meanings behind the prayer define what "Believe (in God)" and "Christian" really are. I shall warn you that there are still stuff a lot deeper behind it.
Regarding the Crusade event, I have already admitted that I didn't have an answer. But I don't really think it is a "SIN" if I had to be completely honest with you. And that's why I didn't want to answer this question. It will be unwise to look at something with ripping off its context, and I am hesitated to base our discussions on my own opinions only. Please allow me to consult my pastor first.
Last but not least, I never take this as a debate. Because I can't prove God. I am just trying to tell the truth I know.
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Apart from all things, the prayer (I listed before) demonstrated
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
The meanings behind the prayer define what "Believe (in God)" and "Christian" really are. I shall warn you that there are still stuff a lot deeper behind it.
Regarding the Crusade event, I have already admitted that I didn't have an answer. But I don't really think it is a "SIN" if I had to be completely honest with you. And that's why I didn't want to answer this question. It will be unwise to look at something with ripping off its context, and I am hesitated to base our discussions on my own opinions only. Please allow me to consult my pastor first.
Last but not least, I never take this as a debate. Because I can't prove God. I am just trying to tell the truth I know.
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