Missions

[blueheron32]

When people think of "missions", often the image that comes to view is something alont the lines of David Livingstones work in the jungles of Africa,or some other missionary laboring far from their home country, bringing the gospel to peoples who have never heard before the wonderful news of Gods salvation plan.

From the days of Livingstone until not the methodology of missions has remained pretty much the same. Single men, couples, or small groups being sent out from one country to another to proclaim the gospel.

In the last one hundred years, however, there has been great advances in technology that have provided opportunities for sending the gospel into the world much more efficiently. Even as the invention of the printing press revolutionized the publishing of the written word, making the Bible available to the masses, even so modern technologies like radio and television made it possible to communicate the gospel to large portions of the earths population in ways never possible before.

For decades, radio has broadcast into China and the former Soviet Union in the languages of the people. Even though those countries allowed no missionaries t enter. When the Iron curtain fell and China slowly opened its doors to the world, the body of believers was found to be present and the harvest of the kingdom of God taking place.

Today we have another technology that has swept across the world. The internet. And like every other technology man has invented, it can be used for evil to satisfy the greed and lusts of wicked men, or it can be used for the glory of God and for the sending forth of the Gospel.

There are those who believe the internet to be entirely evil, and especially such features of the internet as chatrooms and message boards. It is not difficult to find other media, ie television, radio, and print, giving warning about the dangers of the internet, with special emphasis on chatrooms.

But the fact is, chatrooms and message boards via the internet are in no way evil in and of themselves; But are rather a legitimate opportunity to be seized by the faithful servants of God to advance His kingdom. Not only can friendships be forged, and relationships established, but the Gospel can be proclaimed, and Gods plan for the salvation of those he came to save can be accomplished according to his good pleasure.

Christians and those seeking Christ from all over the world can come together in one place for fellowship as they gather around the Word of God, freely discussing and learning together those things God has revealed about himself in the Bible.

So along with the printed page, the word preached, radio, and television, the internet with all its various opportunities, are being used by God and his people to fulfil the mandate for missions, as was given by Christ himself.

Mark 16:15-16.."And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

So as we labor together here at Christian Chat Forum, whether as moderators or regular members; Know that your efforts will not be in vain. That Gods word will not return to him void but it shall acomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 For some as we present the Gospel, we will be a savour of death unto death; and to others the savour of life unto life. 2Cor 2:16 But always according to to Gods good pleasure and purpose.

So if you are searching for a place to serve the Lord in "missions", we welcome you here. And may we together in all things give thanks to our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever...Amen.

blueheron32

[telltheworld]

thanks for the message. there are billions to whom only Jesus can bring hope. let us do all that we can to share this awesome treasure that we have have been given.

[katiedee]

Blue, We have just been talking of mission as one of our Core Values at my Church. Mission is living a lifestyle of influence so that others discover Christ. Not only is missions overseas, it is right here. Your posts are great. Glad to have met you. Katiedee

[m.o.m.]

Thanks for you post. You have put into words my feelings about the ministry we have here. God is so good to allow us to live in a time where the word can be spread so so far and so wide with relatively little effort. I know that God brought me here for a purpose, both to share His good news and to be encouraged and challenged in my walk with him. I pray, "Father God, thank you so much for your love, grace, and mercy. Thank you for the gift of the cross -- your life, death, and ressurection. And thank you on this Thanksgiving day for this fellowship and ministry I have found here. May you bless each and every person who comes here seeking you. I pray you will speak to and touch the hearts of each one. In Jesus name, I pray."

Let us be grateful on all days, not just this Thankgiving day.

[germanJoy]

When people think of "missions", often the image that comes to view is something alont the lines of David Livingstones work in the jungles of Africa,or some other missionary laboring far from their home country, bringing the gospel to peoples who have never heard before the wonderful news of Gods salvation plan.

From the days of Livingstone until not the methodology of missions has remained pretty much the same. Single men, couples, or small groups being sent out from one country to another to proclaim the gospel.

In the last one hundred years, however, there has been great advances in technology that have provided opportunities for sending the gospel into the world much more efficiently. Even as the invention of the printing press revolutionized the publishing of the written word, making the Bible available to the masses, even so modern technologies like radio and television made it possible to communicate the gospel to large portions of the earths population in ways never possible before.

For decades, radio has broadcast into China and the former Soviet Union in the languages of the people. Even though those countries allowed no missionaries t enter. When the Iron curtain fell and China slowly opened its doors to the world, the body of believers was found to be present and the harvest of the kingdom of God taking place.

Today we have another technology that has swept across the world. The internet. And like every other technology man has invented, it can be used for evil to satisfy the greed and lusts of wicked men, or it can be used for the glory of God and for the sending forth of the Gospel.

There are those who believe the internet to be entirely evil, and especially such features of the internet as chatrooms and message boards. It is not difficult to find other media, ie television, radio, and print, giving warning about the dangers of the internet, with special emphasis on chatrooms.

But the fact is, chatrooms and message boards via the internet are in no way evil in and of themselves; But are rather a legitimate opportunity to be seized by the faithful servants of God to advance His kingdom. Not only can friendships be forged, and relationships established, but the Gospel can be proclaimed, and Gods plan for the salvation of those he came to save can be accomplished according to his good pleasure.

Christians and those seeking Christ from all over the world can come together in one place for fellowship as they gather around the Word of God, freely discussing and learning together those things God has revealed about himself in the Bible.

So along with the printed page, the word preached, radio, and television, the internet with all its various opportunities, are being used by God and his people to fulfil the mandate for missions, as was given by Christ himself.

Mark 16:15-16.."And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

So as we labor together here at Christian Chat Forum, whether as moderators or regular members; Know that your efforts will not be in vain. That Gods word will not return to him void but it shall acomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 For some as we present the Gospel, we will be a savour of death unto death; and to others the savour of life unto life. 2Cor 2:16 But always according to to Gods good pleasure and purpose.

So if you are searching for a place to serve the Lord in "missions", we welcome you here. And may we together in all things give thanks to our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever...Amen.

blueheron32
dearest blue, I should say that you had posted a wonderful message here which needed to be commended by a "worthy opponent" like me :-) Although many times our different opinions on certain topics would create 'light' friction between us, I am feeling the need to disclose my gratefulness to God of allowing me to meet a "hard-core opponent" like you :-D Admittedly, I received many revelations from the Lord since I joined this forum. Your hard arguments led me to study deeper God's Word like never before. For that, I thank you too for it would have not been possible had you not been so persistent on your own views. :LOL

Your hope of me being in agreement with you one day is my desire, my goal and MY MISSION. ;) Though each believer has a different calling and gifts (which could lead to indifferences at times), the Lord is equipping us all to build the body of Christ and when we all become mature, unity of the faith is at hand.

"And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; UNTIL WE ALL ATTAIN TO THE UNITY OF THE FAITH, and of the knowledge of the Son of God to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the FULNESS OF CHRIST." Eph. 4:11-13

Be blessed.

[Angel]

Wow Blue!! These particular sentiments have been on my mind a lot lately! I think I feel a poem coming on! :-D

The reason I like to participate
In the interesting topics of chat
Is you get to meet some nice people
Although some leave you feeling quite flat! :m
There are people from California
Australia, Texas, UK!
So many places they come from
All needing for something to say.
The reason I like this new chat room
Is the colour, variety and style :)
Gives me such an uplifting feeling
That I think I might stay for a while. ;)
There is also one common factor
Which brings us together you see
The fact it's a Christian chat room
For people like you and like me! :-p

[mrscoyote]

Amen to that!

[not_alone]

Awesome to read, encouraging and guiding. Reaching out and evangelising has been on my mind a lot recently,helped me alot.
:)
x

[SpiritLedEd]

When people think of "missions", often the image that comes to view is something alont the lines of David Livingstones work in the jungles of Africa,or some other missionary laboring far from their home country, bringing the gospel to peoples who have never heard before the wonderful news of Gods salvation plan.

From the days of Livingstone until not the methodology of missions has remained pretty much the same. Single men, couples, or small groups being sent out from one country to another to proclaim the gospel.

In the last one hundred years, however, there has been great advances in technology that have provided opportunities for sending the gospel into the world much more efficiently. Even as the invention of the printing press revolutionized the publishing of the written word, making the Bible available to the masses, even so modern technologies like radio and television made it possible to communicate the gospel to large portions of the earths population in ways never possible before.

For decades, radio has broadcast into China and the former Soviet Union in the languages of the people. Even though those countries allowed no missionaries t enter. When the Iron curtain fell and China slowly opened its doors to the world, the body of believers was found to be present and the harvest of the kingdom of God taking place.

Today we have another technology that has swept across the world. The internet. And like every other technology man has invented, it can be used for evil to satisfy the greed and lusts of wicked men, or it can be used for the glory of God and for the sending forth of the Gospel.

There are those who believe the internet to be entirely evil, and especially such features of the internet as chatrooms and message boards. It is not difficult to find other media, ie television, radio, and print, giving warning about the dangers of the internet, with special emphasis on chatrooms.

But the fact is, chatrooms and message boards via the internet are in no way evil in and of themselves; But are rather a legitimate opportunity to be seized by the faithful servants of God to advance His kingdom. Not only can friendships be forged, and relationships established, but the Gospel can be proclaimed, and Gods plan for the salvation of those he came to save can be accomplished according to his good pleasure.

Christians and those seeking Christ from all over the world can come together in one place for fellowship as they gather around the Word of God, freely discussing and learning together those things God has revealed about himself in the Bible.

So along with the printed page, the word preached, radio, and television, the internet with all its various opportunities, are being used by God and his people to fulfil the mandate for missions, as was given by Christ himself.

Mark 16:15-16.."And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

So as we labor together here at Christian Chat Forum, whether as moderators or regular members; Know that your efforts will not be in vain. That Gods word will not return to him void but it shall acomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 For some as we present the Gospel, we will be a savour of death unto death; and to others the savour of life unto life. 2Cor 2:16 But always according to to Gods good pleasure and purpose.

So if you are searching for a place to serve the Lord in "missions", we welcome you here. And may we together in all things give thanks to our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever...Amen.

blueheron32


In 2002, The Billy Graham organization came to Ohio and held a four day crusade in a stadium that can hold 70,000 people. The place was packed each night. Mr. Graham, as he always does, spoke a simple message of our need for forgiveness, our need for a Savior. And each night, when the altar call came, hundreds of people rose from their seats and came forward.

Billy Graham is billed as an evangelist, and indeed he is anointed to evangelize. But, he is not a "front line" evangelist. The "front line" evangelists are the believers who whose lives radiate the love of Christ and the power of the Gospel and draw people to Christ.

Anyone who truly loves the Lord Jesus, studies the Word, and reaches out to minister to others is an evangelist in the truest sense of the word.

SLE

[romans 8:17]

Good point :)

[Word]

YE SHALL KNOW the TRUTH, & the TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE


Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 2Pet. 1:20

And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Rev.12:10-11

Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 2Cor. 3:6

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Jn3:16-18

Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved; ) Eph. 2:5

And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Mathew 17:15

If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Jn 8:31-32

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 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. Jn 4:2-3

He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. Matt 12:30

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Jn.8:31-32

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:26

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. Jn. 6:63

(Mathew Chapters Five through SEVEN inclusive.)

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: Mathew 7:24

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 1Jn 4:4-11

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2Tim. 3:16-17

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Rom 15:4

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; Heb. 2:3

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Rom 1:16

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1Cor. 1:18

Jesus has paid the price for us.We have been redeemed"with the precious blood of christ,a lamb without blemish or defect" 1 Peter 1:19

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 1John 3:20

If we confess our sins,he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1John 1:1

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Cor. 5:7

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1Pet 1:3

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 1Tim. 4:14

( COME TOGETHER )

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Heb. 10:25

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matt. 18:20

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; Phil. 1:27

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. Phil. 3:17

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 1Cor. 14:26

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 1Thess. 5:11

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalms 133:1

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matt. 28:19-20

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Rev. 22:12

In the LOVE of Christ JESUS, Our LORD and Savior. Word of God :)

[Grace4]

hi i'm not sure if i'm doing this right. This is my first time to join a chat room. i'm teaching in China so i guess that makes me an M so am interested in this topic

[Grace4]

I'm living and working in China, just being me. This is not my home country but feel it's where i should be at the moment. i cn't speak publically, can just make friendships and see where they lead.

[m.o.m.]

I haven't read this post in a long time, and I just wanted to say, Blue, that it is good to be reminded of our purposes here. May God continue to bless and use this ministry for His glory and to futher His kingdom. Let us always keep that foremost in our hearts, minds and prayers -- for His glory and in His will.
Thanks for the reminder.

m.o.m.

[m.o.m.]

Grace, what a wonderful ministry. May God bless you and use you as you seek to serve Him in your current mission field. I will keep you in my prayers.

m.o.m.

[Rebel_gurl]

I love Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My church is a small church and has nothing but old people in it(nothing bad about that) but they have going there their whole life and they want nothing changed. So we told them that we wouldn't change nothing but we would have to get more people in the church. Should we(as the youth) tell them that we need to change or not change anything?????

[snowman1]

My wife and I have been called to prayer "Revival Mission" here at Edson , Alberta, Canada! For the past two years our mission has been on our faces interceding for His Bride here. The way has not been easy, but full of resistance, and conflict from those we are praying for. Very interesting! The Lord desires His Children fall in love with Him .....again!

snowman, Bruce

[greg.cross]

It's so neat to come into these rooms of various backgrounds, work history,etc.--but still the same message comes forth. That being the desire to share Christ with others! I was one that thought missions was "going somewhere I'd never been before, and share the love of Jesus"--but you know, I can go 2 streets over from my place and find those who are looking for they know inside, they're missing something! In my field of God's work, you'd think that everyone is a christian--but that isn't so! God showed me that even in the christian music business, there are lost souls! A drummer in my studio musicians, accepted Christ as his Savior, a little over 2 months ago!
But, that same drummer had been in this business for over 10 yrs.! We, as christians, have to not assume that those in our churches, music business, leaders, etc., are christians! I, when God is prompting me, will ask a person if they'd mind telling me of their conversion experience- that's the seed i feel God wants us to do-then allow the Holy Spirit to guide you, in what is said! If I feel there is intemidation showing, I'll ask them if I could share with them my experience-either way it's our "seed" that is being planted for God! Just thought i'd share that for anyone, like me, who assumed, in stead of asking!

Always to God's glory,

greg.cross

[Grace4]

Good to see you have opened your eyes to the harvest around you. If everyone did that the world would be saved a lot sooner, good on you ! I like the song you posted " God loves me through and through " great words. May God encourage you in your ministry. Have you recorded a C.D of your songs ? Regards in His Grace

[greg.cross]

Thank You, First Of All, But The Accolades For Those Words Go To My Father God, In Heaven!
As To My Own Cd--i'm Working On The Final Touches Of It--but The Whole Idea Of Starting Cmg®,and It's Entities, Was To Allow And Show That Everyone That's Been Given Gifts And Talents From God, Should Use Them In Praising God! I Was Hearing So Many Beautifully Blessed People Back Away From What They Know God Wants Them To Do Because Of 1 Thing--satan! He Is The Master Of Deciet And Lies--thus Making Those Who Feel Led By God, To Go To That Next Step--to Stop, Because Of Fear They're Not Good Enough To Be Heard By The Christian Music Co.'s. I Know, Because I Was One Of Those, And Everytime I Submitted Some Works, The Reply Was Basically The Same--not Taking Any New Stuff, Now! But, After Much Prayer And Knowing A Smidgen Of God's Will For My Life--i Asked God For More Wisdom And Meeting The Right People, To Fulfill His Will For My Life! Thus, Cmg®, Cross Records®, Cmg Publishing®, And The Group-crossmatched®, Came To Be!
That's The Abridged Version, But My Only Desire Is To Praise, Honor, Glorify Jehovah Jireh, My Provider!
In God's Light,

Greg

[SirLaffalot aka CarltonRoss]

blueheron, you can be my wing man any time-- I am privileged to serve alongside you.

[greg.cross]

that was said so honestly. if more christians would quit expecting, or looking for what they want,etc.--and allow god to lead them--no telling of the impact, that god so richly wants--would be seen! i give and have a few outreach programs--and whether it's 1 or a thousand, i've been put where i'm at, for god's reasons. i first believe that ministry has to start, in our own cities and towns. we all have concerns of the lost, who've never heard about god. but we also have some here. that's where christians should band together, in the name of jesus,and start where god leads you.
i love the work being done in other countries, but we can't forget of all those here.
greg.cross

[livingfaith]

well said... I think I agree with most if not all of what you said. The internet is like anything in the world; if something is too good to be true it will always come with an awful flaw... Such as the garden of eden... the only prominent flaw that we know of was the fruit in the tree... and because of the garden of eden being a paradise of gods' creation that must have been one bad sin eating that fruit... not that you didn't already know that... I pray for all good things to come... Amen

[paulb]

I really do not accept the mission idea. . Let your light shine means to be responsible in your everyday relations with those around you. We have enogh serious issues with christianity here in the US w/o having to go make trouble among other faiths.
Now if you are a christian dentist/doctor and you want to take a mission to assist the infirm , sick in poor areas of the world, thats OK. This care for others speak the true message of Christ. You don't need to tell them about Christ, they know from your actions who you are. If muslims want to become christains thats fine, leave them do it on their own, if they choose to stay muslim thats OK too. As long as they are fine folk, this is what is important..

[HealingRain]

Hi Blue!
I agree with you that chat offers wonderful opportunities however, with these opportunities comes responsiblities. We need to be reflections of Christ and respond with His heart to things said. We need to set our flesh aside and allow the Spirit to flow, only then can we bring life. With this thought in mind I would just like to say that I just joined the chat a few days ago. You may remember me, my name at the time was Read Red. (I changed it to something I liked better now that I had more time to think of one) Anyway, I was feeling very down about my personal situation. I tried to phone friends but no one was home so I went on the web and God led me here. I signed on and shared my situation (I'm sure you remember me) Your doubt about my situation being legit really hurt. Unfortunately it is 100% true. After I got off I prayed to God about you and I am confident he touched you regarding the conversation.I appreciate your zeal and love of Christ but please in the future stop and pray before you judge another. We can tear down as quickly as we can build up.

[HealingRain]

Hi Blue!
I agree with you that chat offers wonderful opportunities however, with these opportunities comes responsiblities. We need to be reflections of Christ and respond with His heart to things said. We need to set our flesh aside and allow the Spirit to flow, only then can we bring life. With this thought in mind I would just like to say that I just joined the chat a few days ago. You may remember me, my name at the time was Read Red. (I changed it to something I liked better now that I had more time to think of one) Anyway, I was feeling very down about my personal situation. I tried to phone friends but no one was home so I went on the web and God led me here. I signed on and shared my situation (I'm sure you remember me) Your doubt about my situation being legit really hurt. Unfortunately it is 100% true. After I got off I prayed to God about you and I am confident he touched you regarding the conversation.I appreciate your zeal and love of Christ but please in the future stop and pray before you judge another. We can tear down as quickly as we can build up.

[m.o.m.]

Hello Paul,

So how do you interpret Jesus command to go into all nations.

Matt. 28:18-20
18 and Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

To be unwilling to share the gospel because others are "fine folk" is very disturbing and selfish. You said....

If muslims want to become christains thats fine, leave them do it on their own, if they choose to stay muslim thats OK too. As long as they are fine folk, this is what is important..

This totally negates the gospel of Jesus Christ and his death on the cross and ressurection from the dead. If we could become right with God by being "fine folk", what was the need for the cross? Why was it necessary for Jesus Christ to suffer and die?

The bible says:

Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God:
9 not as a resulf of works, that no one should boast.

So Paul, we have been commanded by Christ to be missionaries to all people...to share the good news of his death and ressurection. Not only that, but we have a knowledge of something so wonderful (His saving grace) that to keep it to ourselves would be akin to having a cure for cancer but keeping it to ourselves because others feel like the cure they now have is sufficient when it is not.

So yes, we are to share the gospel wherever we are and should first of all be a light in the corner of the world in which God has placed us, but if that corner is in another nations, then praise God for giving us the opportunity to share His love and mercy with others.

God bless!

m.o.m.

[paulb]

Hello Paul,

So how do you interpret Jesus command to go into all nations.



To be unwilling to share the gospel because others are "fine folk" is very disturbing and selfish. You said....



This totally negates the gospel of Jesus Christ and his death on the cross and ressurection from the dead. If we could become right with God by being "fine folk", what was the need for the cross? Why was it necessary for Jesus Christ to suffer and die?

The bible says:



So Paul, we have been commanded by Christ to be missionaries to all people...to share the good news of his death and ressurection. Not only that, but we have a knowledge of something so wonderful (His saving grace) that to keep it to ourselves would be akin to having a cure for cancer but keeping it to ourselves because others feel like the cure they now have is sufficient when it is not.

So yes, we are to share the gospel wherever we are and should first of all be a light in the corner of the world in which God has placed us, but if that corner is in another nations, then praise God for giving us the opportunity to share His love and mercy with others.

God bless!

m.o.m.


Christ was speaking to the deciples in the middleeast. Christ was refering to the countries surrounding that region. Christ is not speaking to you at the moment. . Until God tells you to go overseas, just stay put right here in the US of A where christianity is in desparate need of "missionaries". Folllow me?
IOW the church at present needs help here, no need to go look for work elsewhere.
Paul

[Redeemed777]

Paul ill be preying for you...
America needs to be told the gospel yes
And who are you to say who was christ speaking to or not
was Jesus just dieing for the diciples of that time or the people of that time???
Again Havent you read ACTS 1:8
But you will recieve power when the Holy Spirit has come opon you,and you will be My witnesses in jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria,AND TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

And i suppose you dont support Pauls minestry where he went to Rome and Greece and all over the place
He didnt just sit in Isrial he acually went to other places
America isnt the place that needs the missionaries
America is the place that need the LIGHT OF THE WORLD
And over seas is the place that needs the witnessing
There is people that dont know who Jesus is over seas
Almost everyone in America know who Jesus is but they dont belive because all the christains are argueing in chat rooms
When we shouldnt be argueing we should READ THE BIBLE
and shine our lights
we shouldn't be argueing we should be edifieing each other encourageing each other.............not takeing teams in our own denominations
Jesus is lord and following what he has to say
ill agree with those who agree with daddy
but i disagree if it isnt what daddy taught
love

[*Mike*]

We still need people who are willing to sacrifice their comfortable lifestyles in order to GO into all the world physicaly and preach the word and make disciples. The internet is an invaluable tool for missions, but nothing can take the place of a man or a woman actualy going, living the good news in front of people, serving them, loving them, putting your arms around them and teaching them.

[paulb]

Why go long distances when there is much missionary work to be done in the USA?
I say No to overseas missionaries. Now if you want to go help the worlds poor, building schools , hospitals, great. Just don't go pushing your brand of christianity on other poor-er souls.
Just do the good work and leave. That alone will speak much more than all the preaching.
Paul

[Rylee]

Just don't go pushing your brand of christianity on other poor-er souls.

What happens to those who never have the opportunity to hear about our Lord? I think it's a great thing for Christians to be able to go overseas and help in the process of saving others. If Christians don't go and make God's presence known, how else will unbelievers in remote villages hear about Him? It is our job to spread His word, to plant the seed... and that doesn't just mean witnessing to other Americans... it means witnessing to anybody who has not yet been saved.

[girl-n-luv-w/JC]

I think there needs to be a balance. In my denomination we are building more churches overseas than in the states. This is dangerous. We do need people who are willing to go into ALL the world and speak the gospel. ALL the world includes our country, our states, our cities. My pastor put it very well one time. He said "I went to the bar last night and got a chance to witness to some people." Some of our church people started getting those overly hypocritical looks on their faces and elbowing the person next to them. So pastor said, "If I had just said I had a chance to witness to some people last night, you would have said Praise God, but because I did it in a bar. You dont like it." It is true that we need pastors in our churches in the states. We need evangelists to go out on the streets here too, We also need people willing to go overseas, but the bottom line is that we have to have people who are willing to reach out. If we just sit in the church and wait for people to come, few will, there does need to be someone there waiting on them, however, to reach most we are gonna have to show them that we arent trying to prove how good we are, but rather just that God loves them. That is the only thing that really matters. It doesnt matter where we go as long as we are willing to be God's hand and feet.

[Spiff]

Why go long distances when there is much missionary work to be done in the USA?
I say No to overseas missionaries. Now if you want to go help the worlds poor, building schools , hospitals, great. Just don't go pushing your brand of christianity on other poor-er souls.
Just do the good work and leave. That alone will speak much more than all the preaching.
Paul
What the crap?!?!? is america suddenly the christianity central and if you dont get lucky enough to be born here thats your own problem? by your logic we will never go out to the rest of the world because there are continually people being born who are not saved. and not everyone who heres will believe. Christ said to go into Jerusalem, judea, samaria, and all the earth... that does NOT mean your home town, your state, your country, and all the earth. it means judea, jerusalem, samaria, and all the earth. the first three have been reached, at teh beginning of the church, read acts. not it is to all the earth. no where does scripture say teach the gospel in america and stay there. Americans are not Gods chosen people. i think we often get the churches roll and Israels roll mixed up. we think we can just sit in our church's and people should come to us. no.. that was israel. that is why they were given the place they were given. they were like teh central hub of the world at that time... all the trading went through them, from asia, to egypt, through them. it was an ideal location. now as the church, it is our duty to go, not wait.

Romans 15:20-21 Paul says "yea, making it my aim so to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, that i might not build upon another man's foundation; but, as it is written, they shall see, to whom no tidings of him came, and they who have not heard shall understand." America has a church on every corner... granted not all of them do preach the true gospel, however many do. Americans have the chance to hear. did you know 95% of ministers minister in the english language alone. that means america, canada, and the uk have 95% of teh worlds ministers. did you know that that leaves 5% of ministers to over 5,000 other languages? did you also know that there are 24 tribal groups in Brasil alone who are actually asking us for missionaries? us being new tribes mission and other tribal mission groups in particular. and we dont have the people to reach them. their asking us to provide them w/ the gospel, and we cant do it, because we lack people. and we have a country full of believers? and then theres pleanty more tribes who arent asking for them, but need them. and thats just in brasil.... not to mention places like Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.... Africa and most of Sourth America have huge amounts of tribal groups w/out a chance to hear teh gospel... without any of scripture translated into their language, and we should just kick it here in america on our lazyboys where we're comfortable and have 5 different translations of scripture gathering dust on our bookshelves??? you do that bro.... enjoy...

[jr2443]

In reference to your statement....
"Just don't go pushing your brand of christianity on other poor-er souls.
Just do the good work and leave. That alone will speak much more than all the preaching.
Paul"

My BRAND OF CHRISTIANITY? OR THE BIBLES BRAND? Mine says... "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ."
If you feed 1000 hungry tribal people, and don't tell them the gospel how are they going to believe????!!!

Do you think that they're going to say to themselves.... "Wow this white man gave us food... that must mean that a God-Man named Jesus died for my sins, and I need to believe that to go to heaven."
No... because you didn't tell them the gospel!!!

What is the gospel anyway? Can you explain it? (Don't bring me food by the way, because that's not the gospel.)

[Solus]

"From the days of Livingstone until not the methodology of missions has remained pretty much the same. Single men, couples, or small groups being sent out from one country to another to proclaim the gospel."

Please again note the model in Acts! The LEADERS of epistle churches rise up members to take THEIR place and the LEADERS go to other churches to teach OR START new churches! That is true discipleship from the top down! How man churches do you see model this pattern???

That is the exact intent here-

http://www.bild.org/Home.htm;jsessionid=BE35C488A240F847708CD806E62224 02

these people mean business and request all churches that participate have members that are "spiritually nimble" as to move up to leadership or move out to missions after being in leadership. NONE of these churches have "pastors" in the full time slot for years and years not raising up memebers to take their place. You will find the connection between churches in the epistles following this blueprint! Once a church gets larger than about 65 memebers they start another to keep the accountability under the continuous "breaking of bread ( non-sacrimental**) tight!




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[Kimberly]

Thanks, for your encouraging words. My Mom is so against the "evil computer" even though I've tried to explain to her that it can be used for good purposes. I shall definitely tell her of your posting.

[Music_4Ever]

'Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.' Amen... I understand what you're saying about missions, I also see how today's society and views are widespread and often changing. We are evolving to spread the word without actually speaking, but I still think that is the best way...however, as long as those who seek it find it, it doesn't matter what means they acquire the presence, as long as they pursue it.

[Razed]

blueheron you are so on the mark! Internet is a world wide mission field for a small mothly fee.

[royalpriestess]

I'm really touched by what you submitted. I just arrived in this new country and left all my loved ones back home so I'm kinda finding it hard to settle in good. Back home I was to blessed to be part of a lovely congregation but unfortunately people here are not as warm and so I'm finding it almost impossible to find a church that's half as good as the one I left back home.

What I'm trying to say is that I'm glad I found this site and I'm really looking forward to fellowshipping with you guys.

[elect lady]

In reply to Spiff's comment "here in america (we sit) on our lazyboys where we're comfortable and have 5 different translations of the scripture gathering dust on our bookshelves" There is a lot of truth in that comment, but there is something that has changed which I have seen. In the early 1950's my parents took me to church. I did not know of any children that did not attend church. With the divorce rate increasing and parents having to work to support the family, many times when church is scheduled, there are many young children not going to church. As they grow into teenagers, church may not be a place they go to. We need people to devote themselves to telling the Gospel one person to another person. The other thing I have seen is there is no respect for God, no fear of God. Now it is commonplace to hear cursing, to be mocked for being a Christian or being moral. It seems that shame for sin is a thing of the past. Women do not blush. Sin is flaunted. Ask yourself this question, how many people from the churches on every corner have come to your house to tell you the Gospel?

elect lady

[Rufus]

In reply to Spiff's comment "here in america (we sit) on our lazyboys where we're comfortable and have 5 different translations of the scripture gathering dust on our bookshelves" There is a lot of truth in that comment, but there is something that has changed which I have seen. In the early 1950's my parents took me to church. I did not know of any children that did not attend church. With the divorce rate increasing and parents having to work to support the family, many times when church is scheduled, there are many young children not going to church. As they grow into teenagers, church may not be a place they go to. We need people to devote themselves to telling the Gospel one person to another person. The other thing I have seen is there is no respect for God, no fear of God. Now it is commonplace to hear cursing, to be mocked for being a Christian or being moral. It seems that shame for sin is a thing of the past. Women do not blush. Sin is flaunted. Ask yourself this question, how many people from the churches on every corner have come to your house to tell you the Gospel?

elect lady

Excellent points on all lady. There are a couple things I'd like to point out relative to the timeline of significant occurences that happened after 1950 and why the "church" today is mostly ineffectual. It's hard to say where the decay really started for truly we were decaying prior to the '50s. However, the '50s seem to be the last decade for America of morality and Christian ideals. I submit that the following were major contributors to a more rapid decay.


1953 - First edition of Playboy magazine released
Today - Porn is pervasive throughout advertising, television, movies and is the most popular application of internet use.
1956 - Elvis Presley had become a national idol
Today - rock and roll or variations of have become a teen and adult obsession and this music has now made it into the "churches"
1960s - Vietnam and War protests (free love and drugs)
Today - Fornication, adultery, teenage promiscuity and a culture hopped up on legal and illicit drugs.
1969 - California emulated the Bolsheviks by passing the Family Law Act, which was the beginning of no-fault divorce in America.
Today - Marriage means little as more marriages now end in divorce then continue "til death do us part" and the glue of family has been undone.
1950s - most churches in America had one Bible. Congregations were able to speak the same language and engage in responsive reading. Doctrinal disputes were over interpreting "what saith the Lord?"
1971-2005 NASB, NIV, NKJV, ESV, TNIV Published. Today, there is confusion in the congregations, no responsive reading and disputes are over "hath God really said?"


To sum up:

Things that were in during the '50s: Modesty, King James Bible, Hymns, Patriotism

Things that are in today: Porn, New Age Bibles, Rock and Roll, Nationalism

[Bruderpoff-Watchman]

When people think of "missions", often the image that comes to view is something alont the lines of David Livingstones work in the jungles of Africa,or some other missionary laboring far from their home country, bringing the gospel to peoples who have never heard before the wonderful news of Gods salvation plan.

From the days of Livingstone until not the methodology of missions has remained pretty much the same. Single men, couples, or small groups being sent out from one country to another to proclaim the gospel.

In the last one hundred years, however, there has been great advances in technology that have provided opportunities for sending the gospel into the world much more efficiently. Even as the invention of the printing press revolutionized the publishing of the written word, making the Bible available to the masses, even so modern technologies like radio and television made it possible to communicate the gospel to large portions of the earths population in ways never possible before.

For decades, radio has broadcast into China and the former Soviet Union in the languages of the people. Even though those countries allowed no missionaries t enter. When the Iron curtain fell and China slowly opened its doors to the world, the body of believers was found to be present and the harvest of the kingdom of God taking place.

Today we have another technology that has swept across the world. The internet. And like every other technology man has invented, it can be used for evil to satisfy the greed and lusts of wicked men, or it can be used for the glory of God and for the sending forth of the Gospel.

There are those who believe the internet to be entirely evil, and especially such features of the internet as chatrooms and message boards. It is not difficult to find other media, ie television, radio, and print, giving warning about the dangers of the internet, with special emphasis on chatrooms.

But the fact is, chatrooms and message boards via the internet are in no way evil in and of themselves; But are rather a legitimate opportunity to be seized by the faithful servants of God to advance His kingdom. Not only can friendships be forged, and relationships established, but the Gospel can be proclaimed, and Gods plan for the salvation of those he came to save can be accomplished according to his good pleasure.

Christians and those seeking Christ from all over the world can come together in one place for fellowship as they gather around the Word of God, freely discussing and learning together those things God has revealed about himself in the Bible.

So along with the printed page, the word preached, radio, and television, the internet with all its various opportunities, are being used by God and his people to fulfil the mandate for missions, as was given by Christ himself.

Mark 16:15-16.."And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

So as we labor together here at Christian Chat Forum, whether as moderators or regular members; Know that your efforts will not be in vain. That Gods word will not return to him void but it shall acomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 For some as we present the Gospel, we will be a savour of death unto death; and to others the savour of life unto life. 2Cor 2:16 But always according to to Gods good pleasure and purpose.

So if you are searching for a place to serve the Lord in "missions", we welcome you here. And may we together in all things give thanks to our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever...Amen.

blueheron32


:) :) :) Blueheron, this is an excellent pice. i agree with what you say here. their are to many people ("Assume"ing) that the NET is evil. i believe its part of what Christ said when we will do Greater things than He, How Awesome! It is up to us as brothers and sisters in the body of Christ to GRAB this Chance and not just walk with it but RUN with it, and with the Testimony that Christ has given us. And with no compromise. With "1" key stroke 1, that word or message from God is on the other side of the World!..Thank You Jesus!!!, You are worthy of ALL praises and worship!!! Bruderpoff-Watchman...

[Gerry in Denver]

When people think of "missions", often the image that comes to view is something alont the lines of David Livingstones work in the jungles of Africa,or some other missionary laboring far from their home country, bringing the gospel to peoples who have never heard before the wonderful news of Gods salvation plan.

From the days of Livingstone until not the methodology of missions has remained pretty much the same. Single men, couples, or small groups being sent out from one country to another to proclaim the gospel.

In the last one hundred years, however, there has been great advances in technology that have provided opportunities for sending the gospel into the world much more efficiently. Even as the invention of the printing press revolutionized the publishing of the written word, making the Bible available to the masses, even so modern technologies like radio and television made it possible to communicate the gospel to large portions of the earths population in ways never possible before.

For decades, radio has broadcast into China and the former Soviet Union in the languages of the people. Even though those countries allowed no missionaries t enter. When the Iron curtain fell and China slowly opened its doors to the world, the body of believers was found to be present and the harvest of the kingdom of God taking place.

Today we have another technology that has swept across the world. The internet. And like every other technology man has invented, it can be used for evil to satisfy the greed and lusts of wicked men, or it can be used for the glory of God and for the sending forth of the Gospel.

There are those who believe the internet to be entirely evil, and especially such features of the internet as chatrooms and message boards. It is not difficult to find other media, ie television, radio, and print, giving warning about the dangers of the internet, with special emphasis on chatrooms.

But the fact is, chatrooms and message boards via the internet are in no way evil in and of themselves; But are rather a legitimate opportunity to be seized by the faithful servants of God to advance His kingdom. Not only can friendships be forged, and relationships established, but the Gospel can be proclaimed, and Gods plan for the salvation of those he came to save can be accomplished according to his good pleasure.

Christians and those seeking Christ from all over the world can come together in one place for fellowship as they gather around the Word of God, freely discussing and learning together those things God has revealed about himself in the Bible.

So along with the printed page, the word preached, radio, and television, the internet with all its various opportunities, are being used by God and his people to fulfil the mandate for missions, as was given by Christ himself.

Mark 16:15-16.."And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

So as we labor together here at Christian Chat Forum, whether as moderators or regular members; Know that your efforts will not be in vain. That Gods word will not return to him void but it shall acomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 For some as we present the Gospel, we will be a savour of death unto death; and to others the savour of life unto life. 2Cor 2:16 But always according to to Gods good pleasure and purpose.

So if you are searching for a place to serve the Lord in "missions", we welcome you here. And may we together in all things give thanks to our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever...Amen.

blueheron32
I so appreciate your insights, blueheron32; It's comforting to know there are a few balanced Christians left out there. Some of the posts I've read here are the views of extremists, and obviously are a little out in left field!

[Gratitude Servant]

Change can be hard for older people set in their ways. But I would agree you need more youths in the church. I would suggest you sit down with the Elders with a suggestion that you work together to attract new members with children! You might even have some really good ideas you could add. God Bless!

[sons the seedliner]

Great inspiration to utilize, and broaden my cyber coast.
Thank you, Amen..
sonsothunder

[T-man]

I agree. We have so many ways to reach out to those still lost. What an incredible story of the falling of the iron curtain and how technology reached beyond that. Praise the Lord!

[stryper1tx]

I once heard, that as a christian, when we feel all comfortable and "safe", in our church, group, or any activity pertaining to our Lord God....
That's when God desires us to step out of our "boxes", and allow His perfect guidance, for His will to be done! Sometimes we feel inadequate about witnessing and talking about God's love, Jesus Christ--but all God says is to be listening for His voice that will lead us to His divine appt., and just allow God to Speak thru us- thus His seed planted ! And sometimes we have to be shook out of our "boxes", by God, for His will to be done ! I say this from first hand experience ! We sometimes seem to be "professional" christians- all content and all knowledgeable - but, we as christians, here on earth- will be learning until that last breath, here !

stryper1tx

[HappyChild]

When people think of "missions", often the image that comes to view is something alont the lines of David Livingstones work in the jungles of Africa,or some other missionary laboring far from their home country, bringing the gospel to peoples who have never heard before the wonderful news of Gods salvation plan.

From the days of Livingstone until not the methodology of missions has remained pretty much the same. Single men, couples, or small groups being sent out from one country to another to proclaim the gospel.

In the last one hundred years, however, there has been great advances in technology that have provided opportunities for sending the gospel into the world much more efficiently. Even as the invention of the printing press revolutionized the publishing of the written word, making the Bible available to the masses, even so modern technologies like radio and television made it possible to communicate the gospel to large portions of the earths population in ways never possible before.

For decades, radio has broadcast into China and the former Soviet Union in the languages of the people. Even though those countries allowed no missionaries t enter. When the Iron curtain fell and China slowly opened its doors to the world, the body of believers was found to be present and the harvest of the kingdom of God taking place.

Today we have another technology that has swept across the world. The internet. And like every other technology man has invented, it can be used for evil to satisfy the greed and lusts of wicked men, or it can be used for the glory of God and for the sending forth of the Gospel.

There are those who believe the internet to be entirely evil, and especially such features of the internet as chatrooms and message boards. It is not difficult to find other media, ie television, radio, and print, giving warning about the dangers of the internet, with special emphasis on chatrooms.

But the fact is, chatrooms and message boards via the internet are in no way evil in and of themselves; But are rather a legitimate opportunity to be seized by the faithful servants of God to advance His kingdom. Not only can friendships be forged, and relationships established, but the Gospel can be proclaimed, and Gods plan for the salvation of those he came to save can be accomplished according to his good pleasure.

Christians and those seeking Christ from all over the world can come together in one place for fellowship as they gather around the Word of God, freely discussing and learning together those things God has revealed about himself in the Bible.

So along with the printed page, the word preached, radio, and television, the internet with all its various opportunities, are being used by God and his people to fulfil the mandate for missions, as was given by Christ himself.

Mark 16:15-16.."And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

So as we labor together here at Christian Chat Forum, whether as moderators or regular members; Know that your efforts will not be in vain. That Gods word will not return to him void but it shall acomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 For some as we present the Gospel, we will be a savour of death unto death; and to others the savour of life unto life. 2Cor 2:16 But always according to to Gods good pleasure and purpose.

So if you are searching for a place to serve the Lord in "missions", we welcome you here. And may we together in all things give thanks to our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever...Amen.

blueheron32
I'm glad to be here! I've had an online "mission" for a few weeks now, and I'm exhausted from it. That's why I've come here; to talk to Christians who know the whole Bible, not just some of it. I've been on a message board for people who have been disfellowshipped from the Jehovah Witness cult. It's horrible and sad. The Watch Tower Society has twisted the truth of the Bible in order to scare its members. They claim to be the only group going to what they call Paradise (on Earth). See what I mean about twisted?
The people who have been disfellowshipped are precious; some are lost and scared, some have recovered somewhat, some have found the truth in Christ! I've tried to bring God's love to them.
I'm tired. I hope I can speak about these things here. Please, if I'm out of line, erase it and I'll try again.
Thanks!