Yes, most (only most, not all) in certain areas have heard of Jesus or believe they know who he is.But when Jesus and the apostles set out preaching, they preached to ones who believed they knew who God was–the Jews. They were preaching to ones who should have been familiar with the scriptures–yet, preach they did. The Jewish nation had fallen…[Read more]

You are absolutely right Nick. Persecution in itself does not prove that you belong to the true Way of Christianity. But not being persecuted for your beliefs and actions would prove that you are not really living with godly devotion:”Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”2 Timothy 3:12 (New American Standard…[Read more]

Jesus went right to the people with the Kingdom message, teaching them publicly and in their homes. (Mt 5:1; 9:10, 28, 35) When he sent out his early disciples to preach, he directed them: “Into whatever city or village you enter, search out who in it is deserving.” (Mt 10:7, 11-14) Such ‘searching out’ would reasonably include going to the peo…[Read more]

So they rang the church bells (so to speak) and hoped people would come to them? Or did they search out deserving ones?

So YOU want to solve the world's problems, fix all the injustices. What can you do? I thought it was God's kingdom we looked to for the solutions, not human governments.Vengeance is MINE. I shall repay, says Jehovah.ROMANS 12:17-20“Return evil for evil to no one. Provide fine things in the sight of all men. If possible, as far as it depends u…[Read more]

So you're not sure if the “will of God” is for you to kill people for your country, Nick?You know, this forum is an interesting thing. It's made up of people of different countries. Yet, you may consider some on it to be your “brothers.” Think of one of them who you consider to be born again, and a true follower and on the right path.Now if…[Read more]

So if you were younger, and conscripted or drafted, would you go Nick?Quote Of course all moral advice is useless unless one has been saved. I'm not sure why you're telling me this. Doesn't the Bible contain “moral advice”? Surely, not “all” moral advice is “useless.”Anyway, when called on to go to war, what would you do?

Quote Good point DavidYes, good one Mr. Bob.Just kidding.

Quote Here's an interesting question:DID THE EARLY CHRISTIANS GO TO WAR? And if they refused to, what would that tell us?What do you think?

How did they reach people? How did they search them out?

Quote “T” for Tammuz? Hey Malcolm,Quote I think we have to be careful however in our rejection of all that appears to be pagan.Bearing in mind that much of it is impersonation of the truth. It might APPEAR that much of paganism is copying Christianity. But I see it as Christendom incorporating paganism into itself–wrongly.What a…[Read more]

Quote To point out that the cross has been abused by some worshipping it does not make the cross itself bad. Wouldn't you agree that if there had been proof it was a stake then those same people would have worshiped it instead? No. I don't believe that at all. First, a quote:“Various objects, dating from periods long anterior to the Christian e…[Read more]

Seeking Truth, that post that you replied to, Ringo's is 2 years old. I don't believe he will respond to you. So, you may not get your money.While I understand where you're coming from, I would like to add.”whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other also to him.”Jesus was teaching that a Christian does not need to pay back blow for…[Read more]

While it is true that God has allowed governments to rule for our benefit, when their laws conflict with God's, who do you obey?Who was it that said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.”The governments authority is relative, placed in their spot by God.And while Jesus told them to bring swords before his arrest, it was to teach a lesson.…[Read more]

And more importantly, how did the early Christians preach?

I wonder what the people of this forum think of “Christians” who go to war and kill or even go to war and don't kill.

I have a question: If you are drafted or called on to go to war, what do you do?

I just had a thought. I'm not sure if it applies.Daniel, in referring to his three friends in his inspired account, often uses their babylonian names.Hananiah was renamed Shadrach, which some authorities believe to be a compound name meaning “Command of Aku.” Interestingly, Aku was the name of a Sumerian god. Mishael was renamed Meshach (po…[Read more]

THE CROSS–Symbol of Christianity?How would someone feel, if every time his birthday came around, his mother insisted on bringing out snapshots showing what he was like when he was a baby? People like to be recognized for what they are now, not just for what they were as infants.It is rather similar concerning life and death. People hope to be r…[Read more]

Quote Well when Paul stood up on Mars hill to address these Athenians he began by referring to something they were familiar with,Of course it's wonderful to start by talking with someone about something you have in common with them. It puts them at ease.Paul told us to become imitators of him. (1 cor 4:16; 11:1; phil 3:17)Are we to stand on a…[Read more]