Bible Discussion Thread

I've just realised something about my relationship with my oldest friend . She is very definately an atheist . We love each other very much . I've just realised that a big part of the reason she loves me and that we have stayed friends for so long , despite the fact that she is a commited atheist , is because of my Christianity , my Christianity that she definately does not want to know about . She loves me because she knows that she can trust me , she can tell me anything and I won't repeat it , I don't ever judge her and she knows she can ask anything of me and if I'm able to I will give it to her or do it for her without question or desire to be repayed in any way . And yet she doesn't want to know Christ . I think there's a word for that , is it a dicotamy ? Not sure how you spell it . Any way , what I'm trying to say is that my friend doesn't want to know Christ but doesn't realise that it is Christ who has made me such a good friend to her . It's a crazy world !

Dear Suze - Please read 2 Cor.6:14-18 / James 4:4 / Mark 10:28-30 / Luke 18:29-30 And Eph.5:8-17

Sometimes it's the most loving thing to do,

At your church or some other church

That has a regular group that meets for intercessory prayer; give them a sheet of paper with your friends first name and the word 'atheist'.

I don't know if you've seen that movie, WAR ROOM, but that's what intercessors do.

Way back when I was practicing astrology, I did charts on my associate pastor brother-in-law, kids. He caught me. He was so upset about it, he asked his entire church on Sunday,

To fast and pray for me, one day

It worked!!!!! My life unraveled. God peeled away every shred of security that I possessed. Just like an onion. Layer by layer. Until I had nothing.

I was scared. The evil in my life got all stirred up. I almost died from booze and pills.

Then Jesus made a house call :)

Don't give up. Just give the Name to the Prayer Warriors.

Fast on a weekend day. Tell no one you're doing or have done it. Don't tell your friend. No food, no media. Just Bible. Read Ephesians 6. Be patient. It took me 9 months to unravel.

Commit your fast to God.

Thanks Mishael , my friend is very materialistic . It's not entirely her fault , as a child her parents showed their love to her by buying her things so she puts a lot of importance on things . It's a hard habit for her to break , me ? I have the same curtains in my living room for the last 30 years ! No , I'm not kidding , smiley face . My mum and step dad are both very poorly with bad chest problems , arthritis , high blood pressure , high cholesterol and heart problems . My step dad has two daughters and two step children and about 9 siblings , dozens of nieces and nephews etc . They are no where in sight and I'm doing all their housework for them . My mum's sister lives next door to them but never asks if they need anything . People are cold hearted and selfish . If you genuinely care about some one you help them when they need help . You sound like a very soft hearted kind guy and your posts on here are always appreciated by me and others I'm sure . You will be getting a lot of hugs from friends you didn't even know you had when God gathers His precious jewels together in His Kingdom . Stay strong Mishael , you are very much loved on this site and by everyone who knows you , I'm sure of that . Thanks again , much love in Christ .

Tell her. Even if she does not want to hear it, just say about it. Try to get her into it and actually feel something that is true and something that you think she will turn to.

Dear Suze, So glad you are representing our lord to this friend. I will pray for your and her today.

Dear Heavenly Father, Suze's beloved friend needs you as You know. We ask to day that You will stir up the heart of this friend to inquire of Suze the reason for the hope within her so that she can share the gospel with her and You will do the work of salvation in this dear friend. Give Suze cause to speak about her faith in You to her friend as the You provide the opportunities. Soften the heart of Suze's friend and prepare it to receive the truth about You and Your Son, Jesus Christ. We as these of You, Father, in the name of Your Son, Jesus.

I've met many atheists who've come to Christ. They have more hope than we sometimes give credit for as they're searching for answers. Most naturalist atheists I've met are more than willing to sit down and talk about the word of God. Those who have no political attachment tend to be more open to listening to the Gospel. I'd let her know that if she's your friend (your sister) that you love her and there's only truth in love. Tell her that the truth is simple. If we complicated the Truth, it would be hard for anyone to accept Christ Jesus. But here's that simple Truth of Salvation:

Titus 1:2, "In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, PROMISED before the world began."

Acts 13:39, "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses."

[Law cannot justify, you can't justify your self, philosophy and religion cannot justify you...only justification through the Blood of Christ Jesus]

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" ( Romans 3:23)

Romans 10:8-13

"But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him."

The religious of this world seek to complicate the simple Truth (Salvation) of Christ with doctrines, sacraments, laws, pre-requisites and but these verses are Truth and the Truth shall set you free.

13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Thank you Daniel , I've just been reading Romans . My friend is very worldly , which actually means that she is very vulnerable , if you put your trust in the things of this world then you are not going to find any real peace or true joy . Her wordlyness makes her vulnerable . Thanks again .