Help me understand

[ella]

I have recently started a new chapter in my life where my sole aim is to serve God and discover his purpose/s for me. I have a lot to learn. It is all very overwhelming now! I grew up as a Catholic. I reached a point where the Catholic "way" no longer fulfilled me. Despite this, let me say that there has never been a moment in my life where I have not believed in God, or in his grace and love and mercy, or that Jesus died to save us from sin to give us eternal life, or in the Holy Spirit or anything that I have discovered since my re-birth.

I simply want more in terms of a relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I want to make my life meaningful in God's eyes. Catholics are very solemn (and very stiff) - but believers none-the-less. My whole family is Catholic and they are devoted to God. I want more though.

I joined this community because I wanted to be amongst fellow believers. After seeing a discussion called Christian or Catholic I felt a deep sense of disappointment. I joined the Talk Jesus site because I wanted to be able to learn from others and to grow closer to God by learning more about Him, His ways and His Word. I wanted to be amongst like-minded folk. So far I have - but seeing that particular thread made me feel judged. Am I not welcome here?

 

[Coconut]

You are very welcome here Ella, I loved your post! All praises to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the fullness of life is all in Him! I dont know why the conversation you refer to left you feeling disappointed tho, its intent was to show the error of a religion. If you truly want to learn more about Him, His ways and His Word, you are in the right fellowship!

 

[jiggyfly]

I have recently started a new chapter in my life where my sole aim is to serve God and discover his purpose/s for me. I have a lot to learn. It is all very overwhelming now! I grew up as a Catholic. I reached a point where the Catholic "way" no longer fulfilled me. Despite this, let me say that there has never been a moment in my life where I have not believed in God, or in his grace and love and mercy, or that Jesus died to save us from sin to give us eternal life, or in the Holy Spirit or anything that I have discovered since my re-birth.
I simply want more in terms of a relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I want to make my life meaningful in God's eyes. Catholics are very solemn (and very stiff) - but believers none-the-less. My whole family is Catholic and they are devoted to God. I want more though.
I joined this community because I wanted to be amongst fellow believers. After seeing a discussion called Christian or Catholic I felt a deep sense of disappointment. I joined the Talk Jesus site because I wanted to be able to learn from others and to grow closer to God by learning more about Him, His ways and His Word. I wanted to be amongst like-minded folk. So far I have - but seeing that particular thread made me feel judged. Am I not welcome here?

Sure you are welcome here, but this is TalkJesus and we will do everything we can to keep it about Jesus. The ground we come together on here is Jesus the Christ, and we consider any and all other ground sinking sand.

 

[ella]

Feeling better

Thanks guys...feeling better. God bless ALL his children.

 

[Chad]

Welcome to the site. Thank you for joining us sister. The thread was 100% truth about religion / catholicism. If you felt disappointed, you will need to study harder and seek wisdom - then you will see the thread's purpose. It was out of love to warn those in the deceit of religion and call them out into the pure Truth as shown by the Holy Spirit through the one and only Holy Bible.

 

[Nigh]

It was out of love to warn those in the deceit of religion and call them out into the pure Truth as shown by the Holy Spirit through the one and only Holy Bible.

Notice he didn't say Catholicism specifically here. "Religion" is a man made system to worship God. Being 'man made', it is inherently flawed. Our aim here at Talk Jesus is not to be a 'religion' but rather a church. The church is just simply those who believe in Jesus and call on him as their Savior and Redeemer. Catholic doctrine is flawed, yes, but so are many others. This will always be until the time when Jesus comes to take up his church. (not a religion)

I feel the reason Catholics are spoken of so much is because how dangerously close some parishes come to worshiping false idols and therefore falling completely away from Christ Jesus. These parishes are driving a bus load of people straight to eternal judgment. I have Catholic Friends who have a personal relationship with Jesus and not just their parish. They also don't subscribe to the infallibility of the Pope, but they still goto a Catholic church. Catholics can be saved, just like basketball players can, or school teachers. They are just another group of people.

You are certainly welcome here ella. I hope to grow closer to Jesus with you.

God bless,
Nigh

 

[sunshine307]

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[CourageousLove]

Chad, I know I'm on dangerous ground, but I think your views on Catholicism are mistaken. I would've posted in the thread, but it's now locked.

Is there a length limit on PMs?

 

[Chad]

You oppose the Living Word of GOD? It speaks Truth and the Truth speaks for itself. It is not "my view" on Catholicism, it is GOD's view direct from His Word, the Bible itself. Infallible Word of GOD.

If you oppose, then you hate GOD, not me. I'm not concerned about your views, nor my own views for that matter. I desire GOD's views only.

By reading your profile and the location of your IP address, I see clearly your motive. Division and lies. Your banned.

Deceivers will be judged and I for one, do not welcome deceit to Talk Jesus. The Holy Spirit speaks here and we listen, obey. Period.