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  1. Revealation 21:1 21 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. I recently heard a discussion on this topic, and I wanted to bring this to the forum. Are we to take this text literally? Genisis 1:9-10 9 Then God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear”; and it was so. 10 And God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters He called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Why would the Lord exclude something that is clearly good?
  2. Your story is very similar to mine. Seek after God, spend more time in His word, fast, pray. Don't lose hope 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4
  3. This past Sunday my church held the Lord's supper, but I was uncertain if I should participate or not, as I have many things I am currently struggling with. My preacher had cautioned the congregation to first examine ourselves before taking part in this holy ordinance. 27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. I prayed several times for the Lord to lead me as to what what I should do. Then before Sunday school started I was approached about helping pass out the trays to everyone. There aren't many who attend my church, but usually the deacons or a handful of others take care of things like this. I oversee the church audio equipment, so when I was asked about helping I was pretty surprised. I took it as a sign from God that it was ok for me to take part. The more I got to thinking about it and as it weighed on me, I felt that I had some things in my heart that I still needed help getting rid of. I was probably the only person in that building who didn't eat and drink, and became immediately saddened. Now in hindsight my sadness has become fear as I feel I have denied the Lord Jesus. 33 But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.
  4. I've been a Christian for over a year now, but I feel as if I'm one of those who knows a lot about God, but doesn't really KNOW God. The Lord has helped me overcome so much in the past year. Sins that I was once a slave to are in my rear view. However, I feel like I don't trust the Lord as I should. I spend a lot of time in prayer throughout the day, but it just seems like something is missing. Sometimes I wonder if I have some other sin in my life that I haven't noticed yet that is damaging the relationship. I'm just curious for those that have been walking with the Lord for a long time, what is it like? Christ is nearly all I think about, he absolutely dominates my mind. It's especially telling to me, because a couple years ago I felt nothing for God.
  5. This perfectly describes what I'm going through at the moment, and I'm tired of it.
  6. I usually just share my faith, and how much the Lord has changed in my life.
  7. When the Lord creates the new Heaven and new Earth, how many do you think will inhabit it? Matthew 7:14 KJV [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 22:14 KJV [14] For many are called, but few are chosen. Leads me to question what the Lord means by "few". Billions? Taking into account all that have lived I would hope many more than that. I know the verses mentioned weren't intended to discourage, but when I read them, I can't help but feel like I'm going to miss out.
  8. I seriously doubt I'll ever stop seeking the Lord because I know he is truth, and I feel very similar to how Peter did in John 6:67 "Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? [68] Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life." But, many times this all just seems too much, it's exhausting. It seems for every encouraging verse I read, there's an equally discouraging verse that stabs me right in the heart. Leaving me feeling like I've doomed myself from knowingly and willfully committing sin. Perhaps it is the Lords will that I seek for years before I finally find peace.
  9. [28] And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; [29] Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, [30] Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, [31] Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: [32] Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. I feel like this has happened to me. Would God ever change a reprobate or forgive?
  10. Who are the people these verses speak of? Romans 1:21-26,28-32 KJV [21] Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. [22] Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, [23] And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. [24] Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: [25] Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [26] For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: [28] And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; [29] Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, [30] Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, [31] Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: [32] Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
  11. Time after time I've done this, and if I hadn't meant it by know, I don't know what to do.
  12. To give you a glimpse of how my mind works, I pray many times a day, mostly asking for forgiveness for when I've sinned. Through the the course of the day I may pray 20-30 times, when in actuality I've committed sin only once or twice. Outwardly I don't commit many sins, but inwardly is a maelstrom of evil thoughts. It is hard to keep track. Mark 7:21-23 KJV [21] For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, [22] Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: [23] All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
  13. I know we are commanded to repent, but if one dies with sin they've not repented of even if they believe, are they saved?
  14. I appreciate it, and I thank all of you for your help. There is a ton on my mind right now, its like a constant war in my head.
  15. But can it also be applied to our present time? I worry at times whether or not I've completely trusted in the Lord. I have days when I believe and have absolutely no doubt. Then there are some days it almost feels like something is hindering my belief, like a brick wall in my path. My grandmother tells me all the time I'm too hard on myself, perhaps she's right.
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