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  1. Howdy Worthy Family How do I stop striving for God's love and approval? I realise I can never earn anything from God and that everything I receive from God is Grace. Yet there's this 'thing' in me that is constantly working to get his approval via my performance. In the world that is how we're conditioned so it makes sense. But believers are no longer in the world. So how do I quit striving; If I don't read my bible today or don't pray, how can I be approved of God? So I 'work' to do these things but it's a pressure rather than a joy. Is this making sense to anyone... is it a faith issue? I feel like I'm missing a big piece of the puzzle. I can't relax because I'm constantly worrying that what I'm doing isn't good enough. Thanks for reading this far guys... any replies are gratefully appreciated. Dwayne
  2. Howdy folks Sometimes I feel I need constant reassurance from the Lord... I get disheartened very easily. Whilst I don't want to describe myself as a fair weather Christian... at times I do feel like one whose gospel was sown on shallow ground. I read the word and sincerely receive it with joy but it doesn't take much to knock my small faith. I can't seem to grasp how God loves me so much and is eager to help me even when I was the one who got myself into so much trouble (especially as I knew better, or at least should have). The Lord has proven himself faithful over the years... when I consider this I can't help but think 'why would God bring me this far only to leave me now'... And yet I frequently feel like a little boy who's in constant need of reassurance from his dad... perhaps I'm a doubting Thomas.
  3. Howdy Mikado5001 Last year I watched the film version of the book you read. I remember when I first gave my life to Christ... nothing happened. I was so shocked that I did it again (said the prayer again). I don't know what I was expecting but 'nothing' wasn't on the agenda... so from that day I had trouble with my faith... but as already mentioned we must learn to have faith despite our emotions screaming at us... we walk by faith and not by sight! God bless
  4. Howdy Jed How are things going with you? ... just in case you're still struggling ... see the link below God bless you Jed http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/home/
  5. Did the first death eliminate consciousness? No. Then why do we assume the second death will? We can't, unless we read into it what we wish to see there. In Christ, Eric I understand your point... but the fact remains that eternal life is a gift from God!!! It is not a right we are born with ... I have not read nor heard it taught that man was created with an eternal soul. So, if we agree that eternal life is God's gift then it is easy to understand that hell is destruction. Obviously if life is not eternal it must come to an end i.e. the destructive fires of hell... what did Jesus say... do not fear man but fear God who can destroy both the body and soul in hell!!! As for the first death eliminating consciousness... yes it does. Why do you think it is likened to sleep? but these issues aren't salvation issues.. they are merely theological... sometimes we waste too much time nit picking these theological points which cause division among us... the people outside of God's Kingdom are the immoral, the thieves, adulteres, fornicators... not people with different theology! I don't wish to labour the point but if it's not a salvation issue lets just agree to disagree... whilst praying our loved ones and ourselves avoid the fires of hell... whether they're eternal or not! Gods peace to you all YBIC Elswado Pancho
  6. Howdy all - 2thepoint & copper scroll I think we can all agree that the wages of sin is death. And the 'Gift' of God is eternal life. So... if the 'Gift' from God is eternal life (for those who believe in Jesus)... why do we Christians assume that those destined for hell (do not believe in Jesus) also receive this gift??? The bible clearly teaches that the soul who sins is the soul that will die. I believe hell is death eternal... why else is the lake of fire the second death? The punishment is the denial of life... everybody wants to live. Even sick people fight for life... and God has put eternity into the hearts of man. I think the weeping and gnashing of teeth is when the unrepentant see that they've missed the best in this life (walking with Jesus) and will forever be denied the opportunity to do so in the next... Heaven! And where exactly is outside of God's presence anyway? If I go down to the grave he is there or if I go up to the heavens he is there... or are we all going to be dancing and singing in Gods Kingdom while somewhere billions of people and demons suffer horribly in agonising pain! Will God just turn a blind eye/ear to their suffering.. to their screams? I do not believe that is the God of the bible.
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