Christian Apologetics

Why do you believe what you believe? Gosh!!! this class is great!

So we're doing this class, and we all had to write a paper saying why we believe. It was so fantastic having to pull my brain, and really think deeply about this. I realize that all this time my reasons for believing is because 'Jesus loves me and the bible tells me so', nothing more nothing less. Goodness!!! I was so naive and ignorant. I encourage you all to think a little deeper.

here is a snidbit on the final paper that i did for this class:

My first reason is that the Bible is full of fulfilled prophecies, making it the only book that has prophecies that have been fulfilled, and have more to come. But although the bible has 66 books all written by different people at different times, it comes together to form one book that flows. Jesus was prophesied about in the psalms and in genesis, which were both written well before the new testament where the prophecy was fulfilled. The author of the Bible is truly divine, explaining why there is such historical, prophetic and doctrinal congruency.

What I love about Christianity is that it is relational. It is not a set of laws to follow, but it is more importantly a loving relationship that you have with a great big God, who loves you unconditionally. Jesus coming to earth is a historical fact. It is factual that He died, and He was seen again after; that He spoke the words that He did. And I would be foolish not to believe Him, when such a sign, and such a man has never walked this earth before. Any other world religion works out their salvation through works, but my salvation with Christ is received by HIs grace and mercy, not of works so that no man can boast. This salvation is a gift from God, and not something that we have earned by our deeds or actions. Would not we all want to believe in a God who does not care what you've been or what you've done, but who loves you despite all. And though undeserving He gives limitlessly.

it continues....but didn't want to kill you with information :-)

Broken Cisterns

"My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water." Jer. 2: 13 My brother once mentioned this scripture to me. He spoke of how we look for other gods, for other things to give us pleasure, to comfort us; for people to love us, for men to praise us, for money to fill us with pride, for physical relationships to give us pleasure, the list goes on. I won't lie to you, I have placed other things before God, tangible things that I thought would bring me pleasure or happiness. But every single time, without fail I end up empty, I end up bitter; as if i ate something that was sweet at first, but had a bad after taste. Friends tell me, Why do we continually dig our own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water??? Again and again, we turn away from the LIVING WATER!! But now I drink of it, i'm swimming in it, i'm dancing it; and i've thrown away my empty and broken cisterns. I have nothing to loose, for He promises so much to those who delight in Him. 'Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.' Psalm 1: 1-3

So I had one of those panic episodes today. Where I become engrossed in worry and pessimistic thoughts of the future. what am I gonna do? i need a job? no offence God, but I can't earn money worshipping! not in Jamaica at least. what is it that you want me to do? why can't the path i'm walking on be any clearer? Lord, I know the path to follow you will be narrow and dark, but where is the light you promised to show me the way? big sigh

I think I am walking through a very very dark corner in my life. Dark because of bitter circumstances, dark because of uncertainty in purpose and future. But I believe Darkness is necessary. It is in darkness that God created, in Darkness God's light is that much brighter, in darkness God teaches, God roots down and builds up. In this darkness I have found God to be more real to me than in any lighter and easier times in my life. And having been in darkness, I will appreciate the light that much more. Forgive me Lord for ever doubting you, for ever being anxious or worrying pointlessly.

'I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear; for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.' Isa. 41: 3