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We are what we believe

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Pardon my conclusion, but I feel Christians/evangelicals/believers etc. (however they identify) have gone off the rails. Christianity is no longer what it was. It defined a people whose faith was in Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, the Messiah and all that is written in the Scriptures, His teachings and His promises. We believe Jesus went to cross for the sin of man. His death and resurrection paid for our sin. It was a sacrificial act that no mere man could have done. Even those who would not believe.

Christians believe that Jesus will return once again. The question of when Jesus will return is open to debate. It has been debated for centuries and no one with any amount of certainty can predict the date. Sure, the times look ripe, but they are not ripe enough. Can they pick up speed? They sure can. Will they? No one truly knows. The Scriptures tell me that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day (2 Peter 3:8). So, your guess is as good as any. There are many biblical events that are debatable. And different viewpoints have scriptural support. So we can wait for Christ to yank us out before the tribulation, or we can prepare to go through it. It’s best to prepare, I think. I look for the one predictor that will affect everyone.

What we believe about God and His Son, defines who we are, as a people – NOT as Americans but as the people of God. Making America great (again) is not going to make Christianity great again, or anyone a better Christian, or a better human being. Making this country great, however great is to be defined, it will not rid the world of evil. It will not bring God any glory. Many things are done in the name of God. And the majority God does not recognize. The Scriptures say that all man’s righteousness is as filthy rags. The image below was posted on Facebook page. The person or person’s responsible for the page read like a conundrum of confusion. What true believer would be believe a mortal man to be the Messiah? Note: Messiah is lowercase and We The People is capitalized.

We know the Messiah came some 2000 years ago and true believers are not expecting a different one. We have this truth, yet people some believe otherwise, as the images clearly show. I believe there are many faithful believers that are not caught up in the deceptions of today. And there are many deceptions – some more destructive than others.

Satan never takes time off. He walks about looking for whom he may devour. I think we can we agree that neither does God. For we know, the eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good (Proverbs 15:3). And if you know the story, the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him (2 Chronicles 16:9). And this is where we are at. How did we get here?

When I became a Christian in 1982, never did I imagine fellow believers would fall for what is clearly a lie straight out of hell. I know God is in control. So, maybe I should just do as one friend recommended, pray for fellow believers. The Scriptures do say false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect (Matthew 24:24).

Pray.

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Hello,

I’m Irma

Welcome to my little corner of the blog world. Here, I share my thoughts on Christianity, the things of God, and the ways He has shaped and guided my path through life. My journey with the Lord has been long and transformative, marked by moments of peace and joy and periods of uncertainty. I write, first and foremost, for myself—to process what the Lord so graciously reveals to me in Scripture. Sharing some of these truths has become a mission of sorts, via blogging. His word urges us to bear witness and encourage one another.

As I reflect on my own transformation, I can say that the church itself has transformed over the years and not necessarily for the good. I speak about my own experiences with the church. One lesson the Lord impressed upon me this year is that “truth is not always truth.” What do I mean by that? There have been times when I’ve shared a biblical insight, only to realize that other faithful believers interpret the same passage differently. In that instance, I find that the Lord reveals according to our understanding. When I share the need for a Damascus experience understandings diverged sharply. Believers that have been raised in the church do not feel that such an extreme experience is necessary for spiritual maturity. Our faith is truly shaped by our backgrounds. Spiritual journeys are not for everyone. This taught me that early socialization deeply colors our grasp of faith; what’s true for me may not resonate in the same way for someone else.

Similarly, lately I considered how “ignorance of Scripture was its own blessing,” I remembered my early walk with Christ. I had a blind faith. I knew little of doctrine or debate. I trusted the pastor. In those days, my faith and trust in the church and church leaders was simple—I accepted what was taught from the pulpit without questioning. I did not have the knowledge needed to question any teaching. There was a peace in not knowing all the controversies or complexities. As I grew and studied the scriptures, and did some additional research, as the Lord gave understanding, I found myself questioning everything I had been taught. I did not question my faith, or the existence of God. That ignorance, while limiting, protected me from confusion and doubt, allowing me to rest in childlike faith.

The church itself has seen many changes over the decades. Self-proclaimed prophets have introduced new doctrines, some bordering on heresy, while believers wrestle with their flesh and what it means to follow Christ in a society with so many freedoms. I remember a time, more than thirty years ago, when I trusted every word spoken in church. Now, I understand how easy it is to accept teachings that stray from biblical truth. The Scriptures warned us this would happen in the last days.

2 Timothy 4:2-4 (NKJV) “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.”

Current events—like the 2024 Election—have exposed deep flaws in American Christianity. Yet, through it all, Scripture assures me that God is sovereign. No wall built by human hands can withstand His judgment; no scheme crafted in darkness escapes His light. These lessons have become more real to me as I look back over my journals, filled with stories of God’s faithfulness during trials, tribulations and abundant grace. By sharing I hope those the Lord leads here will desire to seek God wholeheartedly, to find comfort knowing that He is always at work in our lives—often in ways we never considered.

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