Meditation, visualization, invocation (calling on forces or gods/goddesses), chanting, burning candles and special rituals trigger a sense of the mystical, which typically reinforces their core belief system.
What you say: I believe in a male counterpart to the Goddess, who could possibly be the Christian God or the God of Islam.
What the Bible says: God identified Himself as "I Am" (Exodus 20:2) - meaning He is the self-existent (never had a beginning or end) eternal Creator of the universe. There is no Goddess.
About the Trinity:
What you say: I don't believe in the Trinity.
What the Bible says: There is one God and yet three Persons (Isaiah 45:5; Deuteronomy 6:4; James 2:19). There are no other 'gods' or 'goddesses'.
About Jesus:
What you say: Jesus was an enlightened man who should be honored just like Mohammed, Moses, Krishna, and Buddha, but he was not and is not God in the flesh.
What the Bible says: Jesus is fully God and fully man, He is the God of the universe (John 1:1, 14, 18; 8:58 ; 10:30 . Compare Titus 2:13 and Isaiah 45:21), and His death on the cross completely paid for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). What you see as 'enlightened' was actually His power as being God. What separates him from Moses, Buddah, Mohammed, etc. was that He came back from the dead.
About the Bible:
What you say: I don't believe in absolute truth, and I do consider the Bible a good book that I can pick and choose things from to help her follow my spiritual path.
What the Bible says: The Bible alone is the word of God and is absolute truth. It is without error. It cannot and should not be added to or subtracted from (2 Timothy 3:16-4:4; Revelation 22:18-20), and it is also the ultimate authority on spiritual matters. Every word of it is inspired by God, so you can't just pick and choose what you 'think' is true.
About the Afterlife:
What you say: I believe in an endless cycle of reincarnation (birth-death-birth-death, etc.) and karma (what you do here affects you in the next life). But I do not believe in heaven or hell.
What the Bible says: Those who trust in Christ alone as their only hope of salvation spend eternity in heaven; those who reject Christ spend an eternity in hell (John 5:24-30; Revelation 20:11-15). The Bible denies the concept of reincarnation (Hebrews 9:27-28).
About Salvation:
What you say: I don't believe in sin or a need for forgiveness, so I don't see why anyone needs salvation. I think being 'saved' would be to reach a point where one is free from the reincarnation/karma cycle.
What the Bible says: All people are sinners in need of forgiveness (Romans 3:23). Salvation is by faith in Christ ALONE on the basis of His death on the cross. (John 3:16 -17, 36; 6:29 ,47; Romans 4:1-5; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5)
Even though this may appear harsh to you, of course I have love for you. I mean, if God loves me, of course He wants me to love you! If you need guidance on this, please send me an email or an IM (it's Cftx93) @ AOL.
Now let me ask you some questions
What do you believe that Christianity is?
Since the Bible is so accurate, is consitent, has fulfilled prophecy, etc... can you disprove it without taking out any part of it?
Christ said that He is the "way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). Salvation in Jesus Christ gives us endless freedom from suffering, guilt, and sin and also the gift of eternal good life without suffering! In Matthew 11:28, Jesus makes this promise: " Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." This is the reason why Jesus died on the cross for you! No matter how much you screw up, He's still there for you! That's something to look forward to! A God who's still willing to accept you even though you don't deserve it!
Are you a good person?
