Hey everybody,
My name is Tommy. I'm from Pennsylvania. I was brought up in the Roman Catholic Church until the age of 17, when I became a "born again christian," or so I thought. God always blessed me with letting me know He was real, and He came in flesh as Jesus Christ, died, and rose from the dead, but I never really got it. At the age of 17, I accepted Jesus as my savior, not knowing He chooses us, we don't choose or "accept" Him. About 2 and a half weeks ago, while in despair, I was unable to sleep, I was scared that I, and my unbelieving family would still go to "Hell" bcause I couldn't obey and they didn't believe, and in His grace He had me call out to Him, and confess my comlete inability to even stop sinning and obey Him even though I thought I had accepted Him. I asked Him for His Holy Spirit and to show me His love in a way that blew my mind. The next day, while looking online, God directed me to some websites that proclaimed the best news I've ever heard. Christ died for everyone's sins, was buried, and rose from the dead, and since He died for everyone's sins and rose, everyone will be forgiven through Him. Everyone will have fellowship with the Father through Him. Christ is the Savior to ALL men, especially believers. I wasn't redeemed by "accepting" Jesus into my heart, I, and everyone else who ever lived and will live, is saved by Christ's cross and resurrection. Christ doesn't need my help in saving me, just as Adam didn't need my help in passing down the curse. Christ's blood doesn't depend on me, I depend on it. Best news ever! The gospel of the kingdom is talking about Abraham's inheritence. God has given me faith to believe and understand that. That doesn't make me any better then unbelievers, it just means God showed me before He showed them, for a reason still unknown to me. And I am so excited He will show everyone, in due time. God knows what He's doing, God is patient, God is just, God is love, and God is One. He is a righteous, just, patient, loving God, all at the same time, He is not schizophrenic. I have no fellow brothers and sisters that I know of in my area, and would love to talk to whomever is willing. Thank you!
So one night you where scared of hell and the next day you where fully converted?
Guess you are still in party mode then :icon_jokercolor:
Welcome and enjoy you new found happiness :thumbsup:
Your post was EXCELLENT! I really enjoyed reading it.
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Your happiness is contagious!
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:grin: Welcome, Friend!!
We're neighbors. I'm down here in Virginia.
A lot of my family is from PA. :mfriends:
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Hi TD
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I have no fellow brothers and sisters that I know of in my area, and would love to talk to whomever is willing. [/quote]
Welcome to the club, uh, I mean tent. :bigGrin: I am in the same boat as you. I have no one in my area who believes as I do. It does get get lonely sometimes doesn't it?
CHB
Hey Tommy...I really like your testimony...praise be to God! You're family here...God's blessing, James.
Welcome Tommy. Your joy is contagious; a sign of true thankfulness of the good news. I enjoyed your post. Please post again. There's nothin like the truth. God Bless
Grace and peace
I live in Maryland, not too far away from PA depending on the area
tommy,
wow i too was raised catholic and around 24 was ""born again"' so i thought, long story short, i spent many yrs in the wilderness as a beleiver going to and fro, in torments....
about 4-5 yrs ago i was crying out to God and at the same time a friend at work started asking me all kinds of questions, i too went online seeking answers and found UR, the light went on and ive been growing in and twords that love ever since.
Gods timing is perfect. :thumbsup:
be blessed and superabounding grace as you journey. be patient in all things.
chuckt
Thank you guys and girls so much, reading your responses has been a blessing. I am at work so can't talk much, but I wanted to thank everyone, it's an encouragement!
Hey Tommy! Welcome to Tent! Just wanted to warn ya though .. . UR is just the tip of the iceburg of Truth . . .once we break through our prebuilt religious walls . . .the foundations of our entire religiousness come crumbling down . . .you are not alone my friend . . .this is the year of the sovereign Lord to reveal the nature of Rest to all men . . .the heart of God is come to heal the blind, transform the lame into leaping . . .resurrect the dead . . .it's a whole new world out here . . .come in in . .the water's fine!!!