Christian Beliefs

JoshuaFKon · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 06:51 PM

Hello,

As I christian, I would be happy to answer any questions you have about christian beliefs.

Josh

Dr T · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 07:24 PM

Hi Josh,

Question #1:

"What is the circumference of Venus?"

Thank you,

Dr. T

Dr T · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 07:36 PM

Sorry Josh,

Couldn't resist. I am interested in what members have about Christian stuff. This should be fun to read.

Thanks,

Dr. T

JoshuaFKon · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 08:13 PM

No need to apologize Dr. T....it probably will be fun to read...

Josh

But as a Christian....I don't believe Venus exists........lies...all lies....

Dr T · #5 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 08:21 PM

First they get rid of Pluto, now Venus? WHat is happening to our universe?

Oh, the Greek Venus...OK.

Toungue in cheek,

Dr. T

prisonchaplain · #6 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 09:48 PM

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Hello,

As I christian, I would be happy to answer any questions you have about christian beliefs.

Josh

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You know someone is going to come back with: But we LDS already have Christian beliefs, so what questions would we need to ask?

I will take a crack at this, though. Previously, the question, what must one do to be saved was asked.

Perhaps a different and more fruitful question would be: What are the core beliefs of true Christianity? Later we might ask how close we have to be to get into the kingdom.

JoshuaFKon · #7 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 11:43 AM

Well, prisonchaplain

You could probably answer these questions better then me...but ok...I'll give it a shot.

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You know someone is going to come back with: But we LDS already have Christian beliefs, so what questions would we need to ask?[/b]

I didn't make this fourm....Someone else started a Christian beliefs board...I just hate to see an empty board....

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Perhaps a different and more fruitful question would be: What are the core beliefs of true Christianity?
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I would say off the top of my head, that the "core beliefs" of true Christianity would be.

love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, and Love you neighbor as yourself. I would also say that accepting the Free Gift of Salvation is a core belief.

Josh

Princess3dward · #8 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 06:22 PM

Hmm.. what do I not know about christians?
umm.....
hmm.....
Why......
......would a fellow christian think anyone on this site would have a question about christian beliefs?!?!?!?!
I CERTAINLY don't know the answer to that!
Good luck on your thread!

Brother Dorsey · #9 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 06:46 PM

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Hello,

As I christian, I would be happy to answer any questions you have about christian beliefs.

Josh

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Hello JoshuaK, Yes I have a question..actually 6 of them....
1) How come Christians don't have any Temples? Christ worshipped in a Temple, He went there to teach often and he even refers to the Temple as a house of God....And you can read about Temples all through the Bible....so, why don't Christians have Temples?
2) If Christians believe the Bible to be the word of God, literally...then where are your Prophets...God always had prophets to lead and guide his people....why don't Christians have a Prophet?
3) Which one of the Christian churches should I go to to learn about Christ and His Gospel...there are so many? I have looked into some and they all teach something that I think is right but then they all have alot of differences...which one is the right Christian church...the one Jesus himself set up?
4) What's the difference between a Christian and a Baptist? Or a Lutheran? Or Pentacostal? Presbyterian? Methodist? Calvinist? Evangelical?
5) If a person never hears the word of God...(I'm taking those who have been sheltered away from the Bible or denied the Bible such as in China), or never knows of or is taught of Christ....what happens to that person when he dies? Does he go to hell? Don't the Christian believe you have to be Baptised or you go to hell?
6) And finally...what does "Saved" mean? I hear Christians say that all the time...even mass murderers on death row...does that me their sins are forgiven and they get to go to heaven with say an honest hardworking man who gave all he could to his fellow man?...do they reap the same reword?....cause if that's the case then I will go out and sin as much as I can (cause less face it, it's fun) and near the end of my life somewhere I'll get "Saved"!
Please answer these questions to the best of your ability....I will be waiting for your reply....oh and please don't answer any of these questions with a question...your direct Christian answer will suffice...thanks!

JoshuaFKon · #10 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 07:32 PM

hello

I hope I can answer all your questions....

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Hello JoshuaK, Yes I have a question..actually 6 of them....[/b]

Poetic Justice?....lol

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1) How come Christians don't have any Temples? Christ worshipped in a Temple, He went there to teach often and he even refers to the Temple as a house of God....And you can read about Temples all through the Bible....so, why don't Christians have Temples?[/b]

Good Question, the Jews actually only had one “Temple” This was where the “presence” of God dwelt. When Jesus was crucified the curtain of the temple was ripped in two because God no longer dwelt in the temple. Also, Early Christians worshiped in houses.

Consider also what Paul said: “The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by man,”

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2) If Christians believe the Bible to be the word of God, literally...then where are your Prophets...God always had prophets to lead and guide his people....why don't Christians have a Prophet?[/b]

Well two points to that,

Some Christian denominations Do have prophets. And while most do not have “official” prophets, we do believe in the Gift of Prophecy. We just don’t make it “official”

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3) Which one of the Christian churches should I go to to learn about Christ and His Gospel...there are so many? I have looked into some and they all teach something that I think is right but then they all have alot of differences...which one is the right Christian church...the one Jesus himself set up?[/b]

I would say there is no “right” Church, I believe Mormons are Christians, and most other denominations are as well…all these Christians make-up “The Body of Christ” I base my faith on the Bible, not on a certain denomination, I’m sure they all have some areas where they are wrong.

If you want to learn about Christ and His Gospel…depend on the Bible.

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4) What's the difference between a Christian and a Baptist? Or a Lutheran? Or Pentacostal? Presbyterian? Methodist? Calvinist? Evangelical? [/b]

Well…not being all of these things I can’t really say, but I’ll tell you want I think.

First of all, all these denominations are “Christian” I don’t agree with everything they say, but they’re all Christians.

Baptists don’t believe in speaking in tongues or dancing. Lutherans….I don’t know. Pentecostals believe in speaking in speaking in tongues, healing, etc…Calvinist have some strange beliefs about salvation…I really can’t speak for them.

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5) If a person never hears the word of God...(I'm taking those who have been sheltered away from the Bible or denied the Bible such as in China), or never knows of or is taught of Christ....what happens to that person when he dies? Does he go to hell? Don't the Christian believe you have to be Baptised or you go to hell?[/b]

For your first question, I don’t know. I will try and research it for you. As for your second question, Most Christian denominations do not believe you need to be baptized to be saved.

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6) And finally...what does "Saved" mean? I hear Christians say that all the time...even mass murderers on death row...does that me their sins are forgiven and they get to go to heaven with say an honest hardworking man who gave all he could to his fellow man?...do they reap the same reword?....cause if that's the case then I will go out and sin as much as I can (cause less face it, it's fun) and near the end of my life somewhere I'll get "Saved"! [/b]

I would say “saved” means your sins are forgiven.

As for whether a mass murderer would go to the same heaven, I remind you of Jesus’ parable about the people who agree go out into a field and work for a certain amount of money, and all throughout the day other people come and start to work with them…and at the end of the Day Jesus gives them all the same amount of money.

Now I’m not saying you aren’t rewarded for your good works…remember Jesus speaks of “saving up treasures in heaven” I would say they would all go to heaven, but some will more “treasure” in heaven.

Thanks,

Josh