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Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by hopefulLandlord: 3:18pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Omoluabi16:just keeping it real bro |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by Gagason(m): 3:30pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Well the Bible verses quoted says it all, all those who will serve God truly will suffer in one way or another because of their belief in Christ.i personally lost my job because of my zeal for him but I am not lacking anything ,just the satisfaction of having a job.Christian suffering comes in different ways for different saints ,but it is a must for all who will serve God genuinely.God allowed it to be so .but God is always faithfully,at the end of the road there will be glory 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by NavalObi37: 3:51pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord: ANTICHRIST INDEED... BELIEVERS BEWARE!!! |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 4:26pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Gagason: Amen.... Grace and peace be multiplied to you and family. Amen |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by Ericsunday619: 4:53pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:good points sir, I believe in God existence but not Allah and Jehovah both are terrorists gods. I even prefer Zeus and Odin both gods don't send their followers to hell fire. |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by Gravas(m): 5:27pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
The concept of Christian suffering is being misunderstood. |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by xerxes456(m): 5:38pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:You seem to forget that Even God when he came as a man suffered even to the point of crucifixion on a cross... God is a God of free will, he interferes in man's activities on very special occasion, time and chance will always happen to man until the end of time, everything happens for one major purpose to disprove the devil and give all glory to God... From your write up you sound so betrayed and seriously battered because of what you expect from God and what you finally see around you... please read about the suffering of Christ himself and the apostles even the early Christians they suffered so much worst, but our glory can not be compared with the sufferings in fact we look forward to surfer these and much more for the glory we expect to find at the other end... read those passages above... For a Christian in this world, till the end of time suffering will continue, may God give us the grace to endure... 1 Like |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by xerxes456(m): 5:46pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Ericsunday619: There no where it's written in the Bible that God sends his followers to hell, His followers follow him he knows their voice and they know his voice like a Shepherd he seeks his lost sheeps and guides them from going astray... But as the saying goes a " the first step in going astray is going deaf" so it is once you go deaf to his directions and guide you go astray, you no longer become a follower, whatever comes your way is your doing at that point... God's followers ends up with him, rebels should not expect to end up with God, for they are of their father the devil, so that's it... |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 5:50pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Why waste your precious time with antichrist |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 5:51pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Why waste your precious time with antichrist They were ordained for such |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by Akemmi(m): 6:05pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Christians are not supposed to chase sufferings so as to be justified, but should sufferings come, we're admonished to be strong and not denounce our faith. Paul and Silas, and Peter didn't continue to remain in the prison after they were delivered. This is why we have a loving and caring God, who delivers us from tribulations... 1 Like |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by gemale(m): 6:42pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:Dude i think you need God more than ever. It is obvious that you are at your wit's end trying to explain or manoeuvre your way through life. Only a great ingrate would say that God hasn't been more than good. Have God ever charged you a dime for being alive? Has He ever told you to pay for the oxygen you breathe for free? Do you get a bill for sunlight (the SOURCE of all energy)? There are so many things that God has given us that we don't even know or appreciate. If you are truly honest with yourself, you would see that suffering most times is inflicted by fellow humans. God gifted all men freewill. He doesn't force us to serve or love Him. With choices come consequences hence when people make poor choices, the repercussions are felt sometimes by society because humans are social in nature. The starvation you mentioned, is it God that does that or man? Isn't it greed by a few who amass & stockpile plenty while their fellow men wallow in lack? There's more than enough to go round. God provided the soil, rain, plants & animals for free to all men. If not for selfishness & sometimes laziness, no one is supposed to go hungry. On why God doesn't strike sinners dead instantly, the answer is simple; mercy. He is very merciful & doesn't desire the death of a sinner but rather that he repents. The mercy of God is available as long as we are alive. If God were to act as you wanted Him to, you would have been smote dead because in your post, you blasphemed & mocked God. Come to think about it, who hasn't sinned? Can you say truthfully say you have never sinned before? All those lies, thefts, gossip, insults, oppression, immorality etc that you, i & everyone have at 1 time of our lives (or presently) been guilty of; would you want God to strike you dead for them? I think not. So why wish another what you know you wouldn't want for yourself? It is very easy to point fingers at others while ignoring our shortcomings. The excuse that what you do is minor or small is very weak. That time your lie made your parents punish your innocent sibling or hired help is not something that's small. It's just the situation that is. If it was probably a case where the penalty was more severe, you would have done the same. Sin is sin in the eye of God. There's no big or small 1 & if not for His mercy, the entire mankind would be wiped out. As for hellfire, do you know it wasn't created for humans? It's for the devil & demons who rebelled against God. God's will is that humans spend eternity with Him in heaven but it's our choice. If we choose to serve & follow Him on earth, we are fully united with Him in His kingdom. If we choose not to follow Him & don't want to have anything to do with Him, we end up in a place where His presence is withdrawn. That is very fair. He basically gives us what we ask for. The fact you defend the devil is very sad. Would you stick your arm through a cage in the zoo to stroke a hungry lion on the head? You are sympathetic towards the enemy of your soul, who hates you with perfect hatred; the only personality you are allowed to hate. A being who envies you because you stand a chance to enjoy what he used to enjoy before he lost it due to pride & rebellion. A loser who was cast down from heaven with his allies after a resounding loss in heaven who is trying his best to deceive many to end up like him. The author & origin of all evil & sin that plague us. Who deceived Adam & stole his birthright & used him as a vehicle through which sin, death & suffering came into this world. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by gemale(m): 7:10pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Akemmi:God delivers us in tribulation. He doesn't deliver us from tribulation. He doesn't grant us immunity from tribulations but give us the strength to face it & emerge victorious. The Bible says “When you walk through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you pass through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” (Isaiah 43:2-3). "when" indicates certainty not probability. The word "tribulation" comes from the Latin word "tribulum", a heavy threshing-sledge used to thresh freshly harvested wheat. As a tribulum separates wheat grains from husk so does tribulations separate us from carnal chaff if rightly received. However, i agree with you in not active searching for suffering. Whatever cross is laid on you, carry. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by Nobody: 7:29pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
our beloved God created the world out of love. and everything he created was perfect. Nt until our first parents defied God by submitting to the demonic will that imperfection was introduced into the human soul and into the world and they whom the lord gave dominion over all things became subject to the devil who is a fallen angel because of his pride in heaven. now being subject to the devil we have brought upon ourselves suffering and death because the devil has nothing good to offer us. for this has Jesus suffered to repair the sins of all and reconcile us to God who is the father of all good things. the perfection Jesus desires for us will b restored fully to us in heaven our father land. God bless 1 Like |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 7:37pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
gemale: You could go on and on Brother, you are so anointed and your words Seasoned. Love you brother and I am praying for you and your walk with Christ Jesus and with God Almighty. Grace and peace be multiplied to you for ever. Amen |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by gemale(m): 7:39pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Truflame:So Jesus didn't obey the voice of God? What about Paul, peter & the apostles who except john all died violent, unnatural deaths? Even john that was exiled to patmos was because he was thrown into a cauldron of boiling oil but miraculously survived. All these men faced sufferings & tribulation. Was it because they were at variance with God's will? So it wasn't Jesus that appeared to ananias & told him that paul would suffer for His name's sake? Was paul preaching heresy when he said "we glory in tribulation also" (romans 5:3)? The word "Christian" means "Christ-like". Christ suffered & as His follower, you expect immunity from suffering? Is a servant greater than his master? If you are not denying yourself, picking up your cross, then let me put it plainly to you; you are not following the footsteps of the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 7:39pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
gemale: Awesome. Blessed |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 7:43pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
gemale: Love you guys, we still have Brothers who are faithful till the end |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by gemale(m): 7:59pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
lightblazingnow:Amen & to you also. I appreciate your prayers & i also pray the same for you. It is my most sincere prayer that if we don't meet in person on earth, we meet in the Lord's kingdom. All glory goes to Almighty God & no credit should go to me. I am only a tool All is His doing. I pray only that after everything, you, everyone who read those words & i would hear these words "well done, good & faithful servant, enter into the joy of your master". God bless you. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 8:06pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
gemale: Amen |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by najib632(m): 3:30am On Oct 02, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:Glory be to Allah! my brother you should take ur time and read The 3 holy books and study the character of the prophets of God and then ask yourself if all human beings behaved like the prophets of God will there any problem in the world if human beings had listened to Allah and not follow their lustful desires and greed would we be in such a mess? ask yourself when have you remembered the devil's promise to Allah to mislead all of mankind except those that truly believe in him? |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by orisa37: 5:33am On Oct 02, 2017 |
Oga TB Joshua or Oyakhilome, why? |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by orisa37: 5:37am On Oct 02, 2017 |
Read Hebrew often. |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 7:00am On Oct 02, 2017 |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by hopefulLandlord: 7:03am On Oct 02, 2017 |
najib632: All Abrahamic gods do not exist |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 7:14am On Oct 02, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord: Such a great pain within you to carry this antichrist spirit everyday, can imagine how disappointed you are with yourself, because I know you are doing this against your own will... Body, thanks God Almighty I wasn't chosen for such madness. People dey really suffer oooooooo |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by najib632(m): 9:58am On Oct 05, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord:There is no god but Allah, and why are saying there is no God |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by hopefulLandlord: 10:03am On Oct 05, 2017 |
najib632: I said "Abrahamic god does not exist" I didn't say "god does not exist" |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by Humanistme: 12:04pm On Oct 05, 2017 |
hopefulLandlord: And that includes Allah. najib632: |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by hopefulLandlord: 12:09pm On Oct 05, 2017 |
Humanistme:including Allah of course |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by lightblazingnow(m): 1:35pm On Oct 05, 2017 |
We praise you LORD CHRIST JESUS for ever and ever |
Re: What does the Bible says about Christian suffering, should a Christian suffer??? by orisa37: 5:55am On Oct 06, 2017 |
We praise you LORD CHRIST JESUS for ever and ever Amen! Amen!! Amen!!! Diezani, a Magician. Jibrilu, a Terrorist Armed Cunny man. So Christians will suffer till Christ comes back. Hallelujah!!! |
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