A PECULIAR PEOPLE

[John81]

Yes, once Satan has failed to prevent a person from coming to Christ his line of attack becomes making that Christian to be as weak and ineffective as possible.

As well, Satan loves to deceive people into thinking they are Christians when they are not. In this way he can help to keep them away from the Gospel and he can use them to sway others away from true Christianity.

[deputydog530]

Good posts bretheren. Yes I went through the same thing with the LDS folks when I was saved. I went there with my mom at the urging of some neighbors of ours. When I got saved, I studied other "religions" to understand why they were different. I spent countless hours soaking up the true doctrines of the LDS church. I was shocked at what I learned. I confronted a mormon freind and he told me it was all made up by some mormons that got mad at the Church.

I could not believe anyone could fall for the false teachings there. I praise God for his leading and protection at that time as a baby Christian. Yet, it breaks my heart to tears for the lost that follow the lie to the pit.

[futurehope]

Good posts bretheren. Yes I went through the same thing with the LDS folks when I was saved. I went there with my mom at the urging of some neighbors of ours. When I got saved, I studied other "religions" to understand why they were different. I spent countless hours soaking up the true doctrines of the LDS church. I was shocked at what I learned. I confronted a mormon freind and he told me it was all made up by some mormons that got mad at the Church.

I could not believe anyone could fall for the false teachings there. I praise God for his leading and protection at that time as a baby Christian. Yet, it breaks my heart to tears for the lost that follow the lie to the pit.

The number of cults that are out there today deceiving Christians today is incredible. But God is still in the business of saving souls and opening the deceived's eyes. I have several people in my church that even grew up in these different types of anti-christ churches, but God still allowed them to hear and decide to follow the truth in His word.

[JerryNumbers]

Good posts bretheren. Yes I went through the same thing with the LDS folks when I was saved. I went there with my mom at the urging of some neighbors of ours. When I got saved, I studied other "religions" to understand why they were different. I spent countless hours soaking up the true doctrines of the LDS church. I was shocked at what I learned. I confronted a mormon freind and he told me it was all made up by some mormons that got mad at the Church.

I could not believe anyone could fall for the false teachings there. I praise God for his leading and protection at that time as a baby Christian. Yet, it breaks my heart to tears for the lost that follow the lie to the pit.

I met one of my half-sister for the 1st time in the early 90's. Not to long after that she sent me some Mormon stuff and how they are the on true religion and how much they were persecuted.

After she did this a time or 2, I sent her some real Bible teachings.

Them she sent me a Mormon Bible.

I looked thru it, plus bought some material from a Baptist book store, then sent a letter outlining a bit of the false teaching they have and pointing to the truth within the Holy Bible, asking her how she could fall for such stuff. I really thought we had grown close enough, but seems she did not take that to well.

But it seems she got a bit ticked off at her log lost baby brother that she went from 1948 to the early 90's without laying eyes on him. Finally she got over it and she agreed not to mention such stuff to me if I would not mention it to her. Seems that was the only way she would be able to get along with me. But I always feel she is worried about my soul. Some people you can't help, no matter how bad you may want to, seems all I can do is say prayers for her with hope that she will repent. By the way, she grew up cofC changed to Mormon when she married a Mormon man.

Your right, its amazing what people will fall for.

[John81]

One of my goals for this Autumn, and that will probably carry on into winter (Lord willing, of course) is to spend more time in Bible study and prayer aimed at becoming a more perfect (perfect in the biblical sense), more disciplined disciple of Christ in all aspects of my life.

The fruit from such a study would certainly make me more peculiar and that's something I look forward to as well. :Green

[IM4given]

One of my goals for this Autumn, and that will probably carry on into winter (Lord willing, of course) is to spend more time in Bible study and prayer aimed at becoming a more perfect (perfect in the biblical sense), more disciplined disciple of Christ in all aspects of my life.

The fruit from such a study would certainly make me more peculiar and that's something I look forward to as well. :Green

John, the best compliment I have recieved in a long long time came a few weeks ago while I was standing in line at Burger King - a man took a good long look at me and asked me what church I belong to. When I told him, he said "I thought so, you look like true Christian! There are so few of us left these days!" It sort of startled me, but it made me smile. I wear the look of Christ - how 'bout that for being "peculiar?" :amen:

[Guest Guest]

John, the best compliment I have recieved in a long long time came a few weeks ago while I was standing in line at Burger King - a man took a good long look at me and asked me what church I belong to. When I told him, he said "I thought so, you look like true Christian! There are so few of us left these days!" It sort of startled me, but it made me smile. I wear the look of Christ - how 'bout that for being "peculiar?"

This is the most awesome thread! :thumb


John, first of all, I have always been a "goal setter" type of person...so, my "goal" is to stay focused on my spritual life with the Lord..."One Day at a Time". I have always, either, wanted to live in the future...or back in the past, "trying" to do things over the right way. Yet, we know that we can't go back. LOL. Then, I get too excited about future things and I want them, NOW. hehe. I love the balance that the Lord is giving me in my walk with Him. My hubby helps me so much with that one. **Opposites attract**


Seeing OLB tonight after 2 beautiful services today in my IFB church...is "getting me more on fire" to be that "Peculiar person" more and more...as I grow in the Lord. In fact, I revel at the words of being called a "Jesus Freak" a "Bible Thumper" and all those things that the world calls us. I consider that a compliment to Our Lord Jesus Christ. Since my salvation, it just keeps getting a lil' stronger...b/c Jesus has set me free from the doom of Hell...and, Hell on earth NOT knowing if I was coming or going back in those days. I was "married to my job". hehe.


When I thought I was saved in 1998 (I just basically jumped in the tub)...a very good Christian friend of mine came up out of the waters, and I will never forget that look of Jesus in her face. She had just gotten saved a day before. To this day, she shined like the Holy Spirit. The Lord kept reminding me of that time...until May 9, 2003 when I was saved after having 2 gran-mal seizures back to back. When my mom picked me up from the hospital (after Mother's Day Weekend that Monday) she said that I looked like a "brand new creature". Not even knowing that I had gotten saved in the hospital...until later.


My prayer is for my OLB family in Christ to shine like the light of Jesus Christ together this Fall, and into 2009. You guys are the greatest group of people (outside of my family/friends, hubby's family, and my IFB church family) that I have ever met. And, it is on-line. WOW! Now, if that isn't "peculiar"...I don't know what is? Praise God for His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and the sin debt that he didn't owe (paid at Calvary) so that we could be forgiven of our sins and spend an eternity with Jesus/God in Heaven. I love being saved...and, proudly serving the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.


P.S. ~ The Holy Spirit also reveals to me, that I didn't do such a bad job with my past. That guilt is gone. I only have conviction, now. :thumb

[John81]

John, the best compliment I have recieved in a long long time came a few weeks ago while I was standing in line at Burger King - a man took a good long look at me and asked me what church I belong to. When I told him, he said "I thought so, you look like true Christian! There are so few of us left these days!" It sort of startled me, but it made me smile. I wear the look of Christ - how 'bout that for being "peculiar?"

Praise God! What a great testimony

That's what I'm aiming for. Sometimes people "see" the reason I'm peculiar but there are still those who just see that I'm different but don't seem to understand why. I want the difference to be obvious by the light of Christ shining forth before all men at all times.

[John81]

This is the most awesome thread! :thumb


John, first of all, I have always been a "goal setter" type of person...so, my "goal" is to stay focused on my spritual life with the Lord..."One Day at a Time". I have always, either, wanted to live in the future...or back in the past, "trying" to do things over the right way. Yet, we know that we can't go back. LOL. Then, I get too excited about future things and I want them, NOW. hehe. I love the balance that the Lord is giving me in my walk with Him. My hubby helps me so much with that one. **Opposites attract**


Seeing OLB tonight after 2 beautiful services today in my IFB church...is "getting me more on fire" to be that "Peculiar person" more and more...as I grow in the Lord. In fact, I revel at the words of being called a "Jesus Freak" a "Bible Thumper" and all those things that the world calls us. I consider that a compliment to Our Lord Jesus Christ. Since my salvation, it just keeps getting a lil' stronger...b/c Jesus has set me free from the doom of Hell...and, Hell on earth NOT knowing if I was coming or going back in those days. I was "married to my job". hehe.


When I thought I was saved in 1998 (I just basically jumped in the tub)...a very good Christian friend of mine came up out of the waters, and I will never forget that look of Jesus in her face. She had just gotten saved a day before. To this day, she shined like the Holy Spirit. The Lord kept reminding me of that time...until May 9, 2003 when I was saved after having 2 gran-mal seizures back to back. When my mom picked me up from the hospital (after Mother's Day Weekend that Monday) she said that I looked like a "brand new creature". Not even knowing that I had gotten saved in the hospital...until later.


My prayer is for my OLB family in Christ to shine like the light of Jesus Christ together this Fall, and into 2009. You guys are the greatest group of people (outside of my family/friends, hubby's family, and my IFB church family) that I have ever met. And, it is on-line. WOW! Now, if that isn't "peculiar"...I don't know what is? Praise God for His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and the sin debt that he didn't owe (paid at Calvary) so that we could be forgiven of our sins and spend an eternity with Jesus/God in Heaven. I love being saved...and, proudly serving the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.


P.S. ~ The Holy Spirit also reveals to me, that I didn't do such a bad job with my past. That guilt is gone. I only have conviction, now. :thumb

I know I've wasted far too much time reliving the past in my mind, trying to redo the past in my mind, letting the past distract me from the present and future. The Lord convicted me of this and reminded me we are to set our eyes on Jesus and our high calling in Christ. We are to be ever busy fighting the good fight and running the race set before us. We can't do that if we are living in the past or constantly looking back.

In order to be a true disciple of Christ I have to live for Christ now and I have to be diligent in Bible reading/study and in prayer so that I may know Christ and His Word and grow in Christlikeness so perhaps one day, like Paul, I can say that it's not I, but Christ who lives in me!

Praise God for OB and the wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ here!

[Guest Guest]

In order to be a true disciple of Christ I have to live for Christ now and I have to be diligent in Bible reading/study and in prayer so that I may know Christ and His Word and grow in Christlikeness so perhaps one day' date=' like Paul, I can say that it's not I, but Christ who lives in me![/quote']


Isn't that the truth. I can relate so much to the Apostle Paul. :thumb For example, when Paul talks about "the thorn in his flesh"...I get that! :Green

[John81]

I love reading Pauls epistles. God really used that man in such a mighty way to convey so much that really hits home.