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are there any websites, or places (or people) where I can learn abut jesus and god and christianity? my mom wont let me go to church, but I really want to know. I've made a lot of bad decisions and I want to know how I can get god to forgive me and I want to learn everything I can. I have always believed in jesus and god but I have never really learned about him. I only get to go to church when I am with my aunt...who lives in syracuse. any help here?
I am glad there are still people out there like you who don't want to "make excuses" for the wrong they do or have done. God can't help the unrepentant. You are headed in the right direction. Do you have a Bible? It is so hard to just give a quick answer on here. I can give you verses to look up in the Bible, if you have one. I want you to know that God loves you and wants to forgive you. No matter what you have done. The Bible says, in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Also, Romans 3:10 says, "There is none righteous, no, not one." That means you are a sinner, and I am a sinner. I think you have made it clear that you understand and know that you are a sinner. Murderers are sinners, liars are sinners, and guess what? Preachers are sinners. I go to church 3 times a week, and I am a sinner. That is why we need Jesus. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." We are sinners and have fallen short of God's glory, his perfection. We can't help ourselves, only God can help us. He sent Jesus to die for us, and to make a way for us to go to heaven. John 3:36 says, "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." In John 14:1-3&6, jesus says, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." How can YOU be saved? How can YOU get to Heaven? How can YOU be forgiven? You can!! It IS possible!! And it is only Through Jesus Christ the Lord!! Romans 5:6-8 says, "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarecely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Jesus!! God's own Son!!! Came to this earth, lived a sinless, perfect life (Because He is the only one who can!), and died---on that cruel cross...WHY? For YOU! For ME! For sinners!! WHY?? Because He loves us!! Because God loves us!! But that isn't all. He arose from the grave. "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures: And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures..." (First Corinthians 15:3-4) And Romans 10:9-10&13 tell us how we can be forgiven and go to heaven: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Believe that God loves you, and that Jesus died for you, and rose again. Put your faith and trust in that. Admit to God that you are a sinner. Pray, and tell him so. And ask HIM to forgive you of all your sins, and He will. And ask Jesus, Ask God to change your life. Just give your life to Him, and say, " I don't want to belong to me, God. I want to belong to you." He has promised that "whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Do that, and I guarantee that God will do wonderful things, and you will be amazed!!
God bless
Here is my own personal website for you to visit. It is still in the process, and I have much to add to it, but there are some good links on here that I hope and think will help you. http://members.toast.net/jsjbkj/index.html?1211295773916
All you have to do is pray for your sins to be forgivin and accept jesus as your savior!
these may help! http://www.bible-knowledge.com/what-is-salvation.html
All I can say is that GOD is sooo good! life is so good with god in your life! jesus died on the cross so that all we had to do when we made a mistake is repent and admit our sin to god and then TRY!! All we have to do I spread the word of god and we are golden!!
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
http://www.allaboutgod.com/sinners-prayer.htm
there is no way that you HAVE to pray to god--I talk to him like my best friend he wants us to be ourselves saying these words aren't going to do anything this is a guideline that you have to feel!! Jesus was baptized and he set that example that we should get baptized to make it public of our love for him-- find your own way to church read the bible this will help your mom understand adn you could be the one bringing her to chirst!!
I will be praying for you!!
god bless have any ??? kcblayer@yahoo.com kcblayer@hotmail.com
emo.. it is so wonderful and refreshing, especially on this board, to hear someone really want to find out about God, and the bible,so many that come here, do so, because it is their desire to lead others away from God... Thank you so very much... for desiring to know him.
Here are some websites that offer prayer. you can send in an email anytime you want to. You can ask that God would help your mother to see that going to church is a good thing, and also that her heart could be changed, so that she could receive Jesus as her savior.
wjcr.org click on prayer (they will not respond, but, they will pray)
godswork.org there are many testimonies on this site, as well as a prayer board
frangipane.org very good teaching, and place for prayer.
christianet.org blogs, on questions concernging the bible, and biblical quizzes that are very interesting, and a neat way to learn.
dailyguidepost.org much on here, as well as prayer
Christianity.com
Also, you can read the bible online, in many different versions... just type in Bible online, and several things will pop up.
Biblegateway.com
I will be glad to help you in any way that I can, please feel free to funmail me, anytime.
God be with you.
You've been given many websites. So I will only respond to the forgiveness part. Anything and everything "wrong/sinful" is only between you and God. Whenever, you ask God to forgive you He does. He knows the desires of your heart even before you address them. He just wants us to acknowledge that we have done bad stuff. I truely admire the fact that you are seeking Jesus Christ it says a lot regardless of your situation, keep on going don't let anything detour you from this. I am a mother also and I could never imagine serving as an obstacle between my kids and God. Life is hard as is and yet more difficult without God. If you believe, you will find Him. God forgives and forgets He is like that. Sometimes "we" ourselves dwell on our wrong doings more than we should. That can also prevent us from searching for God. Thinking we are not good enough or because of what we have done. God wants us as is, He will take care of the rest. Don't get discouraged, good life to you.
In Isaiah 44:22 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist.
Hi emohot:
I love to hear young people that are really interested in Jesus! It is way too often the other way around, where they want nothing to do with Him.
The Bible tells us that some children will go to heaven without their parents...you may be one of those. Maybe you can talk with your parents and help them see how important God is.
Here are two very good sites: Bibleinfo.com and AmazingFacts.com
Bibleinfo.com has about 300 Topics to choose from, like: Death, Marriage, Jesus, God, Satan, Second Coming...and much more. Each Topic has several Bible texts that pertain to it.
If you don't find what you are looking for, there is also a place where you can ask a question.
AmazingFacts.com is really interesting! It has all kinds of free stuff (great quality), Online TV, videos, music...plus much more.
I do hope you'll go take a look. If you want to talk, give me a shout in Fun Mail.
God bless!
I'm glad you've been given some website advice. And I'm glad that you're looking to Jesus. I just wanted to add that being depressed and suicidal aren't sins. God needs you to recognise things you've done wrong and turn from them. But depression and suicidal thoughts aren't choices and so they aren't sins. They have been a sad part of your life and any good church will help you deal with them, but won't expect you to take the blame for them.
http://www.freewebs.com/livingthegreatcommision/
This is actually a website I have created and linked with mant others. You'll find a lot of information here. If you don't find what you are looking for, let me know and I'll add it on for you. You can send me a message either through fun mail, or on my contact ma page.
my mom thinks that church gives me all the wrong info. well I WAS emo, I almost smoked(I didnt really I guess), I am depressed, I am suicidal, I am bi. so yea. I think I can count like 3 sins there. maybe 2. but I was already babtized but I want to start my life over. =)
Depends on what you did? And yes there is a lot of Christianity sties like hisholyspace.com it's all about god. Why won't your mom take you to church? To be forgiven is to repent and ask for forgiveness. Need any more help?
I have a teacher, Mrs Murphy. Shes a wonderful religion teacher and knows so much about god and the bible.
I Think I Can Ask Her For You. Or Give You Her Email If I Ask Her First.
Why won't your mom let you go to church? That's weird. A 16 year old is old enough to decide something like that on her own.
Some people listen to their mom its called respect. Try Christianity today.com
eXtremeYouth.com is pretty good I think.
