https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/faith-issues/p84/feed.rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:02:39 +0000 Faith Issues - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/361/is-our-free-will-limited Fri, 25 Jun 2004 03:33:03 +0000 G.J.I 361@/community/discussions "FOR I ALSO WITHHELD YOU FROM SINING AGAINST ME"

the Lord God is talking to Abimelech.

does this mean our free will is limited, as in God can intervene??]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2171/deacon-garment Fri, 22 Jul 2005 19:31:18 +0000 WWJD86 2171@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/619/lost-gospel-of-st-thomas-found-in-nag-hamadi Wed, 08 Sep 2004 01:17:23 +0000 Magnoona4lyf 619@/community/discussions
GOD BLESS ALL! :-*


One of the verses in that gospel was "The kingdom of God is inside you and all around not in mansions of wood and stone, split a piece of wood and I am there, lift a stone and you will find me"

Even if our church doesnt believe in this gospel, i really like this verse because it seems to have a very powerful meaning.... :-\]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/27/congratulations-to-ray-helen-on-their-wedding Thu, 07 Aug 2003 10:12:54 +0000 mikesl 27@/community/discussions [center]



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We wish them a life filled with joy and happiness and May the Lord continually bless their lives.

Please feel free to send them your warm wishes in this thread.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2127/girls-who-have-their-ears-pierced-one-hole Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:13:52 +0000 2127@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2146/what-does-this-verse-mean-exactly Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:23:12 +0000 2146@/community/discussions
WHat exactly does this verse mean?


Here is the Verse:

Luke 17:21 - Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
Okay so I got the first part... dont be decieved of false prophets.... but what does it mean "The KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN yOU??
tHANKS]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2151/we-shall-overcome Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:07:13 +0000 2151@/community/discussions
Please feel free to add and share (subject to Big Brother naturally).]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/773/swimming Tue, 09 Nov 2004 16:42:50 +0000 andrew64 773@/community/discussions I was just wondering why girls and guys have to swim seperatley... y is it considered bad...and looked down upon by alot of ppl....even if u just consider each other brotherz and sistaz..
Does anyone else think it is strange how this subject is looked upon...???
Also going to the movies is bad because it is a dark place and u nva no wat could happen...... How did ppls opinons get extremely wrong...
Does anyone else think this???
Hay do any of uz live in New Zealand??? :-\]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2099/goth Fri, 15 Jul 2005 14:43:41 +0000 2099@/community/discussions Ok everyone I needed ur help on my opinion so i decided to ask everyone first. Ok my question is why is being a goth so bad? And how many people think it is right. I really have ideas on this subject but I wanted to see if i could get a little idea on everyone;s point of view. Thanks Everyone


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God *Is* Love]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2080/accidental-but-very-serious Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:35:20 +0000 2080@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/1828/the-unforgivable-sin Wed, 08 Jun 2005 13:13:56 +0000 Maryann23 1828@/community/discussions so i was in sunday schoool, and my teacher tells me that blasphemy is unforgivable ??? ??? ???...is that true!?....i always thought if u do ANYTHING and truly repent,. . ..then ur forgiven

anyone know anythinggg bout that!?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2116/monasticism Sun, 17 Jul 2005 16:38:22 +0000 Ognostos 2116@/community/discussions have you ever thought about this?
how do you see the life of a monk,the life in the monastry?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/1863/literally-vs-symbolism Sat, 11 Jun 2005 02:45:26 +0000 Marianne87 1863@/community/discussions
Hope i made sense and didn't confuse anyone]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2078/faith-in-god Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:07:57 +0000 johannessolomon 2078@/community/discussions what do i do if i feel sad>> i start blaming god]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2095/fasting Fri, 15 Jul 2005 08:19:25 +0000 GERALDINE 2095@/community/discussions
Does the wed/fri fasts last from sunset - sundown or when exactly? Please clarify thiss for me - as I really need this and indeed other aspects of it cleared up.

Thanks

Geraldine
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2105/hours-of-the-agpeya Fri, 15 Jul 2005 18:55:47 +0000 WWJD86 2105@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2087/why-30 Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:42:04 +0000 2087@/community/discussions
I mean why not 100, that's a nice round number? or even 10?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2089/jews Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:45:18 +0000 2089@/community/discussions
So why did the Jews not believe in Jesus?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2075/why-barabaus Tue, 12 Jul 2005 15:54:24 +0000 2075@/community/discussions Personally, this has made me closer to God to the extent that I am conteplating a career in the church - its all in God's hands now.
However, I am writing because I would like to know people's view, opions etc... on many issues. These issues seem clear to me in many ways, but as I am sure that I do not know it all, I would ask your help in this question (AND MANY MORE IN THE FUTURE). The question being (and they are all "why" questions):

Why did God choose Barabaus to stand aganist Chirst?
(I am refering to the moment in time when the crowed had to choose between Jesus or Barabaus.)
Why Barabaus not any other crook?

Please let me have your thoughts on the matter. I will reveil my reasons at a later date but I do not want to influence your thoughts for I am interested in your views which may well be different to mine.
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2098/the-purpose-driven-life Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:04:17 +0000 johannessolomon 2098@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/156/the-heavens Wed, 14 Apr 2004 01:24:39 +0000 G.J.I 156@/community/discussions
if st Paul went to the 3rd heaven what does it mean?

George
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2077/why-2 Tue, 12 Jul 2005 16:18:50 +0000 2077@/community/discussions I mean this was such an important event of great significance, so why 2 people? Why any? Why not 1, 3 or more?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2076/why-3 Tue, 12 Jul 2005 16:16:41 +0000 2076@/community/discussions Why 3? and not once, twice or even more like 4, 5, etc....?
Why 3?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2057/using-god-s-name-in-vain Sat, 09 Jul 2005 18:48:07 +0000 2057@/community/discussions "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain." Exodus 20:7

I understand the concept of using God's name in vain but why is saying something such as "Oh my God", using God's name in vain? I never really looked upon it as belittling God's name in anyway..you're just calling on His name although it's for unimportant reasons often.. but perhaps I'm utterly insane which wouldn't come to me as much of a surprise..anyway, help would be appreciated.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2061/what-s-in-a-name Sun, 10 Jul 2005 12:58:39 +0000 2061@/community/discussions
Has this strengthened my faith? Certainly.

So what’s the problem? I do realise that we do not live in a perfect world. Some people in the west do not believe that there are Christians in Egypt. Certainly most of people in the west seem to think that nothing but Islam lives in Egypt. It has been taught to educate many of these simple people – I do think that some have grasp the concept of simple Geography that for Christianity to come to the west that it must have gone through Egypt! A religious and history lesson also tells us that Jesus entered Egypt and blessed its people.
My concern is for the so called junk mail that I receive from Islamic organisations that send me literature (mainly asking for money to help Muslims only!!). So how do I stop these people from assuming that I am not a Christian and sending me this junk (cr@p)?

I have a brother that has an ancient Egyptian (pharaohs) name and he does not get these. His approach was to contact the distributors of my details and ask them not to send my details out. After careful consideration I have decided not respond to these so junk mail for the following reasons:

(a) If the devil tempts you then turn away,
(b) I like to know what the so called ‘enemy’ is up to with regards to asking for help, money, etc…
(c) Let them waist their money is sending me these junk mail, better spend it on postage than on weapons,
(d) there are many organisation that send these junk mails and as a result it would be an on-going activity, plus many of these organisations are overseas such as Pakistan and India.

Certainly one solution would be to change my name to a Biblical name. This has issues over family, finances, etc…. plus the confirmation of my faith as mentioned above.

Let me have your thoughts on the matter.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2070/the-10-commandments Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:57:23 +0000 2070@/community/discussions how moses recieved them from the lord!

Can you guys name them because I forgot some and can't remember and then we will talk about each one separate on how our lord taught us a lesson on this and such!

Thank you so much if you are willing to help]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/1983/giving-without-question Thu, 30 Jun 2005 20:33:15 +0000 Ross 1983@/community/discussions
Here are some examples of the posts there;

"This topic is to discuss "giving without question".

Let me start with a question. If a homless man/woman in the city asks for $2, as christians do we put our hand in our pocket and give? Or do we question where this money will end up?"

Answers to the Question include;

"I think that we should give to anyone who asks as our Lord said "Freely you have been given, freely give".

The money that we have is a gift from God, and as christians we are obliged to share and give to others. "

and

"Very interesting topic...permit me to add my two cents to the discussion...

in regard to the original question posted by Tad....

I walk through the city everyday and see many of these beggars, buskers, and homeless persons....i always tend to turn a blind eye, and if im asked for '$2 for my bus fare home', i usually interpret that as '$2 for my drug addiction'...i am not one to judge, because there are many people out there with differing situations and predicaments...but i would like to put forward a thought...one that is not my own, but i have heard this done before...if you are approached by a beggar for some spare change, why dont you kindly offer to buy him a sandwich with the money instead...i think it would be safe to say that such a thing would not be appreciated...

there is a homeless man i see everyday...every morning i see him with two big bags of stale bread, which i assume he obtained from the nearby bakery...i see him sitting on the park bench, feeding the pigeons with this bread...and every day i think to myself, 'if this guy was so hungry and homeless, why is he just throwing this bread away'....he usually has a bottle in one hand i might add...

again, i am not one to judge, these are just some observations....
and sure, giving to those in need may be the christian way, but if you know they are going to hurt themselves with this money, and are not genuinely going to use it for their well being, then i dont think god would judge you for not extending the charitable hand...

they are my thoughts anyway"

Seems like an interesting topic to start here.

Happy trails

Ross

]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2016/three-in-one-one-in-three Tue, 05 Jul 2005 23:41:34 +0000 Christ4Life 2016@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2039/candles Fri, 08 Jul 2005 14:28:26 +0000 WWJD86 2039@/community/discussions it would really help me alot. thank you and may God bless you]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2024/gospel-reading Wed, 06 Jul 2005 22:56:34 +0000 Mansour89 2024@/community/discussions Peace and God Bless!]]>