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My heart is hurting. I feel like all life is is death. I don't want to feel that way. I've also lately been questioning my salvation. Is this normal to the growth process of a Christian?
Hi Holly,
May God bless you my sister.
This life can be very difficult. There are so many injustices that we each must face every day. This world is at opposition with the desire of God. God wants us all to live in peace, justice and security, but this isn't always what happens in this life.
The Good News is that we are not alone, that when times get tough God is right beside us, even when it sometimes seems we have been left alone.
The Bible tells us that such trials and tribulations will come, but that we should be of good cheer because God watches us over each us.
As a Baptist you doubtless understand the important doctrine of eternal security. When we accept the gift of God we are adopted into God's own family. Just as kids sometimes doubt their parent's love, so too we may doubt God's love for us or our salvation. The Good News is that we are part of the Family of God! Its not our job to keep ourselves saved, we're in the family. Its a done deal. If you have received forgiveness and salvation, its yours for all eternity. Rejoice!
Understand Holly that the Christian walk is just that, a walk. God knows we are weak and given to imperfection, that's why Jesus came! He's not about to give up on us now!
Sometimes we may feel lonely or uncertain, but fear not. God loves and accepts you just as you are.
Write back anytime,
~John of AllFaith
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Answers by Expert:
John of AllFaith
Expertise
Baptists hold certain unique understandings as well as the "fundamentals of the faith" held by most other denominations. Harmonious with the essential Baptist doctrine known as the Priesthood of all Believers, some Baptists are very conservative (such as Jerry Falwell and Fred Phelps) while others are quite liberal (such as Jesse Jackson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr). For help understanding Baptist and other biblical issues, drop me a line. I can also shed light on questions that are often considered "sensitive." Ask me anything and I'll do my best to share what I know.
Experience
I have a lot of experience in this area. I've studied the Holy Scriptures for over 40 years. I hold a Missionary Baptist ordination as well as one from Calvary Chapel. I was a missionary in Central America for a while, an avid street minister and have preached in many churches, on the radio and so on. I also have an MA Religious Studies from JFK University as well as other pieces of paper. The only ordination that really matters comes from God of course.
While I am no longer a Baptist I can answer any question anyone is likely to have from a Baptist perspective.
My personal beliefs are now more accurately described as Messianic or Noahide Nazarene. If you are interested in this perspective just ask.
Organizations
My current beliefs are best described as Noahide Nazarene. These beliefs can be considered at my web site: http://allfaith.com/Religions/Noahide
Education/Credentials
Education/Credentials
Three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 41 plus years of sincere seeking and 13 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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