AboutHoyt Roberson Expertise I can answer just about any doctrinal, relational, or Scriptural question from a "traditional" church of Christ perspective, and from perspectives of somewhat more progressive congregations. If you want an answer from a particular perspective, let me know that up front, and I'll respond in that vein. If you want to peg me on the liberal-conservative spectrum, I would suggest a bit left of center. Depending on the question though, I might be far left, or perhaps rather toward the right.
Experience I am currently a shepherd of a congregation (which means, for those of you who aren't Church of Christ folk, I'm one of a handful of people responsible for the spiritual direction and maturity of the congregation, and who hire and fire the ministers). I have served in many capacities including adult class teacher (also current), deacon, administrator, and lay leader at two military bases. I am a life-long member of churches of Christ, mostly mainline congregations, but am quite familiar with more conservative and more liberal congregations and views as well. I read and subscribe to various books and periodicals for churches of Christ, and have discussed a variety of topics with representatives of our various groups both in person, and via mail.
Organizations Christian Association for Psychological Studies, American Association of Christian Counselors, and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Publications www.robersonblog.blogspot.com
Education/Credentials I hold a Masters of Ministry degree from Pepperdine University, as well as a Masters of Counseling degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix.
Question I grew up in an abusive family[mental emotional & spiritual no physical].Mother was a Christian,father an alcholic.I attended the Church of Christ from 5th to 12th grades never getting baptized.From 18 to 39 I became addicted to porn but remained religous.At 39 after God showed me himself supernaturally I got baptized but 2 months later tried to commit suicide thinking I was doing God's will.Am I saved? HEB.10:26 & ACTS 3:23
Answer I suspect you are saved.
The Hebrews text you referenced is written in a context of folks discounting the sacrifice of Jesus. It is this specific sin that the text refers to, not stealing or any other sin. The Acts text is an explanation of the coming of Jesus as "the Prophet" to whom all are to hearken. This text has a wide, sweeping scope, and it also does not refer to specific sin(s). Rather, it speaks to following Jesus as opposed to someone else.
Given what you have provided, I highly recommend you find a faith-friendly counselor that knows something about the abuses you have endured, and porn addictions.
The good news is that God is for you; not against you. He does not and will not want you to hurt yourself. Period. Get some counseling and work through what may be troubling you.
