Comments on: Do You Believe in God? Why? http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/ living life with eyes wide open Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:34:09 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Nathan http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Nathan Tue, 08 May 2007 23:02:39 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/#comment-266 Jan, While you're at it, send Greg over to my site too. We're doing a series on "dangerous questions" and I'd love to have as many informed people involved in the conversation as we can. Nathan Jan,
While you’re at it, send Greg over to my site too. We’re doing a series on “dangerous questions” and I’d love to have as many informed people involved in the conversation as we can.

Nathan

]]> By: Jan http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Jan Wed, 02 May 2007 15:11:54 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/#comment-243 I have got to get GREG involved in this discussion with you. He's so good at this. He has been teaching rhetoric and apologetics for years. He's dangerous! :) I have got to get GREG involved in this discussion with you. He’s so good at this. He has been teaching rhetoric and apologetics for years. He’s dangerous! :)

]]> By: Sarah P http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/comment-page-1/#comment-231 Sarah P Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:55:15 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/#comment-231 BTW I saw that interview on Oreilly (I tivo every night) I thought both sides were pretty weak. After reading his book, "Who's Looking Out For You," it's clear O'reilly is moral and religious, but is very hesitant to say that Christianity is THE truth. BTW I saw that interview on Oreilly (I tivo every night) I thought both sides were pretty weak. After reading his book, “Who’s Looking Out For You,” it’s clear O’reilly is moral and religious, but is very hesitant to say that Christianity is THE truth.

]]> By: Ben Cotten http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/comment-page-1/#comment-230 Ben Cotten Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:00:17 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/#comment-230 No way! That's <b>awesome</b> that so much has happened in your family. God is so faithful! A friend of mine, <a href="http://www.bengoodman.org" rel="nofollow">Ben Goodman</a>, always says, "It's one thing to talk about a religion. But, it's a whole other deal when you're talking about a Person." All it takes is one introduction... No way! That’s awesome that so much has happened in your family. God is so faithful!

A friend of mine, Ben Goodman, always says, “It’s one thing to talk about a religion. But, it’s a whole other deal when you’re talking about a Person.”

All it takes is one introduction…

]]> By: Sarah P http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/comment-page-1/#comment-229 Sarah P Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:54:17 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/#comment-229 Most apologetics is way above my head. That was certainly a spirited debate with you and George! As you know, I believe in God the Father, Jesus, his Son as our Savior, who takes away our sin, and the Holy Spirit, our Counselor. The only reason I came to a life-changing belief is because I met Him, and He changed me. For those who know my testimony, you cannot dispute that. You know a tree by its fruit. For me, I use the words of Nathanael in the Gospel of John, "Come and see." That is the only way I can explain it; for someone to come experience it themselves. If you're changed, great, you will believe. If not, I'll keep praying and loving you until you're ready to really meet Him. This may be somewhat simplistic , but it has proven effective. My mom and both by previously troubled brothers have come to the Lord, and two friends who I have been praying for are on their way! Also, I think the Lord works this way in my life because I cannot say I did anything, it was Him shining through me. Oh, Ben, I remember one time when you met my youngest brother, Charlie, you said you felt like he had a prophetic gift. He is now serving the Lord in Clayton at an Assembly of God church. He is married with 2 kids! Also, my mom said my other brother, Joe, who has battled with drugs, was raising his hands and tearing up in worship last week. Praise God!! This is an example of why I believe!! No one who truly meets Jesus cannot be changed! Most apologetics is way above my head. That was certainly a spirited debate with you and George! As you know, I believe in God the Father, Jesus, his Son as our Savior, who takes away our sin, and the Holy Spirit, our Counselor. The only reason I came to a life-changing belief is because I met Him, and He changed me. For those who know my testimony, you cannot dispute that. You know a tree by its fruit.

For me, I use the words of Nathanael in the Gospel of John, “Come and see.” That is the only way I can explain it; for someone to come experience it themselves. If you’re changed, great, you will believe. If not, I’ll keep praying and loving you until you’re ready to really meet Him. This may be somewhat simplistic , but it has proven effective.

My mom and both by previously troubled brothers have come to the Lord, and two friends who I have been praying for are on their way! Also, I think the Lord works this way in my life because I cannot say I did anything, it was Him shining through me.

Oh, Ben, I remember one time when you met my youngest brother, Charlie, you said you felt like he had a prophetic gift. He is now serving the Lord in Clayton at an Assembly of God church. He is married with 2 kids! Also, my mom said my other brother, Joe, who has battled with drugs, was raising his hands and tearing up in worship last week. Praise God!! This is an example of why I believe!! No one who truly meets Jesus cannot be changed!

]]> By: Ben Cotten http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/comment-page-1/#comment-224 Ben Cotten Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:05:34 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/#comment-224 "Gone with the wind" is right! I know the feeling. I think one of the benchmarks of a mature Christian is a willingness to be misunderstood. It's a sign of Godly humility. “Gone with the wind” is right! I know the feeling. I think one of the benchmarks of a mature Christian is a willingness to be misunderstood. It’s a sign of Godly humility.

]]> By: Paul Ferree http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/comment-page-1/#comment-221 Paul Ferree Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:58:07 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/04/25/believe/#comment-221 No not at all...I was just talking about my heart on the matter. I debated for all the wrong reasons. So it's definitely a heart issue instead of a hard fast rule. No time is wasted when talking about the Kingdom of God. My solid foundation in the Lord came through those times when I would just debate people....but it was just part of the stalk. When it came threshing time, it was gone with the wind! Paul No not at all…I was just talking about my heart on the matter. I debated for all the wrong reasons. So it’s definitely a heart issue instead of a hard fast rule.

No time is wasted when talking about the Kingdom of God. My solid foundation in the Lord came through those times when I would just debate people….but it was just part of the stalk. When it came threshing time, it was gone with the wind!

Paul

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