Walking With Christ

God Above All

We each have a limited amount of time on this earth. Our priorities largely determine how we spend that time. If having a relationship with God is our highest priority, He will guide our steps for the glory of His kingdom.

God – Three In One

God is three distinct and complete beings in one. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Ghost). Each one has dominant traits that can help believers to differentiate between them, even though it’s impossible to separate them.

The Father

BEHOLD! A work in progress.

The Son

BEHOLD! A work in progress.

The Holy Spirit

BEHOLD! A work in progress.

We believe that Jesus was born of a virgin mother so that He was not born under the original sin passed down from Adam. We believe that Jesus lived a completely sinless life. We believe that Jesus was persecuted unto death, was crucified on the cross, died, was buried, and rose three days later.

God does not choose to send people to hell. He allows them to choose eternity with Him or without Him. He is pained when they choose to spend eternity without Him, because He wants a relationship with everyone of us even if we turn our backs on Him.

Salvation is a gift that is free to us. It cannot be lost, but it can be returned. It can be given away. God honors His gift of our free will and will, at times, help us with the consequences that arise from the improper use or abuse of that free will. He knows our struggles. He truly cares for every tear and frustration we go through. He shares in every bit of joy we find in the world.

Baptism isn’t required for salvation, but it is the first sign to others that we will bear fruit. The thief on the cross who is now with Jesus in eternity was not baptized. The act of baptism is the first of the many good works that believers should do. Jesus was baptized. We really should follow His example if we profess to follow Him.

This page is probably going to evolve quite a bit. Check back often.

Which version of the bible is best?

The short answer is the one you will read.

I personally use ESV to begin with. This isn’t the only version that I use. I actually use KJV, EVS, NLT, MSG, and many more. I often read the same verse in at least three different translations just so I can see the minor nuance that exists between the different versions.

Yes, there are some versions that I, personally, think are better (read as more accurate) when it comes to keeping the spirit of the words. This does not make them better for everyone. These are just the ones that I can understand easier.

When I feel that I have a fairly good understanding of what a verse or passage is saying then I’ll look at the differences in other translations to look for the slightly different perspectives that some bring. It requires paying special attention to the intent as well as the actual words.

When all else fails, I try to go back to the original languages (Greek and Hebrew mainly) to understand how the original text flowed. No, this does not mean that I’m fluent in reading or writing either language, modern or ancient, but it does mean that I’m invested enough to do the research into the original texts and how they would translate.

At the end of the day, if you have a version of the bible that you can’t understand or won’t read then it does you no good. Find a version that is easy enough for you to read and use that as your base bible. From there read other translations to learn how the same thing is written slightly differently. Spend enough time doing this and most translations will start to mesh together for a clearer understanding of the spirit of the words you read. When in doubt? Ask God for the wisdom to understand His word or for a guide to help you understand. There is no shame in asking for help. There is shame in being too proud to ask.