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| Flyinglady Registered user Username: Flyinglady Post Number: 4081 Registered: 3-2004  |
Since becoming a born again Christian I have seen changes in my life. All for the better. It is not just in my relationship with God, but in my relationships with those around me at work, my family, and the world in general. One of the big changes is visiting with friends who drink alcohol and I no longer feel guilty as I visit with them. I do not feel like I have to convert them. I no longer feel guilty being with them. I will have an occasional drink with them. I no longer look at the world in general and think how superior I am because of the church to which I belong. My relationship with God is every day. I have learned to let go and let God by telling him, Here you take care of that because when I fight it, I lose. I am more at peace with my family-son, sisters and brothers. It is so good to leave them to God. In church is where I have seen a big change in me. The words of the songs are all Christ centered and the singing is lively. I find myself raising my arms in praise as I sing because the Spirit fills my heart and I can feel His presence in the room. I think my singing has improved also. So, my question to you is, what changes have you seen in your life since leaving the SDA church? The biggest thing I have learned is that God is SO AWESOME. Diana | ||
| Honestwitness Registered user Username: Honestwitness Post Number: 285 Registered: 7-2005  |
One big change for me has been that I am now studying the Bible more than ever before and paying attention to doctrine more than I ever did. The writers on this forum have introduced me to concepts I knew existed, but never before investigated for myself. I've recently been reading a book by R. C. Sproul called, "Willing to Believe." He writes about several theologians in church history, and explains their views on the free will and soteriology - the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. (How's that for a big word? I learned that one by reading this forum.) Sproul covers Pelagius, Finney, Edwards, and others. It's challenging reading, but very interesting and really makes me think. Also, I just finished listening to Sproul's 4-CD series on predestination. Whew! That's deep material, but he explains it very well. Another change is that I listen almost daily to Bott Radio Network, which broadcasts programs by John MacArthur, Alistair Begg, Charles Stanley, D. James Kennedy, Michael Yousef, Chuck Swindoll, and many others. The teachings I hear are SO RICH in Biblical doctrine taught contextually. In short, I am experiencing a DELUGE of spiritual blessings, now that I'm out from under the Adventist umbrella. It's so good to be able to explore doctrine. I feel as if I've been let out of barn and into into a big green pasture. Honestwitness | ||
| Asurprise Registered user Username: Asurprise Post Number: 118 Registered: 7-2007 |
For me, God seems to be a lot closer and brighter. The Bible is a lot more interesting to read and I'm looking forward to eventually being with Him, with a lot more enthusiasm!  It's wonderful to rest in Him and depend on Him to do everything, instead of worrying that I'm not obeying well enough. With His Spirit, I obey naturally. As an Adventist, I'd disobey and then wonder what happened. (It's like as an Adventist, I was a branch that was disconnected from the tree and trying to produce fruit - I knew that if one was a Christian they'd produce fruit. As a real Christian, I can see the fruit developing in my life - and it's not me! Adventists speak of "being connected to the Vine" but they really have no clue!) |
