Christianity

We read at Genesis 1:26, "Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness,..." This scripture indicates that God made humans in his likeness. Because we have his qualities, we naturally show we are curious about God. It is good to ask such questions, and it is important that we do not give up until we find satisfying, reliable answers. The famous teacher Jesus Christ said: “Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.”​—Matthew 7:7. The Bible teaches that we can draw close to our creator Jehovah. James, "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” And Jesus said: “This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” (John 17:3) the Bible teaches that learning about Jehovah and Jesus leads to “everlasting life”! As we read and learn more, we will see how Jehovah God has shown many appealing qualities.

(New World Translation of The Holy Scriptures; Bible Teach Book)

Jehovah God first brought Adam and Eve together in marriage and told them to become many. The Bible provides much advise on having a successful marriage. We read at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous. It does not brag, does not get puffed up, does not behave indecently, does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  Love never fails...." This advice is a great foundation.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Christians try to follow Jesus Christ closely. 1Peter 2:21 mentions, "In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps." The Bible teaches that Jesus is the Son of God. At Mark 12:29, "Jesus answered: “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel, Jehovah our God is one Jehovah," Another note worthy fact is that the Bible mentions to flee from idolatry. (1 Corinthians 10:14 )Which means not using idols or the cross in our worship. 1 John 5:21, " Little children, guard yourselves from idols." Isaiah 42:8, Jehovah our creator said, "“I am Jehovah. That is my name; I give my glory to no one else, nor my praise to graven images.” Because he is the creator of a things, we only give him all the glory. He is the only one that will hear our prayers. Psalm 65:2 mentions, " O Hearer of prayer, to you people of all sorts will come." Praying in Jesus’ name, recognizing his authority. “No one comes to the Father except through me,” said Jesus.​—John 14:6.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

In regards to the name Lucifer, the Hebrew word that in some Bibles is translated “Lucifer” means “shining one.” (Isaiah 14:12) The context shows that this term refers to the dynasty, or line of kings, of Babylon, which God would humiliate for its arrogance. (Isaiah 14:4, 13-20) The expression “shining one” was used to mock the Babylonian dynasty after it was overthrown.

Satan the Devil are his titles due to his rebellion against the true God Jehovah. Revelation 12:7-9 mentions a war in heaven to cast out Satan and his rebellious followers also known as demons. It mentions, "And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled  but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them any longer in heaven.  So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him."

On earth Satan and his Demons cause all the turmoil and suffering we see. He also misleads people. 2 Corinthians 11:14, "And no wonder, for Satan himself keeps disguising himself as an angel of light." Satan is the leader of the demons though.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. Bible Questions Answered)

The scriptures indicate that if a person wants to be saved, there are a number of things that 1 has to do. For example, a person must be faithful to Jehovah God, even up to death. (Matthew 24:13) They must also repent of their sins and try to live according to Jehovah's standards (2 Peter 3:9), as well as taking in accurate knowledge about Jehovah and the Christ. (John 17:3) Believing in Christ is good, but following his example is something his followers are supposed to do. (1 Peter 2:21)

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Jesus said at Matthew 22:39, "...You must love your neighbor as yourself."

Leviticus 19:18, "You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovah." So if one loves our neighbor, we will not lie or steal from them. We would not murder or go to war to kill another fellow human.

Furthermore consider the following scripture and the list of things if we have love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, "Love is patient and kind Love is not jealous. It does not brag, does not get puffed up,  does not behave indecently, does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury.  It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth.  It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  Love never fails...."

Philippians 2:4, "as you look out not only for your own interests, but also for the interests of others."

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Spirituality is not the name of a religion. It is the journey of becoming friends with yourself.When the daily rush, stress and confusion exhaust the mind, we start searching for peace & answers within.That search is called Spirituality.It teaches us that true happiness is not outside, but within.

Understanding thoughts, feeling your breath and living life with awareness is what spirituality all about.Spirituality is far more than a set of rituals; it is a profound journey toward inner silence and a deep connection with the universal energy that binds us. It is the art of seeking balance between the mind’s restlessness and soul’s inherent peace. Through the practice of Pranayama and Sacred Mudras, we don't just heal the body; we awaken our consciousness to a higher state of being.

There is only one way to worship God. Ephesians 5: 1 invites us to become imitators of God, as beloved children. And to imitate someone, we have to be closely connected to that person.

To be closely connected to God 2 Timothy 3: 16,17 tells us that the Scripture of God was written to benefit us so that we can be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.

John 4: 23 says that true worshippers will worship the Father with spirit and truth, for indeed, the Father is looking for ones like these to worship him.

Those who desire to gain God's approval should walk in his truth and serve him in his truth. Which means abiding by God's requirments and serving him in faithfulness and sincerity.

Such worship could not be based on imagination but would have to conform to what is in harmony God's standards.

Read Matthew 15: 9; Mark 7: 7

So to answer your question. There is only one true God, therefore there is only one way to worship the only true God, which is with truth.

We read at Colossians 1:15, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him." The Bible refers to Jesus as God’s “only-begotten Son” because Jesus alone was directly created by Jehovah. (John 3:16) Jesus worked closely with his Father, Jehovah, helping Him to create all other things. (Proverbs 8:30.) Jesus continues to enjoy a close relationship with Jehovah. He loyally serves as God’s spokesman, “the Word,” delivering His messages and instructions.​—John 1:14. For these reasons he was created.

Through Jesus, Jehovah God will restore peace on earth. Jesus, the Ruler of God’s Kingdom, is called the “Prince of Peace,” and he will ensure that “to peace there will be no end.”—Isaiah 9:6, 7.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

A Christian is a follower of Christ. Acts 11:26 shows that all those who were followers of Jesus were called Christians. by divine providence.

Read Acts 26: 28, 1 Peter 4: 16.

However the Book of Matthew 7: 21,22 explains that " Not everyone saying to me Lord, Lord will be approved by God.

The Book of James 1: 22 emphazies the importance of our becoming doers of God's word and not hearers only.

Indeed it is. Not every Christian is going to Heaven; the scriptures point out that only 144,000 are going there. These are all hand-picked by Jehovah God and Jesus. (Revelation 14:1-4)

What about the rest of the true Christians that don't go? They'll be counted among the "righteous" that will get to live forever on Earth. (Psalms 37:11 & 29) Those that are righteous at "heart" (a.k.a. their inner person) will be given the chance to know Jehovah and His principles.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

The answer is given in the book of John 3: 16 in these words. "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only.begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life".

2'000 years ago God sent his only precious Son to earth, to redeem the human race from sin and death and to undo the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den.

Jesus' willingness to surrender his life in our behalf was the greatest expression of his love for us.

God loves us so much that he gave his Son as a ransom, making it possible for us to be delivered from sin and death, confirmed in Ephesians 1: 7.

The ransom is a precious gift from Jehovah God, but he does not force us to accept it. It is up to us to accept Jehovah's gift.

Adam and Eve were free to enjoy life as part of God’s universal family, as long as they respected their Creator’s standards of good and bad. He told them how best to use their freedom and warned them of the consequences of disobeying: If they lived according to God’s instructions, they would enjoy perfect life forever; if they chose their own way, they would suffer and lose their lives. Whenever we have freedom of choice, we bear responsibility for our decisions and actions.​—Genesis 2:16, 17. If Adam and Eve had freely chosen to obey God, their obedience would have meant all the more to him. The capacity to choose enabled the first human pair to obey Jehovah out of love.​—Deuteronomy 30:19, 20.

Furthermore regarding our creator, Jehovah God, the Bible reveals his qualities to us. Such as love, wisdom, power and justice. Jehovah “is a lover of righteousness and justice,” says Psalm 33:5. And we read at James 1:13, "With evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone.” Jehovah is also abundant in goodness. (Psalm 31:19) The way humans were created and the Paradise home prepared for them testify to God’s goodness. Would such a good Sovereign be so cruel as to provide a beautiful home that he knew would be taken away? Our righteous creator is not to blame for man’s rebellion.

A facet of Jehovah’s great wisdom is his capability to know “from the beginning the finale.” (Isaiah 46:9, 10) However, he does not have to use this capability, just as he does not always have to use his immense power to the full. Jehovah wisely uses his ability of foreknowledge selectively. He uses it when it makes sense to do so and fits the circumstances. Evidently chose not to see how things would turn out.

God’s adversary, Satan, initiated the rebellion in Eden that resulted in negative consequences, including sin and death. Satan thus was “a manslayer.” He also proved to be “a liar and the father of the lie.” (John 8:44) Driven by bad motives himself, he strives to attribute bad motives to our loving Creator. It suits him well to shift the blame for man’s sin to Jehovah.

Colossians 1:15 speaks of Jesus, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him." Jesus was Jehovah’s firstborn Son and the only one created directly by God. (Hebrews 1:6; John 1:14) It was to this firstborn Son that Jehovah said: “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness.”​—Genesis 1:26.

The Book of Ephesians 1: 7 reads: " by means of him we have the release by ransom through the blood of that one, yes, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his undeserved kindness.

As a perfect man, Jesus was the equal of the first man, Adam, before he sinned. ( 1 Corinthians 15: 45 ) So by Jesus' death, he was able to atone for Adam's sin, that is, to replace what Adam had lost. ( Romans 5: 19 )

Jesus thus became " the last Adam." There is no need for another perfect person to come and pay for what Adam lost. Jesus died " once for all time." ( Hebrew 7: 27; 10: 12 )

What, then, is the differnce between the atonement arrangement and the ransom? The atonement arrangement is the action God takes to restore a good relationship between him and mankind.

The ransom is the price paid to make atonement possible for sinful mankind. This price is represented by Jesus' precious blood poured out in our behalf. -- Hebrew 9: 14.

A Christian is a follower of Christ. And when Jesus Christ was on earth he spoke about his Father's kingdom as the solution for mankind, where God's will, will take place as in heaven also on earth. Read Matthew 6: 9,10

God's purpose for mankind was and still is that we live forever on earth. He gave us the responsibility to take good care of it. Read Genesis 2: 15

Genesis 2: 17 shows that Adam had the choice between life and death. Adam was aware that, if he did not eat from the tree of knowledge of good and bad he would not die. That command would have made no sense if he was meant to grow old and die anyway.

2'000 years ago God sent his precious Son to earth, to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and to undo the damage done by Satan in the garden of E'den. Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

The kingdom of God in the government that will undo all the harm that millenniums of human rule have done. It will provide: Perfect health, peace and security, and a clean environment. Read Isaiah 33: 24;Revelation 21: 4; Isaiah 54: 13; Micah 4: 4; John 17: 3; Daniel 2: 44 .

So to answer your question, which is: " Why the Kingdom of God is important to Christians? All followers of Jesus Christ are aware that Jesus is no longer a baby in a crib, but the king that will rule over God's government, that will bring peace and security on earth forever, for all those who take their stand for God's government. Read Psalm 37: 29

God's purpose for mankind has always been and still is, that we live forever on earth.

Genesis 2: 17 shows that, that was the choice which was put in front of Adam, who knew that if he did not eat from the tree of knowledge of good and bad, he would not die. That command would have made no sense if he was meant to grow old and die anyway .

Genesis 3: 15, which is the first prophecy in the Bible, shows that, from that day, there was going to have two offsprings. God's offspring ans Satan's offspring.

It also pointed to events that would fulfill his purpose but would not occur until thousands of years later. The final event of that prophecy is the crushing of Satan's head. Read Revelation 20: 7-10.

Soon after Adam and Eve sinned, Jehovah God gave hope to their descendants by means of the prophecy in Genesis 3: 15.

When Jesus was on earth he told us to pray for God's kingdom to come in the book of Matthew 6: 9,10.

That kingdom to come, is the government of God, that will put an end to Satan's influence. For the moment 1 John 5: 19 and Revelation 12: 9 show that the whole world is lying in Satan's power, which explains why our world is in such a mess.

Psalm 37: 29 shows that one day the righteous will possess the earth, and will live forever on it. The Bible was written to help us become righteous , by living up to Gods requirements. Read 2 Timothy 3: 16,17 .So we are not left without help.

2'000 years ago, God sent His precious Son to earth, to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and to undo the damage done by Satan in the garden of E'den. Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

1 Corinthians 15: 22, reminds us that: " For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive. The conditions are still the same, which is our dedication to Sovereign God Jehovah, the One who has given us the gift of life.

To be able to become farmiliar with someone or something, then see if that person or that thing is beneficial or not to us, we first start by comprehending who or what is behind the name.

The Bible is a library of 66 Books, which helps us to know our past, present and future. These are questions we all want to understand, with words like, Who, where, when, what, how.

So how do we get introduced to God? The Bible presents God, whose name is Jehovah, in the Book of Psalm 83: 18 and is presented as the Most High over all the earth.

Here is what we can read in the Book of Psalm 73: 28: " Drawing near to God is good for me".I have made the Sovereign Lord Jehovah my refuge.

A refuse is a place where we can find protection. And to benefit from such protection, there are rules to be respected. Micah 6: 8 reads. "He has told you, ( God has told us ) O man/woman, what is good. And what is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with God! Which is why the Bible is available to mankind.

2 Timothy 3: 16,17 reminds us that God's inspired Word is beneficial for teaching and setting things straight, so that we can become fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.

Matthew 11: 27; 1 John 5: 20 remind us that Jesus said that" Insight and knowledge is available to anyone. And John 17: 3 shows that it is lifesaving.

Psalm 37: 29; 2 Peter 3: 13 remind us of what our future holds, which will be that our planet earth will one day be filled with righteous people, because that has always been God's purpose.

Isaiah 11: 9 shows that the earth will one day be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah God.

Psalm 9: 10 shows how important it is, to comprehend the person behind the name and how important it is, in who we put our trust, and to be aware that Jehovah God will never abandon those seeking Him as a refuge.

So to answer your question, which is: 'How is God beneficial to us today?.

Well ! As the scriptures above show: God is the Most High whose purpose for mankind is that we live forever on earth, and in who we are adviced to take refuge, because He will never abandon us. That knowledge is available to anyone who is interested in their past, present and future.

Whether it's okay for a Christian to play Pokémon games is ultimately a matter of personal conviction and denominational beliefs. The Bible does not mention Pokémon specifically, so Christians often reach different conclusions.

Some Christians believe it is acceptable because:

Pokémon is a fictional game focused on exploration, strategy, and collecting creatures.

They see it as harmless entertainment when played in moderation.

They distinguish fantasy from real-world spiritual practices.

Other Christians choose to avoid Pokémon because:

The games include fictional elements such as psychic powers, ghosts, and evolution, which some feel are inconsistent with their beliefs.

Some are concerned that any media involving supernatural themes could conflict with biblical teachings.

Many Christians use principles such as those found in Philippians 4:8 (thinking about what is true, honorable, and pure) and 1 Corinthians 10:31 (doing everything for God's glory) to guide their decisions.

If playing Pokémon causes you to feel that it conflicts with your faith or conscience, it may be wise to avoid it. If you can enjoy it as fictional entertainment without it affecting your beliefs or behavior, many Christians see no problem with it.

Different churches and individual believers come to different conclusions, so there is no single Christian position on the matter.

The first Book of the Bible called Genesis 1: 1 has this to say. " In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. "

Geness 2: 7 shows that he created the first man from the dust from the ground.

The Book of Ecclesiastes 3: 13 reads: " Everyone should eat and drink and find enjoyment for all his hard work. " Which is the gift he has given to the human race.

God also presented himself to mankind in these words. Isaiah 42: 8 reads. " I am Jehovah. That is my name."

The meanong of that name is: 'He causes to become' Isaiah 54: 5.

Revelation 4: 11 reminds us that Jehovah God is worthy to receive the glory and the honour and the power, because he created all things, and because of his will, they came into existence and were created."

So to answer your question, which is "Who is the true God? According to the scriptures mentioned above: Jehovah is his name, who confirms to be the creator of all things and whose name means ? 'He causes to to become'

When Jehovah God created the 1st man, Adam, he saw that the man needed to have his own partner. He said at Genesis 2:18, "Then Jehovah God said: “It is not good for the man to continue to be alone. I am going to make a helper for him, as a complement of him.” Genesis 2:21, "So Jehovah God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he was sleeping, he took one of his ribs and then closed up the flesh over its place." It was God's purpose for them to become many. Genesis 1:28, "Further, God blessed them, and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many, fill the earth and subdue it..." After creating the first man and woman, God brought them together in marriage. He instituted marriage as a special bond between a man and a woman as a foundation for the family unit.—Genesis 1:27, 28; 2:18. God created marriage to be a union of one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:24)

God wants married couples to be happy. (Proverbs 5:18) In the Bible, he provides standards for marriage as well as principles that can help a marriage succeed.

God put in the Bible many principals and advice on how to have a happy marriage. Such as:

show true love.—1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Colossians 3:14.

deal with differences.—1 Corinthians 10:24.

be good listeners.—James 1:19.

show respect.—Romans 12:10.

be forgiving.—1 Peter 4:8.

be loyal.—Mark 10:9.

be patient.—Ephesians 4:2, 3.

work as a team.—Ecclesiastes 4:9.

strengthen their commitment.—Song of Solomon 8:7.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

The study of the Sciptures taught by Jesus is to understand the principles and the wisdom behind the laws. Many religions know the law, but neglect the genuine teachings.

The Sermon on the Mount found in the Book of Matthew 5 : 1-7: 29 is filled with illustations.

Example the straw......rafter which is a hyperbole to describe a person who is critical of his someone else's minor flaws. Read Matthew 7: 4,5.

Matthew 7. 13 talks about the narrow gate to describe people's life course and conduct, and so much more.

So to answer your question, Christianity has done a poor job so far.

Yes, John Wycliffe and Jan Hus's insistence on the Bible as the sole source of Christian authority posed a significant threat to the established Church. By promoting direct access to the scriptures and advocating for their translation into vernacular languages, they challenged the Church's control over religious knowledge and interpretation. This undermined the clergy's authority and contributed to calls for reform, ultimately leading to movements that questioned the Church's practices and teachings. Their devotion to the Bible emphasized personal faith and understanding, which further destabilized the Church's hierarchical structure.

The Christian view on suicide generally considers it a tragic act, often seen as a result of mental illness or despair rather than a moral failing. Many Christians believe that life is sacred and that taking one's own life goes against God's intention for humanity. The emphasis is often placed on compassion, understanding, and providing support for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, rather than condemnation. Different denominations may have varying perspectives, but there is a common focus on hope, healing, and the belief in God's love and mercy.

Conservative Christians may support war for various reasons, often interpreting the biblical commandment "Thou shalt not kill" (Exodus 20:13) in the context of justifiable self-defense or the protection of freedom and justice. Many believe that there are circumstances, such as defending the innocent or combating evil, where military action is morally acceptable. Additionally, some view certain wars as part of a divine plan or a necessary response to threats against their values and beliefs. This perspective allows them to reconcile their faith with the complexities of moral and ethical dilemmas in a fallen world.