Will the Real and True Christians stand up, Please!
By mangtony7451
@mangtony7451 (479)
February 8, 2013 11:43pm CST
Over the years, I have been looking and searching for the one and only True Church by which the founder Himself said, "and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it". In other words, the Tue Church shall not be buried to the ground or that it shall not ceased to exist.
Altogether, the whole christian world agree that the founding anniversary of this one and only True Church happened in 30 AD, on the celebrated day of Pentecost, when those who believed and followers of Jesus, the Christ/Messiah received the Holy Spirit of God (Acts 2).
From thereon, the receipt of the Holy Spirit becomes one of the identifying signs or the evidence of who the Real/True Christians are (or those who truly belongs to Christ). Romans 8:9, "But you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if any man HAVE NOT THE SPIRIT of Christ, he is NONE of His".
The Holy Bible gives us active and living testimonies or evidences for anyone who has truly received the Holy Spirit of God;
1. Prophesying - Num. 11:24-25, I Sam. 10:10, Luke 1:67, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 19:6
2. Speaking of Tongues - Acts 2:4, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19:6
If you are one of those who truly experienced of the above-mentioned evidences, then you are the one I am looking for, Please let me know your STORY and I promise to listen.
7 responses
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
26 Apr 13
So Tony, have you found any real, true Christians?
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@mangtony7451 (479)
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27 Apr 13
Hi 1hopefulman, greetings. Sorry I cannot greet you with your real name cause I do not know it, but just the same you are my superman.
Honestly and in answer to your question, NOT YET. Not that there are no good and righteous people around but ONLY according to biblical standards.
@momalisa65 (1971)
• United States
28 Feb 13
Hi, I don't want to argue with you or anything, but I don't believe that speaking in tongues and prophesying are signs of the true religion.
Part of 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 says that Faith, Hope and Love would remain, but Prophesying and speaking in tongues would cease.
The prophesying and speaking in tongues were no longer needed after they had accomplished their purpose.
But…Faith, Hope and Love, are fruits of God’s spirit, and they are precious qualities that remain in the lives of true Christians:)
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@mangtony7451 (479)
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2 Mar 13
Very well said momalisa65. Your comment is very much appreciated. You may want to read my counter comment to buenavida, she is my friend and considered her as my spiritual sister.
All the best mangtony.
@dlkuku (1935)
• United States
10 Feb 13
The One True Christian church is the body of believers, not a religion.
And just because someone doesn't speak in tongues or prophesies, doesn't make them any less of a Christian.
"For God so loved the WORLD, He gave His only Son, that WHOSOEVER BELIEVES in HIM shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
@mangtony7451 (479)
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10 Feb 13
Hello dlkuku/Hopefull90, greetings. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation of your inputs and comments. Nevertheless, I believe you missed the point/issue of what I have presented.
It is the receipt of the Holy Spirit the main issue here. Speaking in tongues as well as prophesying are the solid evidences to that effect, as far as the Holy bible is concerned. I just hope you take time reading all the biblical verses presented.
All the best and happy mylotting.
@Hopefull90 (921)
• United States
10 Feb 13
I don't believe that everyone needs to be able to receive prophesy or speak in tongues to be a true Christian. I have predicted things that have come true but I still am not a prophet. I believe that speaking in tongues should have a reason like being able to learn the language of the people you have been sent to with the message of Christ. Another method God has used is having the people hear in their language even though the speaker was not speaking in their tongue. That is what happened at the Pentecost as well as some of the disciples being able to speak in other languages.
@silvercryst340v3 (203)
• Philippines
11 Feb 13
Are you telling me that unless you prophesy or speak in tongues, you are not in the Spirit?
@mangtony7451 (479)
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12 Feb 13
Hi silvercryst, greetings. First I would like to say your comment is highly appreciated. However, I believe you have missed the main issue of my presented discussion, just like the other respondents above.
I wish you could go back again to Romans 8:9 to see what it really talks about. Simply put, It is a comparison between those (living) in the FLESH or in the SPIRIT. Those who have the indwelling (or have received) the Holy spirit are said to be (living) in the spirit. Anyone who has not received the Spirit of Christ, he is NONE of His. Or it does not belong to Christ/the true believers/the real and true Christians. A real Christ's/true Christian then is one who have truly received the Holy Spirit of Christ/God, plain and simple.
This is what I am trying to emphasized. Prophesying and/or speaking in tongues are only tangible manifestations of those who have truly received the Holy Spirit at least, according to the Bible.
All the best mangtony.
@silvercryst340v3 (203)
• Philippines
12 Feb 13
I'm sorry if I missed your point. If I'm not the only one who missed the issue, then something's wrong in how you wrote the discussion. I believe that the general understanding is what I (with the respondents above) understood. If we have no disagreements, then everything's fine here.
God bless!
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
10 Feb 13
i don' t know if i will be a real christian friend. but wheb i am asked i believe in GOd and i believe in Christ. when i am asked what my religion in a form i write Roman Catholic becaise I was raised in this religion. I am a sinner but i tried hard and trying hard not to be one. i don't preach the word of God for i am not worthy to be a God's messenger. i don't like to mess His amazing words. i am a Christian i hope i am worthy to be even at the last line of His followers
@mangtony7451 (479)
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10 Feb 13
Hi Mavic, greetings. My sincere appreciation for sharing with us. I considered myself a lost sheep separated from the flock from a very long time. My master has gone to heaven, the human shepherds as well as the other sheeps was nowhere to find.
Good I have the writings, the Holy Bible. It is the only way by which to identify those who faithfully adheres and follows its teachings. It may be long and a hard way but I know I will find them or that my master will be the one to find me, sooner or later...
All the best mangtony.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
10 Feb 13
hey Mangtony. you words are so wonderful yes, I consider myself as lost sheep. but I am a sheep and not a wolf, so I am trying to do my best that on my way home still be like a sheep, humble and meek and follow the right path. thanks for this journey... all the best to you as well.
@mangtony7451 (479)
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10 Feb 13
hi again Mavic, I am happy we have something in common. Let's keep moving and be inspired with the knowledge the master will come again,( sooner or later) and to gather once and for all, all those that love is appearing.
Mercy be unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
All the best mangtony.
@jembizz21 (71)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
The Bible have stated that in the times when the end of the world is near, there will be other children of God that will rise in the far east of the world. I believe this country is the Philippines. I may not be the one to answer what you are seeking of but i hope this article will help you. Please read the article on this link, if you have time. http://www.catholic.com/tracts/iglesia-ni-cristo
@mangtony7451 (479)
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8 Mar 13
Hi jembizz21, greetings. Just to let you know your comment is appreciated. Thanks and welcome to the club.
@prettysexybrainy (189)
• Philippines
10 Feb 13
So if someone cannot speak in tongues does it means she is not a real christian?/
I am believer of Christ since i was born. I've been blessed with so many trials in my life. Indeed my faith is very huge, however i cannot speak in tongues. On the contrary, I know i have a very intimate relationship with God, That is for sure.
@mangtony7451 (479)
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10 Feb 13
I am happy for you prettysexybrainy. Keep it up. And in response to your comment, please refer to the one above.
Wishing you all the best.
