Christians, Christians Everywhere...

From "Jesus Talk," America Online, Tues., Sept 27, 11p.
All typos & misspellings have been retained. (Who among you says that America Online isn't worth it? Of course it's a totalitarian, LCD environment--so is this country, right, smart guy?)

JeffreyLN: Hello Crank

Crank: Hi Jeffrey

PerryL7901: Welcome aboard Crank :) How are things this evening??

JeffreyLN: Crank do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

Crank: I'm a bit of an ex-catholic and figured I'd peek in on a conversation by people who were still of the faith.

PerryL7901: Well, come and join us!

JeffreyLN: An ex-catholic, does that mean you are know a beliveir or know undecided?

Crank: I'm mostly undecided. What're you talking about tonight?

JeffreyLN: Jesus.

PerryL7901: So far, just general theology and the state of the world.

PerryL7901: jesus is most definitely the MAIN topic, though.

JeffreyLN: What are you most confused aboput?

Crank: It's tough in this world, you know? Faith is a hard thing to keep dear to one's heart.

PerryL7901: Well said

JeffreyLN: Ture! Can I reccomend a good book?

Crank: Please do!

JeffreyLN: It is by Josh McDowell (sp?): Evidence that demands a verdict

Crank: Can I find it in a place like Barnes & Noble?

JeffreyLN: THe book is about historical facts that support the Christian faith!

JeffreyLN: I don't know what Barnes and Nole is but ALL Christian book stores have it

Crank: Examples?

JeffreyLN: Some examples : on biblcal historical acconuts of the man Jesus

JeffreyLN: Examples: There are more manuscripts of the New Test that any other 10 peices of classical lit. put together!

Crank: But is it QUANTITY (10 to 1 in manuscripts) or QUALITY that holds the proof of the glory of Jesus??

JeffreyLN: Exapls: A detalied look at 10 fulfilled phrophys

JeffreyLN: A detalied look at the Historical FACT of the resurectn

JeffreyLN: Jesus was a real man and History proveds is, our faith is based on FACT

PerryL7901: Amen!

Crank: Amen.

JeffreyLN: And without Jesus as your Lord and your God SIN IS YOUR MASTER

PerryL7901: AMEN

Crank: Amen!

JeffreyLN: So Crank, are you counting on the blood of Christ for your salvation?

Crank: I pray each day for the faith to believe, but, as I said earlier, it is tough some days.

JeffreyLN: Have you benn baptised?

Crank: Yes.

JeffreyLN: When?

Crank: Near to birth. I am a baptised and confirmed Roman Catholic.

JeffreyLN: Now the Bible says to do things differntly then the Roman Church.

Crank: In what ways?

Crank: Perhaps the Roman Catholic Church is the obstacle to my acceptance of Jesus Christ?

JeffreyLN: The pattern set fort in the Bible is 1. Confess with your mouth the Jesus is your Lord

JeffreyLN: 2. Belive in your heart that God has raised him from the dead

JeffreyLN: 3. Then, after a confession of faith, get Baptised

PerryL7901: I was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. But the main thing is acceptance in your heart of Jesus as your Savior.

JeffreyLN: True the most improtant thing is triusting in Jesus!!!!!!

JeffreyLN: And Jesus ANLOE!!!!!

Crank: I do accept that, Perry. And I do trust Jesus to get me through these tough times. AMEN! AMEN!

JeffreyLN: I'll I can say is that I was baptised less len a year ago

Crank: Are you Born Again, Jeffrey?

PerryL7901: However, after starting afresh, and being Born Again, I decided on baptism as a sign of faith.

JeffreyLN: and since then God has given me a boldness in the faith I thought was impossible!!!!!!!

JeffreyLN: Yes I am Born again!

Crank: Amen!

JeffreyLN: You must get it in your head and heart

JeffreyLN: NOTHING but the Blood of Jesus!!!

PerryL7901: Over the past four years, God has provided many things for me. But all have been contingent

JeffreyLN: Not eating a wsafer, not couting beads, not telling secrects in a box

PerryL7901: on my following His plan, and doing things HIS way.

JeffreyLN: AMEN Perry!

JeffreyLN: NOTHING but the blood of Jesus!!!

Crank: Amen. Are there any Mailing Lists or anything I can join?? Where do you find your guidance?

JeffreyLN: Wow wHAT MAILING LISTS i'M i ON?

PerryL7901: Crank: there are a few on-line lists and magazines.

Crank: I can't spend too much time online ($$) but want to exchange letters with people.

PerryL7901: ($$) is always a concern, but most of this stuff is readily available.

JeffreyLN: Best place to start.. your local Bible thumnping church - that uses JUST the Bible

PerryL7901: You need to check out the Christian Chat rooms on Wednesdays and Sundays, after nine pm

Crank: Here on AOL? I never noticed them before. Wed & Sun?

JeffreyLN: Go to a chrisitan book store and pray to Jesus to guide you way

PerryL7901: And check out the library sections of AOL.

PerryL7901: Look for an On-Line magazine called MORNING STAR.
(Enter ASHBELL)

Crank: Hi ASHBELL. Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior?

ASHBELL: Sure have!

JeffreyLN: Well Crank, I'm goinig to Pray for you , not on line I'll be rigth back

Crank: Bless you, Jeffrey.
(Jeffrey just left his keyboard to pray for me.)

PerryL7901: As you go through the rooms, Look for a lady named HASCRAFTS. Excellent Christian,

PerryL7901: wonderful teacher. She can give you more info, and guidance.

Crank: Perry-Where can I find Morning Star?

PerryL7901: I just told you, in the AOL library.

PerryL7901: :)

Crank: Thank you, Perry.

Crank: Well, I need to sleep for work. Thank you for the talk, Perry and Jeff. Good night, Ash.

Crank: Thanks again. God bless! Goodnight!