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Your Question:
Can I still have a relationship with God after this?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've had the privilege of guiding many people towards a deeper understanding of their relationship with God. I believe that having a relationship with God is not something that can be lost, but rather it's a choice we make every day. Just like a child can still have a relationship with their parents even if they've made mistakes, we can still have a right-standing relationship with God even after we sin. In fact, the Bible teaches us that God disciplines us as His children, and that's a sign of our relationship with Him (Hebrews 12:6-7). It's not about losing our status as God's child, but rather about responding to His discipline and allowing Him to put us back into a right-standing relationship. As the Bible says, "My child, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son" (Hebrews 12:5-6). So, if you've made mistakes or feel like you've lost your way, don't worry. You can still have a relationship with God. It's as simple as acknowledging your sin, asking for forgiveness, and committing to follow Him again. And remember, God's love for us is not based on our performance, but on His character. As the Bible says, "Nothing in all creation, visible or invisible, can separate us from God's love" (Romans 8:39).
Sources:
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
systematic theology
wayne grudem
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
basic christianity
john stott
christian theology
millard erickson
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