God Will Give You an EQUALLY YOKED Relationship If . . .
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God bless you too!
God bless you 😊
GOD BLESS YOU TOO
God bless whoever wrote that😊
God bless you too
Whoever is reading this, may you be blessed with wisdom, knowledge and understanding to discern what is good and evil in the mighty name of Jesus Amen, God bless you sisters and brothers!
As a Christian married to a non-Christian, I’d strongly recommend listening to Mark and people like him... i came to faith after we got married, and it’s really tough. Bless you all.
Thank you for sharing this
I CORINTHIANS 7:12-14, THE HOLY BIBLE, KJV, PAUL SAYS, BUT TO THE REST SPEAK I; NOT THE LORD: IF ANY BROTHER HATH A WIFE THAT BELIEVETH NOT, AND SHE BE PLEASED TO DWELL WITH HIM, LET HIM NOT PUT HER AWAY. AND THE WOMAN WHICH HATH AN HUSBAND THAT BELIEVETH NOT, AND IF HE BE PLEASED TO DWELL WITH HIM, LET HER NOT LEAVE HIM. FOR THE UNBELIEVING HUSBAND IS SANCTIFIED BY THE WIFE, AND THE UNBELIEVING WIFE IS SANCTIFIED BY THE HUSBAND: ELSE WERE YOUR CHILDREN UNCLEAN; BUT NOW ARE THEY HOLY. LISTEN TO WHAT THE HOLY GHOST HAS TO SAY & MEDITATE ON THIS IN PRAYER!
AND HE BE PLEASED TO DWELL WITH HER (NOT HIM).....(I CORINTHIANS 7:13, KJV), SORRY ABOUT THAT, I WANTED TO FIX MY ERROR!
@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger cheers Mark, appreciate you taking the time to respond in person 😊
Thanks for sharing. Praying for you and that your spouse gets saved, in Jesus name🙏
I just recently ended my engagement due to an “unequally yoked” situation. At first he was fully attentive to Christ but as our relationship progressed I kept having uneasy feelings and sure enough he drifted away from his Faith. I am using this time to deepen my relationship with God & I pray he his doing the same! Trusting Gods plan for me one day at a time! God bless y’all ❤️
God bless you too as you follow the Lord
I just ended mine 2 months ago. It’s been brutal trying to get over it. I just don’t really know what her beliefs are actually. She says she is a Christian, but was never sure. Trusting for sure. Hoping and trying to endure through faith.
@@charleskelly7211 im deeply sorry. Mine ended 3 months ago. Been a very hard time of despair, betrayal and sorrow, and now she is with someone who isn't a Christian and I've been praying for her soul and to come back to the Lord and for the Holy Spirit to move to her. Its really hard to let go. But I also made her an idol and I failed to give all I gave to her to God. It should have been His. Again im so sorry. I understand very much
Alexis Taylor I pray that God will send you the right husband
100000 thumbs up to you for listening to your instincts, or the holy spirit warning you about being unequally yoked. It hurts now, but it's the right thing to do and it's worth it. Before becoming a Christian (but I guess I was kind of approaching that path?), I ignored some very strong instincts to break off my engagement because I just wanted to be married. If you know better, do better. Being unequally yoked is a NAUSEATING ROLLER COASTER RIDE THAT YOU JUST WANT TO GET OFF OF. Do not enter. ⚠️ That took a lot of courage for you to make that decision. 👏👏👏
Keep the faith and stay patient. Your time will come. Your future groom is still going thru hidden tears hold back for years. He's going thru hardship and suffering in order to be refined by fire. He's being molded into the perfect husband for you. But he will never appear if you don't do your part. Cherish each moment with him when he arrives as if it were the last. In so doing eah second of every day together will be a precious miracle in the eyes of the lord as you both walk in your first Love again.
All glory to God
Awe that is true. God bless you. Thanks for sharing. I pray your strength, peace, and growth in the Lord in Jesus name. Amen and Amen.
That’s lovely 🥲
Omg I know this is an old post but i felt this was for me thank you God bless 🙏
For some reason, this stands out In my mind and heart as a prophetic word describing the pain and suffering I am going through and the hidden tears I am shedding through being refined to be the husband God wants me to be. And yet I feel like this is what the person I have in my mind and heart is experiencing as well too in her life even though we are apart.
This is wild because I just met a man of God a few days ago and we already clique right off the bat! It just seems unreal like I never met someone like him. He really has a good faith in God and he prays for me on the phone (I have many struggles Im dealing with sadly). He's just seem right for me,I know its still early to assume already that hes the one but I never met a genuine man that loves God and obeys his word just like I do. So crazy that I came across this video while meeting someone. I feel in my heart that its different this time.
Same!!He asked to pray for me before I go to bed.I was like waaa Umm sure.I’m still trying to see if this is what God wants tho.😌
Read my comment I made at the top... and go study that particular scripture. Please, every video is NOT for everybody and he should have use that as such as disclaimer
Please read my comment at the top of the comments. Please and please keep on minf that not every video is for everybody. Use YOUR discernment
Cause not everybody out here making these videos are rightly dividing the word of truth
How did things turn out? I am curious if you feel like you could share.
@@krissyhall2838how did things turn out? I am curious if you could share.
Lord Jesus may we receive fruitful and equally yoked relationships and marriages as we remain patient and prepare us to receive such blessings, In Jesus Mighty Name Amen
God bless!
Even Christians can be unequally yoked. It happened to me.
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2 Corinthians 6: 14-16 is God's word. Matters concerning "salvation," or being genuinely aligned to the Holy Spirit, are what distinguish two who are equally yoked from two who are not, regardless of whether each pair calls themselves Christians. "Salvation" comes from believing that Jesus is the Savior and behaving together as such. As a couple, your faith and actions must work together in righteousness in order to receive Salvation, and only then can you call yourselves Christians who are equally yoked. True faith and true grace cause us to produce good works or "fruit" when we are in right relationship with God and each other. "Christians" must be fundamentally aligned with matters of salvation and behave accordingly in order to be "evenly yoked." I say all this to say that God's word doesn't change. Thus, people cannot call themselves Christians, and say they are equally yoked, if they are not behaving in a way that honors salvation at the core of their relationship. Even Satan "believed" but His actions did not align with that of salvation.
@@LoveFirstYou well said. My ex refused to follow Adonais instruction for marriage and it was a disaster all the way to the end.
Mark your timing my brother! All the glory to God. The almighty has plans for me. Please do more videos on getting past feeling shame and unworthy because of past mistakes. Your videos help me so much on my journey.
Thanks for the topic suggestions, it always helps to know what people want to learn more about. This may help: czcams.com/video/nn1EkM-RRfk/video.html
Was going to say the same thing. Just finished reading 2 Corinthians before opening CZcams 🙈
AMEN some things comes as common sense. Other have to given to people in detail. Thanks Mark!
My pleasure!
If I may speak. The first point is incredibly important. Many times I tried dating non-believer hoping to bring them to faith but I was being deceptive. I was trying to get things my way. Dating someone I wasnt supposed to and wanting to excuse myself by saying "oh Im trying to get her saved". Obviously God did not approve and the relationship fell apart hard. It is key for Christians to date Christians.
That's becoming harder and harder in today's society.
Wow I just confessed to God moments ago that I like someone😊God heard me❤Thank you for giving spiritual advise concerning relationship...May God Bless you...Praise The LORD❤
AMENNNNNNN
So glad it was helpful!
I was engaged to a Christian and God broke it up cuz he was still unequally yoked with me and I’m a Christian. So Christians sometimes can be unequally yoked too if they’re not on the same spiritual path, meaning one seeks God more than the other. Carnal Christians vs those who seek God’s will and not their own. So I’m glad God ended my engagement even though it didn’t feel good at first
Totally agree, sometimes, even as Christians, we can indeed be unequally yoked
Totally agree, sometimes, even as Christians, we can indeed be unequally yoked
Again, perfect timing. Praise God!
Amen, all glory to God!
This was the 7th video that showed up on my feed after praying heavily about my relationship with Him. Marriage is one of my desires. This was not a coincidence.
So just this morning on the train, I had the visual imagery of 2 hands holding a slightly dirty towel together.
Wondering what was biblical about it, I realised the only time a towel was mentioned in the Bible that had any strong significance was when Jesus washed the disciples' feet.
The towel signifies humility and service.
Then this came up in my notifications.
This concept of being equally yoked fits in nicely with 2 people serving in humility before the Lord.
Thanks for inadvertently affirming that thought for me.
Love the way you see things
@@rebeccahernandez5156 thank you... Ideally a life partner for me would be serving the Lord in tandem. It seems to be almost a deep conviction within me.
I wandered from that once and did not have peace within that relationship...
I wonder if I'm being too stringent...
@@wooohooo103
I think you are being obedient if anything.
Really like the imagery you painted here. Resonates with how I see it too
I just signed up for the course and super excited to start. I can’t wait to meet my future spouse. God bless you for helping us and pointing us in the right direction.
I’m praying that he sends her soon! I’ve been praying for a male covering so I’m keeping the faith ❤️
Welcome to the University!
@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger thank you
@@brittanyw.605 thank you. Praying for you as well.
Amen~trusting in the Lord and His timing. Was feeling really discouraged lately about relationships in general, but I can really feel God tuning my heart to produce the fruits of the Spirit.
God bless Ashley, keep obeying the Lord no matter what!
I was in a relationship with an unbeliever as a believer long time ago. It obviously did not work at all. When we were friends we had a good connection, but as soon as I entered into a relationship with her the connection very quickly changed and she broke up with me 5 days later. I also knew that it was against God’s will, but I didn’t listen and obey. I learned my lesson there.
Thank you for talking about Tier questions. Finding a good church is often like finding a good relationship!
Thank you! I had been honestly confused before, hereing from other places, about what equally yoked means. I appreciate your content and the Word of God is just a blessing in general!
Edfying message! God's timings and plans are the best, it's our duty to cast deeper in christ.
Amen, Christ must be our center!
Bless you Pastor Mark.You have been a blessing to me in my Christian life!
Always appreciate these biblical video tips
Thank you! May God bless you all & I hope you have a wonderful day :)
you too!
It's unbelievable, this was bothering me for the past two days. Thank you God.
I'm so glad it was helpful, all glory to God!
God bless you for making this video!
Amen🙏🏼 thanks you for this message, God bless you.❣️
You are so welcome Reyna!
Thank you Mark for this video👋.
Thank you 🙏🏻 so much mark for giving a great preaching of this video and really breaking down all the biblical truth, for us to be able to understand god bless you
Glad it was helpful!
That thumbnail is gonna start tear jerking my eyes.
lol :)
Yes I believe that after our separation my husband will be more equally yoked. He will be set free to pray together. Amen
God is moving restoring my marriage its manifesting. Only He can do this. Glory to God🙏🙏🙏
God bless this ministry and thanks Brother
That is very very true in the mighty name of Jesus
God bless!
PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST! THANK YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST! HALLELUJAH AMEN 😇
Wow I’m so early 😂🙌🏾🙏🏽 13 minutes after upload! Woot!
nice!
great words 💕💕
Wow! Sign #1 and 2 so far! I'll come back and say if the others are there.....
Okay so yep, all 3 signs are evident in my life! We'll see!
God bless!
Please pray for my friend who is a new age. She pis trying to rebuke my faith and God's purpose for dating and marriage. Lord have mercy on her. She is being sold out to the earthly and new age view of soul mate and manifesting your believe and love. 😢 I'm just a humble jesus who is asking for a Godly man who is a born again and understands how Christ loved his church. ❤
Thank you again brother Mark
So glad it was helpful!
Thanks Mark
This is a blessing be blessed!!!
All glory to God!
Good information, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
ok. So I've been with my fellow for 27 years. I wasn't going to church at the time and was going through some pretty heavy stuff. He was having a few issues himself but we clicked. We gave each support. Throughout the years he had hinted at and told stories of his time is a church group in our country. He said he had accepted God into his life at a very early age but during his 20s he fell away. I had been a born again believer in God since I was 18. We met in our 30s. We have a son together. his 3 and my 2 on top. I had decided to walk a closer walk with God about 3 years ago and have totally turned my life into doing what God shows me to do for him, to his glory to the fore. My guy asked me to marry him 3 years ago. I said I wanted to do this right this time around and he agreed. We stopped all intimate relations. He had and still has no problem with that. We have lived in separate housing for years as well. Now it looks like we'll be married soon. Not sure when as he hasn't agreed on a date. Somewhat over that game. He cherry picks his beliefs now. I tick him about it. Would he be considered unyoked to me. ?
If he does not believe the truth and live for Christ and you do, then yes, you are unequally yoked
Yes put God first, but I think it's too simple to answer as what Mark said to be honest. I think he might be good for you, if he is a good person to you and if he is willing to believe in Christ. Just tell him, he cannot choose what and what not to believe as we are not smarter than God.
@@annabelle7123 He does believe in the truth. Just can't bring himself to say it out loud. He is a good man. Been through the mill and is careful with his words on the subject. Gave him totally to God. So not looking to be with another human male. Really digging my time with God right now. Doing everything God tells me. So groovy to have a clear mind set. So sitting on Gods go ahead. Until further notice I guess.
Amazing grace Amein
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! I think it is sad when people like yourself has to dispel so many wrong ideologies that our society has ingrained into our youth or even adults. Like when you said about people needing to be with people of the same spiritual gifts or only will learn from a certain version of the Bible. I've seen then in a handful of online profiles. I've also seen a bunch of relationships being brought down by tier 3 issues, which basically they are arguing over nothing.
I believe it is rather easy to find a great Christian man or woman to marry. But in current society there are so many items on their lists of deal breakers vs it just being a "nice to have if they were..."
Yes, it's easy to get lost in all the info out there these days, thankfully God's word provides the truth :)
hey Mark, if you dont mind me asking where do you get all these information from, where does the knowledge and inspiration comes from and how do you get it( in brief), and why should we believe you or trust you?
Well said, well taught.
Hey Liz
So glad it was helpful Elizabeth!
Talk to me Liz
Amen!
God bless!
What if you are afraid of what God will ask you to do?
It best to be afraid of disobeying God. His ways are best :)
I used to have a similar fear and it is something I struggled with for a while. Mainly I was afraid of missing out if I did what God was asking of me. Something that I did that helped me was I would go to God and tell Him about my fears. I remember one time I even said something along the lines of 'I know you know best, and I want to trust you, but I don't right now' and I would ask Him to help me to trust Him. Even now I still sometimes struggle to trust Him, but I don't have the fear I once did. It is okay to be 100% honest with God about your fears. The last point I will make is everything is a learning process and it will take time. So don't beat yourself up if your progress seems slow to you (I really should take my own advice on this point).
Considering I know nothing about your situation, I hope at least some of my answer is helpful to you.
Yay first! Godbless!
Lol
God bless!
The ones that do work out is causing me to be tempted via discouragement right now. I really liked someone i was talking to for 2 yrs only to find out he is courting a non believer and trying to convert her to the faith.
I’ve been widowed for a while now and I have asked several Christian women out on dates only to have them cancel on me at the last minute. I wonder if being “widowed” is scaring women off? I’m not sure what is going on, but being single sucks.
I think that the right woman for you is out there. And she'll have understanding of your experiences and your life because of her sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Don't compromise anything just to have the company. I waited a long time for the man who meets me on every level. Be blessed now and when the day comes to meet her.
The devil is a liar! Do not let him cause you to believe that somehow your wife's death is the cause of you not being able to find a mate. Wait on God and put all of your trust and faith in Him, that He will reveal the right one to you in due time. Dating is indeed challenging when you're looking for that right one. I would advise you to spend some time learning how to "date" - what to say and do to increase your chances of building a genuine connection with someone. Dating experts provide some very helpful tips and insights, but most of all, trust in the Lord. Be patient, and pray. He will reveal her to you and she will be open at the right time according to His will. Wait on God and trust His process over your life and His timing.
Psalm 9
Amen 🙋🙏🙏🙏
God bless!
What if you later feel like someone seems like he is unequally yoked with you, but God told you to stick with that person? I really would like to leave a person because I feel like he is unequally yoked with me nowadays, but God talked to me and told me to calm down and to just put my faith in Him and stick with him?
Amen
Is there a way you can pray to God for the gift of singleness? Because all this confusion of asking alot of ifs and looking for signs is really exhausting and not good for mental health
Question. What if my partner accepted Jesus in his life and wants to have an encounter with God, but is not necessarily serving God? He has changed certain aspects of his life. But would that make us unequal?
Can this be applied to business partners?
Eu gostaria de assinar o conteúdo pago, mas o valor em dólares convertido para a moeda brasileira fica muito alto.
Jesus is Lord! God bless :)
But Paul ALSO SPOKE of a woman that is unequally yoked with a man but she can possibly gain him (the husband, man) to God. So if he gone teach on being unequally yoked- he need to teach the WHOLE WORD rightly diving the word of TRUTH! Meaning to study to show thyself approved
Can you please tell me the verses? Where did you read this? Thanks in advance and be blessed
What are your thoughts on a Sabbath keeper and one who goes to a Sunday church?
This is an interesting question. Ive met only two people in my entire life that practice the Sabbath, and they're married lol I was never really aware of what the Sabbath was until the last year or so, but am open to learning more about what it would mean to me and how to properly implementing this into my life. I think its a matter of what each of your personal spiritual principles are, what is a must and/or if you are each willing to teach them or welcome them despite it being different. The Sabbath couple I spoke about are the youth pastors at my church, so they do serve Saturday and Sunday. Idk if its helpful, but I dont think your case is strictly one or the either, just depends in where each of you are at.
Paul clearly states that the day of worship is not what God seeks from man under the new covenant. Don't let trivial sentiments drive your belief. You might as well worship on a Tuesday. It's simply a day for the gathering together of the people of God to sharpen reach other. The most important thing is that you're constantly in communion with God irrespective of the day of the week.
Usually those are signs of other theological disagreements too, so probably not going to work
@@shallomn4746 Amen exactly.
I am a 7th day adventist christian. Most of them dont work. They dont know which church and what principles to teach the children and the children grow up confused and divided not knowing what is the truth. Arguments ensue among them as well. Sometimes it works but its not always the case.
It's almost impossible to find a Christian under 40 on dating sites. Not to mention someone I'd find attractive through an entire marriage. Dating as a Christian is hard. It almost seems easier to plant seeds in a non believer these days since 90 percent of people on dating sites are atheists.
C O N F I R M A T I O N
Thank you Mark for the great content as always! You’re reading my mail!!!
Blessings to you Mark, your family and ministry🙏🏿
So glad it was helpful! All glory to God!
Mark. Question, is it recommended for two unsaved Christians to go into a relationship? We both love God and want to grow, but we haven't received the Holy spirit yet, what is your view?
Hi Debonae, how are you doing now? :) Have you received the Holy Spirit?
@@juliehrico91 I haven't actually. But thank you so much for responding
So many confirmations! What does it mean if a guy offers chivalrous act toward a girl? Recently a guy from my young adults s study gave me candy and he offered to walk me to my car.
this may help: czcams.com/video/8jY2Ah0Zs8k/video.html
@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger so he's interested?
I would say... Yes?
That's so cute! ❤️❤️
@@aves6457 but yeah I stopped looking for a man, and now I'm talking to someone else.
What if he is not quite ready to call himself a a Christian yet but he’s seeking Christ and doing the work I would hope a Christian man would do? I became a believer after we started dating and we’ve been on this walk together.
Yea... he definitely needs to give his heart to God first.
If he does not call Jesus his Lord he's not saved and if you are saved you would be unequally yoked
Thank you both for your reply. I know what I need to do... but it doesn’t make it any easier :( I’m so in love with this man and he’s an incredible person and I know he will make an incredible partner. I don’t know how to break both of our hearts :(
Since you became a believer after dating and have been on this walk together and he's not YET ready to call himself a Christian but has been showing fruitful steps forward in that direction, I advise that you first ask God what He wants of you before ending it. I don't know your relationship or you or him, but I do know that God sees both of your futures and He knows the plans He has for the both of you, whether that is together or not. The fact that you've already been willing to give up your desires for what God wants shows just how much of a good and faithful servant you are and just how much you trust and love God, and I commend you so much for that because it can be so hard. But you willing to give that up shows your heart and shows that God is number one in your life and that's what He wants. It shows that you're willing to follow Him and leave what you want behind, and that's faith. Since you have both been on this journey together, I do know that if it's God's will, then it can work because you are both pushing one another to find Him. Please be careful though, because sometimes people only say what you want to hear and do what they think you want them to to keep you around and their heart or intentions are not pure, like he could possibly 'not be ready yet' for a long time and I feel like that's a red flag. Pray and ask the Lord to open your eyes so you can see what He sees and that His will be done in both your lives. Then, after continuously praying this, trust that God will work everything together and lead you where you need to go and open and close the doors Himself because of your faith in Him. Don't rush or make rash decisions that you are not wholeheartedly certain about because this could very well be what your boyfriend needs to really find Jesus and to be a true Christian and maybe the enemy is just trying to pull you away from him so that this doesn't happen. But I know that God is good and He hears your prayers and knows the desires of your heart, so just keep pressing onto Him and He will light your path because He has gone before you and has your best interest at heart because He loves you more than anyone could ever possibly love you. Be in touch with what the Holy Spirit is telling you and don't ignore any warning signs and red flags which you know in your heart are true. Everything's going to be okay and if God pulls you away from him, it's because He has someone who He made specifically for you and you can't have him unless he has the space in your life to be that. Sending love your way, you've got this girl. Cheering you on and God is so proud of you ♥️♥️♥️
@@annesmith9633 Don't break his heart or yours just yet. You are also new to Christ and so is he. Don't take away his chance yet! Also in the Bible it says do not break up unless the unbeliever leaves you. Also it says who knows he might come to God thanks to the relationship with you?
What if you are divorced
What about being unequally yoked in a business relationship? Can a Christian start and build a business with a Non Christian?
That's a good question. Personally I wouldn't be business partners with a non-believer but I'm not sure that would be a sin if this person wasn't tempting you into sin and there was a sound business model in place. Something to think about
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Why are these specifically for a relationship with a spouse and not relationships in general? Proclaiming the gospel? Isn’t that what we are refined for? A relationship with Jesus and growth to spread the gospel?
i missed that enrollment... maybe next time
I need help. I'm in a unequally yoked realtionship. I don't know what to do, should I brake up with him or try preaching to him again and see if he repents of his sins? If I have to brake up, I have no one idea how should I do it, I don't wanna hurt him...please pray for me and for him. 🙏
Hi Ella! I’m praying for you right now. God will give you the strength to end the relationship if that is His will. It is painful and hard but God does not waste anything. He promises in His word that “ All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28)
You got this! And even more importantly, Gods got this 💕
@@debbybett9242 Thank you so moch sister! This really helped!💙
@@ellaharse2930 Amen I’m so glad! 🙏🏾 please keep us updated sis, I can’t wait to see how God comes through for you❣️
if God gives you proofs and signs that that someone is the one for you, but they’re not a “genuine christian” (believes in God, prayers and a little more but does not live a christian life) should i start to talk about the bible with them? be an example to them until we’re both ready??
God spoke to me... we will never be “ready” yet somehow He knows when and how we must begin with! If i’m a christian i have faith that He is protecting me and i will show my feelings but always vigilant, prudent and with patience to reflect Him through the Holy Spirit inside of me
What about if your single from divorce - can you help those?
The courses apply to anyone if they are currently single, Christian, and feel released to be married
@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger can you PLEASE do a video on this topic of divorce and remarriage. It's such a heavy topic and really heavy on the heart for some who were divorced without choice too.
Equally relationship have nothing to do with religion or faith...its another sign of specific era...Jesus teachings is more general...and more universal than any time and beyond any person and his or her interpretation. It cannot be linked to specific controversial behaviour...
a true Christian woman must have a true Christian believer man as their partner in business or in a romantic relationship.
Would a Protestant with a Catholic be a tier 2 issue?
I would like to know Marks answer to that question too.
Unfortunately, after doing my own research for a couple months, and now this video shows up after it has been weighing on me for days, I’m pretty certain it’s a tier 1.
Mark actually touched on this when he talked about the difference between being saved by grace, Versus being saved by works /good deeds.
Catholics believe in the holiness of Jesus but they believe we are saved by our good works. They have a long process of steps they go through to “earn” salvation. They also believe that Mary (Mother of Jesus) has holy powers today. That’s why Mary is mentioned by Catholics almost as much as Jesus or God. She is idolized.
There are more differences, like the belief of confession- that a Priest is needed to intercede between us and God when we want to repent of our sins.
As Protestants , Jesus Christ paid the sacrifice of our sins on the cross so as believers & followers of Christ, we have direct access to God.
True Biblical Christianity is about having a relationship (spiritual intimacy) with God our Heavenly Father.
To us it’s about having a relationship, not “religion” (legalism).
Ask the Catholic person you are interested in if they are saved?
@@taras4352 thx. I have several Catholic friends and this has weighed on me a lot. The non catholics has to even get married in the Catholic church or they would be excommunicated. To me praying to Mary and having the statues is like pagan worship. Also, I wouldn't be allowed to take communion even though I was baptized by my own choice. But on the other hand we are both Christian. I don't want to judge their practices.
T. L I agree with most of what you said. But I’m not judging my Catholic “friends”. I’m replying about Marks video about being equally yoked with a ‘marriage partner’. So I listened to it because Ive been in a relationship with a Catholic man for 1 1/2 years and we’ve talked about marriage and he wants kids. So I’ve started researching his faith more. Some things have surprised me. Like purgatory, which is no where in the Bible, by the way, but more importantly his answer when I came right out and asked if he was saved. I assumed he was for many reasons. But he could NOT simply say, YES. He acted confused and asked what I meant. He spoke a lot (around the question- which he does a lot when he doesn’t want to give me a straight up answer- he’s a lawyer) he told me all he did as a Catholic- traditions, ceremonies, etc, in an attempt to conclude that he MUST be saved because of how many more steps he has completed for his faith ( versus Protestants “just” asking Jesus into his heart, admitting he is a sinner, and surrendering his life) But he never could say simply, “YES, I’m saved.”
So I’m pretty certain that is a tier 1☝🏼 issue.
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NUMBER 1: THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH DESIRING TO MARRY SOMEONE WHO READS THE SAME VERSION OF THE BIBLE AS YOU AS EVERYONE WHO IS A BELIEVER SHOULD BE READING THE KING JAMES VERSION TRANSLATION, SO THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH SEEKING THIS, BECAUSE THAT IS WANTING WHAT GOD ALMIGHTY WANTS!
AND NUMBER 2: THERE IS ALSO NOTHING WRONG WITH A BELIEVER MARRYING A NONBELIEVER, READ I CORINTHIANS 7:12-14. IT TALKS ABOUT WHEN A BELIEVER MARRIES A SPOUSE THAT DOES NOT BELIEVE! REFER TO MY COMMENT BELOW THAT I WROTE TO "NOT YOUR TYPICAL CHRISTIAN"! HOSEA WAS TOLD BY GOD ALMIGHTY TO MARRY A NONBELIEVER TO KNOW GOD'S TRUE LOVE!
The passage in 1 Corinthians speaks if the two were already married and one gets saved and the other doesn't. It is never ok to marry an unbeliever because if you comprise Christ in marriage you will compromise Him in every are and you are telling the unbeliever that you love them more than you love Jesus
@@derrickbrown8499 READ I CORINTHIANS 7:12-14, IT TALKS ABOUT A BELIEVER MARRYING SOMEONE THAT DOESN'T BELIEVE!
@@derrickbrown8499 ALSO READ THE BOOK OF HOSEA, THE HOLY BIBLE, KJV, THE WOMAN HE MARRIED WAS NOT GODLY!
@@alansmlth7989 Your doctrine is completely flawed, Hosea ONLY was asked to marry a prostitute, it is in no way a command or something acceptable unto the Lord. A brother commented above about 1 Corinthians and I approve. I recommend you check your heart because what your typing here is heretic and blasphemous. Beware and fear God, you will be held accountable for every foolish thing you say.
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@@eauvive3101 GOD ALMIGHTY KNOWS THE HEART OF MAN!