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A Christian clergymen contacted me with a view to convert me. Here are my replies.
Day 1
yesHeis Hi Kuldip Singh Lamba, DAY 1 PRAYER // Communication with God WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. WE WANT TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT GOD. EVERY DAY FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS WE WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL TO
8 Feb
Me aWhat do you mean by my new life and my sins. I am a Sikh and I don't believe in Jessus. I asked to send me the matter you wanted to send me so that I can learn something about Christianity. It is not that I have joined your faith.
God created the Universe and we all are His children. Nobody or any faith in the world has monopoly to believe in Him.
It is narrow mindedness to say or believe that only Christianity is the True faith to connect with God. Christians say Jessus was the only son of God and the Muslims say Mohammed was the last of the prophets. It is nothing but gain saying. You both want to express that yours is the only faith and either of you do not respect other religions.
10 Feb
YesHeIsHindi Dear Kuldip, Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. What we mean by new life is exactly why Jesus came. Jesus said: "I come to give you life", we call this being born again. This means we bec
11 Feb
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Christianity is monopolizing 'the only son' and Islam is monopolizing 'the last prophet'. How ridicule. The entire humanity is children of God, the Creator and as long as the humanity exists there will be enlightened men to show the humanity the path of Truth that leads to God.
Stop monopolizing that your's is the only.
Guru Granth Sahib says there were hundreds and thousands of Ram, Krishnas and other prophets and religious personages who enlightened the thinking of the Humanity. Sikh Gurus do not claim any superiority to other religions but our Gurus were Humble as humbleness could be. They didn't give us false assurances but asked each of his followers to live truthful, virtuous life. earn by practicing honest lively-hood and share it with the needy without distinction of caste, creed or religion.
At Amrisar Golden Temple an average of 70,000 people of all religions, rich poor, lowly and the mighty sit side by side and eat free food served to one and all. On Sundays or other holidays the part-takers rise over 'One hundred thousand".
Dear Kuldip,
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.
What we mean by new life is exactly why Jesus came. Jesus said: "I come to give you life", we call this being born again. This means we become the person God created us to be, and through the death of Jesus on the cross all our sins are forgiven as we learn to trust Him.
You are correct in saying that Mohammad is a prophet according to Islam, but only one ever claimed to be the son of God, and His name is Jesus.
It is only through Jesus that we can know God the creator as our father.
We are not talking about a religion, we are talking about a relationship and no other faith teaches that.
God bless.
yesHeis Team
Day 2 DAY 2 THE BIBLE // Our daily bread TODAY I WANT TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE BIBLE. WHAT IS THE BIBLE AND WHY SHOULD YOU READ IT? The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40
9 Feb
The Bible was not written by Jessus. As you say it was written about 400 years after his demise. Guru Granth Sahib (the Holy Book of Sikhs) of the Sikhs is the only holy scriptures of the world to have been written/composed by the Gurus (the founders of the faith) and also included writings/compositions of saints belonging to some other religions the philosophy of which was in line with Sikh faith. Sikhism do not dispute the existence of other faiths.
10 Feb
Peter Jenkins My dear friend I think you have confused the fact that the Bible was written over 16OO years to mean it was written 1600 years ago. You have then deduced that it was written 400 years after Jesus Of c
10 Feb
To Me
11 Feb
Dear kuldip,
I think you have confused the fact that the Bible was written over 16OO years to mean it was written 1600 years ago.
You have then deduced that it was written 400 years after Jesus
Of course you could not mean that as the Old testament was all written before
Jesus was born and most of the writers of the New testament died in the first century after Christ was born
Peter
Day 3
yesHeis
To Me
10 Feb
Hi Kuldip Singh Lamba,
Belonging to a local Church
WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER AND READING YOUR BIBLE. TODAY WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TOFIND A LOCAL CHURCH.
The term 'Church' just means, a gathering of people who are followers of Jesus. When we talk about a Church we often think of a building. But the building is where the Church meets, it is not the real Church.
The best way to understand the meaning of Church is by thinking about a human body. The picture of the church as a body shows how each person has a place and purpose within it. Each part is necessary and no more important than any other part. When one part suffers, the whole body suffers, just as in our physical bodies.
Someone said, “The Church is the only organisation on earth that exists for the benefits of non members”. The Church exists to glorify God and to bring others to know Jesus. Belonging to a local Church helps you learn more about God, prepares you to serve God, and encourages you to tell others about God.
It is hard to live the Christian life alone. We need others to help us and we need to help others. This is what we call Fellowship.
Fellowship means friendship and support through getting to know each other. The early church met together regularly for teaching, prayer and worship, with thankful hearts. They demonstrated their love for those outside the church, so their numbers increased rapidly, as people saw their changed lives, and wanted to become followers of Jesus too.
No Church is perfect but then neither are you!
To find a local Church with these values, visit several before deciding where you feel most at home. If you want to ask us for some advice before you join a particular church we are here to help you.
The reply to this is missing. Probably i didn't reply.
Day 4
yesHeis
To Me
11 Feb
Hi Kuldip Singh Lamba,
Showing others Jesus
WE HAVE STARTED TO PRAY AND READ OUR BIBLES AND HAVE LEARNED THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING TO CHURCH. BUT IS THIS MAKING ANY DIFFERENCE TO THE WAY WE LIVE?
The bible teaches us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
So, how much change has taken place in your life? The Christian life is a journey, we have not arrived at our destination, but we have left our starting point.
Today, can you describe the difference that has taken place in your life?
Can others see the difference?
You can tell an apple tree by the simple fact it produces apples. So if you are following the Christian life you should be producing fruit, which is evidence, you have given your life to Christ.
Jesus works from the inside out. When we accept Him into our lives he cleans us up on the inside, so that our actions and attitudes on the outside are evidence of a changed life.
As we allow God's love to fill our hearts, we will begin to feel uncomfortable about things that never bothered us before. This is the Holy Spirit working on our conscience, helping us change.
Changes to our lifestyle will be the biggest witness to those around us, as we become more Christ-like and less selfish, or self-centred.
You can also read more about living a holy life in the following sections of the Bible:
GALATIANS 5:22-23 "But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control."
EPHESIANS 4:22-24 "So gets rid of your old self, which made you live as you used to... Your hearts and minds must be made completely new."
If you have any questions regarding what you've just read, please contact us.
yesHEis Team
and no more important than any other part. When one part suffers, the whole body suffers, just as in our physical bodies.
and wanted to become followers of Jesus too.
No Church is perfect but then neither are you!
To find a local Church with these values, visit several before deciding where you feel most at home. If you want to ask us for some advice before you join a particular church we are here to help you.
yesHEis Teamand no more important than any other part. When one part suffers, the whole body suffers, just as in our physical bodies.
It is hard to live the Christian life alone. We need others to help us and we need to help others. This is what we call Fellowship.
Fellowship means friendship and support through getting to know each other. The early church met together regularly for teaching, prayer and worship, with thankful hearts. They demonstrated their love for those outside the church, so their numbers increased rapidly, as people saw their changed lives, and wanted to become followers of Jesus too.
Probably didn't reply as no response mail is there.
yesHEis Team
Day 1
yesHeis Hi Kuldip Singh Lamba, DAY 1 PRAYER // Communication with God WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. WE WANT TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT GOD. EVERY DAY FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS WE WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL TO
8 Feb
Me aWhat do you mean by my new life and my sins. I am a Sikh and I don't believe in Jessus. I asked to send me the matter you wanted to send me so that I can learn something about Christianity. It is not that I have joined your faith.
God created the Universe and we all are His children. Nobody or any faith in the world has monopoly to believe in Him.
It is narrow mindedness to say or believe that only Christianity is the True faith to connect with God. Christians say Jessus was the only son of God and the Muslims say Mohammed was the last of the prophets. It is nothing but gain saying. You both want to express that yours is the only faith and either of you do not respect other religions.
10 Feb
YesHeIsHindi Dear Kuldip, Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. What we mean by new life is exactly why Jesus came. Jesus said: "I come to give you life", we call this being born again. This means we bec
11 Feb
To
• YesHeIsHin d
• i
•
Message Body
Christianity is monopolizing 'the only son' and Islam is monopolizing 'the last prophet'. How ridicule. The entire humanity is children of God, the Creator and as long as the humanity exists there will be enlightened men to show the humanity the path of Truth that leads to God.
Stop monopolizing that your's is the only.
Guru Granth Sahib says there were hundreds and thousands of Ram, Krishnas and other prophets and religious personages who enlightened the thinking of the Humanity. Sikh Gurus do not claim any superiority to other religions but our Gurus were Humble as humbleness could be. They didn't give us false assurances but asked each of his followers to live truthful, virtuous life. earn by practicing honest lively-hood and share it with the needy without distinction of caste, creed or religion.
At Amrisar Golden Temple an average of 70,000 people of all religions, rich poor, lowly and the mighty sit side by side and eat free food served to one and all. On Sundays or other holidays the part-takers rise over 'One hundred thousand".
Dear Kuldip,
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.
What we mean by new life is exactly why Jesus came. Jesus said: "I come to give you life", we call this being born again. This means we become the person God created us to be, and through the death of Jesus on the cross all our sins are forgiven as we learn to trust Him.
You are correct in saying that Mohammad is a prophet according to Islam, but only one ever claimed to be the son of God, and His name is Jesus.
It is only through Jesus that we can know God the creator as our father.
We are not talking about a religion, we are talking about a relationship and no other faith teaches that.
God bless.
yesHeis Team
Day 2 DAY 2 THE BIBLE // Our daily bread TODAY I WANT TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE BIBLE. WHAT IS THE BIBLE AND WHY SHOULD YOU READ IT? The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40
9 Feb
The Bible was not written by Jessus. As you say it was written about 400 years after his demise. Guru Granth Sahib (the Holy Book of Sikhs) of the Sikhs is the only holy scriptures of the world to have been written/composed by the Gurus (the founders of the faith) and also included writings/compositions of saints belonging to some other religions the philosophy of which was in line with Sikh faith. Sikhism do not dispute the existence of other faiths.
10 Feb
Peter Jenkins My dear friend I think you have confused the fact that the Bible was written over 16OO years to mean it was written 1600 years ago. You have then deduced that it was written 400 years after Jesus Of c
10 Feb
To Me
11 Feb
Dear kuldip,
I think you have confused the fact that the Bible was written over 16OO years to mean it was written 1600 years ago.
You have then deduced that it was written 400 years after Jesus
Of course you could not mean that as the Old testament was all written before
Jesus was born and most of the writers of the New testament died in the first century after Christ was born
Peter
Day 3
yesHeis
To Me
10 Feb
Hi Kuldip Singh Lamba,
Belonging to a local Church
WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER AND READING YOUR BIBLE. TODAY WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TOFIND A LOCAL CHURCH.
The term 'Church' just means, a gathering of people who are followers of Jesus. When we talk about a Church we often think of a building. But the building is where the Church meets, it is not the real Church.
The best way to understand the meaning of Church is by thinking about a human body. The picture of the church as a body shows how each person has a place and purpose within it. Each part is necessary and no more important than any other part. When one part suffers, the whole body suffers, just as in our physical bodies.
Someone said, “The Church is the only organisation on earth that exists for the benefits of non members”. The Church exists to glorify God and to bring others to know Jesus. Belonging to a local Church helps you learn more about God, prepares you to serve God, and encourages you to tell others about God.
It is hard to live the Christian life alone. We need others to help us and we need to help others. This is what we call Fellowship.
Fellowship means friendship and support through getting to know each other. The early church met together regularly for teaching, prayer and worship, with thankful hearts. They demonstrated their love for those outside the church, so their numbers increased rapidly, as people saw their changed lives, and wanted to become followers of Jesus too.
No Church is perfect but then neither are you!
To find a local Church with these values, visit several before deciding where you feel most at home. If you want to ask us for some advice before you join a particular church we are here to help you.
The reply to this is missing. Probably i didn't reply.
Day 4
yesHeis
To Me
11 Feb
Hi Kuldip Singh Lamba,
Showing others Jesus
WE HAVE STARTED TO PRAY AND READ OUR BIBLES AND HAVE LEARNED THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING TO CHURCH. BUT IS THIS MAKING ANY DIFFERENCE TO THE WAY WE LIVE?
The bible teaches us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
So, how much change has taken place in your life? The Christian life is a journey, we have not arrived at our destination, but we have left our starting point.
Today, can you describe the difference that has taken place in your life?
Can others see the difference?
You can tell an apple tree by the simple fact it produces apples. So if you are following the Christian life you should be producing fruit, which is evidence, you have given your life to Christ.
Jesus works from the inside out. When we accept Him into our lives he cleans us up on the inside, so that our actions and attitudes on the outside are evidence of a changed life.
As we allow God's love to fill our hearts, we will begin to feel uncomfortable about things that never bothered us before. This is the Holy Spirit working on our conscience, helping us change.
Changes to our lifestyle will be the biggest witness to those around us, as we become more Christ-like and less selfish, or self-centred.
You can also read more about living a holy life in the following sections of the Bible:
GALATIANS 5:22-23 "But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control."
EPHESIANS 4:22-24 "So gets rid of your old self, which made you live as you used to... Your hearts and minds must be made completely new."
If you have any questions regarding what you've just read, please contact us.
yesHEis Team
and no more important than any other part. When one part suffers, the whole body suffers, just as in our physical bodies.
and wanted to become followers of Jesus too.
No Church is perfect but then neither are you!
To find a local Church with these values, visit several before deciding where you feel most at home. If you want to ask us for some advice before you join a particular church we are here to help you.
yesHEis Teamand no more important than any other part. When one part suffers, the whole body suffers, just as in our physical bodies.
It is hard to live the Christian life alone. We need others to help us and we need to help others. This is what we call Fellowship.
Fellowship means friendship and support through getting to know each other. The early church met together regularly for teaching, prayer and worship, with thankful hearts. They demonstrated their love for those outside the church, so their numbers increased rapidly, as people saw their changed lives, and wanted to become followers of Jesus too.
Probably didn't reply as no response mail is there.
yesHEis Team
