1. First, I would like to know your background in Christianity.
- I grew up in the church; I have been at my church Word of Faith International Christian Center since 1986. I was always active in church participating in children's choir, and bible study. I was really into the bible at an early age but didn't really have the right guidance at home so when I got older and started working, I drifted away from church and more into the streets. Nevertheless, as quickly as I went to the streets I made a quick decision to turn back to God. Now I am doing everything for God instead of for myself. Now I attend Church 2-3 times a week, I'm apart of a faith group, which is a group that meets every first and third week of every month to have fellowship and discuss the topics our pastor has arranged for us to review. I plan to further my Christianity study by attending school of the bible and pistis, which is bible-training facility. I plan to become a minister, preferably a preacher.
2. Which, if any, of the apostles do you feel you are most likely to be compared to and why?
- I feel I am most likely compared to Andrew (brother of Simon Peter). Andrew was active in bringing people to JESUS, and I find myself doing the same thing. I do swat on Saturday at my church. Swat, which stands for soul winning attack team, which consists of a group of people going out and reconnecting to JESUS, through salvation, rededication, Holy Spirit baptism, healing, and prayer. However, before this I was using Facebook to bring people to JESUS, which I still do to this day.
3. Are you ready to be persecuted as a Christian? How do you feel you would handle that situation?
- To be persecuted for the good and righteous name of JESUS, I would gladly allow it to be done. JESUS died for me, so why wouldn't I die for him? If that situation ever occurred, I would handle it correctly. I wouldn't disown my Father or JESUS for anyone or anything. Even if it means me being put to death. I know my faith and my love for him will get me through even if they do kill me. The worse thing that could happen is I go to heaven and that sounds like a great problem. (Lol)
- (1 Peter 3:13-17 KJV)
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
4. Pertinent to the Word of GOD, would you recommend to babies in Christ, the Old Testament or the New Testament and why?
- I say both but start with the Old Testament, then go over to the New Testament, and then compare. I feel you will learn a lot when you compare both.
5. Have you ever read the book of Revelation? If so, what did you get from it?
- The book of Revelation is about things that are to come after JESUS Christ died for us. It talks about the church being under fire in the end times, the Antichrist, and the mark of the beast. Therefore, what I get from it is signs of what to look for during the end times. Such as a true one-world government, the 7 years of tribulation when the Holy Spirit is taken away from earth, natural disasters, the 7 seals, the 7 trumps, the 7 bowls, and lukewarm churches that exist right before the end times. That means less people in the pews, and more compromising of our beliefs to try to fit in. Changing our beliefs to try to “make sense” of God, and trying to find God in our own individual way. The bible not only warns us not to do such things, Revelation says that the lukewarm, compromised church is the last sign to happen before the rapture of all true believers in Christ.
6. How can we as Christians, bring more souls to Christ?
- First off, by showing the love of God, how He loves us unconditionally even when we turn our backs on Him, and when we sin. He is still there waiting for us with open arms. By witnessing, praying for one another, and showing how to unleash your blessings by forgiving others for any wrong doings. Never be offensive to people you talk to, carry a testament with you at all times, go believing, and always have a positive attitude.
7. Lastly, on a lighter note, what are you typically doing after Sunday services?
- Sundays, I hang out with my faith group at a restaurant, then a movie, skating, and game night. We always try to find something to keep us entertained.
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