As I have mentioned, I read the Bible and compare the different versions. If you are not aware, there are many Bibles out there Christians are using as the true word of God. Comparing these Bibles, I have found three versions that are truly word for word translations. KJV is the first and most used. ESV and NASB are the more modern English versions being word for word.
Because of man's sinful nature, the word of God is offensive. People like to live in sin, and hate the Bible. There are versions of the Bible that diminish the magnifanice of God, and those that change the word of God to conform to man's desires.
When Christians are not firmly founded in the word of God, Christians conform to the sinful culture. Many of my Christian friends are confirming to the sin culture. They support things that are evil in God's eyes. Supporting sinful things, even if you are not participating in such sin, is still sin. If you are having problems in life, and I know my friends have major issues, and God seems to be ignoring you, then examine your life. Ask yourself what in your life is evil in God's eyes. If you have not read the Bible all the way through, then read it.
One problem many Christians face is just knowing that Jesus saves, but then they don't know how to live their lives. Many times in the Bible, God says following my laws will prosper you. Just being saved is not going to bring you a prosperous life. Knowing and following God's laws will. Supporting something that is sin according to God's law is going to bring you trials. God uses trials in our lives to correct our behaviors and our ways. God wants us to be more like Jesus.
Jesus said He came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill. Many Christians think if it is not in the New Testament then it does not apply to them. But the laws in the Old Testament are still relivent today as they were when they were written long ago. It is true we don't sacrifice animals since Jesus is the final sacrifice. However, we all need to strive to follow the law of God.
remember, only those who love sin will find the Bible offensive.
