Amy Grant recently admitted she has a "love-hate relationship" with some sections of God's word.

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Christian and multi-Grammy Award-winning singer Amy Grant recently admitted she has a "love-hate relationship" with some sections of God's word.

Christians follow and hold the Bible up as the inspired and breathed word of God. For followers of Jesus Christ, the Bible is essentially a blueprint and guidebook for daily living. The Bible is filled with trials, triumphs and failures of people looked up to as giants in Christianity, including Abraham, Moses, Noah, David and Paul. The book also contains Jesus’ sacrifice, words and lessons on several subjects.

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In addition to being a guide, the Bible is a book filled with passages that are meant to enlighten and convict Christians, possibly highlighting a potential issue or struggle in their lives. Some of those passages, for one reason or another, can be hard to get through. The Bible does not shy away from showing the ugliness and sin of man.

Singer Amy Grant mentioned that there are places in The Bible that she has a tough time reading. In fact, during an appearance on the No Small Endeavor podcast, she said she has a "love-hate relationship" with some areas of Scripture.

Amy Admits That She Has Problems Reading Parts Of The Old Testament​

More specifically, she mentioned she has issues with parts of the Old Testament.

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"I’ll be honest, it’s hard to read a lot of the other stuff in the Bible for me. I have a love-hate relationship with a lot of the history in the Old Testament," Amy said, according to Christian Headlines. "It’s hard for me to trust anything that involves people. Because I know that I’m a mess."

Amy said she's able to read those areas of the Old Testament after telling herself that God was still at work in those situations.

"But I’m like, ‘Okay, people are involved [in the Old Testament stories]. I’m just gonna — okay, God, I know You’re in this," she said. "I’ve just got to trust You.' If people are involved, I have to take a deep breath."

Amy Admits The She Also Struggles With Christ’s Words About Divorce​

Additionally, Christian Headlines reports that Amy, who has gone through a divorce but is now married to fellow singer Vince Gill, struggles with Jesus' words on the ending of marriage.

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"Mostly, what I want to hear about is Jesus, and then He says stuff that scares the ever-living daylights out of me. Like today. What I read today was about if a woman’s divorced — and I’m like, ‘Jesus, even you said it. You didn’t talk about very many things. But why did You talk about divorce? People are so ugly to each other. Why did you say divorce?' And then I find myself fighting with Him. … Clearly, we all need help."

The Bible says that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. No one is perfect. Everyone has sinned, has struggles and has a past. But thankfully, God, because of His grace and mercy, loves and forgives us despite our failings!
 
Good morning, forgiven;

I'm not a listener, follower or fan of this person. I do pray for her and her family as I choose to pray for others reference James 5:16.

She is probably a good singer and celebrity but in my discernment she is not discipled just by reading this article.

Her struggles with the Bible, marriage and what Jesus says tells me she doesn't dig deep enough as a believer and exposure of her views are shallow. This is why I pray for her. Hopefully one day she'll grasp it and come to a closer relationship with Jesus.

In the meantime, many who are quietly walking with Christ daily, sharing the Gospel and striving to grow in their spiritual maturity are the ones I desire to surround myself with.

Jesus didn't condemn but He exposed unrighteousness and the Truth. That's who I desire to listen, follow and emulate.

God bless you, Pastor.

Bob
 
bobinfaith said:
I'm not a listener, follower or fan of this person.
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neither am i i just happened get this article in a email.. i can not make a judgement call on her salvation.. but i can say she has strayed from the truth... her displeasure with divorce shows red flags.. Divorcee is not the end of the world. how ever if a person has to divorce and remarry more than once.. red flags Christians should be like Hollywood stars swapping mates
 
Upon reading whether we disagree or agree with her life choices. Amy’s heart is still open to the mind altering affects of the word of God. The deep reality is that our fallen nature is contrary and repulsive to the word of God. The continual daily struggle of Spirit and Flesh in conflict is a daily struggle within us all
 
Her admission to having a "Love/Hate relationship" with God's Word isn't surprising. It would be possible to take portions of the Bible leaving out the rest and sell it to the entre world. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" sounds wonderful to everyone! "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" is going to turn everyone off.

The Bible is not to be taken "smorgasbord" style. Ms. Grant hasn't SURRENDERED to God's will. The passages on divorce should cause her to repent, but instead she has the audacity to state she has a problem with them.
 
crossnote said:
Don't they call that 'buffet Christianity'?
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Good morning, crossnote;

Yes. Smorgasbord or buffet Christianity.

It concerns me that believers choose to select what they want to believe, then follow in partial obedience to God.

It doesn't work that way. I strive to believe all the way for God, stumble along the way, seek His forgiveness and then continue to press on all the way for Christ.

God bless you, brother.

Bob
 
Many years ago, I read that Thomas Jefferson had edited out all the things he disagreed with from his bible. I guess he never got to the point about anyone removing anything from God's word having their reward removed. Maybe that only applied to the book of revelation. God is not a choose what you want to believe about me kind of God, He is the creator of all things and has given us His written word that we may come to know Him. Just because someone doesn't like something God said or did doesn't change who He is.
 
Dave F. said:
Many years ago, I read that Thomas Jefferson had edited out all the things he disagreed with from his bible. I guess he never got to the point about anyone removing anything from God's word having their reward removed. Maybe that only applied to the book of revelation. God is not a choose what you want to believe about me kind of God, He is the creator of all things and has given us His written word that we may come to know Him. Just because someone doesn't like something God said or did doesn't change who He is.
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Good morning, DaveF.;

I agree with you, brother. We're all created uniquely different in our approach to all things of God but strive to remain in the same Body of Christ. This is why solid Bible study, sound preaching and teaching is vital in all forms of discipleship.

God bless you, Dave.
 
Amy seems to be getting a work out here . The reality is that God does always has his way with his people It can be by irresistible love or bending or yielding to his irresistible obedience or by being stretched out and broken on the rack. Mr Jefferson be a far cry from Amy. All Amy ever said is that she struggles with some scriptures. That being a matter of Spirit and flesh in conflict of which we as all Christians struggle with from time to time. As to Thomas Jefferson well he took entire chunks out of the bible because he detested a supernatural God more so with Jesus . He was a full blown heretic. That’s a big difference from someone struggling with scripture.
 
Prim,

I did not intend it to be a comparison between Thomas Jefferson and Amy Grant, it was to show that no matter how much one disagrees with the word of God they do not change who He is. It is we, who need to adjust ourselves to align with God. We all have struggles and often wander from the path, but God is always willing to guide us back on track if we will let Him.
 
Dave F. said:
Prim,

I did not intend it to be a comparison between Thomas Jefferson and Amy Grant, it was to show that no matter how much one disagrees with the word of God they do not change who He is. It is we, who need to adjust ourselves to align with God. We all have struggles and often wander from the path, but God is always willing to guide us back on track if we will let Him.
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Plus there's a huge difference between a born again Christian and the natural man's mindset.
 
forgiven61 said:
Christian and multi-Grammy Award-winning singer Amy Grant recently admitted she has a "love-hate relationship" with some sections of God's word.

Amy Admits That She Has Problems Reading Parts Of The Old Testament
More specifically, she mentioned she has issues with parts of the Old Testament.


"I’ll be honest, it’s hard to read a lot of the other stuff in the Bible for me. I have a love-hate relationship with a lot of the history in the Old Testament," Amy said, according to Christian Headlines. "It’s hard for me to trust anything that involves people. Because I know that I’m a mess."


Amy Admits The She Also Struggles With Christ’s Words About Divorce​

Additionally, Christian Headlines reports that Amy, who has gone through a divorce but is now married to fellow singer Vince Gill, struggles with Jesus' words on the ending of marriage.
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I would gather that many Christ Followers feel as she does.
I understand the old Testament, and as a pastor enforced its teachings. But I do equally have " issue " with parts of the old testament, moreover how its used and misused. For Christ Followers. The Old Testament really messes with the New ones teachings and makes it hard to spread to many that find leap difficult. As many just lump it all together. I often think it should have been named Bible Part One and Two.
Like the coming of Christ the Sequel. Not sure how it could have been presented more clearly. But we see mix and matching often.

Divorce, as simple as it is said. The Bible moved about in many ways and can be very confusing.
That is a even deeper subject that many struggle with.
 
Prim90 said:
Amy seems to be getting a work out here . The reality is that God does always has his way with his people It can be by irresistible love or bending or yielding to his irresistible obedience or by being stretched out and broken on the rack. Mr Jefferson be a far cry from Amy. All Amy ever said is that she struggles with some scriptures. That being a matter of Spirit and flesh in conflict of which we as all Christians struggle with from time to time. As to Thomas Jefferson well he took entire chunks out of the bible because he detested a supernatural God more so with Jesus . He was a full blown heretic. That’s a big difference from someone struggling with scripture.
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forgiven61 said:
neither am i i just happened get this article in a email.. i can not make a judgement call on her salvation.. but i can say she has strayed from the truth... her displeasure with divorce shows red flags.. Divorcee is not the end of the world. how ever if a person has to divorce and remarry more than once.. red flags Christians should be like Hollywood stars swapping mates
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Good morning, Prim90;

I'm always intrigued by your views especially when you put the big pink blocks in between your paragraphs. lol!

I don't see Amy getting a work out here. I agree with forgiven, we aren't making a judgement call on her salvation. Truth is Amy is a world wide celebratory and when she quotes something, all four corners of the earth is going to hear about it.

I use to struggle with the Paulines. I had a personal issue in my study of Paul. I felt he was arrogant. But that was the days of being a novice Bible study student. As I continued to study the Word I began to understand what Christ used him for, to preach the Gospel to the Romans, Ephesians, Corinthians (tough crowd,) Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians, etc...Paul also mentored Timothy and Titus and they became anointed Pastors.

The bigger picture is God is a God of order, and His Word represents His order. Paul referenced the Old Testament in his letters that reveal the prophecies of Jewish Scripture tied to Christ fulfilling the promises that we are given.

Amy, just like all of us is given a new day (miracle) by God and has an opportunity to be changed by Him.

I understand why you mentioned Thomas Jefferson tearing pages of Scripture out of the Bible. I know he had issues with Jesus' teachings and attempted to publish his own version of the Jefferson Bible.

Jefferson was a Christian. He accomplished great feats in government but as a leader he was not open to solid, truthful discipleship and later developed his own doctrine. As he got older his Christian views, beliefs in God and His only Begotten Son were all over the place.

Again, Prim90, I'm not disagreeing with you because you always present your posts well, I'm just receiving your view and responding to it.

God bless you, sister.

Bob
 
Prim90 said:
Amy seems to be getting a work out here
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I agree
Maybe we could first look at our own lives, our churches and our countries.
Then we might realise that there is not much point picking on celebrities.
We have much bigger problems
bobinfaith said:
Truth is Amy is a world wide celebratory and when she quotes something, all four corners of the earth is going to hear about it.
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But it is often just gossip.
Celebratories are not the standard for our lives and the church.
The word of God is our standard.
We need to search the Word of God to get to know the God of the Word

Markus
 
Sola gratia said:
I agree
Maybe we could first look at our own lives, our churches and our countries.
Then we might realise that there is not much point picking on celebrities.
We have much bigger problems

But it is often just gossip.
Celebratories are not the standard for our lives and the church.
The word of God is our standard.
We need to search the Word of God to get to know the God of the Word

Markus
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I have been in the public eye before. Its not always what it seems.
Why what I was doing was positive. I was always judged heavily with the slightest imperfection.

A person trips on the side walk. No one bats and eye. Biden falls while climbing stairs its made into memes and the
6 oclock news.
I only tend to judge those that are celebs, when they are preaching hate and supporting satan.
My own rule book is pretty easily defined.
I have yet in 62 years to meet anyone remotely perfect.
A really great place to meet severely flawed people is in Church.
Its also where satan find the most temptations.

We need to search the Word of God to get to know the God of the Word ( Indeed we do )
 
bobinfaith said:
Jefferson was a Christian.
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Not to be his judge, (God will do that), but I have a difficult time in believing that a 'Christian' who is indwelt by the Holy Spirit (definition of a Christian) would excise large portions of Scripture (the very words which the Holy Spirit inspired). I would further wonder about his new birth status, seeing that the new birth is a miracle in and of itself (the very thing he attacked Scripture over). We need to draw the line somewhere and I believe tinkering with Scripture as Jefferson did is that somewhere.
 
PaulisSaved said:
Biden falls while climbing stairs its made into memes and the
6 oclock news.
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I have watched this thread.... and have not said anything... but this statement arouses anger within me. Not the statement but the truth of it.
I know I am Canadian.... I know that I do not understand diddly squat about politics... .however.... I have heard this man speak... He has been gentle... collected... calm and has verbalized a PEACEFUL transfer of power. I am taken by EVERYTHING that has transpired over these last years.... and I am saddened beyond sad at the reality of the BRUTALITY with which we as Christians have fed into. We seem to make excuses for things that are inexcusable with the phrase.... well... he's not perfect. Honestly... I think it is the hypocrisy that gets me the most.
I just needed to say that. No offence meant.
 
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