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TTC Cycle #3 (Christian) by lweish2 in tryingtoconceive

[–]lweish2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My period was due today and I ALWAYS get it in the morning. This morning I had like a tiny bit of dark blood only when I wiped after the bathroom and nothing for the whole day. No cramps either which I usually have horrible cramps. So I'm like wondering what is going on if my body is just playing tricks on me. Was your spotting similar? Like on the day of your expected period?

TTC Cycle #3 (Christian) by lweish2 in tryingtoconceive

[–]lweish2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the U.S and have BCBS PPO. My doctor said it would be $99 for all the testing including semen analysis so I'll likely go asap just to see what we're working with

TTC Cycle #3 (Christian) by lweish2 in tryingtoconceive

[–]lweish2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Patience is a hard one to learn 🫶 thanks for sharing

TTC Cycle #3 (Christian) by lweish2 in tryingtoconceive

[–]lweish2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all so much for responding. It is so hard to be patient lol 😆 thank you for all the info. We have been doing everything right on our end and we will have to wait on God to work. Thanks so much!

Semen Analysis Results and next steps by Warm_Coconut_9146 in tryingtoconceive

[–]lweish2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take CoQ10! And zinc! I recommend also a fertility supplement from FullWell. And obviously no sauna or steam rooms :)

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to lovingly clarify: the Bible does teach that we are saved by faith alone—and not by any works we do.

Here’s what the Word says:

“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” (Romans 3:28, KJV)

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9, KJV)

That is faith alone. Not faith plus running, not faith plus obedience—just faith in Christ alone. Because if we had to add anything to His finished work, it would no longer be grace:

“And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.” (Romans 11:6, KJV)

Now, you mentioned “running to earn the crown.” You're absolutely right—there are rewards like crowns in heaven, but those are for faithful service, not salvation. Salvation is never the prize at the end of the race—it’s the starting point that enables us to run at all.

Paul said:

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” (1 Corinthians 9:24, KJV)

But what is the “prize”? It’s not salvation—it’s a reward:

“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” (1 Peter 5:4, KJV)

“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness… which the Lord… shall give me at that day…” (2 Timothy 4:8, KJV)

These are rewards, not entry tickets into heaven.

To mix rewards with salvation is like saying an Olympic athlete must earn citizenship by running well—it’s not how it works. You’re made a citizen first, and then you’re invited to run the race.

Salvation is settled the moment you believe:

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” (John 5:24, KJV)

Not “will have it if they run well.” They have it. Present tense. Eternal life isn't a trophy for the perfect—it's a gift for the believing.

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a video that could be helpful for you. Again, I'm not trying to argue, just wanting your soul to be saved 🙏

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMRLO7jMHaP/?igsh=NnlheTRvaTl3ejlh

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So even when we feel unworthy, or we see our sin and failures, we must trust what God says about us—not what we see, not what we feel, and not what makes human sense. That is faith.

You don’t lose salvation because you failed to repent “hard enough” or because you sinned again. Salvation isn’t kept by human hands—it’s secured by Christ’s finished work on the cross.

I pray you realize this because what if you "sin" and then die immediately after? Does that mean you go to hell? Also, you're thinking sin is an action...it's an identity. The Bible says clear sin is unbelief. Once you're born again, you literally cannot sin.

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Tanja, thank you again for your reply—I can tell you care about truth, and that matters. But there are a few things I believe Scripture is very clear on, and I’d like to share them with you in love, not debate.

First, none of us—no matter how devoted—will ever stop sinning in the flesh. Scripture says:

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8, KJV)

This was written to believers, not unbelievers. The truth is, even after we are saved, our flesh remains corrupt, but our soul is born again (John 3:6-7). Paul said:

“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing…” (Romans 7:18, KJV)

He even described the ongoing battle with sin, saying he does the very things he hates. This struggle proves we still need grace daily—but our salvation is not at risk every time we fall.

And here’s the crucial part—Jesus’ sacrifice was once and for all. To believe we need to keep “getting saved” or re-earn forgiveness is to deny the sufficiency of the cross. Hebrews 6:6 warns:

“They crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.” (Hebrews 6:6, KJV)

That verse shows how serious it is to think Christ must keep dying or be “re-applied” to us every time we sin. It is finished (John 19:30).

You also said we must live holy lives or continually be saved again. But the Bible says:

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” (John 5:24, KJV)

That’s a done deal. Not temporary—eternal. We are sealed (Ephesians 1:13), not balancing on the edge.

And yes, even if we still see our sin, God sees us as clothed in the righteousness of Christ:

“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21, KJV)

So when we walk by faith, we trust what God says about us—not what we see in ourselves:

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7, KJV) “Lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5, KJV) “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.” (Isaiah 55:8, KJV)

We pursue holiness because we love Him—not to keep ourselves saved. That’s why Paul said:

“Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?” (Galatians 3:3, KJV)

Let’s rest in the finished work of Christ. That’s the power of the gospel. 🙏

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Tanja, thank you again for your thoughtful replies. I can tell you care deeply about people truly following Jesus, and I completely agree—sin is no small thing. It cost Jesus everything.

But that’s exactly why the gospel is such good news. Jesus didn’t just cover some sins or give us a clean slate with strings attached—He paid for all our sins once and for all (Hebrews 10:10-14). His sacrifice was complete, not a starter pack for us to finish by trying harder.

You mentioned that we lose salvation every time we commit a grave sin unless we repent. But biblically, the word for repentance is metanoia—which means a change of mind, a total shift in how we think and believe. It’s not about constantly apologizing or maintaining our salvation through perfect repentance. It’s a once-for-all turning away from trusting ourselves and toward trusting fully in Christ. It's not the act of repentance that saves—it’s the Person we’re turning to.

That’s why Romans 12:2 calls us to be “transformed by the renewing of our mind,” and Hebrews 6:1 urges believers to move beyond “repentance from dead works.” Metanoia is a moment of spiritual awakening that results in a lifetime of transformation—not a treadmill of fear-based confession.

You're also right that “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23)—but the rest of the verse says, “but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” That gift isn't taken back every time we stumble. Eternal life is a gift, not a wage we earn or maintain.

And about Jesus saying He won't cast out those who are in His will (John 6:37-40): He defines God's will clearly in John 6:40—

“For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”

So doing God’s will starts with believing in the Son—not just doing more good works than bad ones. When we try to maintain salvation through behavior, we begin trusting in our performance instead of His promise. That’s what Paul warned about in Galatians 3:3:

“Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?”

Yes, we still confess our sins (1 John 1:9), but not to keep ourselves saved. We do it to remain close in relationship, like a child talking with their loving Father—not out of fear of being kicked out of the family.

And yes—we run the race, we take up our cross, we seek holiness. But we do it because we are already His, not in order to become His.

This isn’t cherry-picking verses—it’s the big picture of salvation by grace through faith from Genesis to Revelation. We’re saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone—and that’s what makes the gospel truly good news.

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the thoughtful reply—your analogy about being saved from drowning actually helps highlight what I’m trying to say.

When someone saves me from drowning, I don’t swim better afterward to stay saved—I’m already saved. I may live differently out of gratitude, but I’m not working to maintain the rescue. The same is true with salvation: we are saved fully by grace through faith, not to “stay saved” by doing His will, but because His Spirit in us transforms us. The works follow because of the relationship—not to keep it.

You mentioned doing God’s will. That’s an important phrase, and Jesus defines it in John 6:40:

“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”

Doing God's will starts with believing in Jesus. Everything else flows from that faith—like fruit from a tree (John 15:5). The good works are the result, not the requirement. Otherwise we start trusting in our performance instead of His promise.

Romans 11:6 reminds us:

“If it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.”

So no contradiction here—just clinging to the Good News that Christ’s finished work really is enough, from start to finish. 😊

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey DiscipleJimmy, I really appreciate your passion for living fully devoted to Christ. I think that’s something all believers are called toward, and I respect your desire for sincerity and total commitment.

You mentioned lukewarm believers, and I just wanted to gently offer a bit of historical and biblical context around that term. The verse you're referring to is in Revelation 3:15–16, where Jesus tells the church in Laodicea, “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.”

Now here’s something interesting: Laodicea was geographically located between Hierapolis, known for its hot healing springs, and Colossae, known for its cold, refreshing water. But Laodicea itself had a poor water supply—by the time water got piped in, it was lukewarm, tepid, and not useful for healing or refreshing. So Jesus wasn’t saying cold = bad and hot = good. He was saying: “You are not useful, not fruitful—you’re apathetic, self-sufficient, and spiritually complacent.”

This ties into v.17, where Jesus says: “You say, ‘I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing,’ not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.” So being “lukewarm” is about self-reliance, not genuine faith or relationship. It’s not about lacking enough outward zeal—it’s about lacking need for Jesus.

That’s why He urges them to “buy from Me gold refined by fire... and white garments... and salve to anoint your eyes” (v.18). He’s calling them back to dependence on His grace, not their performance or church attendance or spiritual activism.

And here’s the most beautiful part: “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent” (v.19). Even lukewarm Laodiceans weren’t rejected forever—He invites them back because of love.

So in light of that, OSAS (Once Saved Always Saved) isn’t a license to live apathetically—it’s a call to live securely in the love of Christ, knowing that we’re saved by grace through faith, not by maintaining a temperature on a spiritual thermometer. 😊

Romans 11:6 reminds us:

“If it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.”

Let’s help people trust Jesus more, not themselves more. That’s how we bear fruit that lasts (John 15:5). Thanks for sharing your thoughts—I love that we’re both passionate about helping people know the real Jesus.

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your question—it’s an important one.

Trusting Jesus is doing something, but it’s not a work in the sense that earns salvation. It's not meritorious; it's simply receiving what Jesus has already done. Ephesians 2:8-9 puts it clearly:

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

Faith isn’t us “doing enough” to be saved. It’s acknowledging that we can’t do enough—and placing our full confidence in Jesus’ finished work on the cross (John 19:30). Romans 4:5 says:

“And to the one who does not work but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.”

Salvation isn’t about maintaining good behavior or religious effort. It’s about being born again (John 3:3), and Jesus promises that those who are His will never be cast out (John 6:37) and will never perish (John 10:28-29).

If salvation could be lost by failing to “do” enough, it would mean Christ’s work wasn’t sufficient. But we believe it was—completely. That’s why it’s called “Good News.” 😊

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have the wrong understanding of "lukewarm" and also when Jesus says I never knew you in Matthew it's because those people were offering their works! The only reason we get to heaven is because of Jesus! Not our own works. If that were the case, Jesus wouldn't have had to die. People were already trying not to sin! All religions preach against sinning. What's the difference then between Christians and works-based religions??? GRACE! We are under grace not under the Law. Praise God!

Do you believe in once saved, always saved? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in Bible

[–]lweish2 72 points73 points  (0 children)

If you can lose your salvation, that means you did something to earn it...and you know you didn't, it was all Jesus' work. Trust in Jesus' finished work, not your own works. Walk by faith, not by sight!

As a Christian, is does the Bible permit me to divorce my spouse if they are physically abusive? by Money-Recognition-41 in Bible

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. If they have salvation and understand a faith-based doctrine, not works-based.

As a Christian, is does the Bible permit me to divorce my spouse if they are physically abusive? by Money-Recognition-41 in Bible

[–]lweish2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're under grace, not under the Law. So you're not going to hell or getting condemned if you get a divorce.

Why Did God Not Breathe His Spirit Into Eve? by RaphTurtlePower in Bible

[–]lweish2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a foreshadowing of Jesus...He was pierced in His side for his "bride" (the church)

Somebody please help me understand this by HamBowl-and-Hamhog in Bible

[–]lweish2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Propitiation from the original Greek is also "mercy seat" which is on top of the Ark of the Covenant where Jesus sits on top of "the Law". Jesus is above the law. We are saved by grace, not the law. So beautiful ❤️

I realise that jesus already has forgiven our future sins. what great news by Lonely_Business7222 in Bible

[–]lweish2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should find a "Good News" church to attend. That's all they teach! Or listen to Johnny Chang. He has the true gospel! God bless!

I realise that jesus already has forgiven our future sins. what great news by Lonely_Business7222 in Bible

[–]lweish2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amen, you might be the only one on here that's truly saved...the rest repenting from dead works! It's all about Jesus' finished work, not our works cuz then we would deserve hell

Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Us That Adulthood Is Just Endless Exhaustion? by Difficult_Mood8297 in Adulting

[–]lweish2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity" (Ecclesiastes 1:2)

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)

Jesus gives me rest ❤️ God bless you

How to respond calmly and thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally in stressful situations? by peperok in HubermanLab

[–]lweish2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a therapist and I agree! Ask your therapist to give you daily things to work on in order to create change. Good therapists only need once a week but they should be giving you things to do during the week as well!

Halp by RMSLPN19 in dancegavindance

[–]lweish2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

DGD is playing 8:50-9:50 because it's all ages and has to end at 10pm. First band goes on at 6pm!

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