How to grow our faith in Jesus without going to church?

Question

Because my father won't let me go to church, he hates christian....

Answer 1

i said it once, ill say it again...

going to church doesnt make you any more of a Christian than going to mcDonalds would make you a cheeseburger...

church certainly does help, as you are able to be around other Christians and learn from and encourage each other in your faith... but you dont NEED it.

if you have a bible, and you know how to pray, my friend, you have got what you need. learning from the bible is the best way coz God can reveal truth to you personally, you just ask the Holy Spirit to help you learn about Jesus, and Faith and the Father, and whatever else, and then read! Pray every day, all the time,, asking God stuff, just hanging out with Him. that is enough.

there is a part in the bible that tells us that we must not neglect hanging out with other Christians, so maybe you could go to a homegroup? most churches have a during-the-week meeting, where a group of Christians meet in one of there houses or at a cafe or something, and you can learn and socialise with other beleivers there, maybe your dad will be more comfortable knowing that u arent entering a church building, but a persons home or public place... maybe to him, that might be less "Religious". you can also go onto the internet and download fantastic sermons/messages from great and faithful men of God. my two favourites are
www.kcm.org
www.creflodollarministries.org

the kcm one lets u save the sermon, so u can put it on ur mp3 player or on cd, so u wont have to sit in the computer room to listen to it so ur dad wont have a sad. i think there in the "Webcasts" or "broadcasts" or "tv" sections.

how old are you? as soon as you are 18, your dad has no say in what you do. he can make suggestions, but you can kindly reject them and go your own way. You must honour your parents, but your spirit, is your own, and choosing life, choosing Jesus for yourself is YOUR choice not theres, so never argue with them about it, but dont obey them if they tell you to not believe.

my parents dont believe, my mum, infact, HATES Christians, but im too old for her to do anything about it... you know what you do? you pray. pray for God to soften your dads heart to the Gospel message of salvation, pray that God will send Christians into your dads life to be a positive influence on him and his view on Christians, ask God to minister to your Dad throughout the days, claim your dads salvation, as the bible says "a lamb for a house"...you are saved, so ur family can be too. seek God, He will help you. it wont happen overnight, but it will happen. ask God, to even help/urge your dad to change his mind about letting you go to church, your dad will eventually let you go, coz God did it for me, so He will do it for you, its patience and prayer :-)

Also the bible says be thankful and rejoice when people cuss you because of your faith, coz God will bless you and change them with your prayers and your reward is great in heaven.

its not easy but with God ANYTHING is possible...the bible says that too..really read your bible hey, there are so many promises!!!

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Answer 2

we are meant to ask questions and word what's real. If it strains up with the Bible that's real, if no longer, that is pretend....the DaVinci code is complete of outright lies and isn't any longer reality....Jesus is alive so there is no choose for a tomb with bones....even CNN suggested that one replaced right into a hoax..... And as for Jesus being married.....have you ever seen a pair quite in love? They do issues for the different each and each of the time. He replaced into with the disciples each and each of the time and there is under no circumstances even a rumor of a spouse affirming, why are you going off with those adult males, spend some time with me. Jesus did not provide all people care of a spouse at the same time as he replaced into on the go which if he'd had a spouse, in that society she would have necessary someone to take care of her....and how do we (the church) be the Bride of Christ if He already had a bride.

Answer 3

Hi, Jesus lives in your heart. You can honor him in church on Sunday, it's like an offering of your time and gifts to him. If that's not possible, get to a quiet place and meditate and pray, it's the same thing in a different setting. Pray for your father so he can understand that your needs are different than his, and pray for yourself so you can accept this situation while it lasts. One day you'll be able to make your own decisions, but until then God will give you strenght as his silent witness. Good Luck

Answer 4

Anybody with imaginary friends can cultivate their relationships secretly inspite of such contraints. Imaginary friends are fun. Church may be cool, but if you can't go just sit home and imagine Jesus and his disciples and all that stuff; and you can have imaginary conversations with them. You can even discuss things with Jesus right while your dad is there, and when he asks "Who are you talking to?" Tell him you're talking with Jesus. And for example when you order out for a pizza make sure you check with Jesus what kind of toppings he likes -- and make sure you tell your dad about stuff like that. It will drive him crazy, and you and Jesus can have a good laugh now and then.

Answer 5

Wow, that's too bad about your fathers feelings toward Christians. I would continue to read the bible, especially the new testament and pray often to God for enlightenment. Seeing as you have access to a computer, you might want to visit sites of Christian communies online or even download sermons from other churches or watch sermons on TV when your dad is not home. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 6

Get friends that will encourage you. Is there a club at school?
The Bible says faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Find a radio station that plays good Bible teaching.
Listen to uplifting music.
Read your Bible and pray.
The most important part is to get Christian friends.
Don't defy your father.

Answer 7

Read God's word as often as possible. Although you can't go to church, look for Christians you can talk to and create relationships with.

Answer 8

God knows your situation and God would want you to honor your Father. be the best son in the world with a new way of life and your dad may come round. Pray also for him to change his mind. My husband didn't want me to go to church and was very angry about it but in time he changed and now he comes too. God did this for me He can do this in your life too. Keep on praying and reading your bible let God do everything else, this is His department not yours

Answer 9

obviously Pray and Study the word. But ALSO - keep a RELATIONSHIP with other believers to whatever extent that is possible.
If you can find a good one, radio or tv broadcasts might also be of benefit to you.

IMPORTANT: Don't Give Up.

Answer 10

Lots of personal Bible Study asking God to reveal to you what you need to know to work his will in your life. Put on the head phones and listen to oneplace.com - it has all the various ministries on it - my favorite is running to win with Dr. Erwin Lutzer - sound historical and Biblical teaching of the scriptures. If you ask Christ to give you a ways and means to study God's Word, he'll give you one and you'll grow inspite of the circumstances. God grant this one wisdom as he searches your ways in an environment that doesn't want to hear it, possibly see it, or experience the joy of this one who has found himself in your hands. But you have a purpose for him and you will give him away. Amen.

Answer 11

depending how old you are.... get a bible YOU can understand along with a study guide to follow along with. it is possible to get thru the whole bible within one year by reading 5-7 chapters a day. don't take it literally and don't expect to UNDERSTAND it all at once.
god's words are written in ours hearts and minds 'if' we open both the rest will come. jessica