When I was an atheist, I thought that I knew who Jesus was, and now I see that I didn't.
The other thing is that I also used to think like many people here. I never hated him, but did not believe in him. It's very difficult. I understand that. The only way that I can try and make someone believe in it, is by being a live testimony to the great and amazing things that G-- has set for me. This is why I constantly post my testimony. Any other way, is simply to show love and compassion for everyone.
What were Jesus' words to his disciples when they argued about who is the greatest?
2006-06-27 09:40:38 · 8 answers · asked by lam_9 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I still find it difficult to believe. I used to be a Christian the religion just doesn't make sense to me.
2006-06-27 09:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by xoɟ ʍous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe, not because I was told to, not because I fear Hell, not because my parents believe but because God has done things in my life that can't be explained any other way than "God did it"
I'll share some of them with anyone who is actually interested (Im available for contact) but I can't share them here. I was not always a believer, I spent quite a few years as an atheist and then once I knew there was a God, I spent years experimenting in varius religions (including Wicca and Buddhism) I am a Christian now but I still wont sware I know everything. I keep learning every day. Have changed my mind several times about things too. But I guess its like Love... people can talk about it and explain it away but until you have actually experienced it, its very hard to believe.
2006-06-27 09:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing is, and you should know this, that you cannot MAKE someone believe the same things you believe. Just because you believe something to be true, doesn't mean everyone else has to, and it doesn't mean they will.
Do you honestly think that posting a 'testimony' on Y!A is going to convert people? Do you know how many times per day we see these very same posts?
2006-06-27 09:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a question but a choice.
Choose life or choose death.
HELL IN KJV
One Hebrew word “sheol” is rendered hell. Definition; hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranian retreat), grave, hell, pit. Three Greek words are rendered hell; geenna, hades, and tartaroo. Definition of geenna; a valley of Jerusalem, used (figuratively) as a name for the place (or state) of everlasting punishment: - hell. Definition of hades; properly unseen, that is, “Hades” or the place (state) of departed souls: - grave, hell. Definition of tartaroo; (the deepest abyss of Hades); to incarcerate in eternal torment: - cast down to hell. Tartaroo is used only one place II Pet.2:4.
Christ teaching the Pharisees in Luke 16:19-31 shows us a separation from God is truly what hell is. The “water” is symbolic for God’s Spirit and love. The word “tormented” means distressed in the Greek, not torture. The “fire” is symbolic for the shame and desire not to be separated from God.
So all who die the first death of the flesh return to God Ecc.12:6-7, but on which side of the gulf do they end up?
Hell is not eternal but is done away with in Rev.20:14-15, called both the second death and lake of fire. This second death is non-existence, for death and hell and those not written in the book of life. This second death or lake of fire is like fat drippings that fall into the fire. Just a poof of smoke into non-existence.
Psa.37:20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
In my mind what’s worse yet is no memory of you, no tears will be shed for you like you never existed.
Rev.21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
So hell is a separation from God and is not eternal torture or burning. Eventually hell will be done away with or passed away and also some souls. Like fat drippings in the fire, a poof of smoke into non-existence, the second death.
2006-06-27 09:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never mind dear...life is hard and sometimes we stoop to stupid mistaken conclusions...there are many like you!
2006-06-27 10:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in your story. God bless you.
2006-06-27 09:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by *** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...you know...some times most of us lost our faith but i know you will find and join it one day!no one can`t hepl u.i think.
it`s you that should go and reach it.
2006-06-27 09:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by jasmine7jy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
belive
2006-06-27 09:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋