How did you come to know Christ?
2006-10-08 20:05:24 · 15 answers · asked by Why_so_serious? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And no, this is not a trap or a trick question. I'm a Christian, whose just curious as to how others came to know Christ.
2006-10-08 20:47:59 · update #1
When I was 3-4 years old I realized no human was worth looking up to and I needed someone to use as a guide in my own life and chose God. I found Christ when I was 15-16 years old because I was always hard on humans and was looking for forgiveness for being like that. I have since went back to following God because dealing with humans makes me sick, as God says it's not his fault humans screw up it's their fault. And if they can't keep up mentally or physically they will be left behind and they have no one to blame but themselves.
2006-10-08 20:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I grew up in church. My dad was a preacher and my grandfather was a pastor, I knew about God, I knew about Jesus, I didn't care. I went through life happy go lucky, got pregnant, got in lots of fights, other things happened I am not gonna get into(personal). I finally met the man of my dreams. We got married and dabbled in religion a little. Through the first 7 yrs. he would ask me questions about Christianity and of course I could answer them...at least what the bible said, not how I felt. When he had to go to Iraq (he's a Marine) that is when he found Christ, and said he wants us all to go to church together when he gets back. So I said ok, and when we got back we had no idea where we were gonna go. We went to a Bible Book Store cause he wanted to buy a smaller bible he can keep in his cammies. I was kinda interested in bible prophecy so I asked if they had any study books on revelations or something. She said "Are you Christian?" I said yeah, kinda. And of course Kevin says "Yes I am" and she invited us to her church. We went and through the whole sermon I could feel a "tugging" at my heart. Then they sang some songs and the unmistakable feeling of God was there! The Pastor went through the sinners prayer w/ a few people and I am more than happy to say I was one of those people with tears streaming down my face! When I finally got it that day, it was like WOW! thats what the big deal is..I was such a dummy! Now I can feel the love of Christ in me everyday.
I just wanna add to people who are trying to say Christian are militant or mean or whatever...Jesus said to follow the Commandments but the greatest Commandment is LOVE! That people will know us by our love. True Christian show love, not hate or fighting. Love to all, and God Bless.
2006-10-09 03:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by SteelDove78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really sure if I qualify. I believe in God and that we are saved through Christ, but I never go to church. I believed in Christ as a little child and lost faith before I was even 10. I can't really explain how it happened. My aunt, whom I loved very much, died 15 years ago horribly from cancer when I was 16. The cancer had almost "consumed" every part of her- her head was grotesquely swollen from all the medications. I wanted to be alone- not even my friends could be around me. I was sitting alone outside late at night and a young man Travis(20 yrs or so old) came to me to see if I was alright. He sat and listened to me, and then he asked me if I wanted to get something to eat while he tells me about G-d. Not even the last thing I wanted to hear was someone preaching to me, but I agreed. I felt so drawn to him-not attraction but trust. He helped me with lessons, I met his wonderful and supportive mother Olivia, and learned that my cousin had recently dated him at LCU. Like I said, I can't explain how it happened. I just know that something deep inside of me said to listen, and I did. Some will say I was just reaching out, but I know better. He was sent to me. Thanks.
And if this was all just a joke and/or I get thumbs down, that's alright. The memory is worth it. Thank you.
2006-10-09 03:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by LOVE2LD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TX_Jokster,
I was suicidal. I put myself on 'the path of the Gods.' (The CrystaI Caves), I was believing that I would either be crushed, or I would be blessed. I figured that crushing would be something like I was already going through. But I was led to a man that taught me about Jesus, and the knowledge of the right God increased. I became saved in a dark bedroom, by myself, after reciting the so called "Sinner's Prayer." It was an experience in itself! I won't go into details, but I was relieved from a childhood problem, and I was given a view into heaven.
Proove it? Both 'no' and 'how could I?' He reveals Himself to those that He wants. That's why the proof is not forthcoming to many.
That was 20 years ago. And that was the beginning of my life of knowing God. So needless to say; I am overwhelmed by the blessings that He has given me. I am truly blessed, and I know it. What a miserable life I have led. But what a strength I have in the trust I have in Him. Now I get jealous if someone has something from Him that I don't have. Yet I continue and He blesses me.
2006-10-09 03:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In England there are church schools. My dad sent me to one for one year, even though he wasn`t religious himself. The teacher there ran a Christian club after school, where he explained how Christ`s death was for each of us. I realised I was a sinner straight away, but didn`t ask Jesus into my heart until a month or two later. Nothing amazing happened; no blinding lights or anything, but ever since then when I have read the Bible it is like God is speaking to me personally, He knows everything that is going on in my life...
2006-10-09 03:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by andy c 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
After all the traps I have seen on this site to ask Christians questions and then mock them for it, I don't think I will answer this. " Give not that which is Holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and rend you" Matthew 7:6
Sorry, I wouldn't chance giving you something so precious to me. I hope all other Christians take heed and do the same.
Why do you want to know? Do you really really really want to know? And for GOOD reasons? I would like to know the answer to that.
I would rejoice in sharing my experience with Jesus to thosewho ask with honesty and sincerity.
2006-10-09 03:28:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always believed, but just recently have started to know and walk with our Lord.
I took me becoming extremely depressed for three years to change my life this way. In other words, I didn't have the desire to really know Christ until things got bad. However, I am happy that I did no matter what way it happened.
2006-10-09 03:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I grew up in a strong Christian background, with my parents being saved, and since I was a baby I've been going to a church with teaching straight from the Word of God. I realized my sinful nature and accepted Jesus at the age of 7; I don't remember where or when exactly (my memory is awful), but I think it was after listening a preacher on the radio. I remember kneeling at my bed afterwards, praying the prayer I heard on the radio. Afterwards I told my parents I accepted Christ my savior. I don't think they believed that I had at the time, but since then I have been baptized, and I have felt the changing power of the Spirit in my life; I no longer wish to give in to the desires of this world, but seek to grow in my knowledge, love, and obedience to God. There are times where I do what I don't want to do, and give in to sin, but by the grace of God I have slowly overcome many of the obstacles that were in my path that were preventing me from truly serving God. Not that it's an easy way, of course, and there are many challenges and tests to come, but knowing that God knows everything that is to come, and equips me with all I need (So long as I rest in Him) gives me great encouragement and peace, no matter what happens.
"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." -Galatians 2:20
2006-10-09 03:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by Crono 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was at Publix outside eating a sub on a bench when some guys approached me about Christ, and invited me to go their church. It was really good cause I really did not have any friends at the time.
2006-10-09 03:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by james w 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Started attending church at 8 yrs old.Came to KNOW Christ at 14 yrs.old......still getting to know him.
2006-10-09 03:14:43 · answer #10 · answered by Direktor 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋