How many christians believe they have to feel God in order to be saved?

Question

Do you think if you dont feel his presence that he has abandoned you? Thoughts.

Answer 1

How many boys are in a choir?

Answer 2

If you are a believer, then you are sealed and saved, nothing can change that status. "Feeling" God is not necessary. As a new believer, one may feel the presence of God more, like a parent with a small child. But, as we grow, God wants us to depend on His word and promises, to trust Him rather than trust feelings.

Answer 3

2Cor 11:14
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

If the evil one can do this he can give a good feeling about error. Feelings aren't trust worthy. Look for trust to the word of God. No where there does it say believe, and get a feeling and you will be saved... We can only be saved by God's grace through faith. And that faith isn't even ours it's also a gift of God. Don't look for a feeling... Jim

Answer 4

No, I don't think that if I don't feel god's presence it means he has abandoned me. I feel this way because sometimes God tests our faith, and when I don't feel close to God I have to think who moved?

Answer 5

Well when you are saved you are born again in the blood of Jesus. And you will feel God and know him personally because you get to God through Jesus. And when you are saved the Holy Ghost will be upon you. Holy Ghost is Gods active force. So you have Holy Gost you have God!

Answer 6

"What is the plan of salvation / way of salvation?"
Answer: Are you hungry? Not physically hungry, but do you have a hunger for something more in life? Is there something deep inside you that never seems to be satisfied? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty" (John 6:35).
Are you confused? Can you never seem to find a path or purpose in life? Does it seem like someone has turned out the lights and you cannot find the switch? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus proclaimed, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12).
Do you ever feel like you are locked out of life? Have you tried so many doors, only to find that what is behind them is empty and meaningless? Are you looking for an entrance into a fulfilling life? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus declared, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture" (John 10:9).
Do other people always let you down? Have your relationships been shallow and empty? Does it seem like everyone is trying to take advantage of you? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep...I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me" (John 10:11, 14).
Do you wonder what happens after this life? Are you tired of living your life for things that only rot or rust? Do you sometimes doubt whether life has any meaning? Do you want to live after you die? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die" (John 11:25-26).
What is the way? What is the truth? What is the life? Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6).
The hunger that you feel is a spiritual hunger, and can only be filled by Jesus. Jesus is the only one who can lift the darkness. Jesus is the gate to a satisfying life. Jesus is the friend and shepherd that you have been looking for. Jesus is the life - in this world and the next. Jesus is the way of salvation!
The reason you feel hungry, the reason you seem to be lost in darkness, the reason you can't find meaning in life, is that you are separated from God. The Bible tells us that we have all sinned, and are therefore separated from God (Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:23). The void you feel in your heart is God missing from your life. We were created to have a relationship with God. Because of our sin, we are separated from that relationship. Even worse, our sin will cause us to be separated from God for all of eternity, this life and the next (Romans 6:23; John 3:36).
How can this problem be solved? Jesus is the way! Jesus took our sin upon Himself (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus died in our place (Romans 5:8), taking the punishment that we deserve. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead, proving His victory over sin and death (Romans 6:4-5). Why did He do it? Jesus answered that question Himself, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). Jesus died so that we could live. If we place our faith in Jesus, trusting His death as the payment for our sins - all of our sins are forgiven and washed away. We will then have our spiritual hunger satisfied. The lights will be turned on. We will have access to a fulfilling life. We will know our true best friend and good shepherd. We will know that we will have life after we die - a resurrected life in heaven for eternity with Jesus!
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).

Answer 7

I've believed in Jesus for 25 years .Now that I'm older the feelings have faded .I'm interested in heaven more ,I'm not sure I want eternal life ,but eternal peace ,or joy would be good .We'll see when we get there .

Answer 8

no

feelings make a great caboose following faith and actions... but they make for a really bad engine pulling the train along Its great when experience and feelling come but they dont have to and dont have to be there all the time

feelings can be too fickle and should base a faith on something more solid..but they are great when they come... and they also come and go..

Answer 9

I felt the Holy Spirit once, and he changed my life! By calling the police and reporting me as having had illegal adult contact with him...

*sighs*

Next time, I'm feeling Jesus. He forgives.

Answer 10

You are saved when you confess sins, accept Jesus and are born again by spirit and by water.

You will feel getting born again by spirit.

So...I guess i believe that you do.

Thanks for asking

David

Answer 11

I think it's more like love & trust GOD, more than feel Him.