JP Sears Changed His Mind About God and Christianity
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- JP Sears, a well known comedian from AwakenwithJP TH-cam channel, has been more outspoken lately about his belief in God. This has intrigued me, especially because he used to be a New Ager and would make a lot of videos from a New Age perspective. I have enjoyed his videos for years and I've seen a big shift in his content over the last few years. He recently made a video talking about God and how he says he’s been drawn to Christianity. As an ex new ager, I have thoughts. Many of you have messaged me about my thoughts. So… here are my thoughts.
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As I mentioned in the video, I'm very hopeful for JP's spiritual journey and growth. Remember where we were when we first got drawn to God and learned more about Jesus and the Bible. Time is the best tattletale, and it seems to be a friend to JP as he continues to make big decisions like this. Let's pray for him and give some grace! 😊 He's right, the devil is overplaying his hand and it's waking people up.
And be sure to check out his channel. It's legendary.
If he is a Christian his content should dramatically change since he always makes fun of people. I originally unsubbed from his channel years ago because he started making fun of people too much. Many people claim to be Christian and then speak poorly or make fun of people. I wish they would learn that once you are saved you are also reborn and your old self is gone - yet people keep many poor aspects of their old self. An occasional relapse is understandable since we are still human and still sin, but JP cannot keep making videos that make fun of people.
@@talak3544I'm guessing God had patience with you when you first started to believe, and probably still cause that is the God He is. Lets have some patience with JP and some trust in the good work of the Holy Spirit
Nothing is worse than the oppressive heat of the desert. I take that back.
Hell is worse... And the oppressive Heat Personified.
Mellisa, your comment on the lack of Christ is the centerpiece. In fact that’s what we have been seeing in the so called church of today and down through the centuries actually. The other thing is his shirt. First is that slogans are deadly. But if you were to use this one,it should say God has you? Or maybe Got Grace? I think that JP should start with the gospel of John and then let someone like Martyn Lloyd Jones explain it. He spends a lot of time defining what a Christian actually is. God Bless
I agree with you. Let's watch patiently, praying for him that he will totally come to salvation. I saw this particular video and thought wow, he is on the right path. God says no one can come to Jesus if God does not draw them. First, it's God, then salvation through Jesus. Let's be patient with him, pray for him and watch his toddler, to baby, to adult Christian. God will change his heart, and ways.
As a newly born Christian and coming out of the new age it took me months to disentangle my thinking as I compared the Bible with the Mary Baker Eddy Deepak Chopra style of philosophy. Eventually I burned all my new age books as I saw clearly the new age Jesus was NOT the Jesus of the Bible. I thank the Lord that as I pursued the Truth thru His Word that my mind was renewed. Bless JP, and let's all pray that he'll become born again. 🙏
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So true. Melissa please just try to remember that he is a new Christian and has a lot to learn. I was raised in a church, then went my "spiritual, not religious" way. I studied, really studied the Course in Miracles. It never quite satisfied me. I returned to Christianity, but still have to overcome some of my other beliefs. Give JP time. He will grow and evolve.
I'm very optimistic for JP's spiritual growth. Let's all pray for him!
I also wanted to get rid of all the new age and buddhist junk I had collected over the years. But I simply threw them into the trash because I didn't think they deserved the honor of being burned.
@@xhaltsalute I will extend Grace, upon Grace, upon Grace to all. As was given to me by God and His children. ❤ Sometimes, it’s the honey that draws the fly. 😮😅❤
JP was my teacher when I got certified as a Holistic Coach over 10 years ago! I looooove him! I shared some scripture with him way back then and I prayed during this "spiritul exercise" he had the class do at the end. I couldn't participate so I prayed that the Holy Spirit would touch people in the room as they were possibly opening themselves up spiritually. JP was polite when I shared the scripture but was def not ready to "accept" it as truth. Back then it was "my truth" in his eyes. :) Anyway, I'm so happy that he's on his way and continue to pray for him and his family.
I pray for him to not hesitate to accept Chrost himself, rather than just appreciating Christianity or the idea of "a god". I love JP too for his personality and unique strength of character. But if he dies in his sin he is no more saved than the most hardened athiest, and I just pray he accepts Jesus the Son because the condemnation is great for speakers who lead people astray by telling them they can "know God" without any thought of Jesus Christ himself.
We can plant the seeds and God then waters them 😀❤️🙏
@@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 100 percent agree 😊🙏🏿🙏🏿come to Jesus. It’s frustrating, I can picture JP climbing up a hill,he’s at the middle climbing up and looking up but he’s still got a long way to go and decisions through his free will which path he chooses I pray he chooses the narrow path.🙏🏿God bless him.
@@stevestevesteve946 Amen 🙏🏿😊patience ; in Gods timing .
@@stevestevesteve946 "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow." ~Paul
I love what you just said, “Jesus didn’t just die for us, he lived for us too” wow!
And He died as us, too. Jesus didn't just come to be your example, He came to be your substitute!
He is on the WAY. Let's keep praying for him.
@Melissa, when I listened to this video, JP said at the beginning that he was getting ready to head out to a men's Bible study. I agree his terms are a little too squishy. But I think we have a baby Christian here who needs prayer. He's still on milk; we pray he graduates quickly to meat. ♥
Yeah, and at the end of the video, I mention something similar. Let's all pray for him!
I agree with your assessment. I can see JP describing a portal of prayer. For instance, when I pray, I often say: “In the name of Jesus, I rebuke and bind the enemy’s portal into my home, my family’s life and my life. In the name of Jesus, I open a portal of love, protection, joy and peace through the blood of Jesus.” We don’t always know what to say or how to say it. I’m quick to apologize to God if I think I say it wrong. Then I remind myself that God knows my heart and I thank Him for His mercy, grace, love and faithfulness. I love Him and I’m so very thankful for His presence in my life. JP is sharing his testimony about God. IMHO: That’s an important first step because if we keep it to ourselves, then we aren’t sharing the Gospel and God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus, I lift up JP for discernment and wisdom. I pray he holds strong to God’s love and protection. I pray JP wears the armor of God to ward off the attacks that come against Christians, especially new Christians. May the seeds sown in JP’s heart grow roots as strong as an oak tree. May JP speak clearly about the love of God and how Jesus died for our sins. I pray the audience is receptive to JP’s message and that it glorifies God tenfold. It’s in Jesus’s name I pray. Amen and Amen!
I watched the vid almost immediately when it came out and have had a couple days to process at this point. Here's what I think -
I'm going to call this - "Candace Owens Christianity"...
It's a belief in a higher power that is named "God" but without any link to redemption of the sinful self.
The persons BELIEF in "God" becomes the social anchor with which to hold onto and rely on for instruction, relief, perspective, community, tradition, roots etc. Thereby creating the instinctual human need to be under the authority of a higher power...but without the call to repent from activity that would reveal oneself as a...sinner.
This man is NOT in the kingdom that Jesus speaks about with Nicodemus in John 3. Nor can he even SEE the kingdom because...he's not born again. As observed by his own language, he hasn't had the experience of brokeness of ones spirit which leads to the realization that without the saving grace of God, through the redemptive works of Jesus, he will be lost to eternity. It seems like for him, he has simply found a "better" version of the instructions on how to live as a human.
I hope he can hear the full gospel and respond in kind, because based on whats said here ( he called himself a Christian...) it sounds more like the "American Gospel" has convinced another one that they are on their way to "the promised land" with likes, follows, subscriptions and thumbs aplenty.
@@jeffmcelroy5364 I agree he did not express brokenness. I don't think that necessarily means he hasn't. If we pray for him, he definitely will. If we don't... Well, he will continue in error.
@@catdeeann where in the Bible do you find a “portal” of prayer or “portal” from the enemy? It’s not there. This is a fallacy. I’d encourage you to read Matthew 6:1-15, which includes the Lord’s Prayer in proper context.
Hes a baby believer, he has a lot of growing to do. We must extend him grace & continue to pray for him & his little family. I’m not so sure his wife is on the same path he has gotten on. It has been a blessing watching him move from the new age to God.
Its funny the language we take for granted growing up in the church. He has to learn a new language and hopefully he does find a true church to help him.
Praise King Jesus another soul won for the Kingdom of God! Yes - have grace and love on young believers. I know I still need it 3 years in.😅
My thoughts exactly.
@@RWorley3sl yes. Yes 💯.
Pray for his wife, too.
I am so happy to see JP Sears on the right track! Lord bless him as he grows in his faith!
It sounded good, except JP did NOT mention Jesus even once. You cannot find the Christian God without the Name of Jesus being in you past, present, or future.
He said he is not ashamed any longer in the name GOD. Is he ashamed of the name of Jesus?
Based on his own words he is not on the right track. It sounds like an unholy blend of Christian verbiage and mysticism.
@@acousticlionnot everyone agrees with you.
I did listen to the entire video and was surprised how humble he was; he was more outspoken than a lot of Christians I know. There was a lot of truth in what he is saying--sounds like he is just beginning a wonderful journey with Christ.
It sounded good, except JP did NOT mention Jesus even once. You cannot find the Christian God without the Name of Jesus being in you past, present, or future.
He said he is not ashamed any longer in the name GOD. Is he ashamed of the name of Jesus?
@@acousticlion Jesus is God.
@Lealea883 this is the dangerous thinking that has caused a woke, liberal, so called 'Christian church' . When an amazing guy like Vivek Ramaswary says God, he means 1 of millions of Hindu gods. When a new age person says god, they can mean 1 of unlimited variations of definitions that have nothing to do with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In context, Jesus unequivocally does NOT MEAN GOD.
He’a an actor 🤦🏻♀️
I thot his vid was great and to the point, I see a lot of judgment in the comments for so called Christians
Justin Peters once said, "If you want God to speak to you, read your Bible. If you want to hear him audibly, read it aloud."
Amen
If you hear voices, you are experiencing auditory hallucinations.
@Hold up Hold up exactly.
@@thatoneguy9473 I am disappointed in JP Sears changeover, having been liberated from Christianity myself, after 40 years of it. I realized it is a repudiation to common sense, and offers repugnant advice in more than one area of morality. It never talks about the morality of human health or fitness, or even freedom. Matthew chap 5 vs 39 offers repudiation to physical self-defense (as well as Luke 6 vs 37). It's absolute repudiation to common sense. The biblical Jesus character never offered one foul word against slavery. This is a huge failure on Jesus' part; he instead goes onto chastise slaves to both love and fear their earthly masters. This is counter to common sense and objective morality.
I did not choose to change my mind about it. It came as a realization I did not choose. Nobody chooses their realizations, because free will doesn't exist. If I think about what the bible says, and it starts making less sense to me, than I have no choice but to abandon it as a guide to moral wisdom. The new testament is a guide to absolute moral confusion.
You must have had some reformed/calvanist messaging. Humans definitely have free will.
First of all.. the sermon on the mount was directed towards the Jews living under Roman oppression. There was a lot of hatred towards the romans and how they treated the Jews. Jesus flips the switch on how to love your enemies. It is one of the most radical ideas. Self defense is not thrown out the window. You can defend yourself, but loving is more powerful than fighting. Jesus realized this.
Second of all. The slavery you picture (namely civil war type slavery) did not exist here. The Jewish master/slave relationship was typically the same as an indentured servant paying off a debt owed to that master. There were strict laws given about how the slave/servant was to be treated.. Slavery is not condoned in the way you think. The type in covil war timss would have resulted in death for the slave owners. Because kidnapping and forcing slavery was condemnable by death in the bible.
i tried to find where Jesus chastises slaves and I cant find it. But you have free will to deny Jesus. Which it seems you have already done. Now, you choose to spread your misinformation and lies to continue to deny Jesus publicly. Beware...
Whoever denies Jesus will be denied by Jesus. Ypur conscience bears witness against you.
I have followed JP for years! Unfortunately he never actually mentions Jesus and salvation through Christ.. he does talk about God, but never Jesus.. 🥺hopefully he will! I have been praying for him!
Exactly what I was thinking.
I look at it that believing in God is the first step to salvation. You can't believe in Jesus if you don't believe that God exists and created the world. I just hope and pray that as he grows in his knowledge of who God is and seeks the truth that he will eventually believe and accept Jesus as his Savior. ❤
Likewise.
Glad he's on a path to discovering God. But was he referring to the biblical God or a Churchian God?
No mention of Jesus? Did he talk about the true gospel? Repentance? Sin?
Also, his idea of "listening" is to your heart. Based on what? Who's to say the heart won't deceive ourselves?
Pray that he comes to know the true gospel and be truly born again by the Holy Spirit.
@Arthur Fleck give him time and yes, pray for him. I am only 3 yrs into my journey and I am finally starting to understand the nature of God and the Bible much more and starting to see the movement of the Holy Spirit in my life. Just as we all learn differently and at different rates, I believe we all grow in Christ at different rates also. It makes my heart happy to see he is starting to see the light of Jesus Christ in this world and in his life.❤
@@arthurfleck42 THIS ^ the true g ospel is being left out everywhere these days.
I've followed JP for a while. He's quick-witted and has a knack for giving simplified explanations for complex topics. I'd give him more credit than that. I think he's further along on his faith journey than he's expressing in his video. But he knows his audience. I think he's easing his audience down the path to discipleship. The most effective evangelization is walking with someone and not just pointing them in the right direction. Perhaps he's willing to walk alongside his secular followers on this faith journey. It's admirable.
Absolutely!
I like the way that you strongly caution the danger of following your heart, that's extremely important. I frequently quote this verse often: "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" - Jeremiah 17:9. Much Love and Blessings!
but that is without the Holy Spirit and without Christ 's salvation. when God enters your heart it is no longer very deceitful . only without Him. and gets better the longer you stick with Him. Because when the Holy Spirit fills you, it steers you , so long as you do not resist it. Jeremiah lived in a largely unredeemed society without Christ yet.
@@theCosmicQueen I get what you're saying and thankfully I do know The Power of The Holy Spirit and how it transforms us; it's amazing. We cannot rely on our understanding over His Word. We can still be deceived when we follow our heart and not The Word of God. All of the writers of The Holy Bible were filled with The Holy Spirit, this was their inspiration. King David even speaks of The Holy Spirit, by name, in Psalm 51:11. God is the author of all scripture; the men just wrote down His Words as The Holy Spirit led them to. Jeremiah's verse 100% still applies to everyone today, just as it did then. He gave us this warning that we need to pay attention to. King Solomon warns us about this as well and tells us to guard our heart (Proverbs 4:23). The Word of God is always applicable and never changes (Malachi 3:6). Much Love and Blessings Always!
He's changed direction so much in the last few years, that I'm hopeful he'll continue to be drawn to scripture and Christ as he defrags from the New Age thought patterns. He does seem like he's being strongly drawn to Him, so I'm praying he keeps growing
He really has come closer and closer. ❤
@@kellyanne7225 Yeah?To what?
@@thacustomer7342 Troll someplace else.
Just looked at a recent video he made, the comment section is full of New Age-style conspiracy theorists spewing anti-science nonsense. Since he learned from a full-blown New Age teacher, it would appear to me he hasn't really improved much at all in terms of ACTUAL critical thinking.
@@andrewcramer9200 But he is searching. Can you deny this?
Completely agree with you here. And it is so endearing to hear him come so far. He seems to have adopted the Christian worldview which is important. It’s not nothing. My husband went through a similar process and he is now a bible believing spiritual leader of our family. ❤️I’m praying for him.
God is your leader. Not a person. Hope you see through the brainwashing and segregation of women
Let us all pray for this brother! He is just waking up!
He's a newbie but heading in the right direction. We're praying for God to complete his work in JP.❤
I've been praying for JP Sears' salvation for a couple years now :) He's certainly on a journey coming to Christ I think. He reminds me a little of when I was radically saved in 2016 through a near death experience. It took me like a year of reading the bible for myself to truly understand what Jesus had done for me on the cross, etc. It's certainly a process for some of us to come into the truths. Thankfully we serve such a long suffering and loving God :)
I like your story. I can relate, though I don’t think I even now really understand the fullness of What Christ did for me on the cross. I know He ransomed me. I know He nailed my sin and paid for it on the cross. 💜 But, do I really know the depth of my sinful nature or the depth of his Holiness?
@@RaptureReadyPam You may not YET Pamela. It seriously took me probably a full year of feasting on the New Testament scriptures daily to really understand, and it was a few months into my salvation when God started showing me my unrighteousness and sin. I didn't even know what sin was when I was saved. Shew, I was seriously ignorant about EVERYTHING...LOL I didn't know anyone could be as ignorant to the truths as I was...lol BUT I do know I had 100% faith in God and I was saved, before I truly understood the depths of Jesus' sacrifice. I have prayed daily that God give me wisdom, knowledge and understanding, and when I started asking God for that which I knew He gave His people via the scriptures, I began to understand things on a much deeper level. Before, it made no sense to me why Jesus really died, although I knew it was somehow for my sins. Now I understand His sacrifice was also a spiritual-like transaction. When I realized that, my thoughts made a huge shift I think. What else was also life-changing for me was when I read out loud Ezekiel 36:26-18, and I asked God to remove my heart of stone, put His Spirit in me, etc. I'm not saying you need all of this, but thought it was worth putting this out there in case any of it is useful to you or anyone else that may see it :) God was very loving and patient with all my ignorance, but I was in fact saved, even though I was far from walking in truths and hadn't yet cut out all my blatant sins, like fornication. Shew, can't tell you how horrible I felt when I came to those truths. I just had no idea about all of it. I hope you're having a blessed week :)
@@RaptureReadyPam OR the DEPTHS of his LOVE ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
If JP Sears follows the new testament, he'll have to give up his firearms and go full pacifist, and start to praise the government (if the new testament is to be believed), because all governments are chosen by god (Romans 13 vs 1). He cannot physically defend himself if Matthew chap 5 vs 39 is to be believed. The new testament is repugnant; just like the modern left.
It's incredibly brave of him to come out to his audience and admit that he was wrong. I pray that his testimony will bring others to Christ. Whether or not he is correct in all his thinking, he is planting many seeds that God can bring to full growth.
Amen
Unfortunately he is still pushing insipid New Age conspiracy theories about vaccines etc. Marcia Montenegro would not approve.
I teared up many times when he posted this video. I like you have followed him for years. I've jokingly accused him of pulling a well played bait and switch until I saw this one. It excites me because of his large audience. Well played, God. Well played.
I was encouraged by some (though only a few) of the comments sharing the gospel with JP. This was such a heartfelt video from him, and I pray for his salvation and that his faith grows. ❤
Amen!
He did NOT mention Jesus. Spears did not define who God is.
Spears also said to listen to your heart, which is not Biblical. The Bible says the heart is deceitful above all else, who can understand it?
It is clear that JP Spears does not read the Bible.
@@sharonhainesNumber1Red He’s on a path - hopefully to find Jesus - keep praying for him when I came out of the new age I had a lot of layers of junk to sift through
@@lorisullivan327 Seems he is following the Antichrist. He does not as of yet have the God of the Bible.
He could start with reading the Bible.
I see what you are saying though.
Which is why I’m going to pray for him, @@sharonhainesNumber1Red.
It's rare and wonderful when someone can go back and say "I was wrong."
When the new age rug was pulled out from under me, I felt like I needed to know everything in the Bible--yesterday. (Side note: I had been attending Episcopal, Lutheran, & Methodist churches throughout my life.) I started voraciously reading the Bible and quickly felt overwhelmed. Fortunately I found a great Bible study that went from Genesis to Revelation in one year. I had to develop some patience because I wanted miraculous, instantaneous healing from new age contaminants. Thank you, Melissa for doing this video and pointing out JP hasn't mentioned Jesus yet. Let's pray for us all to be rooted in Jesus who is the Word incarnate.
Exactly! My first observation. Not condemning but seeing he's tiptoeing to that point. He's approaching God logically but May the Lord Jesus Christ draw him closer!
If you pay attention to the new testament authors of the sermon on the mount; it champions sad failures. It also fails to decry slavery, and it makes physical self-defense verboten (Matthew chap 5 vs 39), just like the modern left wants to do. It's absolutely repugnant.
I too am concerned that JP doesn’t mention our Lord and Savior once in his half-hour video. I agree with so much of what JP said, but where is Jesus? I pray the Holy Spirit continues to draw JP to the Savior!
What came first….Christians or Jesus? Did Jesus die for our sins or did he die because of our sins?
@@jackszumski7118 The left *hopes* the not-left stays in its Christian delusion.
No one could’ve handled this more succinctly in the Spirit than you have here, Melissa, thanks. And let’s praise Him for that! 🎉
Amen.
I love JP and I believe (and hope) that he has given his heart to Christ. Praying he is guided to a good Bible believing church and finds a group of believers that can help him grow.
And his wife as well
I think he's definitely being drawn. Praying that he and his wife are born again. 🙏
What are you basing your belief that he has repented and accepted the Gospel. Has he spread it
@@Evelyn117jk I guess you ignored the words "I hope" in my comment...🤦♀️
@@tarah8588 you said you believe adding and hope doesn’t negate you saying I believe. It would’ve been more clear to say I hope he has given… if this is a grammatical error on your end then I understand but please that is what you wrote.
I love him, what a delightful, refreshing growth I see. He's on the right track, God's tugging his spirit. Keep going JP you'll come to the saving grace truth and knowledge of Jesus Christ, seal by Gods Holy Spirit ❤️🙏🏻
JP Spears does not have the God of the Bible. He has not even memorized Jesus.
The Antichrist Spirit cannot declare Jesus as Lord.
Glad for JP. He is better than before. Gentle and eloquent in his speech and message. Jesus has made him better, as he does to all who welcome him into their lives. Thank God. God help us.
Very similar to what I thought when I watched his video. I kept waiting for him to talk about Jesus, but could see that he's been on a journey and still is learning and figuring things out. Praying he keeps walking in the right direction as Holy Spirit guides him.
Same. I kept waiting for him to mention Jesus. He did mention Christianity, but seems to still be missing Christ. It sounds like he's open, so we should pray he crosses the finish (starting?) line.
The comments on his video were so wonderful! People correcting a few things but in a loving way and so much encouragement from believers who said they were praying for him.
it really was. it was VERY encouraging to see believers not condemning him but pointing out that God is Jesus. It was really great to see.
There were also a ton of folks thinking what he said was clear evidence of salvation. Sadly it really wasn’t
@WhitakersNC I'm sure there were, but I didn't scroll through all the comments. I've been in churches, and still run into many church going folk who take any form of churchy sounding talk as evidence of someone being a believer. I really appreciated though that JP isn't coming out and stating that he is a Christian. God is very much directing his steps and we would do well to pray for this soul to come to the full truth!
It’s apparent to me the Holy Spirit is pursuing JP. Praying he sees the truth of Christ.
Melissa! I’m so happy to find your channel! You are absolutely spot on based on sola scriptura! Blessings to you! We need to pray for JP as he travels down the path.
Really Barb? What Bible are you reading?
I want to thank you for the comment about praying for your enemies. I don’t know why but I never thought that perspective before and it was super needed. It also showed me how much I have grown in discernment. I am so thankful for this! Thank you for sharing this
Let's pray that with this awakening he can continue to grow and be guided by the Holy Spirit! The Bible tell us that our heart can be deceiving. God will continue to provide him wisdom and discernment. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️❤
Also, let's not be so quick with a judgment about JP. Sometimes, I think without realizing it we expect full growth and development from someone who is just starting out, and we start nitpicking what so-and-so "did wrong." I've been guilty of it myself. I'm sure we can all remember in our early days of faith, the missteps we made. We would have wanted grace for ourselves. Let's be sure to extend that to others, like JP, who are in their spiritual infancy. Let's applaud JP that he took that first brave (yes, BRAVE) step to say, "I changed my mind." That wasn't necessarily an easy thing to do, and I would guess he didn't just wake up one day and decide to do that.
THIS! X 1000. Give him time, he does need to be guided, but the journey up the mountain is never direct. There are many switchbacks, streams and cliffs to be navigated through.
@@georgelasich482 Yep! Our time in the wilderness. He is providing manna, and is present with us. 🙏🏻📖✝️❤️
This is my best comment in my view! seen alot of disheartening comments;we probably tend to easily forget where HE picked us From or How far From perfect we Still are. Please show Grace to JP and others who’re responding to the call with baby steps And genuinely commit to praying for them.I’m sure a welcome to a conversion to the other side would be thunderous,why can’t we be more encouraging?
I don't understand this judgemental criticism of someone being drawn to Christ being "graded" as if he's in college or something like everyone here are the experts! Very to bizarre & would be highly discouraging to any new believer like smacking them with a ruler as they express their new heart towards Christ! Very off-putting & not loving at all.
Many have been praying for JP and will continue to do so. God be praised!
This was an extremely helpful video Melissa, thank you for making it! Your insights into the New Age were helpful, as was your analysis of JP's spiritual journey.
For me, it’s grace upon grace. This dude is clearly disentangling the new age from Christian tradition. I think he’s looking and if so, God will show the way ❤️ I just remember being a baby Christian and having the same thought on “follow your heart” etc. but as I grow in faith, I grow in understanding. Let’s pray for him 🙏
If he seeks he will find🙏☝
I was waiting for him to speak the name of Jesus. I also was waiting for him to mention the Bible. The Bible is so important in your Christian walk. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 says: "Test all things; hold fast what is good." We can have feelings but our feelings can receive us. Be a Berean! (Acts 17) We must test everything against the Word of God. Let His Word grow in you and to know that Jesus Christ is God.
Acts 17:11 😃
As a Christian who had a born-again experience many years ago my experience has been we all change as we grow in our spiritual journeys. We learn and have revelation all the time. I agree that feelings are not the way to go because they can be deceiving and change ALL the time. Having discernment is so important and getting confirmation is wonderful! I will pray for him and hope he is truly on a spiritual journey of his own-----God bless you all!
Melissa! Yes!! You nailed it when you said "Err on the side of grace." Those of us who are longtime believers, even having strayed like I did until reconnecting my body, mind and spirit to my faith, know that it's not just about a feeling. Yes!!! JP lives in my hometown and he'll get it just as we all tend to do! Blessings. Thank you!!!
He is a baby Christian praying he grows. I was in his shoes two years ago. Praising God for rapid growth and change due to weekly counseling with my Pastor
I love his journey. Jesus is doing this work in him. Pray he gets there.
Agreed with your comments and appreciate your invitation to JP for dialogue. Thanks!
I thought this was going to be an interview with JP and I was so stoked! Like you, I’ve watched him for many years because he’s hysterical and I did notice a huge shift in his content over the last year. Will definitely be praying for him and 100% hope he reaches out and does a collab with you because that would be amazing!
What do you expect to happen when you pray? I am curious. Are you helping redirect your deity from his original plan?
@@troy3456789 It's a cliché that prayer means "asking for stuff".
Prayer for a Christian is actually defined as communication with God.
Because of Jesus's sacrifice on the cross (which offered a perfect atonement) we are no longer separated by sin but are reconciled to God (Romans 5:1) and have full access to God - which only the High Priest had in the days of the Old Covenant.
The thick veil of the temple being torn from top to bottom at the death of Christ (Matthew 27:51) symbolizes this because in the Old Covenant, only the high priest had permission to pass beyond the veil once a year.
It was considered too holy a place for ordinary people to pass.
Now, everyone who is a Christian (defined in John 1:12-13 & Romans 8:9) has had their sins forgiven and has been "washed clean" and can therefore have direct access to God themselves (thanks to JESUS: John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:5) without going through a human mediator.
Jesus made it possible.
Therefore, we can know the will of God, get to know Him more and more, delight in His presence, praise Him, take our cares to Him etc.
SPEND TIME WITH HIM.
Everything you would do with an ideal father times a million!
This is what communication with the only LIVING God who knows us and hears us is like.
"Asking for stuff" is only a tiny part of a child's communication with his father.
Sure, we may ask for something that's in His will (I mostly ask for the salvation of souls because I know He always provides what I need so I don't need to "ask Him for stuff").
@@troy3456789 we ask Him for help or clarification etc and He loves that and honors our prayers. We should ask for His w ill on our request. But He is really pleased when we want to interact with him as a perfect father only better. Prayers are proof of our faith in him . I noticed life is better with prayer. He gives astounding miracles and lots o f help.
@@theCosmicQueen When it came time for you to select a faith-based god to worship, how many options were you given? Were you given a large selection to choose from, or were you told there was only one god to choose from? (as you get older, you discover there's thousands available for worship, many of them predate the god of Abraham by thousands of years)
@@troy3456789 it is so much easier when the one you worship is yourself huh?
He is a brand new father too! Think of now everything changes when you are a parent. Thank you dear sister in Christ Jesus 🕊🙏💙
I've always loved JP's political videos. As a new Christian, he may not know or understand what any of this looks like yet. Give him time and hopefully some good guidance from our brothers and sisters. We all need to pray for him as he begins his journey with Christ.
9:00 JP doesn't know Jesus yet - but he likes traditional Christian values
Very interesting! When I listened to it a few days ago, my thoughts were that he's searching and that's so good to hear!!
So delighted to see this.. I’ve followed him for so long. Even prayed God would open his eyes. Praise God!
He's definitely learning and trying to explain what he's experiencing. But he doesn't have the whole truth yet. He's come a long way, so let's pray he keeps searching!
Thank you, Melissa!
I've been following you since 2019. You and Doreen Virtue were instrumental in me leaving new age teachings and following Jesus.
I find it very helpful when you analyze and interpret what people say through a biblical lens. I can't thank you enough for what you do.
God bless you, your family and ministry.
Maranatha!
Jules
He honestly knows more truths than I did when I first got saved. And I heard humbling remarks than I had from some WOF teachers I used to listen to before God saved me from that too. I pray we all extend grace to him as he untangles. This is an encouraging step and I pray God continues to draw his heart and help him grow in the knowledge of Christ. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I hope JP sees this and "takes heart'. I am so happy to see changes likes this in our world that needs God. You're correct in giving grace and praying for his journey.
Thousands of people in his comment section on this video encouraged him and told him it has to be about Jesus and Jesus alone that he has to confess Jesus Christ as his Saviour.
So lets all pray for him that he fully comes to The Saviour and confesses His name publicly. ✝️🙏
As an ex-Mormon, I know my parents didn’t really believe in the Mormon Theology but they liked the morals and stayed with the church until they died 😢
Unfortunately, that's a common thing. Many people want the structure but not the Structure Builder.
Unfortunately my in-laws seem to be the same way. They don't even want to entertain questions about their faith. I'm praying to have patience and approach it with love, not just with challenges.
I think your Mormon parents are sane as my mom. She now calls herself Christian because she likes the values politically that we believe. I don’t see that she has ever come to repentance and put her faith in Christ. 🙏🏽
@@MelissaDougherty... How much do you think the lack of "...structure..." in Christianity taints the message that Christianity is suppose to present?
@@MelissaDougherty That's right
God bless you for standing up for specifics- not listening to heart, needing Bible/God's words, BUT you're so right, God is drawing Him and he is still moving in the right direction, so in time, the Lord will open his eyes to God's word, etc. Good points, thanks for discussing it, this is my first day finding your channel!❤
I’ve seen the change In JP since I’ve been watching his channel. I’ve been praying for him. He seems so close!
He’s getting so close! I watched this video too and I kept thinking he sounded a lot like me in college when I was still learning and growing. The follow your heart stuff, listen to God, just have faith, etc. It took time to get to a deeper place where I knew Jesus had done it all, and I couldn’t contribute anything to my salvation. Praying for him!
I thought it was amazing his confession that he came to Christ and as Christians we need to give people a little grace as they walk through the Christianity because we’re all fallen short to the glory of God.
This was so fun to watch. I really appreciate your ministry, thank you 🤍
I started watching JP in 2020 and enjoy his videos and I was amazed at how much wisdom he seemed to have in what was going on in this world. I remember praying for him every time I watched one of his videos. So thankful he’s on the correct path.
I looked at this JP’s video a few days ago and I think it was quite a bold stand given the current hostility of the world towards everything to do with “God” and “Christianity”. I don’t think we should expect him to have the depth of knowledge that Ravi had just yet (and as we know, even that means nothing if your heart isn’t in the right place) but I do think it’s a start and that we should definitely be praying for him. As he grows deeper in the understanding of what it truly means to be a “Christian”, (a word I use with caution by the way; many people claim to be Christian but by their fruits you will know if that’s true), we should see a shift in his language, his actions and his theology. Only time will tell. Even he knows that the devil disguises himself as an angel of light so we will see if this is a real shift or just a disguise 🙏🏾
I have watched JP for years and it’s been wonderful to see this transformation taking place. Philippians 1:6 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
Me too!! :)
Thank you, Melissa. I love JP and you. You are a great believer to respond to JP's God confession vid given your similar background, your faithfulness to God's word.
Praying for JP!
I love JP and have never seen or heard of Melissa until this video. I am very impressed with Melissa. I subscribed to her channel. I am going to share this video with my nephews and my niece. I will pray for JP, and Melissa also. ❤️
My concern at the end was also the fact that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and no one,NO ONE, Comes to the father except through him, and that the cross was never mentioned. 😢And that GOD communicates with and teaches us through the bible.
This is very good commentary. My husband and I have watched his political humor for a couple years now for a really good laugh 😂. I pray God continues to draw him and his whole family and that they come to know Jesus our Lord and Savior! There’s so much more for him to seek!! JP, if you read my comment, please keep seeking! God promises you will find him if you seek him with your whole heart. ❤
Melissa is a true and powerful apologist. Loved the jab at Calvinism. This is my first time seeing Melissa, and I just subscribed (just before the Calvinism jab). I've watched lots of JP's shorts. They're hilarious, and the reason I clicked on this video is that she was commenting on JP's stuff. I so hope that JP keeps pressing in and totally gets it.
My thoughts exactly. Subscribed!
I love JP! "Accidently becoming more Christian." 😂
Praying for his salvation.
I think God is touching JP's heart. He is on a journey. I am a huge JP fan. He does need prayer for his journey.
Hey Melissa, Great reaction video. I greatly appreciate you and your channel. JP Sears is great. I'll be praying for him. God bless
Great video! There’s a lot of vague wording going around in the church today, a fear of offending someone, I think. Let’s speak the Truth in love to them and pray their eyes will be opened! 💓
I had exactly the same thoughts about his video as you!! Appreciate the grace you’ve had. He’s still new at this. Let’s pray for his true salvation. ❤
I’m 47 years old and getting baptized in the Orthodox Church before Easter. Christianity is a journey and the way. I’m excited about JPs journey knowing Christ. He definitely sounds like he’s on the right path.
Where in the scriptures does Christ talk about orthodox church?
What is church according to Christ?
How does Christ baptise?
Welcome to the family!
One of the most beautiful churches in heart and spirit I have ever experienced. 4 year convert, may God bless your journey.
Great points. I was thinking a lot of the same things, I hope he does come across this and you guys can talk.
I used to watch his early videos too and yeah they were pretty hilarious , it has been interesting to see the shift in his content the last few years.
I love JP! And sure have enjoyed seeing his changes over the last several years.
Reallyyy glad you reacted to this. Love that he is open to change, seeking truth, and leaning towards Christianity. Thanks for pointing out the good and the theologically unsound 😅
I have also listened to JP Sears and loved his research mixed in with comedy. Having said that, I totally agree with your summation of his video. Let’s all pray for JP. So exciting to see God drawing him closer.
When ever someone... well this kind of turn or profession always brings tears to my eye and joy to my heart knowing there is a good chance we will be able to Glorify God together forever.
I went through something similar when I met my dear wife. God is working in him. Don't give up.
I'm impressed by him. I hope he comes full circle
Thanks, Melissa! I've watched you off and on for several years now, and I've honestly seen a lot of growth in the area of grace in you. I've been grateful for that. Thank you for a well reasoned and considered analysis of JP's talk. I think you covered it very thoroughly, and did a great job! ❤
I had the same concerns from his video. So many of the comments were eating up his proclamation and I was sad I was one of the few who posted something expressing concerns. Hoping JP is in a healthy church with a strong and Biblically-grounded elder. Thanks for your commentary on this video.
I had the same red flags you brought up Melissa. I want to hear him confess Jesus as Lord.
Great reaction video. Praying that he is on the road to fully accepting the Gospel of Jesus.
Wow! First time hearing you. The spiritual insight that you have at such a young age is amazing. God bless you.
So glad you addressed JP’s video. Not knowing much about The New Age movement, as a follower of Jesus, a few of his comments left me uneasy. I hope he does reach out to you. I pray to God that he does.
I also used to watch his stuff then he came back to my feed when he began all the political comedy sketches. I’ve prayed for his family. His wife is definitely (or was very recently) deep in new age. She had a whole retreat package where people could come do yoga guided by her & heal from trauma. Stuff like that.
I think they both were - it’s kind of how they met. I think it’s clear from the video they still don’t really understand what Jesus did, but it’s amazing how God is using this time to raise questions for them (and many other people) I hope the questions keep them digging til they get all the way to the real gospel.
@@Exayevie C0v1d and the birth of his child made him rethink some of his stances.
“Listening to your heart” this is the mantra for all the owners of the show “The Chosen”
Oh wow! I believe this is the great falling away, so many people speaking of A god but not the God of the Bible and repenting of sin and believing in God, his cross, his blood, his death and resurrection!
God bless you
@MellissaDougherty your a fraudulent account and you have been reported.
@@carlyd2300 yes exactly and if you listen to them, they are always saying we listen to our hearts. The heart is deceitful!! You don’t make that your guide
@@Orwellwascorrect Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Thank you!!
New subscriber and fellow New Mexican here 👋🏻 I look forward to more of your content.
I've heard a few reactions to JP from other Christian sources, but once I saw JP's statement, Melissa's reaction was the only one I wanted to hear.
JP is so close but yet far from the truth! I pray you would have the opportunity to speak with him! You both have much in common and as one who has been thru the process of coming out of the new age into faith with Jesus and where he is right now, I believe he would listen. I love JP's humor and his approach to all that is going on in the world today! How much better would it be If he committed his life to Christ! PRAYING!
Been watching him for a while, and prayed he finds TRUE Christianity and then uses his platform for good. In Jesus name ❤
Call out to God and He will be found ! I saw this video and watched the whole thing because I was so happy to hear He was really opening up to God ! And being humble enough to admit he has changed !
You're right. Listening to your heart is dangerous according to what God has said in His word (Jer. 17:9). We Christians get this all the time from the folks in the dominant religion here is Utah.
Thanks Melissa for all you do that helps people understand Christianty.
I love JP, I’m glad I watched this video with your commentary. Thank you for showing the grace needed here. Everything is better with Salt and Light.
Very nice. I love JP❤ my prayers go out for him. Just found your TH-cam channel. Learning a lot of what is New Age, and the thinking. Looking forward to watching more.‼️👏👏❣️🙏🇺🇸👍💯