James Richard Wiley, it is true. If you’re secured in Christ, meaning you’re born again, sin will never overcome you, the devil can hurt you physically as much as God allows, but he will never ever defeat you or hurt you spiritually. Spiritually, you are 100% safe and secured.
My skeptic attitude I have from back when I wasn't a Christian helped me back to Christianity. God has his ways to bring us back. We just have to lend Him our ear. Thank God I found Christ again
AJ G Will is a fruitcake. The theory of black holes predict specific conditions in their locality that are observable. An invisible god is not possible to be a scientific theory.
@G Will we can observe the gravitational forces black holes have on their surroundings, and the light that passes by them. What conditions have you observed that show a god to exist?
This 'princely' analogy is really excellent & not just for apologetics discussion, it's actually revelation to my heart. Thank you Lord Jesus - thanks bro' Frank for your Spirit inspired, thought provoking presentations.
@@nastyHarry ...if someone doubts then they should investigate / detective work on subject 🤷🏼♀️ Read the Bible + there's plenty of evidence outside of the Bible.
Stanley J. Bennet this analogy is specifically addressing the young man’s question about the hiddenness of God. It isn’t meant to address ALL the questions of God’s existence and sovereignty. For other evidence (outside of blind faith), look into the Kalam Cosmological argument, the fine-tuning of the universe, and God as an external standard of morality, just to start. Also, you could read “Reasonable Faith” by Dr. William Lane Craig or “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Dr. Frank Turek and Norman Geisler, as well as “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis. These are all good places to start if you are sincerely seeking the truth.
God has revealed Himself to me personally in so many ways on so many different occasions that there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that He exists, knows me personally and loves me. It took some sincere reaching out to Him for this to happen. I'm convinced that He reveals Himself personally to every individual who diligently reaches out to Him. The Bible says that whoever seeks Him will find Him, if you seek Him with all your heart. Atheists who say, "You can't prove that God exists," are correct. I can't prove it to you, but HE can prove it to you. God is the one who proves Himself, and He does it on an individual basis. More broadly, the creation -- intricacy of insect eyes, butterfly wings, human intelligence -- shows His existence and benevolence as well.
@@onlyechadtherebellious2467that’s what I tend to wonder and believe 😬 I believe in Gods existence, but I’m having a hard time seeing evidence for his goodness.
I’m 15, I’m having anxiety sometimes thinking about death, not only because of the idea of eternal oblivion but because of those around me, those I love will all die one day, my mom just had her birthday today and that reminded me that time passes so fast. Having doubts is scaring me a lot.
Dear friend, the satan doesn't want us to live and move forward with our lives.. he wants us to WORRY, FEEL SAD and be broken thinking about the things that happened in our past and the way they are affecting our future.. JESUS came to give us LIFE, AN ABUNDANCE OF LIFE IN HIM... Your life remains rest assured in Him from the day you commit your life in His hands... Give your anxiety to Him and receive HIS peace love and joy within your heart, the way the world can never give you... In Jesus name.. Amen...
Having doubts is normal and healthy, you shouldn't believe anything without question. It's amazing that we can experience life, you should enjoy life as much as possible with the people you love because one day they will be gone and so will you.
I'm the same as you. I sometimes wonder if what I'm doing is enough and if God approves of it. I keep asking questions after questions. When I think something is right, I begin to question. It goes on like a cycle. Now I'm stuck here fearing for my fate and everyone else around me. But honestly, this habit isn't good at all. I just keep reminding myself that we should toss all our worries to God and that he has accepted us as sinful beings through Christ. You just have to believe in him that he will save you and that he resurrected from the dead. You have to show how God has transformed your life and not just listen to his teachings. It's really that easy.
@@DezhdaBear If your god doesn't sufficiently communicate with you whether what your doing is enough or whether your god approves something, how can you be sure that you can toss your worries to your god and that he will take care of them? If your god doesn't properly communicate with you, how can you be sure he's alive and resurrected?
For a time I pretended to be a Christian because of a guy I liked. Meanwhile the Bible my dad gifted me was getting a piece of my mind. I wrote down every objection I had inside of it, my sword drawn. Not too much longer after that I broke down because of the love of God sending His Son. He disarmed me and gave me a hug like the good father he is. Lesson learned: you can try to go against the word of God but I’d wager my life it’s a battle you’ll lose.
Funny I've never heard of a female version that's weirdly soothing to my male self being in Jesus Christ! I've heard about a man wanting to sexually conquer a Christian woman but eventually God got him! And so did her father. And the atheist he became a Christian lol. I hope that guy you liked got you too :)!
Mark 1:34 So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons KNEW who he was, he did not allow them to speak. Also, Matthew 8:28-32 Luke 8:26-33
I struggle with doubt so much. I wish I could just settle my mind on the matter. My heart wants God to exist, my head is never sure. And to make matters worse I wish it were true, but then my actions (lying, porn, alcohol) would suggest otherwise. I don't know if I will ever overcome doubt fully in my lifetime. Hopefully God will find me in all of it.
You overcome doubt by knowing more. You know more by knowing what God revealed about Himself through His Word, so read it. God said if you seek Him with all your heart He will be found by you. This comment I know is months old. I hope things are better?
You want from atheism to theism thanks to the contingency argument (I saw your comment under inspiringphilosophy's video) that is enough for your faith
@@KC-fb8ql The bigger issue is the origin. Before you can even discuss the ending, I believe you would need to spend time regarding its beginning. Without God, where does anything, much less everything, come from? It’s either God or an infinite regression. They both seem beyond comprehension, yet, an infinite regression simply doesn’t work.
@@JamesRichardWiley Jesus said broad is the way to hell And Narrow is the way to heaven And so rightly All the People in the World might disagree But that can't deny the Truth about Jesus Being God Seek him(Jesus) brother and you shall find him God bless you.......
Back when I was a "Christian" (believed in God, wasn't really acting like I did though), I would have said 100% that God exists. I never even questioned that, even in my sin. Cut to a few months ago, I've been baptized and going to church, and I have had more doubts in the past few months trying to live correctly than that entire decade and a half in sin.
It’s not bad to doubt. Doubt isn’t the opposite of faith. Scripturally speaking the opposite of faith is sight. Doubt can be used as a good thing. Because it forces you to find answers!
Believe IN! Perseverance will stomp down your doubt. Keep going forward in your faith even if you feel there is no hope and you’re on the brink of failure. Perseverance and trust in the unseen is what makes us Christians.
It amazes me how well he is at this, immediately he knows exactly what hes going to say, said so well as if it were prewritten...amazing stuff smh this what the world needs!! People who seek the truth need responses like this
You overcome doubt by knowing more and you know more by knowing what God has revealed about Himself in His Word, so I hope you're reading and meditate upon it.
04:51 amen none of us want to be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t want a relationship with us. Whether it’s a friend, a relative, a romantic or a business relationship, you either want a relationship or don’t. Matthew 10:14
I have so mamy questions, all i want is logical answers to them. I don't need 100% certainty, but i'd need to be able to logically defend my faith. I feel like a lot of christians have given up on even that.
Wow! Watched many of his clips, liked pretty much them all, but this one hits on a different level. The prince and peasant girl metaphor is just perfect. I hope it's not plagarizing cause I plan to use that a lot. Praise God, Lord Jesus, the Prince that chose me, a peasant. Thank You :..)
Perfect timing to watch this video. Man if I can explain to people like you do mabe id get a different response. I told my boss about GOD & the Gospel. I almost got fired & said if I ever to speak about this again "im gone". Didnt k what else to say just said yes sir & stayed quiet. 😢😔😞😣😟. PRAY for me. Thanks. God bless 😐
God bless you bro. Let God do His work of conversion and you simply manifest our Lord Jesus Christ in you and your boss will beg you to tell him more about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Hallelujah, amen, amen.
No they don't. Some people believe in different gods and others don't believe in any. Sure most people in the world have heard of your God, but that's only because Christians have spread their influence to most regions of the globe. By 2050, the number of Muslims will surpass the number of Christians in the world. It's only a matter of time when the religions of today will be seen as mythical just as the religions of ancient civilizations.
@histhelo sogijc777 I agree that "just because something is popularly accepted by people doesn't mean it's truth in correspondence to reality." That was my point. A vast majority of the world believes in or at least has heard about your God and your religion but that doesn't make it true. It wouldn't make Islam true either. Atheism isn't true or false because it isn't an affirmative claim to say "I don't know so I don't believe."
@@ADMusic1999 All religions are coming together(one world religion) under a movement called the interfaith movement and God's remnants (true Christians) will stand out and most will be persecuted for their faith.
You Gave a great answer to that young man's question,I never ceases to amaze me that God touched my life throughout the past by people such as Billy Graham back in 59 when he was in Melbourne Australia, it was there watching him on tv that I heard the gospel for the first time, and willingly gave my heart to Jesus, through the years came people came along, in books and tapes ( remember them haha) , Chuck Swindoll, Max Lucado, then through a mutual friend I discovered Ravi Zacharias( oh how I cried when I heard the news of his cancer,) I pray for him daily, God still worlds miracles, but if it's His will that Ravi 's time has come , I'm so thankful to know he will be with our Loving Jesus !!! and then comes along in my life your friend Jack, Hibbs, Amir and JD, how they have blessed me, grateful beyond words these past 4 years I've been following them, the first time I remember seeing you was at his church a few years ago, you, Jim Wallace, Jack of course and one other whom I can't remember right now.. you were all sitting on stools answering questions and having fun doing so I'm sure. Thanks Frank for your work > I love watching One Hope each afternoon, here in The Netherlands it's 5 .30 then, a time to sit and relax listen and learn. :) x
@@FrankTurekVideo aw that's so nice you answered me, it brought tears to my eyes,( that's crazy!) Why I dont know Frank,I suspect it's got something to do with feeling one is "recognized " in this dreadfully lonely time a message such as yours touched me .thanks Frank, you really are such a kind man. Please stay safe.🙏🇳🇱⚘
Indeed, it definitely isn't all just head-knowledge when it comes to relationships. Imagine a hypothetical situation: you are a man in a society where marriages are arranged. You then hear that your marriage has just been arranged: you don't even know who you're betrothed to. So you ask about her. The man who arranged your marriage says: "Well, she's healthy. Her family doesn't have a history of debilitating or chronic disease. She's well-off, has a job. Her hair's black, her eyes are blue, she's of average height and decently fit." So you ask "What else can you tell me?" You start asking more specific questions about her. So he keeps explaining certain specific questions only related to her history and physicality. Exactly her weight, exactly her height, where she graduated from, her education, her ethnic background, and so forth. Still you want to know more. So, a couple days later, he comes back with more information: they put her under an MRI, so you get that scan. You also get some x-rays, her average heartrate and blood pressure, etc. Still you know nothing about her person, really. You can make guesses, but aside from her history, medical information, and generic notes about her physical presence, that's about it. So you ask to meet her. === Not a perfect analogy, but you get the idea. No relationship is based solely on knowledge about someone, but rather in *who* they are. You cannot know someone unless they reveal themselves to you - by talking to you, for example. Some knowledge *about* them may be nice or interesting to have, especially if you have some relationship to them, but ultimately the *who* matters much more and no amount of head-knowledge will bridge the gap to the heart, nor reveal their heart to yours. If you've asked the questions and found some answers, see if your doubts remain reasonable or if they've gotten to the point where you want to take things further and ask to meet this person. In the case of God: study the Bible, then. Learn about Him: ask questions about Him. Find things that look like contradictions or other problems you have with the Bible, and look them up - find out why they bother you, find out what Christians say in defense of that thing that seems odd or wrong. Also I'd recommend looking up what people who attack the Bible have to say about those issues: don't just listen to one side. Seek the truth, and when doubts arise don't fear them but shine a light on them. And when you realize the truth is a Person, ask to meet Him.
James Richard Wiley Isn’t it great ? average life expectancy for a male in the United States 76 years. You have four more years to decide what you believed in your life is true or not. Fantastic!
I never doubt there is a God. I have had many times where I felt He was ignoring me. But I do not believe it's normal, or okay, to deny His existence sometimes, and sometimes not. That's where the bible talks about "lukewarm" Christians.
Agreed. For me doubt doesn't pertain to God existing or Jesus not being real. I can't pretend that God doesn't exist. The problem comes when I try to interject "me" into the equation. I try to justify myself and this the problem. I struggle with Faith and, at times, try to earn my way. This is, of course, is impossible. Grace from Christ is freely given as a gift and can never be earned.
Yahweh has a Divine Perfect Plan that he set in motion long long ago. Does his Plan include you getting what you want? If not, then why bother praying?
@@JamesRichardWiley that's a good question. The only response I can give is twofold; 1, not all prayer is a request. 2, people have asked God for mercy and it has helped hasten His response. Your question has actually helped me make sense of this as it makes me really think about this.
@Lin Lin everyone is welcome to their opinion. If what is said on this thread is enough to upset you then maybe you should stay off the internet altogether for your own sake.
I studied this issue for many years. The preponderance of the evidence shows that God is real, but God's existence CANNOT be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. I believe that God made it that way on purpose, so that trusting in Him will always be an act of faith, not something based on proof.
makes perfect sense the way God planned His creation and How His son Jesus Christ paid our way and freely offers His hand of salvation and freedom from sin.
One of the most helpful things is that I know I wouldn't sweat in front of that button. Everything in me would tell me to press it. I just wish I had one.
0:05 amen 💕 So you can seek Him for Him. 03:07 He does for those who want to believe. He reveals Himself to you through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit testify to your spirit that you are a child of God in reading His word as you seek Him. And in circumstances through your personality. Romans 8:16 Matthew 6:33💕
There's nothing wrong with true skepticism if you're open to the possibility that you're wrong. Asking questions and looking for information leads to answers. It's a matter of each person's will. But seeing does not necessarily guarantee believing, Jesus' words and works were said and done in public for all to see and He was falsely accused and nailed to a cross for it. God works the opposite in this way. Believe first and then He'll let you see. Heart first, then the eyes. "For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened." Matthew 7:8
It is apparent to me from a long lifetime of observation that there are two possiblities: #1 - God does not exist; #2 - God exists but is oblivious regarding humans. Either way, we're on our own. Some things happen. Other things don't happen. Believers and non-believers succeed or fail randomly. Good events and bad events happen to believers and non-believers randomly. I see no divine influence in any of it. The difference between God existing and not existing is precisely zero. I've not yet encountered an argument from any source that persuasively demonstrates otherwise.
I am strong Christian Believer before but now I'm not, I'm having doubts in God's existence. It all started when I have an ecounter with a friend, he come out as an atheist last year, after that he started argue about God, his arguments made me care about my beliefs. It had a huge effect on my faith. *"Is there a God?"* Is the question that got stucked in my head, until today, I'm still questioning if there is a God. I'm not convince that there is a God and I'm also not convince that there is no God. I hope someone can enlighten and rebuild my faith because I'm having a hard time. I'm having this headaches and heavy head feeling because this question is making me dizzy for months now. I'm also loosing my belief in the bible, many people say that I should read the bible because that answer is already there but how am I supposed to do that? I'm having a trouble believing in the bible and in my religion. If there is a God, we better find out who he is especially his/her name
I grew up in a Christian home. I started hearing people like Hitchens and other atheist speakers and had serious doubts too. I suggest you read "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel (journalist for The Tribune). It will show you without a shadow of a doubt that God exists and that He was revealed through Jesus. Most of the atheist arguments are based on huge misunderstandings or biased incorrect assumptions. I will pray for you.
@@williamretnaraj9225 thanks bro, I always wish I was not befriended with that atheist guy :< He even said to me that Jesus Christ doesn't exist, now I'm also having doubts in Christ. I want to go back in time where I have no friends like him
Let me just say that there is God. We have individuals such as Frank Turek, Gary Habermas, Lee Strobel and etc that have brought forth evidence for God and the Bible. I highly suggest you read "The Historical Reliability of the New Testament" by Craig Blomberg. I hope that you do not turn into an athiest like your friend because they lack evidence to prove the He DOES NOT EXIST whereas we have a mountain of evidence that he does.
Brothers and sisters, do NOT doubt. “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.” (James 1:6-8)
AJ Sorry AJ this was meant to be humorous. I’m sorry you’re struggling I have prayed for you if you’re a believer keep your focus on Jesus and if you’re a seeker not sure well then I know who you need to turn to.
I believe it’s normal for us to have doubts. 1. The apostles themselves doubted at times (Peter, James Jesus brother before resurrection, Thomas). What did Jesus say? He blessed those of us who believe the eye witness testimony without actually seeing those events in history. Jesus made sure to say that, so we can have the freedom to continue to search for him. 2. Doubt is separate from skepticism. Just like certain fear is healthy, so is doubt at times. It simply means that you need to continue to work out whatever is troubling you. More research from scholarly sources, more reading the Bible, etc. What isn’t healthy, is not continuing to research, but instead giving up or being too lazy to push forward. That’s how doubt transcribes into skepticism. May the Lord bless you, May his face shine upon you, may he be gracious unto you, and give you peace.
Victoria DelSanto Well said. Doubt is natural but always depends on the object of our faith ie Christ. Once I became firmly entrenched in Him I’ve never looked back in this wonderful personal and corporate relationship w the body of Christ. Do I wonder what’s going on in this world and around my personal life when things get stressful and seem to make no sense? Of course but I never doubt who He is or that I’m His child. Who else am I going to trust that is more loving ang greater than He. The atheists and unbelieving replying here seldom admit to their doubt but always in question as they continue to look for answers but refusing to believe the truth.
Throughout the Bible, it says that the purpose of miracles is so that people can see for themselves that the one who performs them is sent by God. Why are we expected to believe without the same degree of evidence that was allegedly given and considered necessary thousands of years ago?
There are still miracles today. Even in the absence of miracles I believe that the elegance of natural law, presence of consciousness and the perpetual capacity for human growth to the point of defying natural constraints such as biological predispositions or DNA derived characteristics to better oneself through transcendent experiences are evidence of the hand of God in the universe and upon our lives.
@@AnonymousC-lm6tc those are decent arguments for Aristotle or Spinoza's god, but don't necessarily imply a God that reveals himself in scripture or human history.
I just want to say that Jesus loves you, He died for you and your sins, He Is always with you 💕 It's never too late to turn back to Jesus 💞 Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever 💗 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
I personally don't think this argument is quite fair. Being an engineer with a science degree, I live and work around many people who view the two as fundamentally incompatible. My coworker said that she considered Jesus, but she felt she was too logical. I think the biggest problem is that the church is too okay with letting these people go. I think it's okay with saying "they just want to live in immorality, that's the reason." In my personal experience this isn't always true. The church should not force specific stances and interpretations based on tradition. Too much scientific apologist arguments rely on ignorance. Instead, have we thought to ask ourselves if God wanted to know us in a comprehensive intellectual relationship? Could it be that God so greatly surpasses human intellect that we can't even fathom his existence? I believe there's a difference between blind belief and acceptance. I think the ultimate question is whether or not we choose to accept God's instructions. It's not a matter of meeting some mark or working on some perfection. But, it also isn't a 2 minute moment where we return to a sinful life and expect salvation. God is looking for those who legitimately want to follow what they know is right. Someone can doubt his existence, and I don't believe that individual is condemned. What we choose to live out and the way we choose to approach him someday (humbly receiving grace or pridefully claiming we don't need it) will determine whether his grace is extended to us.
@@aureliotheredeemed7566 I've been seeking a god for the past 20 years and I am yet to find one. How long do I have to seek God before he stops hiding?
Hi bro! Let us all who love God be at peace with one another. Let us leave the judging to our Lord Jesus Christ whether our understanding of Him was right or the other was right. Never the less, they are still our brothers in Christ, that alone is good enough. God bless bro.
The prince analogy is a very bad and contradictory one. Because the prince doesn't want the girl to love him for his stuff or what he has. He wants her to love him for who He is. But this is exactly what he is doing to the girl. He just saw her and doesn't know anything about her he just loves her for what she has, good looks. So according to this she should make herself unattractive and make it so there is nothing to be attracted to. Then She could see if he really likes her for what's on the inside This is something that is common in movies. A guy (mostly nerdy or unattractive)has fallen in love with a beautiful girl. Then he always complains that she should look past his looks or whatever else and like him for what's on the inside. Meanwhile this guy is in love with a girl not because of what's on the inside but because of her outside beauty. He's telling her to look past his looks while he isn't looking past others or he is just judging other by their looks.
Guys i need help, ive been struggling about the existence of God after knowing some kind of "simulation theory" where we live in a simulation where nothing is real and is ruinning my faith in God. Is this theory real and how do I know if God was even real? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
The simulation theory being true would only confirm the existence of a designer, as simulations (extraordinarily complex programs) don't write themselves. It might not confirm Christianity, but the designer would be, for all intents and purposes, "God" to us.
The simulation theory is complete nonsense. It is nothing but a lie from the devil to try to stray people away from God. I understand how you felt because I have struggled with this too. But just know that it’s just a lie from the devil and is not true. Also by knowing God is real and by having faith in God you can know the simulation theory is false and rebuke it. Always focus on the truth that is our father God. God bless you.
God does not leave room for doubt in fact romans 1:18-21 mentions the fact that man is without excuse to know God. He has revealed and is still revealing himself through his prophets through history through nature through his son.The fact that God can reside. And is willing by his spirit, the holy spirit to take residence in a individual shows proof that christianity is true no other faith or religion offers that because they cant offer that . God bringing relationship and fellowship that was once lost back to man through his Son Jesus Christ.
Well let’s be honest jehovah witness truly believe in god, mormons, Catholics, seven day Adventist yet if mainstream Protestant is pressed they’re going to hell too. It’s a 1:30,000 chance of knowing the true god over all the imposters. It’s not 50/50. I’d like it to be so simple but that it’s dishonesty. So if I am truly seeking god which one is right? And how is it all the others a wrong?
I have no doubt there are some who argue in bad faith. But is he suggesting that it is impossible to sincerely doubt the existence of God, or find the arguments he puts forward inadequate?
3:42 "Not just a matter of head knowledge. It's a heart commitment" ....Oh really? Jeremiah 17:9, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?"
Whoever is reading know that you are going to make it through these hard times. God is with you and nothing shall hurt and overcome you
Hallelujah!
Amen! Jesus is Lord!!!!!!!
Amen
"Nothing shall hurt or overcome you."
I wish that was true.
James Richard Wiley, it is true. If you’re secured in Christ, meaning you’re born again, sin will never overcome you, the devil can hurt you physically as much as God allows, but he will never ever defeat you or hurt you spiritually. Spiritually, you are 100% safe and secured.
My skeptic attitude I have from back when I wasn't a Christian helped me back to Christianity. God has his ways to bring us back. We just have to lend Him our ear. Thank God I found Christ again
Well done brother.
Andrew Ahlers
How on earth can scepticism lead you to believing in undetectable spirits?
So what convinced you to believe that the Bible stories aren't fiction?
AJ
G Will is a fruitcake.
The theory of black holes predict specific conditions in their locality that are observable. An invisible god is not possible to be a scientific theory.
@G Will we can observe the gravitational forces black holes have on their surroundings, and the light that passes by them. What conditions have you observed that show a god to exist?
This 'princely' analogy is really excellent & not just for apologetics discussion, it's actually revelation to my heart. Thank you Lord Jesus - thanks bro' Frank for your Spirit inspired, thought provoking presentations.
its a silly analogy because if you doubt god exists then you most certainly doubt that Jesus was god. So it doesn't really answer the question
Same here
@@nastyHarry ...if someone doubts then they should investigate / detective work on subject 🤷🏼♀️
Read the Bible + there's plenty of evidence outside of the Bible.
Stanley J. Bennet this analogy is specifically addressing the young man’s question about the hiddenness of God. It isn’t meant to address ALL the questions of God’s existence and sovereignty. For other evidence (outside of blind faith), look into the Kalam Cosmological argument, the fine-tuning of the universe, and God as an external standard of morality, just to start. Also, you could read “Reasonable Faith” by Dr. William Lane Craig or “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Dr. Frank Turek and Norman Geisler, as well as “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis. These are all good places to start if you are sincerely seeking the truth.
Stanley J. Bennet oh, also look into Lee Strobel’s books (“The Case for a Creator” “The Case for Christ” etc.) They are great resources as well.
God has revealed Himself to me personally in so many ways on so many different occasions that there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that He exists, knows me personally and loves me. It took some sincere reaching out to Him for this to happen. I'm convinced that He reveals Himself personally to every individual who diligently reaches out to Him. The Bible says that whoever seeks Him will find Him, if you seek Him with all your heart. Atheists who say, "You can't prove that God exists," are correct. I can't prove it to you, but HE can prove it to you. God is the one who proves Himself, and He does it on an individual basis. More broadly, the creation -- intricacy of insect eyes, butterfly wings, human intelligence -- shows His existence and benevolence as well.
American Patriot well put brother 🙌🏻🔥 Jesus is King and I’m so happy to be one of the few to know Him ❤️
God does exist but he is not “Benevolent”
@@onlyechadtherebellious2467that’s what I tend to wonder and believe 😬 I believe in Gods existence, but I’m having a hard time seeing evidence for his goodness.
I’m 15, I’m having anxiety sometimes thinking about death, not only because of the idea of eternal oblivion but because of those around me, those I love will all die one day, my mom just had her birthday today and that reminded me that time passes so fast. Having doubts is scaring me a lot.
Dear friend, the satan doesn't want us to live and move forward with our lives.. he wants us to WORRY, FEEL SAD and be broken thinking about the things that happened in our past and the way they are affecting our future.. JESUS came to give us LIFE, AN ABUNDANCE OF LIFE IN HIM... Your life remains rest assured in Him from the day you commit your life in His hands... Give your anxiety to Him and receive HIS peace love and joy within your heart, the way the world can never give you... In Jesus name.. Amen...
Having doubts is normal and healthy, you shouldn't believe anything without question. It's amazing that we can experience life, you should enjoy life as much as possible with the people you love because one day they will be gone and so will you.
Abhinav Manuvel appreciate it, just really hard sometimes
I'm the same as you. I sometimes wonder if what I'm doing is enough and if God approves of it. I keep asking questions after questions. When I think something is right, I begin to question. It goes on like a cycle. Now I'm stuck here fearing for my fate and everyone else around me. But honestly, this habit isn't good at all. I just keep reminding myself that we should toss all our worries to God and that he has accepted us as sinful beings through Christ. You just have to believe in him that he will save you and that he resurrected from the dead. You have to show how God has transformed your life and not just listen to his teachings. It's really that easy.
@@DezhdaBear If your god doesn't sufficiently communicate with you whether what your doing is enough or whether your god approves something, how can you be sure that you can toss your worries to your god and that he will take care of them? If your god doesn't properly communicate with you, how can you be sure he's alive and resurrected?
For a time I pretended to be a Christian because of a guy I liked. Meanwhile the Bible my dad gifted me was getting a piece of my mind. I wrote down every objection I had inside of it, my sword drawn. Not too much longer after that I broke down because of the love of God sending His Son. He disarmed me and gave me a hug like the good father he is.
Lesson learned: you can try to go against the word of God but I’d wager my life it’s a battle you’ll lose.
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Funny I've never heard of a female version that's weirdly soothing to my male self being in Jesus Christ! I've heard about a man wanting to sexually conquer a Christian woman but eventually God got him! And so did her father. And the atheist he became a Christian lol. I hope that guy you liked got you too :)!
Mr. Turek is so wise and brilliant. God bless his soul !
Yes he brings the love of Yahweh to the unwashed.
Demons don't believe, they know.
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The bible says they believe not they know.
Do you believe that God is one? You do well to believe this Even the demons believe and tremble in fear.
Mark 1:34
So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons KNEW who he was, he did not allow them to speak.
Also,
Matthew 8:28-32
Luke 8:26-33
@@PokeMaster03 Read what he says with the Holy Ghost and you'll know what he meant.
I think you need to define what 'belief' is.
So in summary:
Belief that is to trust the truth while belief in is to trust the one you love... Great point, it make sense...
I struggle with doubt so much. I wish I could just settle my mind on the matter. My heart wants God to exist, my head is never sure. And to make matters worse I wish it were true, but then my actions (lying, porn, alcohol) would suggest otherwise. I don't know if I will ever overcome doubt fully in my lifetime. Hopefully God will find me in all of it.
Life is a journey. You ups and downs in your journey of faith.
You overcome doubt by knowing more. You know more by knowing what God revealed about Himself through His Word, so read it. God said if you seek Him with all your heart He will be found by you.
This comment I know is months old. I hope things are better?
You want from atheism to theism thanks to the contingency argument (I saw your comment under inspiringphilosophy's video) that is enough for your faith
Our great GOD exists, And amazing that he does, Imagine a life with nothing at the end.
For the sake of discussion, supposing there were nothing at the end, why would that be tragic? Unthinkable?
@@KC-fb8ql The bigger issue is the origin. Before you can even discuss the ending, I believe you would need to spend time regarding its beginning. Without God, where does anything, much less everything, come from? It’s either God or an infinite regression. They both seem beyond comprehension, yet, an infinite regression simply doesn’t work.
@@nashwalker7 infinite regress is truly rational... that's why we have the number 0.
@@nashwalker7 bro discuss the end first since that's what is in reference rn
You have no basis for your claim. We require concrete evidence.
It really just comes down to either that you want him or you don’t.
Logic
Jesus is God! Praise be unto Him and God the Father.
Five billion people disagree.
James Richard Wiley
People don’t tell you who God is He does, all you have to do is seek Him earnestly and He will reveal Him self to you.
@@JamesRichardWiley And 5 billion people are wrong. You see, the majority can and have been wrong on the past, and they are wrong on this too.
And the spirit
@@JamesRichardWiley
Jesus said broad is the way to hell
And Narrow is the way to heaven
And so rightly All the People in the World might disagree
But that can't deny the Truth about Jesus Being God
Seek him(Jesus) brother and you shall find him
God bless you.......
Back when I was a "Christian" (believed in God, wasn't really acting like I did though), I would have said 100% that God exists. I never even questioned that, even in my sin. Cut to a few months ago, I've been baptized and going to church, and I have had more doubts in the past few months trying to live correctly than that entire decade and a half in sin.
Pray for me to overcome my doubts
It’s not bad to doubt. Doubt isn’t the opposite of faith. Scripturally speaking the opposite of faith is sight. Doubt can be used as a good thing. Because it forces you to find answers!
@@brewhaha515 do you have any good reasons to believe that a god exists? What are you doubting and why?
"when the author of the play walks on the stage, the play is over."
Wow that one hit me hard
Believe IN! Perseverance will stomp down your doubt. Keep going forward in your faith even if you feel there is no hope and you’re on the brink of failure. Perseverance and trust in the unseen is what makes us Christians.
It amazes me how well he is at this, immediately he knows exactly what hes going to say, said so well as if it were prewritten...amazing stuff smh this what the world needs!! People who seek the truth need responses like this
I was born again 7 months ago and i had a great time with God. But now im in a downphase of doubts. Trusting in God he will get me out of it again
You overcome doubt by knowing more and you know more by knowing what God has revealed about Himself in His Word, so I hope you're reading and meditate upon it.
The story of the prince makes me much easier to understand Jesus Christ and Father, thank you Frank for making me more closer to Him.
Amen Mr. Turek. Thank you for what you do
One of your best videos Frank.
Rick Knight do u know where I can watch the entire lecture?
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Have you searched his channel?
04:51 amen none of us want to be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t want a relationship with us. Whether it’s a friend, a relative, a romantic or a business relationship, you either want a relationship or don’t.
Matthew 10:14
I have so mamy questions, all i want is logical answers to them. I don't need 100% certainty, but i'd need to be able to logically defend my faith. I feel like a lot of christians have given up on even that.
Nice explanation Frank.
Only those who can't reason this, or doesn't WANT to understand that, won't understand this thought experiment.
If you thought that was a good explanation, you don't any critical reasoning skills
Great illustration Frank! God's love is freely given and freely chosen!
God bless you Frank...
I have no doubt..none at all. Trusting God happens after losing doubt. And trust is harder to build.
Wow! Watched many of his clips, liked pretty much them all, but this one hits on a different level. The prince and peasant girl metaphor is just perfect. I hope it's not plagarizing cause I plan to use that a lot. Praise God, Lord Jesus, the Prince that chose me, a peasant. Thank You :..)
Perfect timing to watch this video. Man if I can explain to people like you do mabe id get a different response. I told my boss about GOD & the Gospel. I almost got fired & said if I ever to speak about this again "im gone". Didnt k what else to say just said yes sir & stayed quiet. 😢😔😞😣😟. PRAY for me. Thanks. God bless 😐
God bless you bro. Let God do His work of conversion and you simply manifest our Lord Jesus Christ in you and your boss will beg you to tell him more about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Hallelujah, amen, amen.
One has to learn when things are appropriate or not ,simple ....work is work ,keep it like that. 😒
One day he may see you spoke out of love, or maybe he won't. But you tried. God Bless you.
Preach Frank!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Everyone intuitively knows God exists.
No they don't. Some people believe in different gods and others don't believe in any. Sure most people in the world have heard of your God, but that's only because Christians have spread their influence to most regions of the globe. By 2050, the number of Muslims will surpass the number of Christians in the world. It's only a matter of time when the religions of today will be seen as mythical just as the religions of ancient civilizations.
The better statement is: Everyone should intuitively know that creation had a Creator.
J J absolutely YES..I’ve known since a very little girl now 49.
@histhelo sogijc777 I agree that "just because something is popularly accepted by people doesn't mean it's truth in correspondence to reality." That was my point. A vast majority of the world believes in or at least has heard about your God and your religion but that doesn't make it true. It wouldn't make Islam true either. Atheism isn't true or false because it isn't an affirmative claim to say "I don't know so I don't believe."
@@ADMusic1999 All religions are coming together(one world religion) under a movement called the interfaith movement and God's remnants (true Christians) will stand out and most will be persecuted for their faith.
I totally agree with Dr. Turek. He knows those who want him. But he won't force you to say that you do.
That was a good answer. I liked this video. I luv this ministry, keep up the good work. God bless.
You Gave a great answer to that young man's question,I never ceases to amaze me that God touched my life throughout the past by people such as Billy Graham back in 59 when he was in Melbourne Australia, it was there watching him on tv that I heard the gospel for the first time, and willingly gave my heart to Jesus, through the years came people came along, in books and tapes ( remember them haha) , Chuck Swindoll, Max Lucado, then through a mutual friend I discovered Ravi Zacharias( oh how I cried when I heard the news of his cancer,) I pray for him daily, God still worlds miracles, but if it's His will that Ravi 's time has come , I'm so thankful to know he will be with our Loving Jesus !!! and then comes along in my life your friend Jack, Hibbs, Amir and JD, how they have blessed me, grateful beyond words these past 4 years I've been following them, the first time I remember seeing you was at his church a few years ago, you, Jim Wallace, Jack of course and one other whom I can't remember right now.. you were all sitting on stools answering questions and having fun doing so I'm sure. Thanks Frank for your work > I love watching One Hope each afternoon, here in The Netherlands it's 5 .30 then, a time to sit and relax listen and learn. :) x
Thanks so much for the encouragement, Karen! Blessings to you in the Netherlands.
@@FrankTurekVideo aw that's so nice you answered me, it brought tears to my eyes,( that's crazy!) Why I dont know Frank,I suspect it's got something to do with feeling one is "recognized " in this dreadfully lonely time a message such as yours touched me .thanks Frank, you really are such a kind man. Please stay safe.🙏🇳🇱⚘
Indeed, it definitely isn't all just head-knowledge when it comes to relationships.
Imagine a hypothetical situation: you are a man in a society where marriages are arranged.
You then hear that your marriage has just been arranged: you don't even know who you're betrothed to. So you ask about her.
The man who arranged your marriage says:
"Well, she's healthy. Her family doesn't have a history of debilitating or chronic disease. She's well-off, has a job. Her hair's black, her eyes are blue, she's of average height and decently fit."
So you ask "What else can you tell me?" You start asking more specific questions about her.
So he keeps explaining certain specific questions only related to her history and physicality.
Exactly her weight, exactly her height, where she graduated from, her education, her ethnic background, and so forth.
Still you want to know more.
So, a couple days later, he comes back with more information: they put her under an MRI, so you get that scan. You also get some x-rays, her average heartrate and blood pressure, etc.
Still you know nothing about her person, really. You can make guesses, but aside from her history, medical information, and generic notes about her physical presence, that's about it.
So you ask to meet her.
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Not a perfect analogy, but you get the idea.
No relationship is based solely on knowledge about someone, but rather in *who* they are.
You cannot know someone unless they reveal themselves to you - by talking to you, for example.
Some knowledge *about* them may be nice or interesting to have, especially if you have some relationship to them, but ultimately the *who* matters much more and no amount of head-knowledge will bridge the gap to the heart, nor reveal their heart to yours.
If you've asked the questions and found some answers, see if your doubts remain reasonable or if they've gotten to the point where you want to take things further and ask to meet this person.
In the case of God: study the Bible, then. Learn about Him: ask questions about Him.
Find things that look like contradictions or other problems you have with the Bible, and look them up - find out why they bother you, find out what Christians say in defense of that thing that seems odd or wrong.
Also I'd recommend looking up what people who attack the Bible have to say about those issues: don't just listen to one side.
Seek the truth, and when doubts arise don't fear them but shine a light on them.
And when you realize the truth is a Person, ask to meet Him.
I'm so glad at 72
that I never married.
James Richard Wiley
Isn’t it great ? average life expectancy for a male in the United States 76 years. You have four more years to decide what you believed in your life is true or not. Fantastic!
I want to be convinced and I am convinced. Help thou my unbelief.
Beautifully put Frank
Excellent
This is one of the best explanations. Thank u....
Great video. Very good questions, points, and well said 🙂
I never doubt there is a God. I have had many times where I felt He was ignoring me. But I do not believe it's normal, or okay, to deny His existence sometimes, and sometimes not. That's where the bible talks about "lukewarm" Christians.
Agreed. For me doubt doesn't pertain to God existing or Jesus not being real. I can't pretend that God doesn't exist. The problem comes when I try to interject "me" into the equation. I try to justify myself and this the problem. I struggle with Faith and, at times, try to earn my way. This is, of course, is impossible. Grace from Christ is freely given as a gift and can never be earned.
Great parable! Certainly describes Jesus ❤️
Thanks
Remarkable answer.
Best video on TH-cam.
Perfect example Frank😊
Another really good question
Best explanation, sums up the gospel and Christianity 💯
I don't think believers doubt God exists, I think it's when they expect God to want the same things they do that they run into problems.
Yahweh has a Divine Perfect Plan that he set in motion long long ago.
Does his Plan include you getting what you want?
If not, then why bother praying?
@@JamesRichardWiley that's a good question. The only response I can give is twofold; 1, not all prayer is a request. 2, people have asked God for mercy and it has helped hasten His response. Your question has actually helped me make sense of this as it makes me really think about this.
@@JamesRichardWiley A prayer is part of a relationship you have with God.
I’ve been a believer all my life, but I still have my doubts, regardless of how much I think I’m following God
@Lin Lin everyone is welcome to their opinion. If what is said on this thread is enough to upset you then maybe you should stay off the internet altogether for your own sake.
this is me really good stuff, Frank. So nice is the illustration.
good question
Great explanation!
I love the latest video thumbnails!
I'm not sure if it's okay to have doubts, but I do know, with God's help, that it is forgivable, as plenty of other evil is.
I studied this issue for many years. The preponderance of the evidence shows that God is real, but God's existence CANNOT be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. I believe that God made it that way on purpose, so that trusting in Him will always be an act of faith, not something based on proof.
I believe but I doubt. How can I stop doubting?
At the end, you saw it in his face. He agreed with Dr. Frank
Amen!
makes perfect sense the way God planned His creation and How His son Jesus Christ paid our way and freely offers His hand of salvation and freedom from sin.
God knows what it takes, creation is enough it points to His power.
Does anyone know the exact name of college course where you'll learn philosophy and Christian apologetics? Or That's it?
Do ideas exist? Can ideas be measured?
One of the most helpful things is that I know I wouldn't sweat in front of that button. Everything in me would tell me to press it. I just wish I had one.
I personally KNOW God exists.. this doesn't mean anything when it comes to trusting & loving God James 2:19
Great analogy this would make a great book plot too lol.
Kinda like the movie "Coming to America" with Eddie Murphy? lol Great comedy. If you've never seen it then I recommend it.
Frank, if your kids needed apologists to convince them that you exist,would you be a good parent or a bad parent?
0:05 amen 💕
So you can seek Him for Him. 03:07 He does for those who want to believe. He reveals Himself to you through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit testify to your spirit that you are a child of God in reading His word as you seek Him. And in circumstances through your personality. Romans 8:16 Matthew 6:33💕
There's nothing wrong with true skepticism if you're open to the possibility that you're wrong. Asking questions and looking for information leads to answers. It's a matter of each person's will. But seeing does not necessarily guarantee believing, Jesus' words and works were said and done in public for all to see and He was falsely accused and nailed to a cross for it. God works the opposite in this way. Believe first and then He'll let you see. Heart first, then the eyes.
"For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened." Matthew 7:8
That was awesome
Amen
How do I have belief “in” God and not just belief that God exists??? This is one of my biggest struggles.
Ben Mathis is your struggle not being able to yield your all to God?
To believe that God is a powerful Being is one thing, to place all your trust in Him because you believe He's powerful is another. Know what I mean?
This is good
It is apparent to me from a long lifetime of observation that there are two possiblities: #1 - God does not exist; #2 - God exists but is oblivious regarding humans. Either way, we're on our own. Some things happen. Other things don't happen. Believers and non-believers succeed or fail randomly. Good events and bad events happen to believers and non-believers randomly. I see no divine influence in any of it. The difference between God existing and not existing is precisely zero. I've not yet encountered an argument from any source that persuasively demonstrates otherwise.
I like the meme format for the thumbnail 😂
I am strong Christian Believer before but now I'm not, I'm having doubts in God's existence. It all started when I have an ecounter with a friend, he come out as an atheist last year, after that he started argue about God, his arguments made me care about my beliefs. It had a huge effect on my faith.
*"Is there a God?"* Is the question that got stucked in my head, until today, I'm still questioning if there is a God. I'm not convince that there is a God and I'm also not convince that there is no God. I hope someone can enlighten and rebuild my faith because I'm having a hard time. I'm having this headaches and heavy head feeling because this question is making me dizzy for months now.
I'm also loosing my belief in the bible, many people say that I should read the bible because that answer is already there but how am I supposed to do that? I'm having a trouble believing in the bible and in my religion.
If there is a God, we better find out who he is especially his/her name
I grew up in a Christian home. I started hearing people like Hitchens and other atheist speakers and had serious doubts too. I suggest you read "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel (journalist for The Tribune). It will show you without a shadow of a doubt that God exists and that He was revealed through Jesus. Most of the atheist arguments are based on huge misunderstandings or biased incorrect assumptions. I will pray for you.
Do you have an instagram? Let's talk :)
@@angelosioannides8382 i only have google hangouts. Add me?
@@williamretnaraj9225 thanks bro, I always wish I was not befriended with that atheist guy :< He even said to me that Jesus Christ doesn't exist, now I'm also having doubts in Christ. I want to go back in time where I have no friends like him
Let me just say that there is God. We have individuals such as Frank Turek, Gary Habermas, Lee Strobel and etc that have brought forth evidence for God and the Bible. I highly suggest you read "The Historical Reliability of the New Testament" by Craig Blomberg. I hope that you do not turn into an athiest like your friend because they lack evidence to prove the He DOES NOT EXIST whereas we have a mountain of evidence that he does.
Brothers and sisters, do NOT doubt.
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.” (James 1:6-8)
People need to stop listening to their conscience and start listening to their pastor. Proverbs 3:5.
Belief of and belief in. Difference in heaven and hell. Tough.
Is it OK to have doubts?? I’m not so sure.
AJ
Sorry AJ this was meant to be humorous. I’m sorry you’re struggling I have prayed for you if you’re a believer keep your focus on Jesus and if you’re a seeker not sure well then I know who you need to turn to.
I believe it’s normal for us to have doubts. 1. The apostles themselves doubted at times (Peter, James Jesus brother before resurrection, Thomas). What did Jesus say? He blessed those of us who believe the eye witness testimony without actually seeing those events in history. Jesus made sure to say that, so we can have the freedom to continue to search for him.
2. Doubt is separate from skepticism. Just like certain fear is healthy, so is doubt at times. It simply means that you need to continue to work out whatever is troubling you. More research from scholarly sources, more reading the Bible, etc. What isn’t healthy, is not continuing to research, but instead giving up or being too lazy to push forward. That’s how doubt transcribes into skepticism.
May the Lord bless you, May his face shine upon you, may he be gracious unto you, and give you peace.
Of course it is ok to have doubts. How can anyone not doubt when there are so many holes in the story, and such little evidence to support it?
If you don't ever doubt what people tell you, they can take advantage of your gullibility. Doubt is actually keeping you safe.
Victoria DelSanto
Well said. Doubt is natural but always depends on the object of our faith ie Christ. Once I became firmly entrenched in Him I’ve never looked back in this wonderful personal and corporate relationship w the body of Christ. Do I wonder what’s going on in this world and around my personal life when things get stressful and seem to make no sense? Of course but I never doubt who He is or that I’m His child. Who else am I going to trust that is more loving ang greater than He. The atheists and unbelieving replying here seldom admit to their doubt but always in question as they continue to look for answers but refusing to believe the truth.
Throughout the Bible, it says that the purpose of miracles is so that people can see for themselves that the one who performs them is sent by God. Why are we expected to believe without the same degree of evidence that was allegedly given and considered necessary thousands of years ago?
That is an excellent question. I am a Christian and a solid believer and I have no answer to it.
There are still miracles today. Even in the absence of miracles I believe that the elegance of natural law, presence of consciousness and the perpetual capacity for human growth to the point of defying natural constraints such as biological predispositions or DNA derived characteristics to better oneself through transcendent experiences are evidence of the hand of God in the universe and upon our lives.
@@AnonymousC-lm6tc those are decent arguments for Aristotle or Spinoza's god, but don't necessarily imply a God that reveals himself in scripture or human history.
I like the thumbnail
Love the meme cover!
I just want to say that Jesus loves you, He died for you and your sins, He Is always with you 💕
It's never too late to turn back to Jesus 💞
Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever 💗
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Watch the movie "Come to America", starring Eddie Murphy. It illustrates what Frank Turek spoke of in this video.
Was that the movie where he played a prince from somewhere in africa?
@@dxquade yes
He was telling us the movie COMING TO AMERICA
I personally don't think this argument is quite fair. Being an engineer with a science degree, I live and work around many people who view the two as fundamentally incompatible. My coworker said that she considered Jesus, but she felt she was too logical. I think the biggest problem is that the church is too okay with letting these people go. I think it's okay with saying "they just want to live in immorality, that's the reason." In my personal experience this isn't always true. The church should not force specific stances and interpretations based on tradition. Too much scientific apologist arguments rely on ignorance. Instead, have we thought to ask ourselves if God wanted to know us in a comprehensive intellectual relationship? Could it be that God so greatly surpasses human intellect that we can't even fathom his existence? I believe there's a difference between blind belief and acceptance. I think the ultimate question is whether or not we choose to accept God's instructions. It's not a matter of meeting some mark or working on some perfection. But, it also isn't a 2 minute moment where we return to a sinful life and expect salvation. God is looking for those who legitimately want to follow what they know is right. Someone can doubt his existence, and I don't believe that individual is condemned. What we choose to live out and the way we choose to approach him someday (humbly receiving grace or pridefully claiming we don't need it) will determine whether his grace is extended to us.
You can know God you just choose not to.
How can I know a god exists?
Some Random
You must seek Him earnestly with all your hart. He promises a deep and fulfilling relationship with all that do.
@@aureliotheredeemed7566 I've been seeking a god for the past 20 years and I am yet to find one. How long do I have to seek God before he stops hiding?
The loving someone for who they are is true . But how can you love someone who's imaginary. You can't see touch hear ?
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Please debate James white, Calvanism is running rampant and that’s less appealing to non believers than real Christianity.
Hi bro! Let us all who love God be at peace with one another. Let us leave the judging to our Lord Jesus Christ whether our understanding of Him was right or the other was right. Never the less, they are still our brothers in Christ, that alone is good enough. God bless bro.
The prince analogy is a very bad and contradictory one. Because the prince doesn't want the girl to love him for his stuff or what he has. He wants her to love him for who He is. But this is exactly what he is doing to the girl. He just saw her and doesn't know anything about her he just loves her for what she has, good looks. So according to this she should make herself unattractive and make it so there is nothing to be attracted to. Then She could see if he really likes her for what's on the inside
This is something that is common in movies. A guy (mostly nerdy or unattractive)has fallen in love with a beautiful girl. Then he always complains that she should look past his looks or whatever else and like him for what's on the inside. Meanwhile this guy is in love with a girl not because of what's on the inside but because of her outside beauty. He's telling her to look past his looks while he isn't looking past others or he is just judging other by their looks.
Guys i need help, ive been struggling about the existence of God after knowing some kind of "simulation theory" where we live in a simulation where nothing is real and is ruinning my faith in God. Is this theory real and how do I know if God was even real? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
The simulation theory being true would only confirm the existence of a designer, as simulations (extraordinarily complex programs) don't write themselves. It might not confirm Christianity, but the designer would be, for all intents and purposes, "God" to us.
The simulation theory is complete nonsense. It is nothing but a lie from the devil to try to stray people away from God. I understand how you felt because I have struggled with this too. But just know that it’s just a lie from the devil and is not true. Also by knowing God is real and by having faith in God you can know the simulation theory is false and rebuke it. Always focus on the truth that is our father God. God bless you.
God does not leave room for doubt in fact romans 1:18-21 mentions the fact that man is without excuse to know God. He has revealed and is still revealing himself through his prophets through history through nature through his son.The fact that God can reside. And is willing by his spirit, the holy spirit to take residence in a individual shows proof that christianity is true no other faith or religion offers that because they cant offer that . God bringing relationship and fellowship that was once lost back to man through his Son Jesus Christ.
And NONE of it is necessary.
Yahweh could easily end human suffering and bring peace to our world.
But he won't.
James Richard Wiley
Have you ever caused suffering intentionally or otherwise?
@@JamesRichardWiley did he tell you he won't
Well let’s be honest jehovah witness truly believe in god, mormons, Catholics, seven day Adventist yet if mainstream Protestant is pressed they’re going to hell too. It’s a 1:30,000 chance of knowing the true god over all the imposters. It’s not 50/50. I’d like it to be so simple but that it’s dishonesty. So if I am truly seeking god which one is right? And how is it all the others a wrong?
I have no doubt there are some who argue in bad faith. But is he suggesting that it is impossible to sincerely doubt the existence of God, or find the arguments he puts forward inadequate?
3:42 "Not just a matter of head knowledge. It's a heart commitment" ....Oh really?
Jeremiah 17:9, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?"
how is James the half brother of Jesus?
Does Dr. Turek believe that everyone who truly desires to know God will know Him and be saved?