This is a nail on the head for me. Evil as deep as I have seen has made God very real to me. There has to be a counter opposition. Now I know anything less than Christ is harm to children. Ill never go back now
Avoiding "conspiracy theories" is nothing more than pretending evil doesn't exist.
I sure never thought about it like this until you'd pointed it out, but that is spot on. Most people who try to avoid the issue are either too naïve or too trusting in the veil that hides the worst kinds of evil.
There is no running tab of what you have good ✅ bad. Do not let that consume you. Try to walk in the footsteps of Christ daily, but know that you will sin, we all do, but repent and know that God forgives his children, always, in his unlimited mercy. Have FAITH and you will be saved.
No human is able to follow the 10 commandments perfectly. That is why God designed a solution to pay for our sin. He is Jesus, who died and paid for our sin and then rose from the dead showing that He conquered both death and sin and proving He is God.
No one is going to be just fine trying to follow the law and be a good person without getting that pesky sin problem taken care of. Jesus and accepting His grace is the only way.
Exactly. The law, the 'commandments' only existed to serve the purpose of showing the Jews that they couldn't possibly keep them and that they needed a savior. How ironic that so many rejected Him when he showed up.
Evil, Biblically speaking, is rebellion from God. The spectrum you see is God vs satan (a fallen high-level cherub (kind of angel) that is essentially trying a coup.). God gave us all free will, and Evil is actively acting out the opposite of what God wants for us, and the world. This rebellion is only active for a time, and then satan will be judged and all those who do not receive the salvation from sin through Jesus Christ will go with him.
Being raised in a religious household doesn't mean you were ever a Christian. If you were, you are finding your way back. If you never were, consider praying this simple little prayer (in your own words.) "God, I don't know what I believe. I wasn't sure you were real, but now I wonder. I just want to know the truth. Lord, if you are real, please reveal yourself to me." The only caveat is to be sincere; no mocking, no flippancy. Just humble yourself and ask the God of all creation to reveal Himself to you. You'll get your answer. God bless.
This is a nail on the head for me. Evil as deep as I have seen has made God very real to me. There has to be a counter opposition. Now I know anything less than Christ is harm to children. Ill never go back now
I sure never thought about it like this until you'd pointed it out, but that is spot on. Most people who try to avoid the issue are either too naïve or too trusting in the veil that hides the worst kinds of evil.
There is no running tab of what you have good ✅ bad. Do not let that consume you. Try to walk in the footsteps of Christ daily, but know that you will sin, we all do, but repent and know that God forgives his children, always, in his unlimited mercy. Have FAITH and you will be saved.
It probably goes without saying but you want to confess that Jesus died for your sins and repent from them. Glory to God!
A refresher from church:
No human is able to follow the 10 commandments perfectly. That is why God designed a solution to pay for our sin. He is Jesus, who died and paid for our sin and then rose from the dead showing that He conquered both death and sin and proving He is God.
No one is going to be just fine trying to follow the law and be a good person without getting that pesky sin problem taken care of. Jesus and accepting His grace is the only way.
Exactly. The law, the 'commandments' only existed to serve the purpose of showing the Jews that they couldn't possibly keep them and that they needed a savior. How ironic that so many rejected Him when he showed up.
Evil, Biblically speaking, is rebellion from God. The spectrum you see is God vs satan (a fallen high-level cherub (kind of angel) that is essentially trying a coup.). God gave us all free will, and Evil is actively acting out the opposite of what God wants for us, and the world. This rebellion is only active for a time, and then satan will be judged and all those who do not receive the salvation from sin through Jesus Christ will go with him.
Being raised in a religious household doesn't mean you were ever a Christian. If you were, you are finding your way back. If you never were, consider praying this simple little prayer (in your own words.) "God, I don't know what I believe. I wasn't sure you were real, but now I wonder. I just want to know the truth. Lord, if you are real, please reveal yourself to me." The only caveat is to be sincere; no mocking, no flippancy. Just humble yourself and ask the God of all creation to reveal Himself to you. You'll get your answer. God bless.