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Hi, I'm 19/f
my whole life, I have been to maybe 5 different churches, and for some reason, I just feel as if church isn't for me. I find it very boring.
I believe in God to the fullest, but sometimes I have my questions, and of course, everyone's answers are going to be different depending on their beliefs.
But within the 5 churches I have been too, I have got many different answers regarding the following question:
DO YOU HAVE TO BE BAPTISED TO GO TO HEAVEN?
I have heard, Yes, you do; and I have heard no you don't, as long as you believe you have a right into God's Kingdom.
Personally, I believe that IF God is as mightly and loving as others make him out to be, than shouldn't he know who believes in him, and who doesn't? Why does baptism give you the pass to Heaven? Why can't believing just be enough??
I have never been baptised, but I have been saved. I pray to God; not just when I want something, but to let him know that I appreciate the things he has given me, and letting me live another day.
Everyone tells me to 'read the bible' but personally, I don't want too. How did God write the bible when he didn't have anything to use? Idk where it came from, who really wrote it, or even if it is true.
Is it wrong for me to have all these questions and these doubts? Does that make me a non believer?
My father told me to talk to a priest, but honestly, I won't get a solid answer, and I feel as if I'll be wasting my time. No one knows the REAL truth about any of it.
Sometimes I question if there is a Heaven or a Hell. How do we really know if they are real; has anyone died and came back and said, 'Man, Heaven is amazing; or Hell is hot as fire!"
I feel so guilty questioning this- but I'm just curious.
SOrry for the length. (link)
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Sorry it's a bit long.
This is a great question. Now you don't need a pool of water to be baptized. You can pray to God and tell him that you commit your life to him and that you want to be baptized in the blood of jesus and he can do it just like that. But you have to believe that he will do it and you have to mean what you say. Now about the bible. God spoke to people and some of those people wrote it down and it became part of the bible. I have a King James Version bible and it gives me an introduction to each book of the bible and tells you how that book came to be. For example, the book of Genesis was written by Moses. In the book of Song of Solomon, it is composed of speeches between two lovers, Solomon and a Shulamite girl. I know you said that you don't want to read the bible but it really does answer some questions. I felt the same way you did once. I would read the bible and understand none of it. I would try to schedule days to read but they never happened. But I made a decision for myself that I want to be closer to God.
You also said, "No one knows the real truth about any of it." Well that's where believing comes in. If you believe in God, then you have no doubt that he is real and what he says is true. It's hard to describe. We believe because we feel that it is true.
Christianity is a very spiritual and emotional thing. When it comes to God, you can't think with your mind. You have to think with your heart. That is what God speaks to. I'm sorry if I don't sound to convincing. But Jesus said let the children come to me. So you have to go to him of your own free will. Nobody can force you. When you decide to open your heart to Jesus Christ, it will be because you chose to do it willingly.
I really hope this helps.
~Andrew~
P.S. If you ever have any more questions about religion, just ask me.
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Is God only a pure and loving God who does positive things in our life when we trust in Him and give Him our lives?
I have very bad anxiety. I've seen therapists and have taken pills for it, but it affects my relationship with God greatly because, I've always been scared of life-threatening illnesses or disfigurements... or something just happening to me that will keep me from finding love or being married... or just being able to live my life to its fullest.
I'm scared that if I trust God and hand my life over to Him that something along those lines will be His plan for me.
Does God hurt people like that? The people I see in wheelchairs... or the people burned on over 90% of their body... is that the work of God? Or the devil? Or... humans...?
Is God only responsible for the good and pure? Or does he cause harm as punishment? Or... because it's someone's plan?
I'm very scared of this. Every day I am scared.
I want to be able to love and trust God fully... but I need to know that he won't hurt me like this if I trust him.
Why do terrible things happen to good, God-fearing Christians? What causes that?
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God is a good god! He is all powerful and all knowing. Keep in mind that God always wants the best for you and will never stop loving you. You have to trust God, and what you'll go through will be to your benefit. NO MATTER WHAT IT IS! You have to make a promise to God that you are going to serve him and that you will hold on to his hand no matter what. But God can't promise you that you'll go through life unharmed and untouched because that's not a part of life. Everything that happens to you in your life is supposed to teach you something. You're supposed to learn from your experiences. When you trust God, what you're saying is, "God I give my life and myself to you willingly, knowing that the road will get rough but I'll trust you no matter WHAT." Many well-known preachers and prophets had to go through hell and high water just to get to where they are today. So if you want God to take you to that next level, you'll have to go through some things. But as long as you trust God wholeheartedly, it will all be worth it.
God bless you and Good Luck!
~Andrew~
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