I come from a Sikh background and one day I was praying and heard the voice of the Lord and fell in love. I’m a Christian now and the Lord has done so much for me and my family! My family does not understand!
@dalb208110 ай бұрын
@TlegramSeanMc_Dowell sounds good! How do I get in touch with you?
@ruthbentley209010 ай бұрын
Awesome! The Holy Spirit convicts, praise God for Jesus revealing himself to you, 🙏🏾💕
@sherylpayne585110 ай бұрын
Keep praying for them. You never know who will come to faith in Jesus.
@andrewdsouza397310 ай бұрын
👍❤💐U r blessed to have this deep experience of Jesus alive✝️❤🙏
@DetVen10 ай бұрын
You were playing and you hear the voice of the Lord. How were you praying and what were you praying about when you heard the Lord's voice? Tell your family exactly how you prayed and what you prayed about, maybe they will receive the Lord through his voice or his touch or just his presence.
@jerryloufretz179710 ай бұрын
I've met at least two Christians who began reading the Bible to prove Christianity to be untrue. Both ended up finding a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ and are strong Christians today!
@malasookraj192810 ай бұрын
Amen.our God is awesome. He created it all,nothing exists without him
@supriyacelestial702110 ай бұрын
There are so many people that fall into that category here in India. Some of them ended up being big preachers, gathering spirits for Christ.
@golvic143610 ай бұрын
If we ever meet you will have met three. That is how God got to me.
@dewansingh932510 ай бұрын
I was born a Hindu, converted to Christianity & went to service 4 times/wk. I had to leave the church environment for a while so I started reading the Bible myself (rather than a preacher doing the reading for me). I read some good things, some ordinary things and tons of bad things that is in the Bible. It became clear to me that this book is not Devine work. I denounced that fake Christian’s god 54 years ago - no regrets whatsoever.
@MichElle-zc9tu10 ай бұрын
@@dewansingh9325 May be you have greatest, honest and godly leaders, teachers, governments who never lied to you, who promised you every great job, promised you never to increase your taxes and told you that you don’t have to pay rent, eat free food wherever you go, that you will be the greatest Indian PM ever, that your leaders will give you bars and bags of pure gold and then that you have no need to work because they will give your private islands, yachts, planes, helicopters, palaces and several properties of your own. It is no wonder that you find Lord Jesus Christ boring because He never promised you any such material goods on earth but eternal heaven where nobody can steal from you.
@bonniebrown510211 ай бұрын
This is probably a strange thing to say but I am fairly into conservative politics and had become very interested in Vivek Ramaswamy (probably would have voted for him if he hadn't already dropped out). He is a 1st gen American from India and a Hindu. Its been really interesting to hear his experiences with Christianity and to hear him defend why Christians should vote for him. Anyway, last night I had a dream (and I don't dream often at all). Don't remember all of the specifics but he was under attack in my dream. All day I have had the urge to pray for him. That Jesus would rescue him from attack and that he would see the love of Jesus and realise that Jesus is the one who created him. Not sure if seeing this video about a "Hindu's" conversion to Christianity in my feed on same day is coincidence or not, but I appreciate this interview and urge people to pray for those who don't know Jesus.
@LyndaStrutt11 ай бұрын
I enjoy occasionally visiting local Sikh temple at lunch time after church. I have rented twice from Sikhs. Ha very not gotten into religious discussions. I pray for them.
@francesraderkulls102911 ай бұрын
Vivek and his family are in my regular prayers. May God hear our prayers in agreement that this proponent of the truth will recognize and be embraced by the Truth, whose name is Jesus.
@KM-zn3lx11 ай бұрын
I pray for all Hindus to find Christ as well as Muslims and all lost people. Please pray for my friend Bibha as she's deeply entrenched in this pagan religion.
@darrenmiller692711 ай бұрын
I love Vivek, he's brilliant. I love his calling out mainstream media's manufactured narratives lies and slander. Good thought. I will pray for Vivek and his family. So easy to love him. He is admirably courageous. He's a good boy. I was raised in immorality and corruption form my early years. My earliest memories a gross promiscuity. God is kind to those far away. Especially the broken hearted and the broken. I admire Vivek.
@marzena339681510 ай бұрын
I will pray for him, yes. Like him a lot....So wish that he would be chosen as a vice president if Trump would win...with God's grace... Vivek is in line with him... A good man, better than Trump, in my opinion, but perhaps not as known yet and trusted... I so pray for his full conversion...
@Alphain10 ай бұрын
ex hindu here!! gave my life to christ last year, it has been the best descision i've ever made!!
@sarith7810 ай бұрын
Good, still Lord Krishna is with you.. He doesn't care about your religion.. He said, "Call Me by any name and pray to Me in any Form, I'm with you".. Be happy..👍
@veenacriddle120710 ай бұрын
So happy for you!!
@Alphain10 ай бұрын
@@sarith78 thanks but nor jesus cares about religion! Have a nice day
@andreamessiasgomes711810 ай бұрын
@@sarith78 the core point is we are the same regardless of labels
@imtisanglaaier179010 ай бұрын
God bless you
@jamesbarksdale97810 ай бұрын
Loved this interview! I came to faith at 18. Like Nijay, I was messed up and knew it. I don't think it has to be that dramatic for everyone. But I do think individuals must come to a recognition of their sinfulness and the need for God's forgiveness in Christ.
@noahhope809110 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing bro. God Bless❤
@meherrempireliyev295610 ай бұрын
Between budism, Hinduism and Christianity there are no any differences. They also worship human,idols,dolls,animals, in Christianity people also worship in the same, they worship before A human, 3 gods, they don't even know what they are doing, both they call Jesus prophet as a son of God and they call him as God. 😂
@ashishkhess353210 ай бұрын
@@meherrempireliyev2956How are Hindu Buddhist and Christian bodies alike? Go and read your Dharam Granth. There are 33 crore Gods and Goddesses in Hindu religion, right? How many gods and goddesses have you been named among the 33 crore gods and goddesses? 😂
@kumaraswamysb546110 ай бұрын
Yes, Brother, I too from Hindu, okkaliga, now I am Believer of Lord Jesus. He is the only way to Heaven.
@rajeshdasapathi7 ай бұрын
You became Sheep
@30ps-y4m7 ай бұрын
No bro as a Christian I believe in Lord vishnu and shiva jesus isn't a god
@zemestukami41896 ай бұрын
@@rajeshdasapathibetter to sheep than being dumb
@vp9223 ай бұрын
@@zemestukami4189better to sheep? Pretty sure you’re the dumb one lol
@uditsaini52132 ай бұрын
But only 🐑 can't be a god like Jesus and other. God is Universe. Water soil galaxy and everything which is the part of our life.
@rappsman11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. I love hearing about others' journeys. I am an X Mormon, I finally broke free in my 40's. My walk with the lord has been and is a continuous process. Hearing others helps strengthen my own testimony.
@rossix185111 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you’ve found the truth. Sorry to hijack your post - what is up with Mormons “testifying” at end of “sermons”?
@rappsman10 ай бұрын
@@rossix1851 It's funny you say that. Sometimes I realize that my vocabulary and the things that I was taught are often in conflict with true biblical doctrine. I would love to know the word of God and true Christian theology better than I do as the Bible is treated secondary to the blasphemous "Book of Mormon" Mormons bearing their testimony it is to declare what they know to be true, a sort of allegiance to the Mormon religion.
@normabreazile550010 ай бұрын
Keep reading the Word of God, be careful WHO you listen to, ALWAYS TAKE IT BACK TO THE BIBLE! You are doing exactly what you need to do..study the Word, learn , pray, and Keep Jesus Christ, the One and only Lord God and Savior! If I could suggest my Bible teachers..Gary Hamrick, Skip Heitzig, …they teach Book by book, verse by verse. God bless, friend!
@kirsty760810 ай бұрын
So good to hear as I’ve found those in Mormon & Jehovah Witness institution to be the least open minded & hearted, even more than staunch atheists or new agers. Glad you broke free but now don’t get trapped by religious Christian dogma attached/idolising $$.
@boazparson389910 ай бұрын
@@rappsman Thanks for your honest evaluation of the Mormonism as its ex-adherent! And welcome home, finally, Brother!
@paulajames614911 ай бұрын
Love hearing Nijay speak. He was honest, vulnerable, articulate, thoughtful, and more. In my opinion he is a very intelligent well spoken person, contrary to maybe his feelings early on. Nijay, so happy you found your resting place. Thank you for sharing.
@TheBlacksmithingPastor11 ай бұрын
I had the privilege of taking a New Testament class from Nijay in seminary. It is truly wonderful to hear his story, as I was too busy to hear much of it back then. Sean, you should have him talk about Galatians and the gospel of grace some time. He is a brilliant scholar and is great at making his studies of the bible clear and accessible.
@shishirshah654610 ай бұрын
Great for Nijay but every way leads to the Ultimate truth. Nice subjective experience but this guy has a half baked understanding of Hinduism and now wants to turn this into an objective argument that Jesus is the only way.
@Mallikarjun-g10 ай бұрын
explain how christian and islamic people turned from 1000s of people to 3.5 billion people in 60+ countries in 2000 years, talk about wiped out civilizations Roman, Egyptian, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Sumerian, indigenous American and Australians. Atrocities of west on their people and others slavery, coloniality, burning people, African slaves, beheading for talking against authorities, they were tied and body was ripped off by tying to ropes, choping hands for thivery. Burning women alive. Forced conversations to their religions, Every human part was removed eyes, intestines, hands time to time to make people see, many more cruel things.
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@urrasscal838010 ай бұрын
yeap jjesus was a mental case ( jjohn 7:20)
@midimusicforever11 ай бұрын
Coming to Christ is the best thing one can do, regardless of previous beliefs!
@Govind_rana50011 ай бұрын
historians consider the Goa Inquisition the most merciless and cruel ever developed. It was a machinery of death. A large number of Hindus were first converted and then persecuted from 1560 all the way to 1812! Over that period of 252 years, any man, woman, or child living in Goa could be arrested and tortured for simply whispering a prayer or keeping a small idol at home. Many Hindus -- and some former Jews, as well -- languished in special Inquisitional prisons, some for four, five, or six years at a time
@sally935210 ай бұрын
@Govind_hind_sanatan Yes, it was done by the Portuguese Catholic church. That is not Christian. It's impossible to force people to become Christian. They committed murder for their own pleasure. It was satanic, not Christ like. People have and will always use Christianity to commit atrocities. It doesn't mean Christianity isn't true it just means there are bad people out there, as the Bible says.
@harlanlang655610 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I've not heard of this before. @@Govind_rana500
@harlanlang655610 ай бұрын
You're right. Church leaders along with the kings were responsible for the torture and killing. Religion became a political tool, as it still is for some.@@sally9352
@apocthinker646010 ай бұрын
@@Govind_rana500I am a Manglorean Catholic, a descendent of the people who fled the Goan Inquisition. The Inquisition never affected Hindus, rather it affected the Catholic Christian converts who willingly converted but did not let go of a few of their previous hindu customs and continued to practice those in the church. Your opinion regarding Hindus being forcibly converted on a massive scale is at best hogwash.
@alvinf698111 ай бұрын
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. I was loved into Christian fellowship in a Methodist youth meeting.
@harlanlang655610 ай бұрын
That's my story too, the MYF. Then I took world history.
@shishirshah654610 ай бұрын
Jesus is just one of the ways to God. Jai Shri Ram
@dewansingh932510 ай бұрын
@@shishirshah6546Most Christians think Jesus is the only God, and those who do not believe in him, will spend eternity in a pit of fire and brimstone
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@mwendwa_m10 ай бұрын
You ask really good questions, Sean and listen well. Great interview
@fabiogonzalezsaini125210 ай бұрын
God Bless you and your ministry Nijay 🙏🏼. I am a convert to The Catholic Faith from the Sikh religion. He is The Way , The Trurh and The Life . Amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@defeatevil10 ай бұрын
Saini Ji we are so blessed to have you. God bless and protect you and your family. Please share your testimony when you are ready.
@shishirshah654610 ай бұрын
Jesus is just one of the ways to God. Jai Shri Ram
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
He got nailed can’t help himself
@user-nw9j10 ай бұрын
@@defeatevilit's people like you who made me convert from Christianity to hinduism.
@user-nw9j10 ай бұрын
@@defeatevil inward as opposed to outwards. Able to live with inner peace and in sink with the world. No more rules and regulations for the masses. No belief in one man. Spiritual by far
@blueradiator4 ай бұрын
I went the other way.. almost became pastor and realized the jarring silliness in Christianity... since then searched for meaning for 10 years and found rest in shiva
@davidbrandao13153 ай бұрын
Shiva is "Jesus"
@rohandev14443 ай бұрын
I would say Jesus is Shiva, considering that Jesus likely got his spirituality from India during his travels. And of course, Abraham comes from Brahma and Sara from saraswati. The whole spiritual ideology of Christianity comes from Hinduism.
@davidbrandao13153 ай бұрын
@@rohandev1444 Shiva is Satan, the celestial form of the avatar of "Jesus", being part of the trinity angel=messenger who are gods, but God logos first is Shiva, first manifest in relativity, being infinite, the tip of creation with the essence of the absolute, because behind him only the supreme and the spirits conservative saint his feminine polarity is lilith or understand as kali I suppose I am here as a manifestation of what is understood as shiva but only time will tell as I said about time study history these current Jews are not the people of those times see book bible genesis japhe dwells in tents of without to summary through the apocryphal books it is understood that japheth was white the middle brother without dark skin the oldest and the youngest cam black noah was albino yes abraham has certain connections with Hinduism however while in Hinduism it is more about concepts and studies of what is happening, even in a certain legendary or metaphorical way, not denying here the essence or occurrence of many facts, even if in different ways in some details that when extended can differ into something greater, what I mean by these comparisons is reach connections and see where they are different or where they are "lost" in terms of the truth I say truth about the fact that such discrepancies make one deny the other not understanding each other or why where such facts correlate the focus is unification I think Maybe it's time or close to it, considering it's a purely human parameter, in a few years you'll see my soulmate is also incarnated in Portugal, he even has a profile on social networks Lauragmzz Angelgmzz I came from Brazil, my name is David, in this life I have tea autism, a soul divided between the astral and the physical, I'm anonymous, at least for now, I hope the dimensions soon come together Many Shiva avatars were here, see the history not only as a guru who was an example of Christ but also as kings, it is not worth mentioning here, just see the history of legendary leaders who influenced, a tip is that they are related to Venus Taurus
@joshyaj43172 ай бұрын
Dont' cook up with strange stories. Nobody who finds the true love of Christ will go back to another cult. It always happens other way round. I think you were never a Christian. You are just a confused Modi bakht.
@joshyaj43172 ай бұрын
@@rohandev1444 How do you even come up with such odd yet laughable imaginations?😄😄😄
@veenacriddle120710 ай бұрын
Jesus is the way., the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but through Him. It is not easy to walk the narrow path to Christ but its worth the walk!!! Because you find that great love!!! ❤
@bangsarster10 ай бұрын
What a similarity? My family & I reconverted back to Hinduism and never thought our church members & friends boycotted us. Sad reality for converts all around the World. Hope people grow up.
@30ps-y4m7 ай бұрын
What happened??
@bangsarster6 ай бұрын
@@30ps-y4m Well, I found out Christian does not completely fill the emptiness within me. It lacks the depth as provided by Hinduism. Initially I decided to do very basic research on Hindu philosophies and instantly drawn to it. Perhaps its in every Indian blood. But as time progressed I decided to to declare my faith. This is when I got cold shouldered. People begged, threatened, cursed me & family. Sad but I would not make the same mistake as my ancestors did by converting. I ma back to where all living things belong.
@30ps-y4m6 ай бұрын
@@bangsarster hm glad to hear from u I m hindu and proud of my dharma, hindusim is the only oldest as well as true as well as scientific and spiritual, but why church boycotted u ?? And who the hell curse u??? As I was also In the path of conversion but I rejected it
@Sujoita2 ай бұрын
@@30ps-y4m Can you recite any shlok of Shreemad Bhagwat Gita & tell the meaning? You already say na you are a proud hindu..ok leave all these ,tell me how many original Scriptures we have in Hinduism? I know but I wanna know from you the proud hindu..
@30ps-y4m2 ай бұрын
@@Sujoita Okay if you want to know i ll Bhagwat gita 4;7 Yada Yada Hi dharmasya glanir Bhavati bharata abhyuthanam adharmasya Tadatmanam srijamyaham It means When ever there is a decline of dharma or righteousness And increase in adharma and unrighteousness AT That time I ' Manifest Myself! Bhagwat gita 4:8 :- Paritranaya sadhunang vinashay cha dushkritam Dharmasangsthapanarthay sambhabami yuge yuge! It means To protect the righteous , to annihilate the wicked and to reestablish The principle of dharma i appear on this earth , Age after age
@missyjosieful10 ай бұрын
Inspiring and uplifting interview! Praise God for Nijay's conversion and calling!
@bandudhote78837 ай бұрын
Can u tell how old cristainity is ? Is it much more older than Hinduism ? Give answer with proofs plzz...bcz if any God come first then there should not any existing religion before
@rajrajyagor43268 ай бұрын
A person cannot abandon something they never had. A misfit loner child, despondent, fearful and vulnerable accepts a different belief system that his family never practiced in depth. Young Hindus talk to your parents and not religious sales people. Make your decision based on full knowledge and not fear mongering.
@judyarellano619610 ай бұрын
Thank you for your encouraging testimony Nijay ❤
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@bandudhote78837 ай бұрын
Can u tell how old cristainity is ? Is it much more older than Hinduism ? Give answer with proofs plzz...bcz if any God come first then there should not any existing religion before
@bandudhote78837 ай бұрын
@@joejo7698plzz can u take out Ur time and send this same thai to most of the comment in this video of ex Hindus
@elizabethtaylor841610 ай бұрын
God bless you abundantly Nijay🙏
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@jayakare11 ай бұрын
Love the talk, his description of a hindu family is very common in a metropolitan city life family. Most are culturally hindu rather than spiritual
@sweetxjc10 ай бұрын
But Hinduism is diverse like that in practice. They don’t have to believe in god to be Hindu. It’s not like Christianity.
@jayakare10 ай бұрын
@sweetxjc Yeah, true they dont really have to believe in anything to be a Hindu..... anything and everything goes
@andreamessiasgomes711810 ай бұрын
And that's where you are wrong because Christianity also have many denominations and is diverse @@sweetxjc
@rishabhthakur877310 ай бұрын
@@andreamessiasgomes7118So, are their Christian who don't believe in Jesus ?
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@refuse2bdcvd32411 ай бұрын
God is saving the lost, HALLELUJAH!!!
@YESHUA_is_king_2110 ай бұрын
Amen
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
You are lost
@YESHUA_is_king_2110 ай бұрын
@@RishiSingh-cf9iv you are lost if you don't have Jesus
@refuse2bdcvd32410 ай бұрын
@@RishiSingh-cf9iv I once was lost, but now am found.
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
LOST? I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@AbiNomac10 ай бұрын
Sean is one of the best interviewers. All his interviews I’ve watched shows a critic thinker and he isn’t afraid to ask questions if he has skepticism. I can see the wheels of his mind ticking over.
@mwendwa_m10 ай бұрын
Super intuitive interviewer. He asks intelligent questions.
@gracelay0511 ай бұрын
very good testimony thanks for sharing
@brennakohlhase419410 ай бұрын
Augustine and switchfoot…he got me at switchfoot! Refreshing and hopeful interview. So good to hear an approach for Hindu evangelism in America-do you know how few talk about approach? Guys, somebody write a book about how these cultures think and how we ask hard questions in each. That would be a worldview book I’d want to read!
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@OurDailyBibleReadings10 ай бұрын
"Doubt is not the opposite of faith. Unbelief is." Thank you for this amazing interview ♥✝
@jacobmathew71010 ай бұрын
Shalom from India 🇮🇳 ✝️
@meherrempireliyev295610 ай бұрын
Between budism, Hinduism and Christianity there are no any differences. They also worship human,idols,dolls,animals, in Christianity people also worship in the same, they worship before A human, 3 gods, they don't even know what they are doing, both they call Jesus prophet as a son of God and they call him as God. 😂
@urrasscal838010 ай бұрын
ram was a righteous warrior god , krishna was a righteous warrior god but jjesus cchicken out instead of fighting he committed ssuicide - not a ideal god.
@yakovmatityahu10 ай бұрын
@@urrasscal8380 prove the existence of Ram and Krishna first....second they werent any gods, they are born from human father and mother...so they are mere mortals not a god....Jesus father is Word of God/Son of God, and mother is Mary...so Jesus is Word of God/Son of God born incarnate.
@urrasscal838010 ай бұрын
@@yakovmatityahu if that mental case jjesus was god then he was a chicken out kind of god what kind of twisted ppshyco god commit ssuicide for the ssins of others what a lame logic.
@sneha_shirke8 ай бұрын
@@urrasscal8380 who hurt you bro? You seem so bitter. If someone is happy with their belief, it is better to accept it and move on. No one asked you to accept christ as your lord and saviour. Also, before saying Jesus chickened out, read scriptures to know what really happened. Also, you don't have to read the bible from a believers POV. Just read it as if you are an intellect that wishes to expand his/her understanding of the world. Nothing good comes with tearing someone down with zero knowledge of their existence. God bless.
@YESHUA_is_king_2110 ай бұрын
I also went from Hinduism to Christian and im Mexican living here in America
@SeanMcDowell10 ай бұрын
Wow!
@kaydee340710 ай бұрын
Christianity is the accounting department of the dharma ..
@dennisthemenace428810 ай бұрын
Indian ethnicity? If not, when did you become a hindu? Just curious.
@YESHUA_is_king_2110 ай бұрын
@@dennisthemenace4288 I just chose to start believing in Hinduism because I was being decived by Satan but thank God I realized and came back to Jesus Christ
@YESHUA_is_king_2110 ай бұрын
@@kaydee3407 you should also depart from it and come to Jesus Christ
@maureenwebb819310 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation! Christians are often blamed for being too pushy. My only explanation is the fact that when you become a believer, you are filled with so much joy, that you want others to feel that same Joy! You want to tell the story how the spirit entered your life and made you feel so complete and so full of happiness! You simply want to share the tremendous love and caring that has come into your life. I can't apologize about it, I just want you to be filled with joy and happiness as well!
@americanatheart11010 ай бұрын
Happiness, joy, soul, and spirit can not be described but only experienced. Christ or Krish (Krishna) or any other name are names of the same spirit that is omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent.
@christinaramesh696310 ай бұрын
@@americanatheart110sorry, Krishna's life is way far away from Christ's. Christ is the omnipotent n omnipresent God. None can equal Him. Please try to know about Christ before equating with Krishna (for, I have read widely about Krishna too) and I know my Bible very well...
@jayanthisrinivasan905510 ай бұрын
Rubbish
@Mallikarjun-g10 ай бұрын
explain how christian and islamic people turned from 1000s of people to 3.5 billion people in 60+ countries in 2000 years, talk about wiped out civilizations Roman, Egyptian, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Sumerian, indigenous American and Australians. Atrocities of west on their people and others slavery, coloniality, burning people, African slaves, beheading for talking against authorities, they were tied and body was ripped off by tying to ropes, choping hands for thivery. Burning women alive. Forced conversations to their religions, Every human part was removed eyes, intestines, hands time to time to make people see, many more cruel things.
@americanatheart11010 ай бұрын
@christinaramesh6963 What ever u think! But keep in mind, every other person also thinks like u, i.e. for example, someone who thinks Krishna is the only omnipotent and omniscient, etc., similarly, a Muslim thinks Allaha is the only God. Way u say is only ur hunger is true and not others or only ur mother is the best but not others. U have not seen or met Jesus, then how can u be sure he even existed? The same is Krishna. What we all believe and pray is the Supreme Conciousness or the Spirit. Jesus and Krishna are fully 100% aware of it. U and I are not. Lord Jesus may bless u abundantly.
@DalitisHebrewnotHindu10 ай бұрын
As ex Christian here and proud . Would never go back to slave religions of Abraham . I creator called Brahma. A philosophy that heals inspite of a wretched caste curse bought by Roman Catholics to our land
@30ps-y4m7 ай бұрын
Great bro
@joshyaj43172 ай бұрын
So you become an untouchable Hindu? A great noble choice. Good for you!!!
@DalitisHebrewnotHindu2 ай бұрын
@@joshyaj4317 + There is no such thing as an untouchable Hindu. That’s British and Christian colonialism that’s degraded and chastised the people they colonized to steal their money and land . Very much like they called the natives savages in the Americas .. untouchability is in the Bible . Read it .
@DalitisHebrewnotHindu2 ай бұрын
@@joshyaj4317 + There is no such thing as an untouchable Hindu. That’s British and Christian colonialism that’s degraded and chastised the people they colonized to steal their money and land . Very much like they called the natives savages in the Americas .. untouchability is in the Bible . Read it .
@Userienxlaopbd10 ай бұрын
I am a Hindu as well from India. I want to also know more about Christianity. Idk how and from where?
@eliseeppley336310 ай бұрын
A good starting place is reading The Holy Bible! Start in the book of Matthew, Mark, or Luke to get to know Jesus =)
@apbls10 ай бұрын
You can ask The Lord Jesus Christ to reveal himself to you. Ask humbly and be persistent and he will show you the way. Having faith is a gift in itself, so don’t be discouraged if you feel that you have a hard time believing at first. Ask God the Father for more faith ❤ God Bless.
@doylepatterson34598 ай бұрын
You know those things you've done in your life, secretly. You don't want those things yelled from a rooftop for all the world to hear. The believers sins have been blotted out, and IF you BELIEVE in the one true JESUS, you will escape the SECOND death, ( aka the lake of 🔥 fire)!!
@PaElRa7 ай бұрын
I am from Indai! would love to chat with you.
@30ps-y4m7 ай бұрын
Stay Hindu don't forget u r roots
@ruthnjoki281810 ай бұрын
I love this conversation of Vijay and Sean. This is so encouraging and inspiring. Thank for sharing your story Vijay. I’m Kenyan American and with a very big community of Indians in my country. A lot of them are falling in love with Jesus The Christ.
@jeanmarie450710 ай бұрын
Praying for everyone on these comments. Thank you for these incredible insights.
@sooryavennila950410 ай бұрын
I think once missionaries came from the US to India. Now we Indians have to go to the US to preach the gospel.
@Wellch10 ай бұрын
So true.
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
Google Jim jones of Guyana 🇬🇾 ge was a pastor murdered over nine hundred of his followers
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
Where is your Christ god
@desireeanthonysharma625110 ай бұрын
God sent missionaries to India from the US and now He chooses to send them from India to US . We all belong to Him , His vessels.
@anishb921610 ай бұрын
Because Christians in the west understood the bible... Indians fooled 😊
@osamuyidaniel818811 ай бұрын
Congratulations, brother. Welcome home God bless you
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
Home? I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@k.1738310 ай бұрын
Thank you! Loved this. Bless you for your testimony.
@divyarathor99924 ай бұрын
Nijay's problem is that his parents never sat down and explained to him the Hindu philosophy. There's a lot of depth & wisdom in Hinduism. It takes a good teacher or dedicated self-study of the core Hindu scriptures to understand its principles. Nijay is not unique in facing this problem. Most of our parents' generation was like his parents. They never explained the rationale behind Hindu customs to their children. The reason being that for a majority of them this knowledge was not passed on to them by their parents either. When you cannot reason or connect with something logically - then disillusionment follows. You've to realize that India suffered repeated invasions, fatal attacks on its culture, colonization, proselytization, persecution of its people to the point that they were made to look down upon their own faith/culture for 800-1000 years. It was tragic because the Indian culture was always respectful of all religions. This shakes the foundation of a civilization. Yet it survived, because Hinduism is so deep & profound. Hinduism is not a religion, where an External God is worshipped like the Abrahamic faiths. It is a path of Self-enquiry. It questions human existence. It teaches spirituality to look inwards and transcend the sorrow which results from material existence. Its goals are Equanimity, Compassion, and to discover the Divinity within you. For a mundane person this will not become clear, unless you take up a serious study of the Hindu principles. We are Blessed because of the Information age!!! Our generation is better situated. Now, all Hindu scriptures, their translations, commentaries are easily accessible to us. Whenever there is a question in our mind, the answer is one click away. After having read the Hindu texts myself, I for one can very confidently say that once you've studied the ancient wisdom of Hindu philosophy and start practicing it, the connection with the Supreme Consciousness is inevitable. One would never need to look outside or explore other faiths. I'm truly proud of my heritage.
@Manish-sz5qj4 ай бұрын
Where will you end up when you die?
@jeevatma3 ай бұрын
Wow couldnt say it better. Truly if one understands sanatan there is nothing else to understand. You understand all religions and great souls and their messages. You start respecting everyone.
@divyarathor99923 ай бұрын
@@jeevatmaabsolutely right, and thank you for the kind words! 🙏To put it simply, Hinduism is the Science of Life, Purpose, Universe, and the Absolute Reality that underpins all of them.
@Sahil-q1b9k3 ай бұрын
@@divyarathor9992👍
@joshyaj43172 ай бұрын
Had they actually explained(including varnashram dharma/sati/polygamy/etc) it would have been a much easier task for Nijay to accept Jesus Christ and Christianity
@irinas58010 ай бұрын
Wonderful testimony! Glory to the Lord Jesus for you brother!!!
@wandacrowell676610 ай бұрын
Loved this interview!
@ultracrepiderian10 ай бұрын
As an Indian Christian this was really nice. This was my first time listening to nijay.
@bandudhote78837 ай бұрын
Can u tell how old cristainity is ? Is it much more older than Hinduism ? Give answer with proofs plzz...bcz if any God come first then there should not any existing religion before
@ultracrepiderian7 ай бұрын
@@bandudhote7883 🤦 how does the age of something determine its truth Ancient ppl beleived the earth was flat, just because it's old it's true? Lol
@bandudhote78837 ай бұрын
@@ultracrepiderian nobody in ancient believed that earth is flat ...this concept was given by Islamic books...Sanatan and today's science has neglected it ...and it is logic that if any god state that he come first them there should be no existence before them...and nearly every religion state that but their books and monuments are the proofs ...hence before Sanatan Dharm there is no existence of any other religion ...u can search or read book or can study the monuments details
@ultracrepiderian7 ай бұрын
@@bandudhote7883 what bs ancient Egyptian, Sumerian and many such civilizations had religions much older than Hinduism "Islamic books" it seems 😂. Islamic scholars were simply translating ancient Greek books, learn proper history. Don't put sanatan and modern science in the same sentence, ofc many great things were discovered by our ancient scholars and most of them were wrong, but a lot was also right. Hinduism doesn't teach a round earth, stop lying There r multiple legends about the state of the earth in Hinduism, one of them is that the earth is on 4 pillars on the back of kachapa(Vishnu) over 4 pillars that were elephants. Try gaining knowledge from something other than WhatsApp
@bandudhote78837 ай бұрын
@@ultracrepiderian Sanatan had teached it ...u can see it in many Hindu gods picture ....and also when Krishna eat sand and then his mother open his mouth that time in his mouth solar system was present u can read or can see in pictures too...and one time a good looks like horny structure he had take earth on his trunks ...there are many proofs...I don't know about ancient scholars but in Sanatan books like aurveda everything's is true and today's science agree with it ...things like plastic surgery are now seen but it is mentioned in our books
@Dangerous_123-f1j11 ай бұрын
I am an upper cast(bhramhin) ex hindu who came to Christ few years ago. But recently I have been battling with doubts.
@Vdubjer11 ай бұрын
We all face doubts. It’s part of renewing our mind and processing the new life in Jesus. I encourage you to continue reading the Bible. Get the knowledge into your head and as you read and pray, the Holy Spririt will bring understanding, and comfort in the Truth of God’s word!
@StageWatcher11 ай бұрын
Most of us go through periods of doubts. Find a fellow believer who is knowledgeable in the area you have questions in. Pray for guidance. Read your Bible. For me, periods of doubts have ultimately served to strengthen my faith, and oftentimes by causing me to reevaluate what I thought I knew, resulting in me discovering greater truths about Jesus. Find what it is that is causing you to doubt Jesus and ask yourself why. Then see if Jesus has an answer.
@SaintRegime11 ай бұрын
My brother, please look at archaeology. Ezekiel and prophecies of Tyre, and how Alexander the Great scraped it to the bedrock and threw it into the sea. Or the sulphur and salt found around where Sodom used to be. About the inscriptions of Nebuchadnezzar. And Daniel 11 and Antiochus IV. And Erastus of Corinth. And much much more. Please, no blind faith is needed. You believe, now you study. Mike Winger, Frank Turek, askcliffe, Skip Heitzig and more are good teachers. They are all very careful with Scripture and show their work. And of course, check everything they say against the Bible, they are only men. God Bless your curiosity. Let you be hungry for knowledge of our Lord, and rest in comfort of certainty.
@laurawhy881311 ай бұрын
That's ok, I am glad that you are watching this video. Testimonies can be very encouraging. Read your Bible and pray that God help you to see and hear him. Satan wants to fuel your doubts, rebuke him. Don't give I'm a foothold. You are the temple of the Living God, defend yourself in the name of Jesus!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@Bloomintwigart10 ай бұрын
Praying that God helps you xxx
@kornelia862711 ай бұрын
The joy of Christ. Yes indeed! 😊
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@dennisthemenace42884 ай бұрын
@@joejo7698 are these in ramayan, gita, puran etc?
@joejo76984 ай бұрын
@@dennisthemenace4288 Some are History...some are opinions and discussion and questions and debates. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Through intelligent like the Atheist, Scientist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom in a Hindu culture.
@dennisthemenace42884 ай бұрын
@@joejo7698 these defination are good for tricking new people but we both know what happens at ground level.
@joejo76984 ай бұрын
@@dennisthemenace4288 Ground level? Even Hitler wanted to be a priest of a church should I say he was inspired by Bible?
@JuniorLewingKoo10 ай бұрын
Glory to God and acknowledging Jesus Christ. Amen.
@terryhuffaker361510 ай бұрын
54:25 Doubt is not the opposite of faith, unbelief is. Questioning and skepticism are human but coming to Faith by Jesus in God's provision and love for us gives our lives a deeper equilibrium, purpose and meaning.
@MJBJ-cb2jd11 ай бұрын
Good to see you back. And great discussion. So helpful with ladies in prison I visit.
@gregshell857010 ай бұрын
I could listen to Nijay for hours. This was wonderful.
@rubymojo26610 ай бұрын
Love this 🙏🏼. I am challenged thank you !
@jeevatma3 ай бұрын
Clearly when he is saying I dont represent Hindus, Im not from Hindu background, I was not taught Hinduism by my parents. Then how is he ex-Hindu? Sean plz note these cheap tactics will only bring bad name to you and christianity.
@Sahil-q1b9k3 ай бұрын
Same question
@Sahil-q1b9k3 ай бұрын
I think he say all these things to get fame by creating differences between religions
@joshyaj43172 ай бұрын
Don't you still call Rahul Gandhi a Christian😄😄😄?
@tartufo487010 ай бұрын
Welcome to our family 👪 of Jesus Christ 🙏. God bless you 🙏 ❤️🙌.
@userPs91victory10 ай бұрын
Great story. The Gupta family is a big one in India. The majority of them are intellectuals and very successful, Your Dad is not the only one who admired and respected Jesus. I remember I went to a Staples store to make copies of the famous Shroud of Turin the attendant that helped me was Hindu with a red dot on his forehead, after the copies were made he looked at the picture put both his hands together and bowed to the Holy Face of Jesus and told me no charge for the copies (20 copies total). I was a bit shocked as I tried to understand his reaction. This shows how respected and powerful our Lord is.
@anithaps650210 ай бұрын
Also shows how accepting and accommodating hindus are.
@Jibreel-jt1qh10 ай бұрын
That's the difference. We respect all enlightened people. And you demonize all other and try to prove them devil. Think who got the real teaching from God.
@vtino482510 ай бұрын
a deeply spiritual and deeply educated Hindu rooted in Vedic knowledge, when he studies the Gospels and the life of Christ (not Paul), will realize that Hinduism and Christ (not Christianity) are NOT in opposition with each other, and he will gladly embrace Christ and His Gospel without having to abandon his culture and spiritual roots. too bad Nijay Gupta did not have such background, so he does not realize this truth.
@andreamessiasgomes711810 ай бұрын
I agree with you on this but actually just being spiritual is enough no need of labels or culture. We are all the same
@DipsAndPushups10 ай бұрын
Christ is the Son of God. Christ is in opposition to Hindu because he is not just a man, he is the Son of God. This has nothing to do with Paul. This is the truth, this is the reality. Truth and facts don't care about your feelings, nor about your culture, nor about your roots.
@andreamessiasgomes711810 ай бұрын
@@DipsAndPushups stop with the nonsense no wonder people think Christianity is cuckoo because so much manipulation and many chapters hidden from us
@30ps-y4m7 ай бұрын
@@DipsAndPushupsbible is written by 66 authors don't fool people
@ex-hindhu-rosting4 ай бұрын
Iam ex hindu to Christ thank you jesus Christ my lord From india
@NJ-vv8dl4 ай бұрын
you are dalit bor , untouchable
@ChannelTerminatedbyYouTube10 күн бұрын
@@NJ-vv8dlYo yo you're indian which is considered the worst race in the world calm down ranjeet
@sofiavalentinegg314210 ай бұрын
So insipiring, thank you for sharing brother. God Bless you
@SeanMcDowell10 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@shishirshah654610 ай бұрын
Jesus is just one of the ways to God. Jai Shri Ram. I'm surprised Sean has such a hollow understanding of Vedic thoughts that clouds his judgment in thinking that an insecure God would just preach an exclusive way to the Divine
@fe-ve3qy10 ай бұрын
@@shishirshah6546Jesus is one and the only way to Eternal life. He is the son of One true God. Was there from the beginning before the world was created. And his Kingdom is in Heaven. He is not of the World. If he was of the World he would have his soldiers who would have not allowed him to be captured. Unlike King Ram of Ayodhya and King Ravan of Lanka. Those were human beings not God. Human beings are creation of God and God is the creator. So we have to worship the Creator not the creation. Because God is omnipotent, Eternal he is the same yesterday today and tomorrow.
@ET-sp8dy10 ай бұрын
I WENT TO YOUR WEB PAGE TOO AND DIDN'T SEE A CONTACT LINK. OH WELL, IF GOD WANTS IT, HE'LL MAKE A WAY. I'LL LEAVE IT IN HIS HANDS. LOVE TO YOU, BROTHER! ✝💟
@faithf584610 ай бұрын
This morning we watched your KZbin with my bestie who is Jewish He really enjoyed the conversation. He asks me questions because he doesn't understand certain terms like "what is the gospel". I am privileged to be able to explain. We will see my hematologist this week whose last name is Gupta. That's why I said Thank you. I was blessed to listen with my Bestie.
@brocode6210 ай бұрын
Exclusivity is the crux of abrahamic doctrines and none of the teachings in the so-called holy Books are practical or make sense - all childish 'my way or no way' rants, full of warnings of eternal hellfire for non-compliance and entry to Kingdom of heaven on taking exclusive membership! Jesus and Muhammad followers - as per their religious Books have invaded, looted, subjugated, converted and destroyed hundreds of civilizations since the 2 millenia and now their offsprings talk about wisdom with the same ideology that tortured and killed their ancestors. Jesus couldn't save himself, but can save all of humanity who praise him. Can it get more childish? Jesus forgives his murderers, but gives eternal hell to those who refuse to believe him as ultimate saviour - so ridiculously hilarious and tragic at the same time as billions believe in this crap. Christianity WAS CREATED BY JEWESS HELENA, THE MOTHER OF ROMAN EMPEROR CONSTANTINE THE GREAT IN 325 AD WHEN SHE COOKED UP THE BIBLE, TORAH, CHRISTIANITY AND JESUS AT THE FIRST COUNCIL OF NICEA.
@meherrempireliyev295610 ай бұрын
Between budism, Hinduism and Christianity there are no any differences. They also worship human,idols,dolls,animals, in Christianity people also worship in the same, they worship before A human, 3 gods, they don't even know what they are doing, both they call Jesus prophet as a son of God and they call him as God. 😂
@mishagill39754 ай бұрын
@@meherrempireliyev2956 Muslims god is limited he's not able to come in his own Creation... limited moon god😂...
@meherrempireliyev29564 ай бұрын
@@mishagill3975 are you even aware of what you are talking about?! There is no muslims God or Christianity or other religions' gods. There is only one God, who is your God and my God and other people's God. The God, whose name changes from language to Language, In English translates to God, in Arabic is Allah, in german is Gott, in russian is Бог. But that God is almighty and capable or doing anything. He creates all of us from a sperm, he makes us Human, he gives us Abilities which were disable to do something while we were in our mother's inside. In short. Don't make fun of God with the mouth which Allah Has created. Stay peace and positive.
@mishagill39754 ай бұрын
@@meherrempireliyev2956 Allah is not the same God. He's not the father our God is Yahweh.. You are Allah slave. your Allah is moon god who has three daughters... Allah has two eyes,right hands side two hands And one leg he also has shin, seems like a devil to me 🤣😂
@harishahimas621710 ай бұрын
Christ is the way,truth& life.
@yolandabusch708610 ай бұрын
Resting place!! I love this!! 💕🙌🏽💕
@laurakosch5 ай бұрын
30:27 Edward Fudge Chris Date and Warren Mcgrew It’s time to open this study and discussion of hell without the fear of stigma of “liberalism”.
@Apollos_Christian_Apologetics11 ай бұрын
Lezgo! Nijay Gupta and Mike Bird are both some of my favorite scholars
@SeanMcDowell11 ай бұрын
YES!
@TruthIsBitter-x1k10 ай бұрын
Book of Kings :8:26 and 2nd Chronicles:22:2 2nd Kings:24:8 and 2nd Chronicles :36:9 Deutronomy:24:61 and Book of Exodus:20:5 2nd Samuel:6:23 and 2nd Samuel:21:8 Gospel of Mathew:1:16 and Gospel of Luke:3:23
@TruthIsBitter-x1k10 ай бұрын
@TlegramSeanMc_Dowell You are welcome.
@TruthIsBitter-x1k10 ай бұрын
@TlegramSeanMc_Dowell You are welcome brother.
@30ps-y4m7 ай бұрын
Read gospel of sree Ramakrishna
@beatriceuwaga530210 ай бұрын
I thanks the Almighty GOD for what He is doing by bringing people to Himself through our Lord Jesus Christ Amen to Him alone be all the glory in the name of Jesus Christ Amen 💖🙏🙌
@benz436910 ай бұрын
Nijay has all the grades fitting to be a poster boy for all indian Hindus to understand that Christ and Christianity is not up for sale as some sections of Indians think but it is the love, goodness and uniqueness of Christ and his teachings that compels people to merge into this community of believers. 35:33
@lyndarocha276610 ай бұрын
Really great interview and a really wonderful guest!! Thank you both.
@joejo769810 ай бұрын
I heard that in Hindu culture there are fours way in finding the truth so that's why Hindu parents DONT force as everyone is seen as a seeker. The Four Way are : 🌹Karma Yoga (Doing action around the world like helping poor people) 🌹Bhakti Yoga (Through devotion to any divine you love) 🌹Jnana Yoga(Thought intelligent like the Atheist) 🌹Kriya yoga(Through Energy by doing Mediation, Yoga(unity)) Clearly showing the freedom you get when you are born in a Hindu culture.
@andyfield739710 ай бұрын
That was very interesting Mr K.
@Indianexsecular4 ай бұрын
Don't know Hindi or Hinduism but know how to use the term Ex Hindu. 😂 It seems there is another reason 😅
@bobroman76510 ай бұрын
Bob Roman's summary: Here is a summary and outline of the key points from the article: Summary: The article is an interview with Nijay Gupta, a New Testament scholar who converted from Hinduism to Christianity as a teenager. Key points: - Nij grew up in a Hindu family in Ohio, but Hinduism was more cultural than devout for his family. As a kid, Nij struggled with feelings of not belonging and sadness. - In high school, Nij's older brother Neil converted to Christianity after being drawn to the love and community he saw in a local youth group. Neil invited Nij to attend the youth group too. - Nij quickly felt welcomed and loved by the Christian community. At a youth group retreat, he heard the gospel message of unconditional acceptance into God's family through Christ and felt he had found his place. - Telling his parents he was no longer Hindu was very difficult for Nij. It went against his family's culture to reject their heritage. His relationship with his parents was strained for some time. - As a new believer, Nij felt called to vocational ministry but ended up discovering a passion for scholarship. He now teaches at a seminary, helping prepare future pastors and ministers. - Nij continues to occasionally dialogue about faith with his father but he and his brother Neil remain the only Christians in the family. Nij has never regretted becoming a follower of Jesus. Outline: I. Nij's Hindu upbringing A. Parents immigrated from India B. Hinduism more cultural than devout for his family C. Struggled with loneliness and sadness as a child II. Neil, Nij's brother, converts to Christianity A. Drawn to love/community of a youth group B. Invites Nij to attend the youth group III. Nij converts after experiencing welcome and acceptance A. Youth group retreat - hears gospel message B. Finds place he belongs in God's family IV. Difficulty telling parents he's no longer Hindu A. Rejecting family's heritage very hard in their culture B. Strained relationship for some time V. Becomes New Testament professor rather than pastor A. Discovers passion for scholarship in college B. Now helps prepare future ministers VI. Remains committed believer decades later A. Occasional faith dialogues with father B. Only he and Neil are Christians in family
@GodGirl25410 ай бұрын
Sean you do these stories so beautifully with much care, tenderness and a listening ear. Thank you Nijay for coming on. ❤
@EdZayasReviews10 ай бұрын
Brother Nijay, thanks so much for your transparency in sharing. Your faith journey has God’s grace and love all over it. Keep leaping in Faithfulness to God’s Word
@mariannaoosthuizen963910 ай бұрын
It always amazes me to hear that most people on earth are not even aware of WHO GOD ALMIGHTY IS when the signs of a God that is ALIVE is all around us to see. God -Yahweh cannot be shared with other "gods"
@jeanmarie450710 ай бұрын
Great questions presented to guest!
@Infjjjoe10 ай бұрын
St Thomas, one of the 12 disciples went to India to evangelize and was martyred there...check out St Thomas Hill...hence Christianity has been in India since the beginning ...long before it reached the western world
@shionasam10 ай бұрын
Amen
@JjKk-qh4re10 ай бұрын
Fake story , there is no historical evidence about him
@joannewilson9779 ай бұрын
Very good interview.. Praise God for you and the ministry. Your experiences are very much encouraging as today we have gone to see a Hindu friend who is going thru so many problems. We shared the gospel and prayed with him. Hope the Lord touches many in the coming days.
@Laila-ss8qy10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful testimony ,Jesus still open blind eyes,,my family n i were staunch hindus ,through God's divine intervention,have no regrets, watching here from Guyana in South America,very powerful message,will be praying for your parents ,never give up on them ,i was saved when i was 16 ,my brother was saved n influenced us for the King dom ,my parents were saved when they were in their seventies my dad's eldest brother gave his heart to Jesus at 88. God still work miracles,Jesus still saves,love u guys ,stay strong in the Lord ,God bless
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
You from Guyana Jim jones murdered over nine hundred of his followers in Guyana 🇬🇾 Iam from Guyana where is your Christ your god fake religion
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
You’re lack of knowledge. They threatened you yougo bur😢in hell Christ is coming they bribe you with money food clothes to become Christians but we Hindus we fight back with knowledge and win jai shree raam the west is turning to Hinduism
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
Me hear nuff cock like you crow and end up in the frying pan my neighbor was a pastor he lived in Canada he came back to Hinduism 🕉️ you are welcome back to where you belong
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
Ram ram am from Guyana 🇬🇾 pastor Jim jones murdered over nine hundred of his followers. He mix cyanide in cool aid where was your Christ you brand new god fake
@RishiSingh-cf9iv10 ай бұрын
My neighbor was pastor and he came back to Hinduism 🕉️ you are welcome back home the west is turning to Hinduism 🕉️ jai shree ram
@prescriptionbateman10 ай бұрын
This is why Hindus in the USA desperately need to keep their kids involved in sports, the gym, and a vivid social life (not just school). See if you can pinpoint where his insecurities develop from this interview (hint, hint 10:10)
@janiceridsdale290410 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT TESTIMONY - THANK YOU ❤
@christelledekock84963 ай бұрын
Thank you, this is so helpful!
@neemajohn402310 ай бұрын
Wooow... You Pastor Pastors.... Oooh LOVELY Nijay .. +.. Inject them with Gospel.... 🎉🎉, 👌🏾👍🏾🙌🏾👏🏾 Praise the, Lord 🎉....
@truthsayer58244 ай бұрын
The problem with this young man like many second generation of Hindu families is inadequate understanding of Hinduism. All their parents ever taught to them was rituals without understanding the meaning behind . Their parents probably have no understanding of basics of Hinduism themselves and how they will explain to their children ? . This is the basic problem and would explain why Christianity with its simple concepts appear to be attractive. This young man has never been exposed to the literature and arts of India and seems to be very isolated. He probably was craving to be accepted by his peers and religion seems to be the best way to achieve this probably subconsciously and made him drift towards Christianity. He will hopefully one day will read about his own culture and religion and will realise how wonderful they are.
@sk-mi3de2 ай бұрын
I Am A Ex Christian
@Iamthewarner55710 ай бұрын
*Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in the Bible:* And remember what Jesus, son of Mary, had said: *"O children of Israel, I am indeed a Messenger sent to you by Allah, confirming the Torah which has come before me and giving the good news of a Messenger who shall come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad."* Qur'an (61:6) "Ahmad" is the another name of Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ). *It is also confirmed by history that the sacred name of the Holy Prophet was not only Muhammad but also Ahmad.* *Arabic literature bears evidence that nobody in Arabia had been named Ahmad before the Holy Prophet, and after him innumerable people have been named Ahmad in the world.* In Qur'an Allah almighty has informed us what Jesus taught them. *“I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth; for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me.”* (John 16:12-14) To whom Jesus (Pbuh) is talking about?? Jesus (Pbuh) is talking about Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
@nyanavolianandapan161510 ай бұрын
Very good and quite accurate
@sakangsagum524910 ай бұрын
Sean Macdowel and Nijay Gupta. Congrstulation Youre new person now,you have accepted Jesus Kingdom. It's a huge blessing to you and yr family.
@9211810 ай бұрын
I'm Mexican and was raised Catholic. God saved me about 6 yrs ago. Praise Jesus for saving us from deception.
@yakovmatityahu10 ай бұрын
Praise God, Shalom from India.
@frankchico694 ай бұрын
you were a catholic....but never bothered to hear or research your own faith...never researched the catechism of the church or early church fathers....hmmmmmmmm
@MariaKneas5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with us.
@kmacintosh144810 ай бұрын
I find it a little Ironic that all of these kids that he went to school with didn't Bother with him when he was at school but they did as soon as he walked into their church. They welcomed him with open arms. Why weren't they kind to him at school?? Why are christians only kind in their own atmosphere??
@tantalize81110 ай бұрын
Maybe because his features didn't match theirs ? Children are easily influenced by others just as some adults are. It would've only taken one child to befriend him for another to follow suit -whether it be in school or church. 😌
@cssuntherrao10 ай бұрын
He was a Hindu who found solace & answers in Christianity. Then, there are Christians who found solace & answers in Hindu & other teachings. Each person to himself. It is about the person, the beliefs may vary. In Hinduism it is taught that there are many ways to Truth & Divinity unlike some other faiths, especially Semitic faiths who teach that their's is the only way.🙏
@reborninchrist807410 ай бұрын
From India, I can understand that Hindus will resist this message, but if you truly seek God you will find Jesus Christ who awaits you to return to him, i also seeked God in my life now i have find him, yeshua Masiah my king! ❤
@jobanakumta96504 ай бұрын
Profoundity in Hinduism or rather Sanatana Dharma makes Christianity seem like Grade one. If u have an understanding capability of just grade one you better stick to Chistianity. You arent on wrong path just a lower grade. All other religions have a very simplistic explanations. We r not believers . We r seekers. The reason we Hindus dont believe in converting. ..you cannot just force someone into a higher grade. If they r ready to learn they will jump the grade to understand Sanatana Dharma. Else it's better you learn n do well in lower grades( Abrahmic religions)
@rachelhayhurst-mason784610 ай бұрын
From 37:50 to 38:19... wow! That was spectacular 😄 Thank you for an amazing interview, Sean and Nijay. God bless you both! (Edit) PS there is a neon sign in Sean's room... it says Biola 🤣
@thepeacefulwarrior287910 ай бұрын
Hindus used to be accepting of all religions. There's no one single Hindu way of connecting with the divine and most Hindus, like Christians and Muslims, etc, don't really know much or enough about their respective religions. All these pathways lead to the divine. Choose the one that suits you most.
@422systemarty11 ай бұрын
Always love watching Sean on these webinars, but he really dropped the ball this time when he wore a San Antonio Spurs shirt instead of a Denver Nuggets shirt...)
@ALA9E11 ай бұрын
😂
@-_ERROR_1724 ай бұрын
Conclusion is it was racism,peer pressure why he changed in to a christian.
@veenacriddle120710 ай бұрын
Jesus is there with His arms wide open for everyone to come. I pray all people can find Jesus. I pray Islam finds Christanity. I pray that Israel finds Christ. Hindus, Budhists. I pray all people find Him!!! Jesus carries us through our troubled times if we have faith in Him.❤❤❤
@jobanakumta96504 ай бұрын
Profoundity in Hinduism or rather Sanatana Dharma makes Christianity seem like Grade one. If u have an understanding capability of just grade one you better stick to Christianity. You arent on wrong path just a lower grade. All Abrahmic religions have a very simplistic explanations. The reason we Hindus dont believe in converting. ..you cannot just force someone into a higher grade. If they r ready to learn they will seek the answers themselves and climb up the grade to Sanatana Dharma. Hindus aren't believers but we seek and find out truth ourselves .
@tinaf60010 ай бұрын
Great interview ✝️♥️
@MsIsma2210 ай бұрын
I moved to this country from a Caribbean island the amount of racism I faced from American christians is insane.
@my.022410 ай бұрын
A true Christian wouldn’t be racist. Those “Christians” have some evolving to do.
@verdegreen115510 ай бұрын
Pray for those who treat you badly. They are without understanding and in need of forgiveness. Follow the example of our saviour on the cross.
@livinghope156110 ай бұрын
There is no racism at all... I live with a American Christian family being a Christian from India and nope there is no. You have to change your thoughts on that!!!
@my.022410 ай бұрын
American Christians are most certainly r*cist.
@theafrinado10 ай бұрын
@@livinghope1561just because someone's experience is different from yours does not mean it's not valid.
@Johnny-pi1vk10 ай бұрын
I was also depressed and sad when younger I clung to Lord Jesus since I didn't have any friends or relatives I used to be sad and lonely. I prayed earnestly Lord Jesus my life is empty without you. If you want Lord use me whatever way you want. Fear of hell made my life miserable But getting to know the truth of Bible and love of God touch my heart Now I go to brethren church which I recommend to all
@aaronmusa23410 ай бұрын
jesus ' worship our lord the one god only ' monotheismm as taught by all true prophets of god islam ' god is one '
@Johnny-pi1vk10 ай бұрын
@@aaronmusa234 why are you following the caravan robber and sinful profet and monstrous alla??
@jr4bz11 ай бұрын
Ok, this video had me at Tecmo Bowl and chicken wings! 🤣 I'm in! And "God's sheep bite." Wow, so true. And something about phrasing it that way instantly reminds me/us to see the people who have hurt us from a genuine immediate state of love. I enjoyed hearing Nijay's story - may God bless his life and ministry in the months and years ahead.
@marilenat.525510 ай бұрын
God bless you guys!🙏💐🕊️😇
@riasatmobashar92058 ай бұрын
Dear Dr. Gupta, Thank you for sharing your story of faith in The Lord Jesus Christ! I know a couple of Dr. GuptaS but now I have a Dear Brother in The Lord who is Dr. Gupta! O Glory HALLELUJAH! You said that you grew up in Ohio and your Dear Dad is a Surgeon. I lived in Bowling Green, OH, for about 18 months. In 1994, I met an Indian Medical Doctor (Surgeon?) in the Public Library and we talked a little bit. Soon after that I left Bowling Green. I wonder if you grew up in or around Bowling Green and if I may have met your Dear Dad in the library. By the way, I was born in and grew up in PAKISTAN as a CHRISTIAN in a CHRISTIAN family. Currently I live in New Jersey. The Lord Jesus Christ bless you, your family, and your ministry (witness)! He is ALWAYS with you!
@sejem028710 ай бұрын
I am from India , ifind your Testimony so touching & blessed , my prayer unto God to Bless &guide you ,be firm ,be strong Our Good GOD will stand with You & shield you all the time AMEN !
@ET-sp8dy10 ай бұрын
HI SEAN, WELL, I REALLY TRIED TO EMAIL YOU IN RESPONSE. DIDN'T WORK. RIGHT NOW I'M SLOWLY RECOVERING MY VOICE ANYWAY. SO CAN'T TALK MUCH. I'M PRETTY OLD AND BEHIND THE TECHNOLOGICAL CURVE, JUST ABOUT HOPELESSLY AT THIS POINT. SO I ONLY HAVE AN OLD LAND LINE - NO TEXT . I'VE GOT 2 CELL PHONES AND CAN'T FIGURE OUT EITHER. SIGH. THANK GOODNESS GOD'S GOT A SENSE OF HUMOR !
@SpiritLevel88811 ай бұрын
Way too many seeking truth *fail to find* because they're so easily led astray by worldly logic, sensuality, vain esoterism or specious mysticisms. *I know I was.* I'm an ex neo-vedantic (hindu roots) new ager. I used to be into so much "cosmic/spiritual" stuff: trance channelings, ancient wisdom, gnosticism, psychedelic drugs, hindu gurus and buddhist variants. I was illuminated by the *kundalini (serpent) spirit* then 7 years ago I got rightly enlightened by the *Holy Spirit* - who showed me what a fool I was before..... Spirit led to the REAL *Yahusha/Jesus Christ* and everything changed - *paradigm shifted* ...... This is being *BORN AGAIN* and it's an ongoing surprise to me 😁
@timeisup684410 ай бұрын
Amen!!
@yakovmatityahu10 ай бұрын
Praise God
@30ps-y4m7 ай бұрын
@@yakovmatityahuSatan needs to be praised not God pls pls pls don't follow jesus he isn't a God he is fooling u