Encouraging message by Francis Chan talking about his personal struggles with doubt. From his message at Cornerstone Church Simi Valley called "The Holy Spirit's Power and Our Effort Pt. 2" from 11/15/09
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@deeanderson41648 жыл бұрын
It is nice to hear that someone can be honest about his doubts and still be a Christian.
@LargestClassifieds4 жыл бұрын
agree
@msaadaupo_ke3 жыл бұрын
Am blessed and have something that I believe will bless you as well, a small clip titled I DOUBT GOD and you will never doubt him here is the link for the glory and honour of God: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m52Zn2uHaJqEi5I
@nicsmada2 жыл бұрын
😆🤔... REALLY? IS IT REALLY "NICE TO HEAR?" THINK ABOUT IT. 🤷♂️
@saiyongdawn77566 жыл бұрын
We all wrestle with our faith. We all doubt our salvation or even God and the existing of God sometimes. It doesn't take us away from God as His children. God understand that we are dust. We are imperfect fleshy beings. God has the mercy and grace all we need through Christ Jesus to help us. In this temporary setting we are struggling with the world, the flesh, and the Devil and his hoards. Thank God for the Holy Spirit. It is not about us but God.
@TheInFam0u5Drag0n6 жыл бұрын
Sarah Stewart you the real MVP
@dorothya77405 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's natural, and easy to do in a day and age when it seems like more and more people have no desire for God.
@jenluvzya5 жыл бұрын
Sarah Stewart I’m crying in my car just reading this
@paulgross56722 жыл бұрын
Do you anything you should be saying is that this Francis Chan is a false teacher
@evangelawhitley42664 жыл бұрын
I love this human pastor because he shows that we all struggle.
@msaadaupo_ke3 жыл бұрын
Am blessed and have something that I believe will bless you as well, a small clip titled I DOUBT GOD and you will never doubt him here is the link for the glory and honour of God: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m52Zn2uHaJqEi5I
@paulgross56722 жыл бұрын
Yes you should love Francis Chan but at the same time you should feel sorry for him for he is nothing but a false teacher
@Malmi20022 жыл бұрын
@@paulgross5672 What?? Why is that
@user-ro4gz5pj4z5 жыл бұрын
“What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even if we cannot see it up ahead” Hebrews 11:1 God wants faith. You believe through faith. And faith is believing without seeing. Without physical proof. You can’t see god, but you can feel him. That is the proof. You don’t feel him physically, he touches your heart. You don’t see him physically, you see what he does through you and people. And the best part is, the Bible says if you have just a teeny tiny drop of faith, as small as a mustard seed, you could tell a mountain to move and it will. He doesn’t require a lot of faith. He needs just enough to show you who he is, and that he is very real. So don’t lose faith cuz your lack of faith. He only needs a drop.
@jenluvzya5 жыл бұрын
ℜ𝔞𝔱 tearing up man it’s getting hard
@topbeatmusic39685 жыл бұрын
Schrute Farms keep fighting buddy. God would never ever give up on you so it’s just right if you don’t give up on God. He never said life as a Christian would be easy. He just meant that throughout your hard times he will be there with you strengthening you keeping you safe. God bless
@KamiliumAMVs4 жыл бұрын
Something my youth pastor said recently really hit me. He was talking about this verse and the two key words he said to look at were (a different version) The "substance" of things hoped for, the "evidence" of things unseen. Those two words seem to imply there is more to our faith then wishful thinking. Those two words are normally used in the context of a court hearing. Our faith isnt a fleeting feeling or a wishful dream. Theres something there, some evidence, that is the foundation and builds up a case for God's existence. My pastor told me it was God's word, the surety of His promises, that are the very thing we have hope in. God is consistent and honors His word and promises. We see it all throughout the timeline of the Bible and all of history. Idk I hope that makes sense, do with this as you will.
@kay.e90144 жыл бұрын
@@KamiliumAMVs Thank you. I have been struggling with knowing if i am saved and i have been sliding off recently into a sin that God had parted me from. This has helped me in more faith in the Lord that He will help me again and that he will forgive me
@selenequeenbee50037 жыл бұрын
I am going through something and it's been days and I'm in a battle and doubted God and the bible and also the songs of worship and I'm saved. I renewed my relationship with God and don't want to think these insecurities
@LarissaDawn4 жыл бұрын
I'm going through the same thing. We CAN do it.
@miriamsalazar76024 жыл бұрын
Proverbs 4:20-23 keep reading pray
@miriamsalazar76024 жыл бұрын
He loves you just keep reading !
@selenequeenbee50034 жыл бұрын
I forgot that I put a comment here and I barely received a notification right now. This comment was posted days before I had christian therapy. God has really helped me and He will always help every one of us. If He can help me, He can do the same for every one. We just need to trust in the Lord and every scripture in the Bible. My brothers and sisters through Christ, let's keep believing and pray without ceasing. And pray with lots of faith 🙏❤
@JakeAdkinsOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Pastor Francis Chan as an apologist: "Yeah? Well you're MOM doesn't exist!" XD
@tolivich4 жыл бұрын
That was hilarious:D xD
@nataliamanjarres27264 жыл бұрын
This is perfect
@TheInFam0u5Drag0n6 жыл бұрын
My reasons for doubting God’s existence are primarily from what I have stumbled upon on the internet. Pretty much anything atheists say towards us christians, fighting to the end trying to disprove every religion and deity. I’ve heard people make good points from their opinions and arguments and it really makes me think. Not a good thing at all. I've done so much research to the point where I’m more of an agnostic than an actual believer, or in between. I really really want to believe in God, I do but I feel like my faith is doomed, but at the same time I want to be at the point to where I NEVER have these doubts again. I always wake up with these feelings. I’m only 16 and I have NEVER been more terrified of dying because of the feelings that I may be wrong about the afterlife, and fears that I might die pretty soon. It would be underwhelming and a complete slap-in-the-face for there to be nothing but an empty, dark, eternal oblivion after what we have went through our entire lives. I still have beliefs but I’m at the point where I’m not certain about God’s existence. I want to keep a humble faith in God but at the same time I want to be absolutely certain that God is the truth. I’m always questioning myself and my religion and it’s not a good feeling. My best advice for those questioning their faith is NOT to look up much on the internet about it. That’s why I am where I am. If anyone is actually reading this then please keep me in your prayers. I just wanted to get this off my chest
@tacticalsniper20126 жыл бұрын
InFam0u5Drag0nArmageddon53X hey bro im in the same exact situation as you , its crazy, I really do want to believe in God too but i pretty much have no relationship with him also because id feel like i have no purpose on this earth either if there wasnt a God i think about creation all the time and death and all this and it just scares me , i go to christian school for god sake and daily i argue with evreryrhing I believe and its true what you say about the doubts because of the internet it really doesnt help with trying to find evidence because there is so many counter arguments and its all just a big mess in my head lol any ways its hard to explain but just know im right there with you
@TheInFam0u5Drag0n6 жыл бұрын
Sol93 thank you for sharing. I’m glad I'm not the only one going through this situation. I hope you can soon be able to rebuild your faith. I'll make sure to pray for you
@CamSmithMusic026 жыл бұрын
InFam0u5Drag0nArmageddon53X I am in the exact same boat as you. It's kind of scary reading over your comment because it looks like something I would have written xD. I am constantly finding evidence of Christianity (lots of which I don't fully understand), and this gives me a huge a mount of doubt. I constantly think my faith is doomed, but I also want to not have doubts because Christianity just sounds so good. I am constantly thinking about how bad it would be if Christianity were not real. And I'm also 16 so...
@TheInFam0u5Drag0n6 жыл бұрын
CSProductions making sure to pray for you as well.
@xxmanlovingdudexxlovemen66816 жыл бұрын
InFam0u5Drag0nArmageddon53X it is good you hunger faith. I did too. But the more you learn about Christ, the more you read, watch, listen, etc. Christ becomes more real. Prayer is good but the more you learn may help your problem. John piper makes great books so does Francis Chan.
@SabrinaCForever7 жыл бұрын
This truly helped me.. I have been having a lot of doubt of god.. but it never ever came to me to put my life in Christ and truly live by and with him.. truly I'm going to try to live greatly in MY LORDS eyes and GOD WILLINGLY the Holy Spirit will enter me because I'm starting to realize jesus is great.
@seivorsichtig7 жыл бұрын
Sabrina.C Forever one thing that really helped me when dealing with doubts: realizing that it's not about "trying harder" or anything like that. But actually the opposite: dying to my old life and letting Christ live in me! This is something we have to do again and again everyday. Realize and remind ourselves that we are nothing without Him and cannot do anything on our own. Be blessed sis!
@SabrinaCForever7 жыл бұрын
Oh That makes a lot of sense! Thank You and god bless you too
@psalm23sheep534 жыл бұрын
I felt this one. I love Jesus and I just want to be close to him now.
@christinebaker339210 жыл бұрын
love this guy
@leanoradames71284 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@leanoradames71284 жыл бұрын
He made everything so clear to me. Especially when he talks about the bible that he read and church as usual. I really thought it was only me and I was the crazy one. But now I find a brother just like me🥰
@trishanoren243721 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness Pastor… could never doubt FatherGod… KNOWing His LOVE for me… and being Grateful FOR THE CROSS!!!!!! Holy Spirit is always there there there for my every care!!! Truly Truly Truly G R A T E F U L!!! ⚓️⚓️⚓️ ⚓️
@michaellacoopman23033 жыл бұрын
I love this. I struggle with my salvation as well. It’s a horrible impossible place to be in. God is good! His grace 😭😭 I cannot wait to hug Jesus.
@Anteater23 Жыл бұрын
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength in small (Proverbs 24:10)
@avalelecrichton70816 жыл бұрын
Thank you Francis. I was very afraid of being alone. Hope anyone else like me and God bless everyone.
@rebeccabecerra31175 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how honest francis chan is!
@bonitahopkins29584 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate and enjoy your ministering of God's Word
@nathanlabrin23925 жыл бұрын
2019 this has helped me so much for where I am at right now thank you Francis Chan for helping
@maxmoseley74904 жыл бұрын
God bless this man! He’s helped guide me and show me what it means to truly love Jesus instead of just living out some religion! Thanks Francis!
@liteanefinau9745 жыл бұрын
The way he described his feelings really related to me and I’m pretty sure other people as well😌 I will try my absolute BEST to build a better relationship with the lord. Really needed this💙🙏🏽
@JasmineJeane5 жыл бұрын
I just started praying in the Spirit and I just felt such a relief. Thank you for posting this.
@ronarprefect77094 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Part of the video spoke to before I became saved. I thought I was okay with God but was drowning in sin and wasn't even going to church for a long time. I was watching pornography(had lusted and watched some form of pornography for at least 30 years), and committing sexual immorality. How could I think I was saved and do this? It is easy for someone to fool themselves. I had a night that I almost died and it made me take a REAL look at myself and see how lost I was. I was absolutely terrified and vowed to do right that night, but I didn't put my full trust in God to save me, and wondered at that time if it was even possible, so of course I went back like a dog to its vomit and repeated my sins. I hadn't been truly transformed because I hadn't truly given myself over to God and trusted Him COMPLETELY. I had another scare and had to fight really hard after that to overcome my fear and have faith. All my life, in spite of my great sin, God was continually working to accomplish His purpose in my life. Once I truly put my trust in Him and His ability and willingness to change me, He began to. I haven't looked at pornography since. I first had to be careful--and I still am--to FLEE from temptation as though from a burning building. You can't play with sin OR fire. Over time, God has changed me until I now am able to not lust after women I see--it is as though I have been put beyond their power to entice me to some extent. I am still careful to guard my mind, avert my eyes if a woman is wearing anything that exposes a lot, and avoid watching things that I know will tempt me, but I have experienced a true change that has made me finally able to understand how Jesus was able to walk on this earth and NEVER commit a sexual sin(or any sin). He is able to give us victory over our sins through His sinlessness. The other part of the video that speaks to me NOW is how you can face doubts(even though you are saved and God said He will never leave you or forsake you)--especially when you are not pursuing God diligently and are focusing too much on worldly things. I want to do whatever I have to do to stay close to God so that those doubts don't creep in and so I can be effective and fruitful and God can continue to make me who I am supposed to be. Praise God!!! I hope that God blesses you as He has me.
@ilovecandyanddusty7 жыл бұрын
This helped me so much 😩❤ This guy is amazing!!
@tiarasingh65174 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE AMAZING!!
@boppity-oscar50544 жыл бұрын
have a nice week God loves you God bless Jesus died for you Jesus is King there is no love greater than Jesus. spread the Gospel and positivity
@jubileeemeli3 жыл бұрын
this just hit the nail on the head!
@bubbahafoa10432 жыл бұрын
Thank you pastor Francis for being honest and transparent- it’s nice to hear someone not sugarcoat doubt
@elainekang91304 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Pastor Francis! You are so real, there is no pretense. You are spot on.
@sanjanadias31053 жыл бұрын
God please ,show me the way help me, I am tired and suffering mentally.
@askmspforums11634 жыл бұрын
i read something that made me doubt God a lot. it lasted for a day but it was really bad. i’d put on worship songs, and i’d think of it as just another song and that scared me. i’d watch christian tiktoks, videos, etc. and i was interested but i didn’t have that feeling that i used to have. i’d watch a video and if someone used blasphemy, i’d turn it off and usually i’d cringe like all the time but i didn’t. and it’s over now, i still and always will believe, but now i don’t see God the same. i still love Him and i’m working on our relationship but this is hard. 💔🙁
@Earth2Flo-v6f2 жыл бұрын
You bet it’s hard! I’ve been struggling for months on and off, I just keep asking God’s forgiveness, I think I’m trying to do this on my own instead of by Jesus. I hope you are getting closer to God and his Son🙏
@AnHebrewChild Жыл бұрын
Read Matthew & Mark, over and over. The two small fishes > < I pray that you would be BLESSED as you read. In Jesus' name, amen.
@Candy-py4pf4 жыл бұрын
thank you for your Honesty...touching hearts ❤️🙏❤️✝️
@nompumeleloticky78438 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@youngqueencourage69674 жыл бұрын
thank u so much for this ❤
@psalm23sheep534 жыл бұрын
God is using you to help others pursue God in doubt.
@amyesmae96923 жыл бұрын
This was amazing it answered every question I had and makes me feel more comfortable to know I am not the only one who does question God sometimes but other time I am so sure things are from him. I remember in the bible there’s something about waking in a God confidence and I am not sure what that is sometimes and if I can have God confidence why would I ever have a doubt? Thank you for this God bless you and everyone in the comments x x x x x
@cheyenneshores92415 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is what I needed to hear. Thank you.
@mistyjames52334 жыл бұрын
I so wish you were still here in the Us
@boopdoop2251 Жыл бұрын
Idk, I don’t like to think about it because I have anxiety. Does that mean I’m not really saved? Well, I’ve seen God work in my life and in me, so despite my anxiety, I believe I am saved. Anxiety can make you believe it will never be enough. It was never on us to be enough, though. Jesus already took care of that. That frees us to do real good without worrying about if it’s gonna be good enough for God when we get to heaven.
@rjohnson274104 жыл бұрын
That was really helpful dying the old self to become a new self
@TheSean75645 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mistyjames52334 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks so much !!
@laurenr30267 жыл бұрын
So amazing!
@AnHebrewChild Жыл бұрын
And they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, _Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?_ And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
@matthewlogan42676 жыл бұрын
Your the man dude
@ppmp99374 жыл бұрын
WOW! RELATABLE!!!!
@sanjanadias31053 жыл бұрын
I guess the reasons I have doubt is because 1 . Things don't work out my way. 2. I see good things happening to people who are bad in my judgment and vice versa. 3. I am confused as to run behind the world or run behind God cause I feel these both contradict to a great extent. 4. For me it's hard to believe if I don't see. 5. Also maybe I don't see the miracles that are happening arround me evry moment of our life 6 if we have to pray for somthing why to work towards it , it should come to us because God has wanted it to , shouldn't it?
@Rins_POV2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I know it is a year after your questions but I hope this finds you well. One thing I've learned in my journey with God is that things aren't supposed to go 'my' way but to submit my ways to His. May we never condense God to who/what we *want* Him to be in our lives. Truly letting Jesus Christ into your life to be your standard of Truth, Love, Direction, Morals, etc. will reveal how all things in life ultimately leads to Him. The world is filled with brokenness and sin, so trying to find satisfaction among shreds of glass will hurt in the long run. As for your last point, remember: Faith without works is dead (James 2:14-26). We bring our prayers and supplications to God in humility and humbleness, trusting and knowing that He will lead to where are meant to be- however to be led, we have move in the spaces God guides us. I'm praying this helps your questions☆ God Bless 🧡
@AJ_Jingco4 жыл бұрын
I feel like when I pray, I pray to dead air, I feel like God doesn't answer my prayers. And I am not good at praying.
@fredycorderoarriaza4 жыл бұрын
Why do you feel that way though?
@reesewitherfork61424 жыл бұрын
Aj Jingco Are you reading scripture? Truth over feelings, my friend!! You gotta know the Word to know the truth vs lie AND truth vs ALMOST truth (still a lie but less obvious) You can read scripture and it will prompt your prayers. For example, 1 Timothy 1:7 says God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind. Prayer: Lord, thank you that you have not given me a spirit of fear but of POWER and love and a sound mind. Please continually remind me I do not have a spirit of fear but of power. Or Galatians 5:22-23 the fruits of the spirit, you pray and ask God to help you nurture and grow those qualities. Prayers don’t need to be lengthy. It can be “Jesus make me more aware of your presence.” Just start storing up verses. If you’ve never read the Bible before it’s okay... start in the gospel of John or in 1 John (two different books). Write verses down that jump out at you so you can store them in your heart. Holy Spirit will remind you of what you’ve learned when you need it - for yourself or others. Sometimes we pray then forget to listen because we talk the whole time. I used to think God didn’t care if I didn’t read the Bible. He does! That’s where His truth is! The word is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword! If you don’t have a Bible you can download an app called youversion and you can read it for free. Or you can read it online at biblegateway. You can watch videos on KZbin by the Bible project... just get your mind in God’s word, I promise it will not disappoint and you won’t feel like you’re praying to the air. You’ll feel like you’re praying to the God who shuts the mouths of lions and breathes out stars by the breath of His mouth, who enhabits eternity and those who have a contrite spirit... who is the same yesterday today and forever!! I learned all these things about Him from reading His Word. You’ll start to KNOW He’s listening because you’ll know His character and that will be more important than feelings because those are fleeting and notoriously unreliable.
@AJ_Jingco4 жыл бұрын
@@reesewitherfork6142 Thank you Brother.
@justinbrentwood12994 жыл бұрын
Matthew 6:5-15 "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Pray not to be seen of others. Pray with everything for his glory. Pray for your needs. Pray for forgiveness and forgive others. This is how Jesus said to pray.
@Maksie04 жыл бұрын
Maybe you are.
@WaviBaby2 жыл бұрын
Its like I doubt but ill never stop believing if that makes sense
@Jesuslovesyou8760 Жыл бұрын
I have been doubting the existence of heaven. The thought of never being able to see me father in heaven pains me. Pls party for me.
@briahariel95626 жыл бұрын
I have been a Christian my whole life (I'm a teen) and lately there is this whisper telling me he's not real... As I'm going to church and talking with my family! I feel so far from him. Any help everyone?
@Michaela_mour6 жыл бұрын
www.everystudent.com/features/isthere.html Maybe this can help you🤗
@briahariel95626 жыл бұрын
@@Michaela_mour thank you so much. 💗
@steflondon885 жыл бұрын
Briah Ariel that whisper is the devil. But let me ask you, are you praying and reading the bible daily ? Are you walking in repentance and obedience ? God doesn’t ask for perfection, but he desires us to have a pure heart that desires to follow him & know him. Our feelings shouldn’t dictate our beliefs, but rather the truth. Ephesians 6 shows us there is a spiritual battle going on behind what we can see .
@steflondon885 жыл бұрын
Briah Ariel “seek me with all your heart and you shall ever surely find me”,
@briahariel95625 жыл бұрын
Steffany thank you so much. I know you’re right. That means a lot and what you said I will truly apply to my life. 💕
@lamonthicks20135 жыл бұрын
Right!!
@Jaskiify2 жыл бұрын
Is doubting God a sin?
@EatHoneyBeeHappy Жыл бұрын
Great question, I wish Chan or someone else who claims to know the mind of Yahweh would answer that question.
@rickysikes83035 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@joey-young773 жыл бұрын
Romans 10:9-10 "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.k
@kiki1299able4 жыл бұрын
@tylermoffet Can I download this?
@crispwhite90684 жыл бұрын
Yes youtubepp.com
@AJ_Jingco5 жыл бұрын
Is it OKAY to doubt God because I sometimes do and question if God is good though.
@mikec90466 жыл бұрын
,,ohh ,if only you could be hot or cold,,....who said that?! I think Jesus!
@freespirit74502 жыл бұрын
I dont blame people for doubting the god of the bible. There no evidence of him. The only time god answer me is when Im off my antipsychotics.
@AJ_Jingco4 жыл бұрын
As a Christian why would the SINS of Adam and Eve be passed down to all of humanity?
@targetedtruthergirl67264 жыл бұрын
Do we sin? GOD GAVE US FREE WILL AND HE GAVE JESUS CHRIST TO DIE IN OUR PLACE SO WE COULD LIVE AS THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH. WE CHOSE EITHER LIFE OR DEATH SEEK JESUS WITH ALL YOUR HEART AS I'M DOING HE SAID IF WE DO THIS WE WILL FIND HIM. WE CHOSE TO SIN OR NOT SIN BY THE HELP OF JESUS AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.
@AnHebrewChild Жыл бұрын
the founder of the Roman church taught that. It's a Roman Catholic doctrine, inherited by the Re-formers. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. That verse is from Ezekiel 18. That whole chapter is really good.
@Fullyautomagic2 жыл бұрын
So does a Christian who believes in all of it who has a schizophrenic episode and kills 30 people go to heaven?
@EatHoneyBeeHappy Жыл бұрын
Francis Chan would have to say yes, they do, because salvation is not about works. All a murderer needs to do is believe they are forgiven, and bing bang boom free ticket to Heaven.
@EatHoneyBeeHappy Жыл бұрын
He talks about Jehovah answering prayers and communicating to him, but clearly he doesn't answer every prayer, and he doesn't communicate to everyone. I don't know what makes Chan so special Yahweh sees fit to alleviate his doubts with evidence of his existence. When doubts are not alleviated, the appropriate thing to do is stop being a Christian/theist until such time as God reveals himself like he does to Chan whenever Chan asks.
@johncraske7 жыл бұрын
Like Mr Chan, I have doubted the existence of God. My doubts began in 1963 and are with me to this day. Actually, 'doubt' is the wrong word. I have never believed in the existence of God. Sure, it's a very comforting belief to have. It gives hope. That's why it's so popular. But is the Gospel story really true? Not in my book, it isn't. So when I die in the not-to-distant future, that will be the end of me forever. And you will, sooner or later, embrace that eternal oblivion with me. Not a cheerful thought - just reality.
@adamboyce41537 жыл бұрын
John Craske I don't know how much you have studied the historical authenticity of the gospels or anything like that. But I know for me that knowing the historical truth of scripture was a huge step for me in faith. I'd love to give you some resources on it if you'd like!! The Bible and the gospels are honestly accurate, I know because at one time I wanted them to be false and they were found to be true. And I appreciate your honesty with your comment here! I'm not shoving gospel I promise, haha. I just wanted you to know that if you wanna know that you know truth I'd love to help you! Again, I don't know you or your amount of studies so I'm just offering.
@GustAdlph7 жыл бұрын
Hi John, no one can prove or disprove the existence of God. We all have the same evidence for or against, it's which evidence do we choose to accept. God, if he exists, promises that if we seek him, we will find him, if we search for him with all our heart and mind. Best wishes to you.
@simini28907 жыл бұрын
the thing to believe in reality might work for some ,sure it does but it didnt for me , I was weak perhaps, like imagine how many are those out there weaker and timid in mind and spirit, Christ is exactly for them, all I can say to you sir is I shall pray that God show up to you somehow before you go to grave .
@AmazinGraceXOXO16 жыл бұрын
John Craske if we re wrong we re all screwed. But If we re right and you re wrong....Well...you know how that goes.. I'd rather live in a fantasy world where I believe MY God loves me and find out he doesn't exist, than live without him and find out he does indeed exist. It terrifies me to no end to have to hear those four little words " I never knew you". Eternity sure is a long time. Are you absolutely sure you want to take that chance? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Please I beg of you....rethink this. Find God before it's too late. Despite what you think He does exist....and he hasn't forgotten you. I know you can feel it deep down or you wouldn't even bother watching these types of videos. Your soul is searching for something. Searching for truth. Don't let your human mind decide your eternity. I wish you the best of luck my friend. May God lead you back to him.
@Foxtrot07gamer6 жыл бұрын
John Craske just because you don't believe it's real doesn't make it not real. God has the authority not you. Don't try to deceive us
@dannyvalastro26386 жыл бұрын
hopefully there is a true loving god that loves us but i do not see it in this bible god
@malcolmforsythe43295 жыл бұрын
danny valastro I will pray that GOD will show his love to you
@xxxmmm38125 жыл бұрын
why only loving? He is HOLY HOLY HOLY, not a human concept at all, we are scared of holiness as it would annihilate us
@kay.e90144 жыл бұрын
There is a true loving God and He gave us the Bibleb so we could learn about him
@targetedtruthergirl67264 жыл бұрын
MAYBE BECAUSE YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS GOING ON DURING THOSE TIME'S. ALSO THE TEACHING THAT IS POPULAR OF GOD PUTTING HIS CREATION THAT REJECTS HIS SON THROWS PEOPLE INTO HELL FOREVER IS NOT TRUE. TO LEARN THE TRUTH ABOUT HELL CHECK OUT RETHINKING HELL ON KZbin. MANY BIBLE SCRIPTURES PROVE THAT THE UNBELIEVERS WILL BE DESTROYED NOT BURN FOR ETERNITY. MANY TIMES IN SCRIPTURE FOREVER WAS USED OR ETERNAL PEOPLE ASSUME ETERNAL MEANS ETERNAL TORMENT BUT THE BIBLE IS CLEAR THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH. THE BIBLE IS CLEAR FEAR HIM WHO CAN KILL BOTH BODY AND SOUL IN HELL THAT IS THE 2ND DEATH. DEATH IS ETERNAL ONCE YOUR DEAD IT'S OVER IT'S ETERNAL. THE STORY ABOUT THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS WAS A PARABLE. THE CHANNEL I TOLD YOU ABOUT HAS SO MUCH PROOF AS WELL AS AMAZING FACTS. THIS BURNING HELL FOR EVER CAME FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY. ETERNAL LIFE IS ONLY GIVEN TO THOSE WHO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST UNBELIEVERS DON'T GET ETERNAL LIFE TO BE TORMENTED AND PUNISHED. THAT WOULD BE CRUEL FOR GOD OUR FATHER TO THROW US IN HELL FOREVER WHEN WE LIVE SUCH SHORT LIVES THAT ISN'T JUST. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN LIED TO AND IT MAKES US THINK BADLY ABOUT GOD AND THAT IS WHAT THE ENEMY SATAN WANTS US TO BELIEVE. I'M JUST LEARNING THIS WHICH IS A STRUGGLE WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN TAUGHT THAT ALL YOUR LIFE. IF OUR CHILDREN DID WRONG TO US WOULD WE PUNISH THEM FOREVER GOD FORBID BUT UNBELIEVERS WILL BE CAST INTO FIRE UNTIL THEY ARE BURNED UP AND DESTROYED AND DEATH IS ETERNAL FOREVER. I'M GOING THROUGH A MAJOR BATTLE HAVING DOUBT'S THINKING IT'S TOO LATE FOR ME ALL KINDS OF THOUGHTS THAT I DON'T WANT TO HAVE SO EVERYONE PLEASE PRAY FOR ME. GOD BLESS
@crazyprayingmantis55967 жыл бұрын
He's really saying, Every time I have those doubts about the existence of god my cognitive dissonance kicks in and keeps me believing the delusion. A little fear helps out too.
@joesessions33277 жыл бұрын
Crazy prayingmantis you are wrong
@crazyprayingmantis55967 жыл бұрын
Ok first tell me what god actully is, then prove to me how it exists outside of your mind.
@rudylimas7 жыл бұрын
Crazy prayingmantis Scientifically prove to me that unless you scientifically prove something, it's not true? You can't...
@rudylimas7 жыл бұрын
Crazy prayingmantis Do you have your parents prove their love? You can't live out your scientific life. it's one of moral and reason and love. gifts all given from God.
@crazyprayingmantis55967 жыл бұрын
Josh Lema Things don't have to be scientifically proven before they become true, science is often proven wrong and replaced by better science, science is always progressing. Religion on the other hand thinks it knows all the answers and has stopped looking, it's stagnant it's backwards it's outdated and it won't ever question itself to realise it, because questioning is doubting and doubting is frowned upon in religious circles. Science just points to the best possible explanation by using information which it has access to "at the time" we may find more information in the future and use it to come to a different conclusion about the nature of reality but until then we can only work with what we've got and I can only accept that it's the best explanation at this point.
@dannyvalastro26386 жыл бұрын
francis chan this bible makes no sense thats why you doubt
@xxxmmm38125 жыл бұрын
oh an atheist :D it does make sense but we live in a world contaminated with sin and it is natural to doubt, not because the Bible doesnt make sense, it does