Give Me an Answer - If God is Real, Why Is There So Much Pain and Suffering All Around Us?

[@curtisvislocky908]

This Brother witness to me while I was in College over 30 yrs ago. I wasn’t a Christian. But his witness impacted me. Several years later I gave my life to Christ. Best decision I ever made in my life. Gods Bless you Brother Cliffe.

[@digitalawe]

you have been fooled

[@curtisvislocky908]

I’ve been walking with Jesus for 30 yrs. I can assure you I’ve not been fooled.

[@digitalawe]

@@curtisvislocky908 you can't assure me of anything when you are blind

[@curtisvislocky908]

@@digitalawe , you must be all knowing to say if someone is blind or not. I know beyond a shadow of Jesus is real and I know Him.

[@digitalawe]

@@curtisvislocky908 look who's talking...you must be all knowing also that you KNOW that jesus is real. in your own head sure...he might be. Ya know santa is real in my own head also and I DO KNOW he is real also. And you may think I'm blind but i DO KNOW santa does exist and he is real..beyond a shadow of doubt. If you claim you know jesus ok...tell me what's stocks should i invest next can you ask him for me? what is jesus' favorite color??

[@leeblackharry]

I wish I had the memory to remember scripture and bring it up instantly when needed.

[@liquidfirepainting1169]

You can easily remember scripture. The way I found best was repeating a couple of scriptures a day to remember them for future use

[@jamesmassey3091]

Sounds silly but I find singing them, both when not around others :) or with others helps a lot. Also, just simply asking the Holy Spirit to help and give a chance to use scripture definitely helps it stick. Great heart desire sir keep seeking!

[@Tinarobinson099]

Study the scriptures, read your Bible, talk to God, build a close relationship with him. Just like you can sing your favorite songs word for word or the ABC’s lol. Practice makes perfect and when you love something it stays in your mind. Trust in Jesus the scriptures will flow out of your mouth

[@Tinarobinson099]

I write down different scriptures I’m drawn to for whatever reason and I reflect on them daily when I’m reading my Bible, listening to the word and praying

[@Pikkon-17]

God puts it in your heart so you might not sin against Him

[@mannyxoney5014]

This 28 minute video just saved my life thank you god for helping me come across this video!

[@goranmilic442]

What moved you in this video?

[@dillonferreira3529]

@@goranmilic442 Probably that beginning part where we are all going to hell :) So I would guess fear, but some religions call it "love" for some reason...

[@goranmilic442]

@@dillonferreira3529 We agree.

[@zombiekilla7463]

@@goranmilic442 he was lying

[@goranmilic442]

@@zombiekilla7463 Who?

[@bigm1247]

I am blown away by the effectiveness of the reasoning, passion and accuracy that the Holy Spirit has given this gentleman to share the Gospel and his belief in Jesus Christ. To God be the glory!

[@terminusadquem6981]

Unfortunately didn't work on me.. 😌

[@donaldcoleman514]

what is an none Israelite accurate about when the bible tell us the most high never dealt with any other nation psalm 147 /19 /20 he show his words to Jacob his statutes and judgments to Israel according to the bible the most high show his words statutes and judgments to Israel never mention no other nation unless you can show me in scripture let's continue for he has not dealt with any other nation according to the bible the most high never dealt with any other nation so how accurate can an nation the most high never dealt with be accurate let's continue and for his judgments they have not known them so how accurate can he be not known the most high words statutes and judgments

[@jakesosebee7636]

God created all of us in HIS IMAGE, and predestined us to be adopted into his family/bride. Jesus will come back to judge the WORLD… not just Israel. “he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭ESV‬‬ God the father predestined Jesus to be born in Bethlehem. God predestined Jesus with a calling. And don’t forget about Adam and Eve, they were created in the garden of Eden, and it says they walked with Jesus. I have respect for you and thank you for asking a question. God bless you

[@sgtslim4863]

@@donaldcoleman514Galatians 3:28 “There is neither jew nor greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Romans 10:12 “For there is no distinction between jew and greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him” The Word of God is for all💙

[@jjevans1693]

​@@jakesosebee7636prove it. assertions aren't facts

[@seanwilliamson8685]

What a respectful, thoughtful, curious, and sincere student that first guy was. This is how discourse should be. Ya really love to see it!

[@zanderscott9158]

I wish all interactions about Christianity were this way

[@KimberlyPinn-qi1zf]

Lampoon legal Llama lines

[@sharnoldpapa7339]

When someone loves people more than winning an argument, this is how it’s done. I respect the candor Cliffe brings. Shows his heart.

[@hudsonscogin6962]

I love how the man smiled when he said that God loves him. Its hard to be mad at someone loving you

[@youbloodybloodworktimejasper]

At 10:00 when he says "Jesus Christ" and the church bell sounds... praise the Lord

[@DazzyBoy1983]

Praise the Lord I notice that 🙏

[@the_alchemy_method]

Clever how Cliff makes them all comfortable by recreating the exact same lecture environment they’re used to and applying the same approach a lecturer would take to help them explore the meaning of life and God... really great 👍🏻

[@kevinmcrae2390]

It’s not religion for me, it’s my personal walk and relationship with Christ.🙂🙏🏻

[@powerfulcoconut757]

I love watching people in the background listening intently 💕

[@carsonmcmanus9410]

I legitimately thought this was a video from the early 2000’s because they were listening so well lol, I didn’t even see a cell phone

[@shannan7701]

@@carsonmcmanus9410 same

[@Guus209]

@@carsonmcmanus9410 It is from the early 00s. I remember I used to watch Cliff on TV back in 2005.

[@bboyg1]

They are young adults from his church. It is a psychological effect, the people gathering over him give other people the courage to debate or ask questions.

[@kittenlover20044]

My mom left poison mushrooms out in a Gatorade bottle and I drank some, thinking it was a treat but immediately regretting it I started praying. I told my mom and she said I'd die, I was so scared. But I ignored it and kept praying, I got my heart opened, instead of the devil being able to torment me, He showed me what I truly had in my heart. I thought I couldn't forgive my mom for what she did to me as a child, God showed me the true desires I have. I did not hate her, I loved her so much more than anyone could see. I loved Jesus, I loved God, Judas, etc. I was not created for hate there is no ability for me to hate when I'm following Him. I was so happy that I could have so much love because I followed God. I stayed up all day and night, without even realizing and I just kept telling my family over and over about Jesus/God, and texting my husband about God and how in love I am with him, thankful we have a relationship with God, that we love Jesus etc. And then God told me, "you will live" I just knew He was keeping me safe the entire time. A little bit of faith is enough for you to hear Him. God literally saved me. I cried in the shower, begging to let me serve Him for a little longer I just want to make a difference to someone. I think it's beautiful that He saved some teen girl who wanted to devote her future family to Him, and tell everyone about how scared she was being in the shower begging God like a vulnerable child. (I really was) It was so amazing to know He loved me so much to tell me I will be okay. I am so happy there's suffering, because if I didn't suffer and He didn't save me I wouldn't realize how deep His love was for me. He is so wonderful and makes the most out of it for you.

[@hurtn4asqueezegabrielc.826]

The Lord Jesus Christ is good! My life was turned completely upside down but I trusted Jesus. I love you Jesus

[@curiousgeorge555]

Been binge watching Cliff. What an amazing ministry he has had and hopefully will continue to have. I wish these videos were time stamped.

[@mackywackydeejew]

Forreal.

[@iezzif]

I learned more watching 4 episodes of Cliff than sitting in church every Sunday for 40 years

[@hungry6646]

@@iezzif I wish I payed attention in church tho it's lockdown here by me haven't been to church for a long time even when it wasn't lockdown for some time

[@rapturebound197]

@@iezzif hi Frank, you say you " learned more watching 4 episodes of Cliffe than sitting in church for 40 years". Better late than never right! Lol. That seems like an indictment on that church you were in..and perhaps to an extent it is. That happens. What I found to be true in my own life was that having a boatload of "answers" handed to me about God or about His bible didn't mean anything to me as long as I didn't previously have "questions" and curiosities for those answers to mesh gears with. I hope that makes sense. And I think thats kinda how it is for all of us. Not to get too simple but its like telling someone the answer is "4" but if that person doesn't have any desire to know and or doesn't care to know what 2+2 is ..then telling me "4" is kinda meaningless. Im guessing at some point you began to form questions about God and or His bible...maybe lots of them... and a spiritually gifted guy like Cliffe comes along and starts rattling off the answers to your subconsciously formed questions and bingo! its a MATCH! "For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;" ~ Proverbs 2:10 Take care Frank..see you in Glory! Amen

[@csabo1725]

@@hungry6646 Your god created the Corona virus. He obviously wanted millions to die so embrace it as his will.

[@julissaayala3431]

I’m so grateful for stumbling across this video. I have been asking myself what if Christianity is just another cult or religion and we’re just being brainwashed to believe in a God, but after watching, there is no doubt that Christianity is not like any other religion or cult because of the way the disciples are described and how God warns us about false prophets. I feel relieved to have had my question answered. Thank you!

[@shuabshungne8043]

... this is exactly how brainwashing works.

[@godloves9163]

Indeed false prophets hence why prophecy is very important to understand. He’s a good prophecy important to understand: Unmasking the Mark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqqWpXd_gbZ5nqc

[@nitrobitde2609]

God bless you!

[@libertyfreak1382]

Praise God! What an amazing speaker. Why have only found this beautiful brother today?

[@shermagustave837]

Its timely, I had a few moments myself.

[@giancarlooviedo5753]

I am learning so much from you sir. Thank you for being bold and loving to others by sharing the truth.

[@aldom359]

I’m grateful to have found Cliff and I have learned A LOT from Him speaking. His commitment and patience towards ignorant minds amazes me as I would have lashed out or been angry at their thinking, but Cliff is Just, Cliff is Fair. Cliff, you Motivate and Inspire me, and it will only be a matter of time until I get to live out this scripture as YOU Righteously do. And it goes “But in your Hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be Prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the Hope that you have. But do this with Gentleness and respect” 1 Peter 3:15 NIV ❤️

[@derpypanda7]

I always get a smile on my face when I see there’s a new video.

[@ronakio]

i love this guy. he's doing a great job.

[@cameroneagle4370]

yes its a new video...

[@PaulRizzo]

Absolutely! These videos have taught me so much over the last 17 years.

[@ReformedNerd]

Tell me about it! Wish they were more often

[@GraftedOliveBranch]

@@PaulRizzo "All scripture is breathed out by God. It is profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness". - 2 Timothy 3:16 Praise the Lord

[@maribelalvarez-munoz5564]

I love this style of evangelism so much. I love the honest discussions. I love the passion from Cliffe and the students. I love hearing the campus bell towers in all the videos. Thank you Pastor Cliffe for your witness!

[@zyuh64]

Love watching debates like this, seeing young minds question life

[@bibleloreyt]

Whoever is reading this... ✝️ God knows your heart 💓 He knows your pain, hurt and struggles 💔. He will RESTORE YOU Just don’t give up ⚔️🛡😇👑🙏🔥😊

[@godislove363]

Exactly, my world is crumbling, yet God is my center and though I sort of have the life of Job, I will survive.

[@jacobmunoz7895]

@@godislove363 well Jacob keep praising God like Job and keep submitting to His will even when things seem chaotic. Even when you lose everything. It’s hard, but it’s doable through the strength in Christ 🙏🏽 God bless you brother Israel!

[@gaslowringfa6951]

Amen

[@godislove363]

@@jacobmunoz7895 exactly Amen as I tell others, thankyou.

[@kennym3492]

No. Not true. And it’s a sin to lie

[@lastdays4278]

Yep Cliff is the bomb. I just started watching his stuff. It is so cool to see people actually engaging in questions and dialog, you can't get that from many people today. We all know scripture told us this time would come.

[@victorvest6668]

I'm struggling I really needed to hear this today

[@d-not-u]

There's is suffering because of disobedience, not just from us but higher power of the air that be.

[@ahuman5150]

This won't help you. These arguments are ridiculous.

[@Onlinepower1]

@@ahuman5150 Do you not believe in Jesus?

[@ahuman5150]

@@Onlinepower1 No sir

[@Onlinepower1]

@@ahuman5150 Jesus is real and He loves you so much!

[@Feliz831]

I like the way this young man was very respectful. I wish we could do it like this in europe. Here are the people when it comes to those questions very rude and if you are preaching on a stool they come behind you and kick it away so the preacher falls down. I saw this happen with a street preacher here. The answers were Gold . I appreciate it.

[@CaptainAmercia]

Hope you support Palestine If you don’t then your honestly no better than those people who kick preachers of chairs

[@Feliz831]

@@CaptainAmercia well thats my Problem which country I support and i have to give Account only to god. Like everyone what we do in our live. God bless you.

[@CaptainAmercia]

@@Feliz831 True but cannot stand aside when the nation you support does some awful things don't think god would be praised with the actions of these people but i understand what you mean.

[@rhetrhet]

it tough nowadays to find people that preach and not intimidate. I have always received biblical knowledge better when it seems more of a passive interference than a harsh and dominant one. God wants you to speak of him and praise his name, but its hard to see love in a message that is so strong; you do a wonderful job of answering questions while maintaining that calm. Love the fact that the person asking the questions has actual respect for the answers given as well, very uncommon amongst todays generation toward Christianity.

[@marym11]

Thank you brother so glad to hear you talk to every age as a Christian I love the way you teach them they must know that we have all sin and we need to all repent until His Son Yeshua will come back to save Israel and the world shalom from UK.

[@123darkfang]

Just found this man. Amazing way with reason and explanation

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

You amaze me the way you deal with people, how you expound the word

[@jdsjds7935]

God didn’t give us a spirit of fear. Whenever you die in Christ best believe God has treasures waiting for you in eternity

[@uncomfortabletruths7990]

Bro religion is man made it’s really not that hard to realize that be realistic god does exist but he does not give a fuck about us come dude this big as universe and what ever is out side that makes no sense

[@jdsjds7935]

@@uncomfortabletruths7990 makes perfect sense an all perfect being sitting outside of time in eternity for God so loved the world and everyone in it he killed his only son Jesus born of a virgin to die on the cross so WHOEVER believes in him shall eternal life. God loves Satan to he gave him this world as his playground this life don’t mean much I got treasure waiting on me ..look at all the evil antichrists in the world even your comment. Just because you don’t have a prayer life or planted seeds in others life and haven’t reaped benefits of being free as a bird through Christ that’s on you . Your saying God doesn’t care on KZbin comments says who you ? Lol

[@jdsjds7935]

@@uncomfortabletruths7990 COVID backwards is DIVOC. Hebrew divoc means possessed by an evil spirit.. 2020 Biden campaign TEXT UNITED to 30330. 2020 divided by 666 is 30330

[@ryan-heath]

@@jdsjds7935 dude wow very convincing bro (sarcasm)

[@ralphangel561]

@@uncomfortabletruths7990 Religions are cults. Followers of Christ is different.

[@Bigrod76]

This man is a great example of a strong and kind christian

[@zoes32flavaz]

Kindly called that guy short lol

[@babdrumsable]

One of the guys said “something we will never know”. We have an assurance, God has made himself known. If you haven’t felt Him that close before give it time and be soft enough to change perspectives of who God is and what He can do in your life.

[@godislove363]

I am confused by your statement, and I do know.

[@BINOYVARGHESE1]

Great work Pastor. May the Lord bless and use you more. 🙏

[@mentalidaddelujo]

One of my top 10 favorite channels on KZbin..

[@chanasakcriska7488]

These videos give me so much hope. Especially with the climate that exists towards God on college campuses and campuses in general. It makes me so excited to see people genuinely curious about God and asking questions. It opens the door. I love it! I dont think theres winning an argument, theres salvation and thats the goal, to lead people to Christ and this is the way. Great conversations, dialogue and questions. Praying to God that there will be a radical awakening on these campuses among these students and that they experience the true love of God because it transforms. You can even see how him telling people about the love God has for them brings hope. His name alone has power and you can see it in all of these conversations.

[@Jesus_is_KingofKings]

Hahahaha the ending where Cliffe says i am taller than you and everyone just starts laughing is precious. Even the guy asking laughed so thats gud xD

[@let_freedom_ping]

Your videos have been a blessing to me. I’ve watched dozens of them over the last week. Thank you for what you do.

[@jimmybone5128]

This guy, the first or only, ask awesome questions. The ONLY way we can know that we humans have a "hopeless problem", that we have no ability at all to detect on our own. Outside of direct revelation there would have no way to know we were missing something we never had, that being a living spirit directly connected to His Spirit as we were created to be. This kid is a sharp thinker period. I pray God draw him and resurrect his spirit. He's a seeker without a doubt.

[@blaise9186]

John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

[@russellbarnes7732]

"and if it's all relative I'm just as right as you are" wow i finally understand relativism 61 years later

[@luismongemora2190]

I’m a catholic who loves the way this man speaks! We need more priests to do something like this

[@Generatorman59]

You realize that priests have a reputation of molesting children, don't you? I mean, the Catholic church has even apologized for it and has paid over 3.7 billion dollars in restitutions. Why would anyone still support such an organization?

[@Allaiya.]

We need more christians like this in general imo

[@MakeHarmonyReal]

A Barber's Story: Does God Exist? A man went to a barber shop to have his hair and his beard cut as always. He started to have a good conversation with the barber who attended him. They talked about so many things and various subjects. Suddenly, they touched the subject of God. The barber said: "Look man, I don't believe that God exists as you say." "Why do you say that?" asked the client. "Well, it's so easy, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God does not exist. Oh, tell me, if God existed, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned children? If God existed, there would be no suffering nor pain. I can't think of loving a God who permits all of these things." The client stopped for a moment thinking, but he didn't want to respond as to cause an argument. The barber finished his job and the client went out of the shop. Just after he left the barber shop he saw a man in the street with a long hair and beard (it seems that it had been a long time since he had his cut and he looked so untidy). Then the client again entered the barber shop and he said to the barber, "You know what? Barbers do not exist." "How can you say they don't exist?" asked the barber. "Well I am here and I am a barber." "No!" the client exclaimed. "They don't exist because if they did there would be no people with long hair and a beard like that man who walks in the street." "Ah, barbers do exist, what happens is that people do not come to me." "Exactly!"- affirmed the client. "That's the point. God does exist, what happens is people don't go to Him and do not look for Him. That's why there's so much pain and suffering in the world."

[@heavnxbound]

This is a classic.

[@alexnava7664]

Good one

[@g1android11]

this is a bad explanation to why bad things happen

[@arcticangel1628]

@@g1android11 How? I completely understood it. Things don’t happen for you unless you do your part first. That’s what the client was explaining to the barber about God.

[@PrincessZeeBee]

🤣🤣 Amen!

[@tyman7156]

without the choice to choose evil, our love for God means nothing

[@ClickToPreview]

Absolutely not true. True love for God is faith in HIS redemption through His Son (which is GIVEN as a GIFT FROM GOD). Without this redemptive gift, your so-called "love" for God is a lie and has ZERO bearing on a so-called personal "choice" to choose evil OR good which you do not understand is SOVEREIGNLY DECIDED. Jesus expressly said "You did NOT CHOOSE ME, I chose you". You'll find this sentiment OVER AND OVER from the very Son of God and His Apostles.

[@markhall9007]

This guys speech makes me question if there is a god, and I believe

[@alanbriggs86]

I'm an atheist to the point that I can't understand how anyone could read the Bible and/or listen to preaching and still honestly believe. (I don't mean this in any condescending way) This guy and especially Ray Comfort sound more like used car salesmen trying to upsell me, than disciples of God. I still listen to theist points to understand their rationale, but this guy is hurting the cause.

[@MsLaetitia26]

Try watching 23min in hell here in KZbin. It's very interesting

[@MsLaetitia26]

@@alanbriggs86 their rational is simple. To follow the last teaching of Jesus. That said spread his parole. Because heaven is God's property and as Romans said "in Rome do as Roman's do". We cannot enter God's kingdom if we don't follow his laws. Everything is in our hands so when the time comes not everyone will agree with their judgements but no one could say I didn't know.

[@esmereldasnickles8056]

@@alanbriggs86 I'm sorry but athiests like you are just delusional. How can you constantly lie to yourself and say there is no God everyday. How can you look at animals, nature, the sun, the moon and stars and say there is no God. I'm sorry but yall are just on par with flat earthers at this point. It's so hard to take yall seriously.

[@CaptainAmercia]

@@esmereldasnickles8056 Its pretty Simple we just have more evidence on how these elements are formed it's the goal of scientific research to provide evidence on those makers. Religion doesn't have this which is why so many people just cannot get into religion the whole thing is about belief and how they believe in something when there's no evidence to back any of this stories besides written sources from thousand's of years ago which for all we know could've been written by creative minds. We live in a world where writers have created whole worlds from Middle Earth, Star Wars Galaxy, Star Trek and it's many cultures and fictional alien religions to name a few. It's not hard to believe that many religions are just nothing more than stories. As a massive fan of religion i went to a Catholic and did really well in Religion which we had to take but i never really believed in it was far more interested in the ancient gods of the Greeks and the Romans along with the Egyptians which i found more interesting and creative and honestly more believable in some ways. Overall yeah there not really delusional some people just need a little bit more evidence to get onboard i know many people who are really into science but still believe in god of course in their own way as they also have a better understanding of science than the average believer.

[@Hybrid13b]

These videos are amazing. Thank you Jesus !

[@themaker2475]

27:50 was totally unexpected 🤣🤣 Buddy got stumped 🤣

[@JustSamOfficial]

Brilliant talk.. Learnt a lot thank you..

[@princemimiw1]

The very reason why there was so much chaos in our world is because we are living in a fallen world brought about by sin😔

[@PianoWrecker]

We have nothing to do with the creation/origin of sin, so why do we have to “pay” for the sins of Adam and Eve ?

[@princemimiw1]

@@PianoWrecker when sin entered the world through adam it spread and no one is blameless but God provide a way by sending his Son so that whoever believes him will be save👍🏻

[@Silver77cyn]

And the reason we have sin is because Adam ate from the forbidden fruit that God himself put in the Garden of Eden.

[@leebennett1821]

Not only that God knows Everything so he knew Adam would Eat from the Tree of Forbidden Knowledge so how did Adam know it was wrong to Disobey God Since he could not have known it was Wrong until he Had eaten the Fruit

[@Silver77cyn]

@@leebennett1821 Exactly. 👍

[@davidgooley8940]

My answer to the question written in the title is this. The reason why there is so much pain and suffering is because the ones experiencing the pain and suffering have rejected the only one who can heal them from both. The irony is that while pain and suffering was caused by Adam through his sin, the Messiah helps us by healing us first and then learning how to live in spite of the pain and suffering around us, and then become a witness to show others how to overcome the pain and suffering.

[@GraftedOliveBranch]

Thankyou Cliffe, for another interesting and informative video.

[@billyholly]

The first young man really seems to be seeking/researching and didn't quote a single meme. I'm praying for him, now.

[@satan6412]

The word "meme" was invented by Richard Dawkins in his first book "The Selfish Gene", and the word means, an idea that is passed from one human to another in the same way a virus is spread. Therefore, Cliffes argument that "every human is flawed and the only way to fix yourself is with jesus" is a meme itself. Probably the original meme that Richard Dawkins was referring to. So, just understand that the viral spread of ridiculous religious ideas, was the reason for the invention of the word "meme". Knowledge is power.

[@aureliotheredeemed7566]

@@satan6412 The argument that all of us are flawed is factual, memes don’t necessarily have to be factual in fact they tend to be humorous the majority of the time. Knowledge is power but God given wisdom wields it.

[@satan6412]

@@aureliotheredeemed7566 it is not FACTUAL. Fairy tales about magic do not fix anything. It is a lie you have been led to believe.

[@aureliotheredeemed7566]

@@satan6412 And who led you to believe that?

[@himynameisjohnwumsh7631]

@@satan6412 : lol. U based your conclusion on a “probably”.

[@BuzzFish]

Here’s how I see it, God made us with free will and in doing that there’s an opportunity for sin, he didn’t create it but he allows it as a path from our choices. Same thing when people ask why doesn’t God just show up and prove he is who he says he is. If he did that you’d be overcome by his glory and not really have a choice.

[@memowilliam9889]

@Devante Randle … It is one byproduct of choice but not the only byproduct. Without the ability to choose our behavior then we would be nothing more than robots. Our love for God our anyone would be simply a mechanical response and not real.

[@james-bu2ky]

Praise the Lord 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@heisrisen560]

When we tell God to get lost or bug off (however you want to put it) he doesn’t just leave us be because he’s no puppet master or manipulator, he also takes his characteristics/attributes along with him, such as goodness, grace, mercy, love, respect etc this is the reason hell is such a desolate, isolated, evil and lonely place because God isn’t there, people end up there because they want nothing to do with God, and how can someone who can’t stand God here on earth inherit Gods kingdom and dwell with him there in eternity think about it, it’s also why the world is in such perfect order and control because God is a God of order BUT you have people here on earth who reject him and because he’s not going to violate your will your life will reflect his absence (disease, death, etc)because of your not following God your following your own will and fleshly desires which is sin and the wages of sin is death, hope this helped someone understand a lil better - God bless

[@mari.na_sugar6122]

Я народилась в християнській сім’ї, завжди вважала правильним вірити в Бога, і я дійсно вірю в Нього. Але ніколи не задавала ці питання. І не знала як відповісти на них друзям. Але те як відповідає, Кліфф навіть мене переконало в моїй вірі! Дякую, що даєте можливість почути відповіді на такі прості, але складні для розʼяснення, питання❤ Я дуже хочу придбати його книжку

[@dannyhale076]

Because god gave us free will and we make our own choices

[@Brandon-to9vp]

Lmao cliff, " let me straighten out the circle for you" mic drop

[@carefulcarpenter]

Square the circle?

[@mylesshaw6407]

@@carefulcarpenter you dont square your circles??!

[@carefulcarpenter]

@@mylesshaw6407 In 2017 a computer analyst spent a year using the squaring of the circle to prove that Pi is NOT a transcendental number. I watched for the last couple months as he went step by step in a very complicated graphic design proof using a spreadsheet. I am just a carpenter, so he did not take me very seriously, and seldom replied to my comments. I believe it was 10.26.2017 when he posted his final spreadsheet numbers. I was impressed! Then I had observed what he used as the value of Phi. Within 4 hours I posted a proof that reestablished the status of Pi as a transcendental number. He ignored me completely and soon after closed down his YT channel. Do you understand the philosophical reasoning behind his proof, and the impact of the epiphany I had that turned his applecart upside-down? The very next day after Bible Study, with a friend who works at NASA, I was confronted with a Christian brother who did not see a problem, or a miracle that happened. On the 28th, two days later, Q made the first post on 4chan. I am able to discuss privately in person the two Q-proofs that I have documented empirical evidence. What is the source? Why does epiphany trump a year-long proof achieved by squaring of the circle?

[@mylesshaw6407]

@@carefulcarpenter lol im sorry you had to type all that, but, when I first made this comment i was just joking and trying to be funny, now it kinda got intresting

[@carefulcarpenter]

@@mylesshaw6407 Yes, I thought it might. 😁 Not sure if Cliff or anyone can wrap their head around this. I re-examined one of my Q-proofs yesterday, and it returned even more information than I found earlier. Not sure if the PTB want to deal with this one?

[@deannavezina1941]

Jesus didn't say that we will not be suffering before he went back to heaven, he have told us that we will have tribulations, and to be of good cheer, he have overcome the world, we have to share in his sufferings, because Jesus did suffer when he was on earth, many hated him, and said he wasn't God! and he was rejected and betrayed, and was tempted by the devil and was spat on, etc... then killed on the cross for our sins! it's the devil's world! of course this world is of pain and suffering, but Jesus is coming back soon to change this world for much better! amen!.

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Matthew 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

[@PhoenieFroe313]

To address the 4:50 mark, at most times ignorance of the law isn't a defence. Not sure what they call it in the US but in the UK you have "Strict Liability Offences" that you can break the law even without "mens rea".

[@rimaelkhoury7419]

God surly is with you giving you all the knowledge to teach

[@johnpilapil9250]

I Love God

[@WalkToPoland]

Q: Who does good things? A: We do. Q: Who does evil things? A: We do. Problem solved.

[@Kryll2k]

What problem was solved?

[@dorreyeet1529]

we are human

[@midnightblue1874]

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

[@drschwandi3687]

Nothing is solved? There are a lot of examples of suffering which is not caused by us. Sickness, Birth defects, Volcanoes etc. He just ignored all examples which do not support his own argument.

[@LANDRYPHYNO]

these clips never disappoint 👍🏾

[@Aethelvlad]

1:12 One of the easiest questions for me. He did create it perfect. There was no disease. There was no death. There was no suffering. Then, we took our free will and we turned against God. He still is omni-potent and omni-benevolent, we simply rejected the perfect creation you speak of.

[@ledbyhisword_]

But why does all of humanity have to suffer because of the choices that two people made? How is that fair for the rest of us? And if God is “all knowing” then didn’t He know before creating Adam and Eve that they would do that? So why create them to begin with? So that we can all suffer for it?

[@jakovfisel8833]

These Kids can be lucky to meet such a guy!

[@Reckless-02]

I really like how he explained everything truly great at it.

[@james-bu2ky]

My Jesus still alive 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤.

[@ricliu4538]

He treat us as a father...we initiate and he loves..we walk away..he still loves and waits for us..*POWERFUL*

[@frankjuval]

Because it builds character and strength; if you allow it. How can we know the true value of good and love without something to compare it to?

[@terminusadquem6981]

Why the need to be compared? 🤔 surely, absence makes the heart grow fonder but fond is already there without it's opposite.. the opposite only supplments but is in no way superior.. 🙄

[@jeffmcelroy5364]

Best Christian apologist on you tube for his chosen audience. Cliff balances scriptural discourse with pragmatic instruction that cant but lead a non believer to ask the hard questions about their own exsisitance. The looks on the listeners face says it all. This is a graduate level education class that these people KNOW they are not recieveing sitting inside that box they just exited and traded for a seat on those steps outdoors.

[@cameroneagle4370]

but he belives we were once monkeys, soooooooo

[@jeffmcelroy5364]

@@cameroneagle4370 im confused. Who said he beleives we were once monkeys?

[@cameroneagle4370]

@@jeffmcelroy5364 cliffe does...maybe not in this video...but hes a long earth macro evolution guy...

[@jeffmcelroy5364]

@@cameroneagle4370 not that im disputing what youre saying but from the 20 or so vids i watched of him speaking in this type of forum, i find it pretty hard to believe he'd hold to that type of world view. He seems very fundamental in his theology etc. Im gonna have to do some snooping and see what i can dig up. Thanks

[@godislove363]

@@jeffmcelroy5364 unfortunately Cameron is right, but most pastors today for not understand this.

[@madammo7786]

God gave man free will. The suffering is created by man, not by god.

[@drcola143]

By that logic free will is a curse. At heaven you won't even think about sinning right? So does that mean no free will? And if free will is a blessing that means that Earth is better than heaven.

[@TheMidnightModder]

@@drcola143 In Heaven we will be in the presence of complete perfection. We will lack nothing. We'll have everything we need and we'll have everything we want. We'll still have free will, but we won't want to sin and we won't feel the need to sin because God is right before our eyes and He has given us EVERYTHING we could ever hope for. People sin to gain. Money, power, women, dopamine, etc. When you lack nothing, why sin? It's as simple as that.

[@Silver77cyn]

@@TheMidnightModder Maybe God should have just put us in heaven in the first place.

[@drcola143]

@@TheMidnightModder mmm, not really. By that logic that means you are capable of sinning, but choose not too. But in heaven isn't it impossible to sin? Also, why have an Earth then? Why can't God just start us in heaven

[@TheMidnightModder]

@@drcola143 It does make sense, you're just not giving it thought. Forced love is not love. God wants us to love Him unconditionally so He puts us at arms distance away so we can properly use our free will to decide if we want to love Him or not. Then if we Choose to be with Him we will be in Heaven.

[@dennislumagui7053]

Pain is part of life.. if you don't feel pain you're dead.

[@maxpowe6446]

not really, people have disorders that make them feelless to pain

[@lemonade71440]

@@maxpowe6446 pain doesn't just mean physical real pain. It can mean mental main, or psychological pain as well

[@maxpowe6446]

@@lemonade71440 yeah, there is also people that do not feel thay pain pain, they are called psycopaths

[@dennislumagui7053]

@@maxpowe6446 that's just the way they deal with it.

[@maxpowe6446]

@@dennislumagui7053 nope, there is literally people that feel no pain of any kind....

[@JESUSCHRIST-jw3tb]

💙 from India

[@MississippiDan1]

Remember when you were a small child and about to do something wrong, but you felt that little tug at your heart that told you "NO"? That was the spirit trying to guide you... Or when you were older and trying to figure out something difficult but you just couldn't and finally it occurs to you, so as to make you say "oh yeah! Why didn't i think of that before?" - because HE just gave it to you. We say that because it seems so simple when the answer is perfect. That's how we know what comes from our Father, by it's perfection. When we don't listen we say things like "something was telling me" or "i had a gut feeling" but really this is how God communicates with every life form. Remember what Jesus said, "consider the birds of the field, they neither reap nor sow yet our Father feeds them" and HE can cause them to see a worm in the grass from the highest treetops. How much more can HE cause us to see? How much more important are we than the birds? When we get a big flow of information/understanding, we call it an "epiphany" and it can change your whole life. Learn to clear your mind. Learn your types of thoughts. Don't give any time to negative thoughts or thoughts that don't help you. "The Spirit is the true teacher" and as long as you're wrapped up in the world, you'll never hear HIM. ❤️🙏

[@agentsmith7866]

? That's your conscience.

[@terminusadquem6981]

No it was internalized standards of behavior made by society.. no spirit dear..

[@terminusadquem6981]

No it was internalized standards of behavior made by society.. no spirit dear..

[@MississippiDan1]

@@terminusadquem6981 says the troll without the spirit...

[@MississippiDan1]

@@agentsmith7866 part is you, part is not... Investigate this connection and open your heart to the creator.

[@sethfrancisco9381]

Good questions boys!👏👏👏 Smart kids. Critical thinking skills fully displayed. Congrats!

[@WordDropMedia]

Brilliant wisdom comes through this vessel name Cliff. God is certainly pouring out through him.

[@carefulcarpenter]

Cliff is the closest thing I have seen that makes me think about the disciples of Christ in the First Century. Are we in Last Days?

[@colinmatts]

If Cliff is the best God can find then Christianity is in trouble

[@carefulcarpenter]

@@colinmatts Please let us know who is your favorite?

[@WordDropMedia]

@@carefulcarpenter we are all valuable in our own ways. Cliff is great at apologetics. I believe I am good at meditation and understanding the word of God and teaching it. Everyone has their own gifts.

[@colinmatts]

@@carefulcarpenter Favorite apologist? Don't like any of them

[@easybeliever7]

Brilliant video! This should be able to make anyone realise that Christianity is true.

[@theoskeptomai2535]

It didn't. Do you think the position of atheism is a logically justified one?

[@easybeliever7]

@@theoskeptomai2535 I don’t personally, as I have done research for months on the evidence for Christianity, and I have found it to be true, and have even had my own personal experiences with Jesus Christ myself (which I know are purely testimonial, but many other people have experienced the same thing). It is actually impossible to logically justify atheism, as according to that worldview all “logic” is just solely a man’s personal opinion based on random patterns and paths that molecules and matter take in your brain according to Physics, the laws of logic don’t even work in atheism because we have no higher standard to compare them with nor justify them from. The laws of logic are completely immaterial, how do they even exist properly in the materialistic atheist worldview?

[@theoskeptomai2535]

@@easybeliever7 I am not convinced a god exists because I have never encountered any evidence that suggests one does exist. If you heard a claim to truth, especially an extraordinary claim, that was presented without any evidence, would you think it is rationally justified to suspend any acknowledgement as to the truth of such claim until evidence were introduced?

[@theoskeptomai2535]

@@easybeliever7 Just a yes or no reply will suffice.

[@theoskeptomai2535]

@@easybeliever7 Well?

[@willz6997]

One of the most common questions asked around. Could not have answered better

[@colinmatts]

He could have actually answered it instead of telling a fairy tale.

[@thefoodproject]

Great new jersey you have there Cliff! Dig it.

[@switzerlandful]

8:27 I don't think we can fully comprehend God... but I think God gave us enough common sense to notice certain things that couldn't ever have arisen on their own. Grass, for example, are solar powered nano-tech machines that convert carbon dioxide to oxygen for you. You run on it, mow it down, goes through brutal winters... yet keeps bouncing back (impressive invention). The rest of your body is made up of biological machines within machines within machines working almost perfectly and flawlessly for so many functions to work well. Even our DNA has features built into it that reduce errors in the replication process. If this isn't a sign we were designed, I'm not sure what is.

[@projectstart5522]

God doesn't just step back, He down right punished us for disobeying Him. He said that you CANNOT take from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and that if you do, I will punish you with death and disease, Adam and Eve flipped him off and gave into temptation at the "hands" of the Devil and that is what we have now, death and disease.

[@brat-b8h]

-if the bible was true then adam and eve did it. Not us. - it's god's fault for putting the trees there in the first place. -death already existed. That's why there was a tree of eternal life in the garden. People who live forever don't need to eat anything. also they weren't 'tempted' by the devil. They were guided to the tree of knowledge by the serpent. Genesis never says the serpent is the devil and god cursed the serpent to walk on its belly, meaning it was a literal snake.

[@SMPwhiteshadow]

@@brat-b8h So much confusion in a single comment, is like you're reciting something you read somewhere else. Ah, I see, you have satanic beliefs...

[@brat-b8h]

​@@SMPwhiteshadow please point out the confusion. What I said is truthful and honest. And yes, I have satanic beliefs. As an ex-Christian I like Satanism now cause Satan did nothing wrong and God is far worse by a factor of a trillion. Why do you love evil?

[@projectstart5522]

@@brat-b8h First, the Bible is and always will be true. Second, yes, Adam and Eve committed the original sin of which God punished the entire human race to be born with original sin. Third, death may have been a thing but God made it so man could eat of the tree of Eternal Life and took that away as punishment, therefore making it so every human on this earth to surely die. One other thing, disease didn't exist until man disobeyed. Fourth, GOD DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES AND NOTHING IS HIS FAULT!!! Fifth, it states specifically that the Devil possessed the snake because it was the most susceptible to possession, and that is also why the serpent was punished, for allowing the Devil to take over.

[@terminusadquem6981]

@@projectstart5522 wait i kind of disagree with the first bible is and always be true, you say? 🤔

[@wrld4116]

The teacher is quiet when we take the test

[@sheercold26]

I love this

[@terminusadquem6981]

Why not grant us straight whatever the hell he wants from us? more like he's playing a game or making an experiment see what happens to humans.. that's psycho don't you think? 🤔

[@stephensperr1379]

Pain and suffering is to make us stronger.

[@jjevans1693]

Grow up 😅 That's ridiculous.

[@Allaiya.]

Apologetics are great & something we should really all study. But I've never, not once, heard someone say their life got worse by following Christ. Maybe they exist but I haven't ran into one yet. I think God reaches out to every person & the more you start listening, reading the Bible, and thinking upon these things, you start noticing it even more. As someone who just recently came back to faith in my women's bible group said last week, he's always there ready to pick up the phone when you're ready to make that call.

[@timothyp.1392]

AS a Catholic I my short answer to this is that we are not meant for this world. Our human lives are like a blink of an eye compared to the eternity we will spend in heaven or hell. The suffering on this earth is allowed by God as our test to see if we can indure it and still find Him.

[@mezocowoo6729]

Every creations God created has its purposes. Even the Devil has its purpose. All to praise Him and His Glories. Be humble, be grateful and look for His salvation.

[@ellea3344]

These are also words.

[@terminusadquem6981]

❌❌❌ wrong answer... FUN FACT: he can create free will without evil... he can confine free will to good choices or good options only like we can choose what to eat, what to wear, etc. but we cannot choose to commit stealing, murder, or to sin. BUT surprise, surprise he didn't he create that. Don't make free will an EXCUSE for the existence of evil and suffering in this world. 😌 It is his fault because he let evil and suffering.

[@mezocowoo6729]

@@terminusadquem6981 if He allows free will, why must there be conditions of free will? Free is free, there is no free this but not free that. He gives us free will but also commandments and Jesus Christ to combat the free will of evil doing. Don’t blame God when we’re the ones choosing to do evil. Don’t try to be God and tell God what to do for our own benefits.

[@_the_watcher_2089]

If you go to heaven after death than death would be a good thing. but to fear death and say its bad shows you don't truly believe that u would go to heaven after death.

[@cameroneagle4370]

right..these days we can tell the people who fear death and who dont know god by those who say "trust the science"....

[@godislove363]

Some who are growing in Christ are still learning about this and many other topics. It is their love and sincerity in what we know, not how much. I for example may know more than person x,but person x may have more faith etc.

[@rosemorris8481]

Adam and Eve brought sin into the world first. But also the devil roams the earth and causes bad things to happen. And rejecting Jesus as your savior.

[@davidruiz4139]

something to keep in mind is the disciples scattered and denied Christ on his way to the cross, and believed till their death after the witnessed the risen Christ. Their fear of dying didn’t change, the people that were persecuting them for following Christ didn’t change, the only thing that changed is there new faith and trust in Jesus, after having witnessed his resurrection. That points to something profound that changed before, and after Christ, death and resurrection .

[@josephwalker2646]

that which lives cannot die and that which is dead cannot live, God knows pain and suffering but he can only experience it through you

[@Malhaloc]

God knows pain and suffering from experience. Jesus suffered all kinds of pain, temptation, humiliation.

[@alana9478]

I mean, believing in god is nothing more than a facade, an excuse to ignore your problems. That’s why a lot of older people believe in god because their time is almost up and believing in something that doesn’t exist gives them the comfort that there is more to life after death.

[@voicesopinions7700]

People confront their problems I’ve seen as they become religious

[@alana9478]

@@voicesopinions7700 yeah but some people rely on it too much imo. Religion is a good thing, don’t get me wrong tho.

[@MiklRngr]

Of all the "intellectual" arguments for Christ as the begotten Son of God, none is more powerful than the death of the apostles. A person may (as have others throughout history) have died for an erroneous belief. But they were witnesses. They lived with Jesus. They KNOW if what they wrote is true or is false because they SAW it. They proclaimed Jesus as God. They did so and did not become rich or to gain friends or to get hot women. They did become "famous" but many of their writings admitted their personal flaws, which is statement against interest for becoming "admired historical figures". All they needed to do is state that Jesus was NOT God and they would have avoided being murdered (martyred). But knowing Christ, they refused to deny Him and were executed for it. They died testifying to their knowledge when a simple denial of truth would have meant they get to live. No man would knowingly die for a lie. Powerful stuff.

[@godislove363]

Amen.

[@theoskeptomai2535]

How did you come to conclude this Jesus existed?

[@MiklRngr]

@@theoskeptomai2535 There can be no doubt that Jesus of Nazareth existed - the historical evidence is clear. Much in the same way we know President Lincoln and Socrates existed. Even the most agnostic/atheistic of scholars agree about Jesus' existence. So, knowing He existed, the question then is whether He was the begotten Son of God.

[@theoskeptomai2535]

@@MiklRngr Wrong. I have doubt, like many others, that Jesus existed for I know of no evidence that suggests his historicity.

[@theoskeptomai2535]

@@MiklRngr We have ample evidence that Abraham Lincoln existed. There is no comparison.

[@ken45y]

Life was not meant to be easy. God sees your suffering and he wants you to be humble all the way through. The devil wants to hand us gold on a platter but at a certain horrible cost of losing our souls to him.

[@Silver77cyn]

Hmmm, what about God’s life. He’s is an omnipotent being who lives a perfect life without suffering, yet is still humble, which means you could still be humble without suffering.

[@mishka_bo_bishka]

But life was originally meant to be easy wasn’t it? Didn’t god give us everything we needed in the garden of eden? And everything was “perfect”? And there was no suffering or pain or death, since all of those things were caused by the fall of man?

[@1flash3571]

What a Mic Drop moment for Mr. Cliff K. when he said "I am Taller than you" LMAO

[@connerpowersyoutube]

Amazing video, you do great things Cliffe

[@forestpark73]

People always expect God to be accountable for correcting the things He gave us the choice, understanding and ability to do. The reason why the world is what it is is because we can’t do right by ourselves.

[@dorreyeet1529]

sure we can

[@samuelzulu9731]

@@dorreyeet1529 no

[@dorreyeet1529]

@@samuelzulu9731 I guess a conscience, rationally and critical thinking aren’t your strong suit aye?

[@psychocentipede7165]

If we can expect humans to be held accountable for their actions, then a god much also be held accountable for their selfish, completely needless, and barbarian methods of resolving issues that they knowingly created.

[@forestpark73]

@@psychocentipede7165 Nah, you’re thinking too small. Things are fair. He gave us free will and an understanding of right and wrong. Even if he did hold people accountable, it wouldn’t be because they wanted to, it’d be out of fear. He’d rather you just do the right thing, if not, he’s literally like Kang waiting for things to play out.

[@michaelthompson7906]

Yo, cliff made the last guy look foolish, and he did it with class.

[@yetsomgize83]

I think he may have hurt him 😂

[@colinmatts]

Cliff makes himself look foolish every time he opens his mouth. Imagine trying to explain the reasons for pain and suffering with the Adam and Eve fairy tale. What a dope!

[@godislove363]

@@colinmatts no

[@nightshade9977]

Looks like the devil has you where he want you. You enjoy other people's suffering. Congrats Michael for letting everyone know how smart you are.

[@michaelthompson7906]

@@nightshade9977 id be lying if i didn't say i didn't enjoy that. Do i believe its good for people to suffer? yes. I admire cliffs response to this guys questions because it was transparent. But thank you for pointing that out to me because im learning about how foolish i can be

[@erwilson0804]

God created the devil. Thus god created sin.

[@jmcvety]

Ernest Rutherford first split the atom in 1917, thus Ernest bombed Hiroshima.

[@supersupersadgesuperultrai3639]

@@jmcvety yes technically it was his decision that allowed that to happen weather he wanted it to happen or not

[@erwilson0804]

If I know someone is planning on bombing and killing alot of people, and I do nothing even though I am positive be will do it, I am just as responsible for the deaths. If God knew Satan was going to infect people with hatred and cause death he is this responsible also. Wouldn't you agree.

[@fpl_bailey]

@@erwilson0804 no, devil was an angel and then pride cause him to cast out of Heaven (he wanted to be God). He has free will, God created him but he made the decision to go against God. True love is free will. Just like how you and I can decide to obey God or disobey God. God knitted us in our mother's womb and we have the free will decision to obey God or disobey God, which is love.

[@erwilson0804]

@@fpl_bailey free will is a myth, it's not to have free will once consequences are tied to it. Once God says follow me or you be doomed to hell( not an exact quote), the fear of threat affects your free will. If I told you you can have a bag of money with a million dollars in it free and clear with no consequences, that's free will. If I said you can have it, but you may die if you take it, the threat alters your free will, therefore free will doesn't exist.

[@Lalo-ik4zg]

Cliff's video quality is so low compared to every other KZbinr but content is A1!!

[@godislove363]

I'm getting tired of saying this but maybe it's because you might be new I don't know this is an old video is re-uploaded this is at least 10 years ago or more these are copies re-uploaded because he doesn't have new content up

[@chriskim1646]

Wow!! Awesome Speech! Thanks a lot