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I assure you that you are not alone in these feelings as even the most devote and understanding believers never fully grasp the power and love of God. God's work is so amazing that science and reality will continue to prove it unrealistic, but our faith assures us that the God we serve is sooo much greater than anything that the things of this world can prove. Faith is believing in something that you can not see, and right now God is testing your faith just as He did many great leaders in the Bible. He obviously has great plans for your life and your fellowship, and that is why He is putting you through these trying times. Be patient in the Lord, and continue to dive deep into His word, and most importantly keep praying bold and courageous things, because God hears everything you say to Him and soon you are going to experience a huge breakthrough in your walk with Christ and become a powerful servant for His Kingdom. God Bless You!!

Romans 12 is a chapter that may help with some understanding...follow, listen, think and act with your heart and open it up to God, the reason you may feel a lack of His presence in your life is because you haven't created the right environment for Him to enter. Give Him control over your heart and your life and prepare for the peace and happiness that will soon follow. I will be praying for you and I know that God has big plans for your walk.

It's unfortunate that so many people are experiencing the same thing, if not on the same scale. Confusion spreads when Christians are fed a watered down gospel mixed with false doctrines. God did not make any sort of educational requirements, and proved it by recruiting 12 disciples of different walks and professions, including fishermen.

Having said this, start from the beginning and pray before reading the Word that God anoints your spiritual eyes and ears to receive His Word and interpretation. Ask God to open up the Word, and he will. He'll give you understanding a little at a time, which means you'll need a little patience as well. Don't be afraid to challenge doctrine or other people's interpretation. Truth can only come from God to you, unless God uses others to speak to your heart.

Praying, brother....

Praying for you. Don't worry
I Timothy 2:4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
II Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Christianity is very simple. I accepted there is a God about 10 years ago, but only about 5 years ago I accepted that Christianity is the way. It is simple, as all you need to be guided on is to Love God and Love your neighbor as yourself, and to be saved is not based on our works, because it is impossible to Love your neighbors as yourself, but because God's grace, that Jesus saved us.

I am praying for you! God will answer!

It is living out the Gospel in its basics that will increase our faith. Apply it to daily living, as best you can, by the commands the Lord gave us. We cannot do this ourselves although our faith is to be lived in a most human capacity since Jesus Christ became as one of us for our salvation. Although this is delightful & wonderful, daily living in this fallen world is more often difficult.

The Lord tells us to love God and neighbor (see Matthew 22:36-40, Luke 10:25-37)

To treat others as we would want to be by the above standard. (see Matthew 7:1-12, Luke 6:31-49)

Whatever charity or good works we can do, we humbly bring to the Father in prayerful penitence & for ourselves and all others. (see Matthew 6:1-15 & 1st Timothy 2:1).

We remember by grace we are saved for these good works. (see Ephesians 2:8-10, Acts 26:20).

The basic commandments for living (Romans 13:8-10).

Always confess the salvation of the Lord by His cross and resurrection (see Romans 10:9-13, 1st Corinthians 15).

Eishiba,

I had a very similar experience as you. I come from an agnostic background, despite having grown up in the church. I will certainly be praying for you.

All of Christianity hinges on the resurrection. If Christ was resurrected from the dead, then he is who he said he was, and you can trust in him. If he was no raised from the dead, then he is not who he said he was and there is no reason to trust him. I think if you look into the evidence for the resurrection, you'll be absolutely astounded by what you find.

I will be happy to help guide you through this process if you need a place to start. You're doing the right thing by seeking prayer. If there is any issue regarding Christianity that I can help you through, by all means, let me know.

Eishiba said:

I am going through a very confusing time. I'm going through a period where the more I read the Bible, the more confusion I find. Many things in the Bible don't add up or make sense. I question so many things and subjects about Christianity that don't seem to get answered. I constantly pray that God would help me but I don't hear anything. I have been dealing with this for nearly three years now. I'm to the point where I don't think I'm going to heaven nor do I have any chance. I am too confused and God won't answer me. I have literally screamed out at God asking him, "Why won't you answer me? What is right? How do I know Christianity, out of all other religions, the right one?" The more I read the less logical it seems. I get that people say God hides himself from people to see how they act but...this is overdoing it. If I was God and saw that there was someone such as myself who wanted to know the truth, I would do SOMETHING so that he knows. What if I die without knowing? I probably won't be in heaven. I just feel as if he has no desire to help me. I honestly feel I am too far gone. I pray that God won't let me die until I find out. While God takes his time, I live each day, deep in thought about, how can I know the truth. I worry every day at work that I'm going to die and I won't be in heaven because I have become so skeptical of things in the Bible. How can God sit there and just watch? THIS IS SALVATION FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! I have tried to find historical evidence supporting Jesus but nothing really turns up. The Bible does say seek and you shall find but...nothing. I keep trying to come up with ways to prove to myself Christianity is right, that Jesus existed, or that God is there. This may be harsh, but I pray that God will one day help me. Until then, I hope he is satisfied in knowing that I live down here each day afraid and confused to tears...otherwise, why would he not help or comfort me?

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Eishiba said:

I am going through a very confusing time. I'm going through a period where the more I read the Bible, the more confusion I find. Many things in the Bible don't add up or make sense. I question so many things and subjects about Christianity that don't seem to get answered. I constantly pray that God would help me but I don't hear anything. I have been dealing with this for nearly three years now. I'm to the point where I don't think I'm going to heaven nor do I have any chance. I am too confused and God won't answer me. I have literally screamed out at God asking him, "Why won't you answer me? What is right? How do I know Christianity, out of all other religions, the right one?" The more I read the less logical it seems. I get that people say God hides himself from people to see how they act but...this is overdoing it. If I was God and saw that there was someone such as myself who wanted to know the truth, I would do SOMETHING so that he knows. What if I die without knowing? I probably won't be in heaven. I just feel as if he has no desire to help me. I honestly feel I am too far gone. I pray that God won't let me die until I find out. While God takes his time, I live each day, deep in thought about, how can I know the truth. I worry every day at work that I'm going to die and I won't be in heaven because I have become so skeptical of things in the Bible. How can God sit there and just watch? THIS IS SALVATION FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! I have tried to find historical evidence supporting Jesus but nothing really turns up. The Bible does say seek and you shall find but...nothing. I keep trying to come up with ways to prove to myself Christianity is right, that Jesus existed, or that God is there. This may be harsh, but I pray that God will one day help me. Until then, I hope he is satisfied in knowing that I live down here each day afraid and confused to tears...otherwise, why would he not help or comfort me?

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Dear friend,


Our God is merciful and loving God, He always response in our small things, It is good know that you are hungry in seeking God, the Bible says Matthew 5:8 blessed are the pure in heart, they will see God. Lord Jesus came down in this world, so that We could know our living God who is creator of heaven and earth and He loves us too much , thats why God gave His only begotten Son to us so that we will have eternal life. So before reading the Bible, pray to God , so that He will give you wisdom and knowledge to understand His word. you can Start reading from John Gospel.We can not understand the word of God by our own effort or knowledge,. It is word of God, so We needs His wisdom to understand. So start prayer regularly to Lord Jesus and gives thank to Him for every moments whether it is bad or good. God must touch you soon Amen

praying for you, dear.

friend, being a Christian is a matter of faith. it's not that you cannot know Him or prove Him--because you can!! but it's a matter of faith in the beginning. we must come to Him in faith. one of the ways He speaks to us is through His word, yet you do not believe His word... so how strong is your faith? do you see what i'm saying? you are screaming at Him, "show me the truth" and He is saying... you already have it, look at my word, look at my Word, look at creation, look at His sacrifice. the Bible says we have no excuse for unbelief just considering the glorious creation alone...

when you find a verse in the Bible that you do not understand... you can research it to death, looking to prove it wrong, or you can simply trust that you do not understand and go on, praying for Him to reveal the meaning to you, or you can do as you did here and ask other believers to give you their understanding. with most Bible verses in question, the word having been studied for thousands of years already, there is explanation that you can find by doing a little research, if you feel the need. but that would only need to be done if you seek understanding. if you seek to try to prove the Bible wrong, well, there are lots of websites with lots of lies out there...

if you research the book of mormon, the quran, the JW "bible" and any other 'holy' book, you will find they have been PROVEN false. not so with God's word, the Bible. historically, archaeologically, and prophetically intact. it will stand forever, God says, and it has. i strongly suggest using the KJV. as one other poster already mentioned, many of the other 'versions' are greatly watered down so you will not be getting the full word of God, and in some instances, verses say exactly opposite from the greek and hebrew manuscripts, so do be very careful.

i doubt there is anyone who has ever lived (apart from our blessed Savior Jesus) who can understand every word of the Bible. every nuance. you can take ONE single verse and dissect it for a century and still come up with new meanings to it. God's word is a miracle. it's Alive. the precious Holy Ghost permeates every page. and it is truly amazing. i'm sorry you can't see that, dear. i do believe you are very sincere in searching for Him, but at the same time you try to disprove His words in the Bible. you still doubt... He will be silent until you stop doubting. at least that is what i think is happening.

sweetheart, i don't mean to be harsh. i'm not saying you don't believe and i'm not saying we don't all have questions, but i'm saying to stop doubting. TRUST wholly in Him.

much love to you in Christ Jesus, our Savior and Lord. may He bless you very much with faith and understanding. just turn it all over to Him, dear. He is there and He is waiting for you to give Him your all, with no doubt, because you BELIEVE... God bless you. i am praying for you, along with many others.

JAMES 1:6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering [that is, NO DOUBT]. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."

doubt causes wavering, and wavering causes our faith to be tossed about/weakened. just trust in Him, sweetie. He made you. He lived and died for you, and He loves you very much.

lifting you to the Lord Jesus

praying for you in Jesus' holy name

Father I pray blessings on this request and that your light would dispel all darkness in Jesus name I pray.

Father I also pray in the name of Jesus for the proper spiritual light and energies to burn brightly in the hearts of all who reads this post and that they may carry these energies to the church of their choice and out in the world to be a blessing to humanity!

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Please pray for me.

Eishiba said:

I am going through a very confusing time. I'm going through a period where the more I read the Bible, the more confusion I find. Many things in the Bible don't add up or make sense. I question so many things and subjects about Christianity that don't seem to get answered. I constantly pray that God would help me but I don't hear anything. I have been dealing with this for nearly three years now. I'm to the point where I don't think I'm going to heaven nor do I have any chance. I am too confused and God won't answer me. I have literally screamed out at God asking him, "Why won't you answer me? What is right? How do I know Christianity, out of all other religions, the right one?" The more I read the less logical it seems. I get that people say God hides himself from people to see how they act but...this is overdoing it. If I was God and saw that there was someone such as myself who wanted to know the truth, I would do SOMETHING so that he knows. What if I die without knowing? I probably won't be in heaven. I just feel as if he has no desire to help me. I honestly feel I am too far gone. I pray that God won't let me die until I find out. While God takes his time, I live each day, deep in thought about, how can I know the truth. I worry every day at work that I'm going to die and I won't be in heaven because I have become so skeptical of things in the Bible. How can God sit there and just watch? THIS IS SALVATION FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! I have tried to find historical evidence supporting Jesus but nothing really turns up. The Bible does say seek and you shall find but...nothing. I keep trying to come up with ways to prove to myself Christianity is right, that Jesus existed, or that God is there. This may be harsh, but I pray that God will one day help me. Until then, I hope he is satisfied in knowing that I live down here each day afraid and confused to tears...otherwise, why would he not help or comfort me?

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I really do pray for you. I know that a lot of people say this but I truly have been in your shoes. I can't say anything to comfort you right now but things do get better. I came to the Lord first at 19 and tried what I thought was hard for a couple of years. I had some pretty horrible times and it caused me to fall out of church and just say forget it. I tried to go back and just went trough the motions on and off a few times with no luck but just recently out of the blue without warning GOD revealed himself in a way I wasn't ready for. I can tell you with complete certainty dear friend GOD IS REAL! I pray you will find out sooner than I because it was about a 15 year downhill slide but it did happen. Just please try to take comfort in knowing that Job was tested and if you ever start to worry read Matthew Chapter 6:25-34.

Christianity is the most simplest of things to understand and receive... it is religion that makes things difficult sometimes. Religions require you to "DO" stuff... Christianity is FAITH where we receive God's love and salvation. Asking Jesus to forgive you and give you salvation is how....

No one who has yet to have FAITH in Jesus can understand God's Word.... for it is spiritually discerned.

You may always privately discuss things with a Chaplain here, if you need to... Ask a Chaplain

Father I ask that you comfort and calm Eishiba and speak to the heart so that salvation is made sure.

Eishiba said:

I am going through a very confusing time. I'm going through a period where the more I read the Bible, the more confusion I find. Many things in the Bible don't add up or make sense. I question so many things and subjects about Christianity that don't seem to get answered. I constantly pray that God would help me but I don't hear anything. I have been dealing with this for nearly three years now. I'm to the point where I don't think I'm going to heaven nor do I have any chance. I am too confused and God won't answer me. I have literally screamed out at God asking him, "Why won't you answer me? What is right? How do I know Christianity, out of all other religions, the right one?" The more I read the less logical it seems. I get that people say God hides himself from people to see how they act but...this is overdoing it. If I was God and saw that there was someone such as myself who wanted to know the truth, I would do SOMETHING so that he knows. What if I die without knowing? I probably won't be in heaven. I just feel as if he has no desire to help me. I honestly feel I am too far gone. I pray that God won't let me die until I find out. While God takes his time, I live each day, deep in thought about, how can I know the truth. I worry every day at work that I'm going to die and I won't be in heaven because I have become so skeptical of things in the Bible. How can God sit there and just watch? THIS IS SALVATION FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! I have tried to find historical evidence supporting Jesus but nothing really turns up. The Bible does say seek and you shall find but...nothing. I keep trying to come up with ways to prove to myself Christianity is right, that Jesus existed, or that God is there. This may be harsh, but I pray that God will one day help me. Until then, I hope he is satisfied in knowing that I live down here each day afraid and confused to tears...otherwise, why would he not help or comfort me?

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Awww don't worry eisheba. God is mysterious and he reveals himself in many ways. Maybe you just aren't recognizing these things as being from God. . but, do you have salvation? One step is asking Jesus into your heart. He is the Prince of peace. He will guard your heart and mind in Him. Keep reading your bible...you're on the right path. The bible is the word of God. You can't go wrong in there. And questions are good! It means youre learning! Don't become frustrated. God is not frustrated with you...in fact, even despite your anxiety ...He is up in heaven smiling and delighted that, you, His beloved child, are seeking Him. Talk to Him in prayer. You know I've been a follower for many years ...I've yet to hear an audible voice. The way I first experienced His power was overwhelming feelings...usually at church or when ppl would pray over me...and slowly thru many years...he speaks in ways to me thru my heart. But give it time....God loves you so much. Don't fear! Don't worry!

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The great words of encouragement that my brothers and sisters have said here are great. I am probably repeating someone when I say that what you need is Faith. Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the Word of God. Also the Bible says that no one seeks God who isn't called by Him. So your searching for answers and your burden to know and believe in God sounds like the Holy Spirit touching you. Don't give up.

Keep reading the Bible like others have said. But I think other books can help you also.

I would like to recommend anything written by Lee Strobel. He has several great books. The 2 most famous are Case for Christ, and Case for Faith.

I just finished reading Case for Faith. Please read this book. I could go on and on about this book. One great thing about it is that the author is interviewing experts who answer all the big questions about Faith in Jesus. At the end of a chapter there are always a long list of books you can read on the topic. So from this one book you could read other books cited for years. These books are often found on the Internet in used form for little money.

At some point you will have to make a choice. To believe or not to believe. We all probably have questions. But you don't have to have everything answered to have faith and believe. It's understandable that if your mind is full of questions that you want peace. Reading the Case for Faith (as well as the New Testament) can get you there. Don't forgot to keep praying about this. Also don't wait until you have every single question answered to choose Christ.

One other thing is that you don't have to search alone. You can go to a church and seek out the pastor for guidance.