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Hello Friend,
The devil is always searching to destroy, he hates when we believe in Jesus and will do everything he can to pull us away from God, especially by using doubt as a weapon of destruction.
Lets dig into this:
We know Jesus died for each and everyone one of us, verses like:
“Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;”
1 Peter 3:18 Prove that point.
When God ordered Adam and Eve to not eat the forbidden fruit or else terrible things out happen, it was not a metaphor but instead it was a literal punishment that would occur. We cannot not doubt that their disobedience caused sin to enter the world , because when God gave a command yet His children disobeyed damnation onto mankind as well as to the earth, occurred just as He said it would
God never changes what He says stands through tall time, so if Jesus said He came to die for us then there is no metaphor but he literally came to die for us. Just like Adam and eves choice affected all of mankind likewise Jesus died for each and everyone of us. We know Jesus died for us 100percent because He said so Himself, and if He didn’t come to die to save everyone then that would make him a liar and not God and that is most definitely not the case. Throughout all scripture God is consistent and always loyal to his promises, just as never flooding the whole earth again, His son would come and die for us, etc. God always fulfills His promises, in Joshua 21:45 it says “Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled” Jesus is faithful.
In regards to you’re saying the Bible is metaphorical and you hope Jesus isn’t Himself, don’t worry brother it isn’t. First off, I heard the late Pastor John Muncy ( you should watch his videos on YouTube they are amazing and really helped build my faith) being asked the same question you are asking, if the Bible is mostly metaphorical and the answer is NO. He said the Bible should always be taken literally Of course verses where it says “ faith as big as a mustard seed,” is a metaphor but that is to make a literal statement, to have faith. The word of God is true and if it were metaphorical then it could easily be refuted as true. The Bible is not a piece of poetry using metaphors but instead it is the living word of God. So when you read the Bible take it from a literal sense. Take the birth of Christ for example, that is by no means a metaphor, Jesus was actually literally born unto a virgin just like the prophecy stated. And historical facts prove the existence of Jesus not even atheists decline the fact that Jesus did live. He was literally born, this is just one example why the Bible should be taken literally. The plagues that we’re sent on Egypt and the Pharoh were not metaphors but literally happened. I hope this helps
Also distinguishing between God, evil, or your mind. All you have to do is go by yourself . And pray that the Lord would cast off any demons and just speak to God. I have done this and prayed for God speak to me and I’d open the Bible and it was on the perfect verse corresponding to exactly what u was going through, that is also how God can speak to you and when you flip to the perfect verse that relates to you that is by no means a coincidence but the work of The Lord, just like human creation was not a coincidence by evolution but The work of The Lord creating us
Jesus loves you so much and you can talk to Him anytime. Fast, journal, read the word, and pray to Him and He will show you things
I have been in countless psychology, philosophy, and science courses where they refute the fact that Jesus is Lord and the Professors always ask me , “ how are you always so cheerful” and I tell them “ The Lord is my joy” and they can not fathom that. I have seen how real God is just by praying to Him and Him guiding me to scriptures and giving me peace. I’ve lost a lot of loved ones and have had a lot of trauma but I never stopped believing in Him and I’m glad I didn’t because without Him I don’t know what I would have done especially through those terrible trials.
I felt that The Lord put it on my heart to message you , I hope this helps dear friend Lord bless you