Been Gone A long time...

[Aacorn]

I've always considered myself a Christian, used to be a catholic, but about that I am now no longer sure enough to call myself one.I still pray every night but I feel that over the years I've gotten lost. I haven't been in a church since probably grade school which is 20 is years in the past. I've recently reached out through e-mail, to my local catholic church, and a local bible study group, but they never responded ( I assume that people around here are still kind of low tech)

There is this non denominational church not far from where I live, it's actually housed in what used to be the catholic church I attended as a young child. They don't have an e-mail address, and since they only have one service a week I assume they don't answer calls regularly, but something about the place seems welcoming, So what I'm wondering is, can I just show up on Sunday? I've thought about doing that at the local catholic church where I guess I am registered, but I find the place intimidating.

I've practiced alone for the past couple decades, and even then I don't think I did a very good job, I haven't been the best Christian. Lately, all I can think about is death, and dying, not existing, and it's killing me. I wonder if it's maybe a lack of faith that's dragging me down this hole. I want to start over. I want to do better, but I don't know where to start, can anyone give me some advice?

Thanks for Reading

 

[psalm911]

I've always considered myself a Christian, used to be a catholic, but about that I am now no longer sure enough to call myself one.I still pray every night but I feel that over the years I've gotten lost. I haven't been in a church since probably grade school which is 20 is years in the past. I've recently reached out through e-mail, to my local catholic church, and a local bible study group, but they never responded ( I assume that people around here are still kind of low tech)

There is this non denominational church not far from where I live, it's actually housed in what used to be the catholic church I attended as a young child. They don't have an e-mail address, and since they only have one service a week I assume they don't answer calls regularly, but something about the place seems welcoming, So what I'm wondering is, can I just show up on Sunday? I've thought about doing that at the local catholic church where I guess I am registered, but I find the place intimidating.

I've practiced alone for the past couple decades, and even then I don't think I did a very good job, I haven't been the best Christian. Lately, all I can think about is death, and dying, not existing, and it's killing me. I wonder if it's maybe a lack of faith that's dragging me down this hole. I want to start over. I want to do better, but I don't know where to start, can anyone give me some advice?

Thanks for Reading

Who do you say Jesus is?

 

[Aacorn]

The Son of God who died for ours sins, part of the holy trinity, the redeemer. Not really sure how to eloquently answer that.

 

[psalm911]

The Son of God who died for ours sins, part of the holy trinity, the redeemer. Not really sure how to eloquently answer that.

but who do you say he is?

 

[Aacorn]

Not really sure what else to say.

 

[psalm911]

Not really sure what else to say.

Unto us a child is born

AS IT IS WRITTEN:

unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.


Unto us a son is given

AS IT IS WRITTEN:

God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son


and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

 

[Aacorn]

That is beautiful scripture, but I still feel kinda lost as to what to do...

 

[psalm911]

That is beautiful scripture, but I still feel kinda lost as to what to do...

My suggestion to you is to throw out everything every man has taught you about Christ. Then with a clear mind, listen to the gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John in the king James bible. True faith comes by hearing the word of God from those books: which you will know because it comes with the fear of Christ.

The fear of the Lord Jesus in heaven is the beginning of the knowledge of God, but unbelievers despise knowledge and instruction.

 

[Aacorn]

That seems insightful. I try to read the bible, and I do listen to daily readings, but I find reading the bible myself gives me a lot of anxiety.(I have been suffering with mental health issues) So you don't think I should go to the church?

 

[psalm911]

So you don't think I should go to the church?

No, not in this generation.

What part of the bible gives you fear? And truthfully, that is not a bad sign but a good one.

 

[Aacorn]

At this point in my life, everything gives me anxiety, but particularly anything pertaining to sin, sinners, and damnation. I know that fear is not always a bad sign, I know that I need to be better, and I know that feeling shame and guilt are necessary things sometimes, but I find when I'm left to my own devices I find the Bible difficult to even pick up sometimes...I dunno. I've just been lost. I'm just in the darkness. I figured going to church might help me to engage with the bible...But maybe you are right...I've never really felt connected to the catholic church, always felt kind of out of place there,everywhere really, I thought maybe a non-denominational church would be better, but perhaps not.

 

[psalm911]

At this point in my life, everything gives me anxiety, but particularly anything pertaining to sin, sinners, and damnation. I know that fear is not always a bad sign, I know that I need to be better, and I know that feeling shame and guilt are necessary things sometimes, but I find when I'm left to my own devices I find the Bible difficult to even pick up sometimes...I dunno. I've just been lost. I'm just in the darkness. I figured going to church might help me to engage with the bible...But maybe you are right...I've never really felt connected to the catholic church, always felt kind of out of place there,everywhere really, I thought maybe a non-denominational church would be better, but perhaps not.

Do you know who will judge the sinner?

 

[Aacorn]

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him.

 

[psalm911]

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him.

What is his name that will judge the sinner?

 

[Aacorn]

Christ

 

[psalm911]

Christ

Who is Christ: what is his name?

 

[Aacorn]

While I appreciate your input, I don't think I understand the game, or what your getting at here.

 

[psalm911]

While I appreciate your input, I don't think I understand the game, or what your getting at here.

It's no game, I just want to see you acknowledge the truth. What is the name of the one that will judge the sinner?

 

[Aacorn]

Christ