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[HereIStand]

I know nothing about presbyterians but Pentecostals and Charismatics kind of scare me. Not that I think they're evil or anything just Pentecostals and charismatics would set my blasphemous thoughts in overdrive mode.

I'm not sure if you're suggesting that but I just don't know. All the baptists say oh you're upset you're saved can you say Jesus is Lord? You're saved. They mean well but I feel like they don't understand my fears. They dismiss them too quickly.

I too struggled with blasphemous thoughts. The Presbyterian pastor that I talked with was helpful, but he told me to pray as the thoughts occurred. They still kept coming. The layman (who was charismatic) told me to let the thoughts go. Ignore them. I did. It worked. Honestly, I did not know much about Presbyterians or Charismatics. I didn't need to though.

I was raised Independent Baptist, and have been Southern Baptist. I'm not sure which group of Baptist you've talked with. They are probably just trying to help and are unsure of how to respond to your concerns.

 

[ml5363]

My fear is not being saved though, and being unable to be saved.

To be saved, you just have to believe Christ is the risen Saviour and ask.

 

[DeerGlow]

To be saved, you just have to believe Christ is the risen Saviour and ask.

I am afraid I don't have enough faith to be saved.

 

[ml5363]

I am afraid I don't have enough faith to be saved.

1. You believe you are a sinner I take it?
2. You believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day?

3. If so, ask for forgiveness, and ask for him to become your Lord and Saviour.

Just takes the faith of a mustard seed.

 

[ml5363]

Baby steps. Keep in prayer and try to flow in His steps

 

[GTW27]

I am afraid I don't have enough faith to be saved.

Deer Glow, do you know where my faith came from? It came as a gift after I believed. Faith is a free gift. The Lord will give you everything you need, if you just ask. I hope you don't mind but I asked The Lord if He knew you and He said yes. So if this is true, why would He ever say depart from me I never knew you? My suggestion to you, is for you to move closer to Him and He in turn will move closer to you.Watch Him take away all you fears and doubts.

 

[rockytopva]

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[W2L]

I use to fear a lot, but i grew tired of it and decided to put my life in Gods hands, and not to worry. We cannot change our fate, so may as well give up fear of the unknown. Just follow the Lord and you will be fine.

 

[DeerGlow]

I too struggled with blasphemous thoughts. The Presbyterian pastor that I talked with was helpful, but he told me to pray as the thoughts occurred. They still kept coming. The layman (who was charismatic) told me to let the thoughts go. Ignore them. I did. It worked. Honestly, I did not know much about Presbyterians or Charismatics. I didn't need to though.

I was raised Independent Baptist, and have been Southern Baptist. I'm not sure which group of Baptist you've talked with. They are probably just trying to help and are unsure of how to respond to your concerns.

Southern Baptist.

 

[HereIStand]

Southern Baptist.

Southern Baptist are generally sound. It may be that they really are trying to help.
My advice would be to not overthink your faith. There's a danger in a person never stopping to examine his/her faith, but over-examining it is not good either. It will only lead to further doubt.

 

[Linus]

I'm a huge sinner and constantly come up short, despite of all my shortcomings, God loves me still and constantly comes to my rescue.

So if He still loves me, then surely He loves you.

Praying for you and your relationship with God!