Trying to find Jesus

[Jamesgray]

Hi All,

My name is James, 33 from Essex, UK.

I hope you are well.

I believe but I am NOT yet saved I do not believe.

For the last year I have been researching, investigating and learning what I can, the research made me feel good, it made me want to become a better person.

Today I ordered a bible and intend on reading it. I want to be saved, I do believe Jesus died for my sins and I just wanted people to provide info on how they was saved, how they felt before and after.

I need guidance, I need to feel the love of Jesus, my life is very stressful and I could do with the love of the lord.

I have not been the nicest person in my life, I just want to be forgiven and to live my life the Christian way.

Can anyone help an inexperienced new Christian looking to be a better person?

Regards,
James.

 

[Southernscotty]

Hello James and welcome to the forums, I sent you a message friend and you have came to the right place :]

 

[Southernscotty]

I am so glad that you have ordered you a bible dear friend. When you respond to my message, I will take you through Romans and explain salvation to you. :]

 

[Tigger45]

Glad you decided to join us James!

 

[Kevin Snow]

Welcome friend. There is no need to compare feelings for when one person gets saved and another gets saved. This is actually an intimate thing and cannot rightly be described to another person. I will say that the joy of the Lord is our strength. When you come to know him and believe in him as Lord and savior, he will fill you with joy and peace in believing.

Continue seeking him and I assure you he will be found by you.

 

[“Paisios”]

Hi All,

My name is James, 33 from Essex, UK.

I hope you are well.

I believe but I am NOT yet saved I do not believe.

For the last year I have been researching, investigating and learning what I can, the research made me feel good, it made me want to become a better person.

Today I ordered a bible and intend on reading it. I want to be saved, I do believe Jesus died for my sins and I just wanted people to provide info on how they was saved, how they felt before and after.

I need guidance, I need to feel the love of Jesus, my life is very stressful and I could do with the love of the lord.

I have not been the nicest person in my life, I just want to be forgiven and to live my life the Christian way.

Can anyone help an inexperienced new Christian looking to be a better person?

Regards,
James.

Welcome to CF. May you find here support, friendship and fellowship, and wisdom to help you in your walk. I think that most of us “have not been the nicest person in the world”. Thank God for His mercy!

You might find some of these subforums helpful to answer some of your questions....

https://www.christianforums.com/forums/for-new-christians.43/

https://www.christianforums.com/forums/christian-advice.232/

https://www.christianforums.com/categories/spiritual-growth-christians-only.1286/

 

[JAM2b]

Until your Bible is delivered you can read the Bible for free online. There are several sources and you can choose which translation is best for you.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

http://biblehub.com/

https://www.bible.com/

 

[JAM2b]

When I was struggling over my salvation, I felt a very heavy burden and pressure. I was tense all the time. I could feel the Holy Spirit nudging in my heart, but I wasn't sure at the time if it was Him.

After I fully understood and believed with new understanding, the burden, pressure, and tension was lifted. It was like a huge weight was lifted off of me. Life was still hard and I still made mistakes, but I felt peace. Conviction of sin wasn't a scary or heavy thing, but rather an opportunity to confess and try harder to make the right choices. Conviction after salvation always provides teaching and redemption, rather than guilt and fear that is experienced before salvation.

 

[Jamesgray]

I accept Jesus as my personal saviour! feeling Saved!!

Thanks to Southernscotty who personally messaged me with advice!

Thanks all who responded as well, I feel really good right now.

James.

Hi All,

My name is James, 33 from Essex, UK.

I hope you are well.

I believe but I am NOT yet saved I do not believe.

For the last year I have been researching, investigating and learning what I can, the research made me feel good, it made me want to become a better person.

Today I ordered a bible and intend on reading it. I want to be saved, I do believe Jesus died for my sins and I just wanted people to provide info on how they was saved, how they felt before and after.

I need guidance, I need to feel the love of Jesus, my life is very stressful and I could do with the love of the lord.

I have not been the nicest person in my life, I just want to be forgiven and to live my life the Christian way.

Can anyone help an inexperienced new Christian looking to be a better person?

Regards,
James.

 

[Jamesgray]

When I was struggling over my salvation, I felt a very heavy burden and pressure. I was tense all the time. I could feel the Holy Spirit nudging in my heart, but I wasn't sure at the time if it was Him.

After I fully understood and believed with new understanding, the burden, pressure, and tension was lifted. It was like a huge weight was lifted off of me. Life was still hard and I still made mistakes, but I felt peace. Conviction of sin wasn't a scary or heavy thing, but rather an opportunity to confess and try harder to make the right choices. Conviction after salvation always provides teaching and redemption, rather than guilt and fear that is experienced before salvation.

Thank you for sharing that with me, I appreciate it

 

[Southernscotty]

It is all the glory to God Brother!! I am so excited for you, keep on studying and applying God's Word.
I pray blessings be poured upon you my Brother :]

 

[Jamesgray]

Until your Bible is delivered you can read the Bible for free online. There are several sources and you can choose which translation is best for you.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

http://biblehub.com/

https://www.bible.com/

Thank you, I actually noticed a Bible on here as well, I am very new here as you can probably tell. Thank you for the links I appreciate it.

 

[Jamesgray]

When I was struggling over my salvation, I felt a very heavy burden and pressure. I was tense all the time. I could feel the Holy Spirit nudging in my heart, but I wasn't sure at the time if it was Him.

After I fully understood and believed with new understanding, the burden, pressure, and tension was lifted. It was like a huge weight was lifted off of me. Life was still hard and I still made mistakes, but I felt peace. Conviction of sin wasn't a scary or heavy thing, but rather an opportunity to confess and try harder to make the right choices. Conviction after salvation always provides teaching and redemption, rather than guilt and fear that is experienced before salvation.

Thanks for sharing this, sounds very similar to my situation.

 

[Angeldove97]

Hi James! Welcome to the site and I'm glad to read about what you are doing to become closer to Jesus. Reading the Bible is very important and should be a daily activity we do with Christ. I'm also 33, but live in the US and find my faith home in the Catholic Church.

Some good forums here to check out are:
Christian Scriptures
For New Christians
Discipleship: Following Jesus
Spiritual Formation & Disciplines

 

[Southernscotty]

Hi James! Welcome to the site and I'm glad to read about what you are doing to become closer to Jesus. Reading the Bible is very important and should be a daily activity we do with Christ. I'm also 33, but live in the US and find my faith home in the Catholic Church.

Some good forums here to check out are:

To late, We turned him into a Non denominational christian already [Tongue out]
Lol just kidding friend.

 

[EmmaCat]

Hi and welcome! You may be saved, I think, as you know Jesus died for our sins.

With knowledge comes truth. Reading the Bible will bring you to a deeper understanding of the Word of God, and you will find peace and sanctity within those precious pages.

Blessings upon you!

All good things
Emmy

 

[Spiritualized]

Hi James. Welcome to CF. I am 27, also in the UK (South Wales). I'm a new(ish) Christian also (2014 I came to Christ). Been a member on this forum since 2010 (whilst I was still seeking) but only came back here as of today.

As has already been said, you have already confessed with your mouth that Jesus is your Lord and you clearly believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead - therefore, before anything else, just know that is enough & you're saved . (Romans 10:9)

Remember, that the thieves convicted with Jesus and were crucified with him - they didn't have time to get their theology correct or get everything nailed down perfectly. It was his simple faith in Jesus when he said "Remember me" that saved him when Jesus responded with the promise that he'd be with him in paradise. Just take your journey nice and slow, spend time in Gods word and forgive yourself when you fall short (as we all do every day) - pray, read and repeat. God bless you.

 

[Kiterius]

Hi All,

My name is James, 33 from Essex, UK.

Hi James, welcome.

I hope you are well.

Thanks.

...I just wanted people to provide info on how they was saved, how they felt before and after.

I was baptized and I have never despised my baptism. I cannot recall how I felt before. Now, I am thankful about being saved. I live s good life helping people and worshipping God.

 

[Shadow]

Welcome to the forums James. I hope you have a great time here and we can give you support in making a better life for yourself. Best Wishes.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Hi; good to see you. Keep reading God's Word carefully; don't ever give up!

John 3.16 is a wonderful summary of the Gospel.

John 14.1-27 is a wonderfully assuring passage; as is Psalm 46.

The Epistle to the Romans is all about having a right standing with God by faith.

Hebrews is all about how the Lord Jesus, in His Person and Work at the Cross, is better than anything that went before in the Old Testament and cannot be improved upon, ever.

God bless your reading of His Word!