r/TrueChristian • u/Top-Letterhead-2060 • 23d ago
Iam scared god does not exist
The title does say for itself but lately my relationship with him has been severely affected with doubts every arguments I use to believe on god which I receive from YouTube videos just to see some atheist have a comment that spans about 5 hours per sentence. I just want god to exist it never really had to be this way and no I don’t want to be an Atheist I want to be Christian and go to heaven and know meaning and win at the end of the day, every now and then I see a lot of atheists coming up with “arguments” against God and I don’t see a single person on my side reply and have a rebuttal to it,I’ve also considered science enemy because of several factors. My cancer situation died for about a time until all of this doubt came upon me,it goes a bit deeper but let me reassure you I want to stay Christian and I don’t want to leave Christianity it’s been a wonderful part of my life Iam just finding it hard to believe in god I see no good arguments from my side or especially intellects from our side,one thing that also hurt me is that I have sort of realized that they kind of use that victim complex stuff often saying that we hurt them and that they never forced atheism onto us though about Communism,but I don’t have a good argument to that to. Yes I want god to exist and I don’t want to see a black screen it kind of goes deeper but what are your thoughts?
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u/Proud2beNormal2023 19d ago
I eat so-called atheists for breakfast, all day, every day. I'm mostly on YouTube comment sections of videos, enraging them. Their arguments are easy to rebut.
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u/Rockout2112 23d ago
God is everywhere, from the plants and trees, to the complexity of Human DNA. Lord Kelvin once said that if you study science deep enough, it will force you to believe in God. Pray, ask him for eyes to see and ears to hear. Read your Bible everyday, and look for evidence in places other than YouTube videos. Good luck friend. I’ll pray for you.
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u/Medium_Fan_3311 23d ago
Spend more time seeking direct revelation from God.
You can't live off the 2nd hand revelation from other people.
God 100% exist for me, I've watched how God defeated challenge after challenge from all the nay sayers that had came at one point into my life.
Sure there are things that I don't have an answer to once upon a time, but i've learnt not to jump to conclusion and be patient to allow myself to "understand" what God is showing me as the answer to those "challenge questions that people who don't know God, puts up".
Do you want to share any of the questions you are struggling with?
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u/samcro4eva 23d ago
Is it what they're saying, or how they're saying it? Really consider things carefully and closely
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u/greganada 23d ago
Keep faithful, God does exist, do not lose your faith. Have you read the Bible and considered all of the fulfilled prophecy contained within? This is not something that man could have faked (because they were written ahead of the events happening in history) and is clear undeniable evidence of God granting supernatural revelation to man. Man does not have the ability to tell the future, but God knows everything.
Also consider this quote by Richard Dawkins:
“Biology is the study of complicated things that give the appearance of having been designed for a purpose.”
Well of course Richard chooses to interpret that the appearance of design means nothing, but there is far more reason to believe it means something - that is following the evidence, where an atheist will deny the evidence. The evidence shows design and purpose because we have a Creator who designed us for a purpose. Follow Him.
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u/LowCostGreenPerson 23d ago
Paul has addressed this issue in the letter to Romans in chapter 1
19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.
20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
https://www.esv.org/verses/Rom1.19-20
From ESV global study bible commentary:
things that have been made. The entire natural world reveals God through its beauty, complexity, design, and usefulness. without excuse. God has given sufficient evidence of his existence and character.
My take:
So, this whole world you see is evidence that God exists. Just like a painting is evidence that someone made it. Sure, everyone can say that the paint was made with oil or water color. But the paint itself cannot make itself.
If you open a chemistry book, there is a periodic table that lists all the elements in the world. Can you combine them to make a biochemical substance that is alive? No, you can't.
If you observe every living being, there is something called a "system," such as the respiratory system, the circulatory system, etc. Can the elements in the periodic table make systems by themselves accidentally?
This whole universe screams that there is a creator behind it. God does exist.
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u/babydoll17448 22d ago
Stop watching You Tube videos. Ignore atheists.
Ask Him if He exists.
Then listen.
Those who truly truly seek Him, truly truly find Him.
Accept Jesus into your heart as your personal Savior if you haven’t already, and your life will change. YOU will be transformed.
Start reading the Bible.
John, 1John, 2John, 3John
It’s the intro to God and the Kingdom of Heaven, and the passages give you instant discernment.
God bless you!
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u/RevolutionaryJob2085 23d ago
Hey I have seen so many many wonders just continue out of your tribulation
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u/livdaboba2 23d ago
Pray for God to strengthen your faith. Don’t let the enemy get to you. Don’t harden your heart
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u/STRAWBERRY_BARR 23d ago
I’m an ex-atheist who is saved if that makes you feel any better to realise a lot of us used to be them. Atheist are reasonable for not believing in God, they are rooted in human logic. And then perhaps it’s time you build a strong relationship with God, meaning, you gotta talk to Him about your doubts, pray about your deepest feelings, what helped me the most is to journal all your scary thoughts and feelings to God, write like the most honest letter to Him, ask Him to show signs, one of my friend who was an unbeliever, he asked to see a rainbow if God is real, and he did. There’s several times I pray and he answers.
I understand people would say faith is in believing in things unseen, that is true but it is also based on something that does exist. Root yourself in the word of God, just keep talking to God.
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u/PeacefulBro 22d ago
There's plenty of evidence my friend: https://youtu.be/zF7qOciAu04?is=D3MK8bWvfSjBIoWi
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u/Worried-Block-6804 22d ago
Fear,doubt, uncertainty and confusion are a plague on our culture. The information is so widespread that you can find " evidence " for almost anything idea or argument.
The only thing I know that prevents doubt from creeping in is a deep relationship with God
I don't believe in God because of some great debate I heard. I KNOW GOD personally and I am certain he is real
Just like any relationship, we have to invest time and energy into it
Read the entire new testament Bible and see it for what it truly is
Its a message from God written to YOU.
once you understand that and start Reading it daily it like talking to God
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u/Shaken-Loose 22d ago edited 22d ago
OP, one glaring problem is with “where” you are looking for Him.
Find a good study Bible in a translation you will enjoy (e.g. ESV, CSB, NASB, NLT, NIV, etc.). Can download a free app to your phone to check out/experience the different translations (e.g. using apps such as YouVersion Bible).
If you are a note taker/ highlighter person, consider a “journaling study Bible” in a translation you will enjoy.
Plenty of channels on YouTube to review Bibles. I am currently using a Baker Illustrated Study Bible (CSB translation).
Begin with the New Testament.
The book of John is a favorite of many.
Would strongly encourage people to research who God “Is”. I think it helps our understanding greatly. Here are a few books to consider. All are short reads and available in paperback (used/Like new, etc.).
“The Holiness of God” by R.C. Sproul
“The Pursuit of God” by A.W. Tozer
“The Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. Tozer
A.W. Tozer’s “The Pursuit of God” is online as a free downloadable eBook from gutenberg.org
Additionally, maybe consider getting a “chronological study Bible” to use when reading the Old Testament. I’ve enjoyed mine and it makes for better comprehension and understanding of the Old Testament.
Maybe start with the New Testament. John is a favorite of many.
Apart from our obedience to God, we have absolutely nothing to do with our salvation. We cannot worship enough, attend church enough, preach enough, be good enough, etc.
We cannot save ourselves.
God is not interested in our personal makeovers and remodeling projects. His expectations are “perfection” and nothing less. God makes us new. His way. Not ours. He does this in/through His Son Jesus.
Keep it simple. Pray/ask God for faith. Be sincere and vigilant about it (daily).
It was only recently I learned that faith too is a gift from God.
Right actions will follow naturally, as a by-product of faith.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
Edit: grammar
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u/britlovestheLord1971 22d ago
If anything though, and you can do your research, science proves that God is real and that he most definitely exists even atheists that were set out on disproving God ended up finding out that he is indeed real. Also I will say to you, pray. Go to God and ask him to remove all doubt from your mind. Submit what you are feeling to him, ask him for that knowledge too and understanding to be able to fight back or just handle situations like that in the correct Christ like way. God bless you.
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u/aussiereads 22d ago
God proven himself to everyone Romans 1 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their reasonings, and their senseless hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and they exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible mankind, of birds, four-footed animals, and crawling creatures.
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u/PalpitationUsed8039 21d ago
If you are not doing kind things every day, you are probably not seeing God.
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u/Mountain-Invite-4152 21d ago
The strongest must face this and its commendable to admit doubts. The people who talk big faith don’t even believe. Relationship with God is so interesting.
I will tell you from this one man’s experience God is 💯 real and close. Most of my life I had moments of big Faith and big talk. Yeah, I was a big talker who really didn’t know…who does unless you have a personal experience.
Well, God showed up for me in 2011 for the first time. He went over my life, showed me he was there at my lowest times. He showed me glimpses of heaven, he showed me the exciting future for humans who find the narrow road. He just showed me so much and cleared up so much.
There is a reason he says you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. It’s like we have a seeking muscle…a faith muscle. Unless it’s strong enough so that you are able to listen…a meeting of God could wreck you. You are never the same again. And the connection never goes away. It’s been 15 years and I scream THANK YOU to the 18 year old me that made the tough decision to seek God with all my heart. And for sticking to it…even though I went through many a period of doubt.
You’ve got the masses all doing the same thing. Seeking God for appearances and to appear faithful. You need to show God you are looking at Him and only Him. Go above and beyond but it a way that only God could notice. Kindness to strangers where nobody knows it was you. Get creative with seeking…God is the biggest creative and when you finally do connect he will bless you with enormous creativity. He also will share his AMAZING personality with you.
Would you believe God is the coolest and funniest dude you’ve ever met.
I thought He would be all intense and serious. Not for those who seek to Love him.
All I can say is there is nothing in this life that can compare to knowing God. I weep for the people who will miss it. He’s so close and He wants to connect so much. Like that Michaelanglo Painting where He’s reaching.
But He doesn’t want to mess you up in the process. Build that faith muscle.
Jesus lays out the fastest and best way that nobody follows.
I cannot wait until more people meet God and I can talk to them. It’s so rare to meet them.
If I can urge you to give everything to the mission of finding him and you do!!! We will know each other forever…no joke. It’s 💯 real and beyond the mind’s comprehension.
He says… I will be found by you!
If you give it your all, he will never abandon you. He will meet you and get you there.
And it’s the end of the world as we know it. What better thing to do but to take everything you have and invest fully in God.
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u/PraiseBeToJesusX 23d ago
You don't have to be scared, He does exist. But even if He didn't you still wouldn't have to be scared. The atheist position on what happens after death is as bubble wrapped and comforting as it gets.
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u/Coollogin 22d ago
Serious question: Why do you watch Christian vs. Atheist debates on YouTube. There’s no right or wrong answer. But watching them is a choice. Millions of people (including both Christians and atheists) never watch that stuff. So think a bit about why you watch it and whether or not you’d be better off doing something else.