The title is the question I pursue.
Hello, my name is Matthew.
A bit about myself:
I was raised in a particular Faith and attended these religious schools for 12-years.
Now, during my teenage years, I was VERY rebellious and rejected God and this particular denomination vehemently.
I was an Atheist until the age of 28, then God found me, revealing himself to me; I was no longer an Atheist. This does not mean though I was a Christian; That would take time.
Over the following years, I was exposed to true Christians and real teachings of the Bible. I converted to a particular denomination, my Faith in Jesus, full.
Yet, more time went by...
We arrive at this point; In the last few years, the following has happened:
My primary struggle is believing Jesus is a Savior.
I do believe the Bible and take it quite literally; I believe in Jesus' teachings, miracles and that he died and rose from the dead.
But I am having trouble believing he is "God" - This is all very confusing to me.
Please help, Brothers and Sisters.
Thank you,
Matthew
Hello, my name is Matthew.
A bit about myself:
I was raised in a particular Faith and attended these religious schools for 12-years.
Now, during my teenage years, I was VERY rebellious and rejected God and this particular denomination vehemently.
I was an Atheist until the age of 28, then God found me, revealing himself to me; I was no longer an Atheist. This does not mean though I was a Christian; That would take time.
Over the following years, I was exposed to true Christians and real teachings of the Bible. I converted to a particular denomination, my Faith in Jesus, full.
Yet, more time went by...
We arrive at this point; In the last few years, the following has happened:
- I have struggled deeply with Depression (I also have High-functioning Autism, Aspergers Syndrome)
- I have become indirectly involved in a Polytheistic religion
- I have dated an Atheist recently who, although kind and loving, held no Faith in our Creator (She and I are no longer together which, I believe, may be a God-send)
My primary struggle is believing Jesus is a Savior.
I do believe the Bible and take it quite literally; I believe in Jesus' teachings, miracles and that he died and rose from the dead.
But I am having trouble believing he is "God" - This is all very confusing to me.
Please help, Brothers and Sisters.
Thank you,
Matthew