Part 3a Prequel: Crisis Before Christ
I was unemployed for several months, that was even before the recession, subscribed to all the job sites and LinkedIn, had so many unsuccessful applications and interviews, CVs and applications on my dropbox were close to 1gb and I didn’t even have a 2:2 or anything like that. I really wanted a job or to secure an admission for a research position in the sciences.

I was an atheist, by any definition. I not only did not believe, I knew about arguments, I knew that there are more violent verses in the Bible than in the Quran, only difference is that the bible is a bigger book. Christians also had crusades killing in the name of God so these periods are Islam’s moments, the ‘inconsistencies’ in the creation story and about Noah’s ark, How can a donkey talk? a walking serpent? Jonah in the belly of the fish for days are you kidding me? I joined the Facebook groups that mocked the bible stories everyday. Matter of fact, it was their favourite pastime making jokes about ‘sky-daddy.’

I unfollowed people on Facebook who uploaded Bible passages. I also knew about many arguments from watching Dawkins and them make religious people look stupid. I determined in my heart not to have my children baptised, not to name my children christian names, not David the mass murderer or all the other names of people loved by the genocidal christian God, not to have my male child circumcised - why do they do it anyway? I looked up arguments - I was angry at christianity. Christians annoyed me.

Another thing, atheists are angry people, I know they won’t admit it but posts like these infuriate them. (I hope this would make them more civil in their rebuttal).

As an atheist, My morals changed to live and let’s live. Abortion should be legal at least they would get professional help, the world would never end, 'Jesus is coming, na today? we don dey hear that one since we small’ Nigerians should allow gay people, I mean there are homosexual animals. Scientist have proven that the first people on earth were black people. Why did God wait for so long before christianity came to Africa? then they tell us we all came from Noah. The white man came with the gun and the bible and left us with the bible. The bible never condemned slavery, rather it supports it. Where was God when the Nazis killed 7 million of His people?

Can’t you see it’s all fairy tales? Why should everyone become zombies like christians? Where is the beauty of diversity if everyone behaved the same way? Why would a loving god allow a child to be born with leukaemia, what wrong did the child do to suffer like that? Many more questions that would get many christian to stop saying anything and perhaps pray for you.

I also knew about Islam even before I became an atheist, I used to argue with the Yoruba muslims (nice ones) I had videos, I mention how they end up killing scholars of Islam who differed in opinion. If Islam tolerated the scrutiny and ridicule christianity face everyday, the religion wouldn’t have survived till the 20th century. Stories about their prophet. But I knew it was dangerous to do that with them because they don’t joke like that. So I didn’t get bothered with them at all.

But I had a strong conviction that I would disown my child if s/he ever chose Islam. I would also be a muslim only if I didn’t want to fight my conscience about getting married to many women. Islam is a man’s religion. All the privileges are for men, women are oppressed. Women get ‘holy slapped and whipped’, the husband always tell them what to do, wear, cover their faces all these repulsed me, I imagined my daughter going through such subordination because of one promiscuous alhaji.

I can also recall an argument I had with an hausa muslim during my national service, the guy infuriated shouted back ‘You don’t know the Quran, I can die for this thing’ when all I said was 'How come you guys act more muslim than the yoruba muslims that are more tolerant?’ Thank God I served in the east so if he had decide to manifest I would have made an SOS call ‘Onye Hausa Boko Haram’. But I wouldn’t have even attempted that, if were it in the north. I did my undergraduate in western Nigeria so I know the difference.

So Yes! for the doubters I was an atheist that also loved to argue. (I had to put word about Islam here because I see some people try to convince me that I found the wrong God, telling me about the arab description of jesus in their book that came 500 years after. Why don’t you guys tell me what Islam has to offer instead of telling me about Jesus that I talk to everyday)

Then sometime last year, I hit an all-time low all my job and research positions admission all fell through, and I used to apply for so many like I lived for applications.

Although my girlfriend eventually left me for another guy, and to be honest, I wasn’t fazed by her decision. I thought it was even better to do without listening to marriage fantasies that she frequently imagined. One thing about her that I praise God for especially now when I read the comments of rebellion from the atheists on this thread, and I pray for her to find Jesus, was that she put a cog in the wheel of my atheistic progression. She actually made me stop making and talking about atheistic arguments, for peace sake and Hey! which man wouldn’t like peace with his woman?

So I wasn’t bothered anymore about religion they were crazy people anyway. I decided to focus on what I wanted, arguments led no where, you couldn’t convince these ‘zombies' anyway, If they invited me to church I often would not go but I stopped saying I didn’t believe because the energy you expend trying to break the spell of religion on these people was simply not worth it. They may listen and see reason with you but the next time around they would invite you to church again. I left them, because I noticed I was the only one getting incensed by their delusion, not them.

So, I took a different approach, positive-thinking, focus on what you want and sieve out the rest. What do I have to gain by arguing anyway? So I unfollowed the atheism groups on my Facebook wall - those ones lived for arguments, 'na who don chop beleful dey argue’ I replaced it with jobs, science, nice things in life like mansions, fine cars, and all of those. They say just visualise everyday what you want then you must get it.

Also to fight depression, I would use alcohol, but being moody and down was never far away. One unsuccessful application email away. Sometimes, I would use zen meditation to relax. So there wasn’t much to cheer about in my life. But then I secured an admission to do research. I was excited, and I carried on.

Then while doing research in one of the quality places, the feeling came again, extreme doubt, I had hit another low, it felt as if my life had no purpose, I had doubts and fear about the future. When am I going to be this and that? Where am I heading? But I thought I liked research and the sciences, It’s not even like I am jobless. I am in a good place so why on earth do I feel this way? And I see cheerful people around me, people who even may be handicapped. People that don’t even have as much as I have, not that I had anything significant, but they didn’t get this frequent crisis that I had inside and with my demeanour, everyone else would think I was calm and at peace. I looked out for encouragement from others that never really understood what was going on. All you get is 'it’s going to be alright.' And I certainly didn’t want to come off as one that complained too much. I could say ‘All is well’ to myself a thousand times but I just couldn’t convince myself. But there was always a bit of booze or funny videos on Facebook or porn and masturbation to help me forget/relax.

There were occasional moments of excitement but the gloomy feeling was always around the corner. Always one disappointment away. What then made it worse was that initially I thought it was because I didn’t have a job, but now that I am in a good place that any high flyer would be proud of, doing what I thought I loved, why do I still worry? But I am doing well my research, it’s not like I am struggling. Did it mean I would also feel this way even if I had the dream job. What is going on? Maybe it’s not my purpose in life. But then I would watch videos, sip a little, read doom and gloom articles on nairaland front page, talk to a girl at night then carry on.

Part 3b What happened after I Prayed in the Church at the Altar?

Nothing. I did not grow taller or shorter or more fit nor did I develop a great smile. But everything started changing although I was unaware of the transformation process in the beginning but one striking thing that I instantly noticed, and as a former atheist who had read the bible to make arguments, was that reading the bible became a totally different experience. It came alive like the letters had become magnified I could feel the promises in my spirit. I cannot really explain it. And I have read books, I still read but it’s not the same. And this experience, I later confirmed it in Germaine Copeland’s 'Prayers that Avail Much’ book and also in Heb 4:12. I also used to pray the Holy Spirit to teach me and to reveal the mysteries of the Word’ or when I found ‘show me the wondrous things in thy law’

I subscribed to bible gateway plan for seeking God. It was only scripture, no devotional material. There I found Rom 12:1-2 ‘Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service, and do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God’

So I yielded, I surrendered and I prayed, I still pray like that ‘I surrender all that I am to You Lord, to Your will and cause me to be obedient to Your will’ I was determined because I wanted Him to come so anything to hinder that, I disposed off. I got rid of my masturbation toy, alcohol, porn, secular music, I never was a movie person so that wasn’t so much a problem, and I replaced them with powerful gospel songs that sang about the Holy Spirit, all worship no funky praise songs. I bought christian books about the Holy Spirit that I haven’t even read up till now. These, I did alongside very long laboratory sessions.

I knew I was not my own and that my body was the temple of the Holy Spirit(1 Cor 6:19-20) that God destroys whoever destroys His temple(1 Cor 3:17) and did His will for sanctification by fleeing from sexual immorality(1 Thes 4:3) and by giving thanks always(1 Thes 5:. Out of all the sins, only sexually immorality causes one to sin against his body (temple). So it was a No for me. I was not going to defile this temple of God (my body).

I had always been quite conscious to know that what you let into your mind subconsciously affects you and your opinions, and the bible says ‘be transformed by the renewal of your mind’ so I got on a mission to be transformed. Didn’t give any room to the devil for my mind. I read the bible, prayed, gospel music, did my work, read faith articles, and church. In church they suggested I start reading the book of John. I got hooked to reading. I couldn’t stop reading, to be honest, sometimes I just get moved to read the scripture. I sought the power of the living God. I knew without faith it is impossible to please God. I found also that faith to be the gift of the Holy Spirit. I prayed to receive these things.

Tests

Two significant experiences that I recall were, one, when I didn’t succeed at an interview that I prayed so much for and made pledges. I was so shaken that I didn’t even pray often anymore. I thought 'if You don’t answer my prayers Lord, what will I tell people about You, when they ask why I serve You.' That was one point I would have abandoned the faith but somehow I didn’t, I prayed before I slept with a heavy heart saying ‘Lord even if you don’t answer any of my prayers I will still serve You’ That was one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to make. Imagine living a life of restraint and not getting your prayers answered. But God is faithful.

The next one was at church when I was disappointed that I didn’t receive what we prayed for again ‘I said Lord you know my heart’ but when I got to my secret place I yielded and repented from my rebellion in disappointment’ These were significant because I believe they were tests for me if I just served because I wanted something and I said I would serve even if I never got anything.

As these went on, little did I know that the Spirit of Jesus was breaking me as I continued. I started praying for longer mostly for my family for them to find Christ then everyone to find Christ. I prayed to proclaim Jesus as Lord over all. I prayed to glorify Him in all that I do. In my thoughts, my actions, and my words. I surrendered everyday. Then I started even praying for people that I thought had hurt me or left me heartbroken. I continued in the routine. Then:

Miracles

1. The Unspeakable Joy of God swept me. 1 Peter 1:8-9 Sometimes, I would be on my bed smiling and when I read the Psalms would feel the joy in David’s heart when he wrote them. I would post on Facebook out of excitement. I just couldn’t contain this joy. I get asked at work why I am so excited, and I tell them it is the joy of the Lord. I also discovered I didn't have bitterness in my heart for anyone anymore I was just free. I felt lighter, and happy from this brokenhearted joy.

2. Peace of Jesus. This peace is miles away from being calm. It is supernatural. Jesus says ‘My peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid’ John 14:27. Peace that surpasses all understanding(Phil 4:6). The crisis had disappeared. No more. I have this peace no matter what happens in the world.

3. Love

I remember sometime when I was on my way back from work, I was broken completely, shaking had tears of joy but I held back. I couldn’t help but sing along to the worship song playing on my earphones ‘He who was and is to come, is the One that lives in us, the Great I Am, YHWH…’ I only felt like praying and thanking God and I did and there was this peace again. Perfect love casts out fear. There is no fear, I have hope for the glory to come in Christ Jesus and I don’t have any ounce of fear at all. Jesus gave me a new heart, I am no longer hardened, I can’t even get angry anymore. I feel loved, I know love and I have love. I have forgiven everyone who had ever offended me.

4. Free from indwelling sin. Regeneration

Rom 8 This should have been first, but my behaviour towards certain things I couldn’t do without totally changed. I have convictions now about right and wrong and It just comes, I don’t even need to think about it. I no longer spend time on unimportant things. I am busier now but I have more time than I ever did. I look away from indecently dressed girls and I am no longer attracted to them. But I will tell them about Jesus if ever I get the chance to speak to them. I just couldn't do the things I used to think I loved.

The bible says 'No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed abides in him...(1 John 3:19). It’s amazing because I never knew this scripture existed but I later found it and smiled. I was already living according to scripture by the Spirit of Jesus before I found it. I no longer had recurrent fantasies of sleeping with every beautiful girl, no longer had the urge to drink alcohol, to watch porn, to masturbate, to deceive girls. The thoughts do not even come to mind anymore. My thoughts are clean, I keep a clear conscience, and it has been easy by His Spirit.

5. Witness

Some of my early prayers were for God to assist me in my weakness, to overcome shame in spreading His word I kept praying that I would proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and tell people He is the way the truth and the life. My church is a mission church so we go out to evangelise. Haven’t had to go a lot with them because of my schedule but I go sometimes and I talk to people, atheists too and I ask them why they think there is no God. I tell them about Jesus but I can only tell. Everyone now knows that I am a christian. Look at the number of people the Lord has used me to get His message to on nairaland. I posted 'another reason to believe God' when it hit the front page and an angry atheist said I was deluded. But he is blind to know that God is using me to reach more and more people including him.

6. Purpose

There is a strong sense of purpose now in my life. there is no confusion or emptiness in my heart. I know what gives me joy and it is serving the Lord. I do not need to have a church, before I serve Him, helping poor people, showing love, telling people about Jesus, and glorifying Him in all you do is serving the Lord.

7. Wisdom

For the Lord gives wisdom from His mouth come knowledge an understanding(Prov 2:6)

If I tell you that I have not been a christian for up to a year, would you be believe? How about 6 months? But the truth is it just over two months now. Yes, me too I don’t know where and how I have come to know so much, but this writing is new, and boy! has it improved. Some answers I give to questions amaze me as well, not just here also when I speak to people about Jesus.

I could go on to tell about the other miracles but I left it at the supernatural only Jesus can give.

Why I say seek to experience Jesus. It is because it is much easier and more convincing(because it comes with emotion) than arguments and logic. So we can tell the world of His goodness.

If you want to look for arguments for if Jesus ever came to earth see Lee Strobel: A Case for Christ. As for me, I sought the Spirit of God and Jesus found me. Now I am always happy to tell people about Him because I know Him and how good He is. He saves and He sets free from bondage. He would take away that anger, bitterness, fix your marriage, heal you, free you from anything you suffer from, Jesus is the only solution.

I never set out to entertain or prove a superior argument. my testimony is an outreach to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. I endeavoured to end every post with accept Jesus to unbelievers. The seed has been sown. Thanks to the mods, God used them too, it’s up to them to believe or not.

God in His love has revealed Himself to me in areas I had always been empty. I sought protection but look at all the sweet things I experience that nobody had ever told me about Jesus. And I am just getting started, I have many more years by His grace. That’s why I passionately share this.

This peace and joy is better than all the money in the world. And I am not the only one that says this. In all these, nothing has changed, but everything on the inside has, the things I thought were so important like what we focus so much on that people kill and die for don’t really matter that much. God provides for His people. Of course, I will have enough to provide for my family but with this heart my conscience will not let me pile so much for myself while I watch others starve. That is not Jesus.

Coming from depression to this unspeakable joy and peace that is free. You begin to wonder what I was doing all my life that I rejected Jesus but then again I wouldn’t have had the experiences and knowledge to make up this great testimony. 'All things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose’(Rom 8:28)

Now I can say like Paul, '...I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.. '(Phil 3:

Jesus is Lord!

It's obvious that SixthSense is thoroughly enjoying the attention from both atheists and theists. He loves the fact that his cheap story offers some form of "mild catharsis" to the theists and that he's getting atheists to argue with him.


I wonder why the atheists here keep arguing with someone who claims to be a scientist but only talks of demons and other untestable claims.


You CANNOT attain a better understanding of the world through arguments about fantastic untestable claims. Keyword: untestable.
SixthSense knows this... if he's really a scientist!


Stop giving him (and others like him) the attention. It's a waste of time!

LucifersTongue:
It's obvious that SixthSense is thoroughly enjoying the attention from both atheists and theists. He loves the fact that his cheap story offers some form of "mild catharsis" to the theists and that he's getting atheists to argue with him.


I wonder why the atheists here keep arguing with someone who claims to be a scientist but only talks of demons and other untestable claims.


You CANNOT attain a better understanding of the world through arguments about fantastic untestable claims. Keyword: untestable.
SixthSense knows this... if he's really a scientist!


Stop giving him (and others like him) the attention. It's a waste of time!

Mr Scientist, who is talking about understanding the world here? Did your science teach you to disregard experience as basis for investigation? Why don't you walk into a court of law and discard the experience of victims of pedophilia, and use arguments of testable claims whatever that means.

You see, unlike you, I am not afraid to confront spirits. I have dominion over them by the authority in the name of Jesus Christ. Your are lucifer's son, go argue with people who worship lucifer tell them they make untestable claims. They will lead you to him, at least that way you can harness his dead powers and know your place in his kingdom of darkness. But, you won't.

If you don't believe in demons, why don't you do a google search 'How to invite demons into my life' do your research, scientist. Find out if there are demons or not by inviting them. Do the rituals, everything. I have asked you to invite Jesus, you have refused. if you don't believe He is why don't you follow the steps of people who claim they are in touch with the Spirit of God you doubt. That is scientific method. Instead, when they tell you how to reach Him you start looking for arguments on a procedure.

Which scientist argues against a procedure that is proven without reproducing it in his lab? Maybe a quack like you.

You are bound but you don't know it so these spirits you deny push you away from the book I challenged you all to read, the videos I challenged you all to watch. These unclean spirits make you not to say: 'You agents of satan leave my body in the mighty name of Jesus, Jesus is Lord over me' I challenge you to say it. But No, you are afraid. If only you knew it is not you. The real you would not respond with anger to my post. These are not arguments I posted here, just a narrative how the living God found me.

You claim you are a scientist but how would you verify my experience? I would test if it is reproducible by following the steps I described here if I were you. But, No you are afraid. The spirits won't let you because they know the power in the name of Jesus Christ.

I have pleaded with you to set your self free, even if you don't believe it say 'Jesus is Lord over Me' just like I did and do. He will set you free from the bondage you are in.



Please set yourself free in Jesus name

@seun according to evolution theories man evolved from lower animals.
why did evolution suddenly stop?

What will the Modern day man evolve to?

why are animals not evolving?

tell me about the human dna genome. The perfect synchronym.

Tell me about the perculiarity of the finger prints of man.

pls I need answers.

I do not know much. But all d beautiful things I see on earth couldn't hav happened by chance.

All I see here are pple thirsty for lab experiments. I hope to see the experiment that will CREATE a living being with its dna from reagents and culture medium.

I see a lot of physicist and all.....where are d biologists? Come with your proofs

No more idle talk with scorners. I have told my story. What's your story?

When you get to a point in your life when you find sin has become a problem for you or you are in need of healing from disappointment or heartbreak or trauma, look for superior arguments about how the world started to fix your problem and give you hope and peace.

Unlike you now, I never knew about these things because nobody told me Jesus gives these for free. He paid for it all at the cross.

Anyway 'Na who don chop beleful dey argue'

I got to that point but today I thank God, I would get there over and over again if that would be the only way to know this Jesus. Because who knows if I would have been on the other side today getting angry over someone else's joy.

And for some angry folks out here, I am still a scientist doing research and Yes! I believe in God.

That's the joy of salvation. My Jesus experience.

God bless you all for reading.

Winnie2015:
Wow! The funny thing is even we the so-called Born Again Christians lack insight to our Faith. We tend to focus on a pastor or a church and not focus on the real reason for our existence: Jesus Christ.
This original post has touched me in a way no one would understand.
Thank God for you Poster. And may He who led you into the light give you absolute grace to remain in His presence.
It's going to be grand when we meet in that Golden City.

Jesus Christ is Lord
Shalom.

Indeed sister, I stopped going to church because I hate the Jesus they portray (commercialized version). All they center around is the amount they have to drive to the church account after marketing his holy name (Even the so called S.U churches too). No one seem to care about the salvation of souls anymore, members will rather come to church to show off and one would wonder if its a beauty pageant or a house of praise and prayer... But after reading this write-up some days back my only prayer has been for God to lead me and my family to a place (church) where he dwells and delight in. A place where I can feel his presence. A place where the undiluted word of God is preached.

Seun:
Meaning??

Am surprised to knw you are an atheist Mr Seun... Pls Seek God and You will find him

TheSixthSense:
Part 3b What happened after I Prayed in the Church at the Altar?

Nothing. I did not grow taller or shorter or more fit nor did I develop a great smile. But everything started changing although I was unaware of the transformation process in the beginning but one striking thing that I instantly noticed, and as a former atheist who had read the bible to make arguments, was that reading the bible became a totally different experience. It came alive like the letters had become magnified I could feel the promises in my spirit. I cannot really explain it. And I have read books, I still read but it’s not the same. And this experience, I later confirmed it in Germaine Copeland’s 'Prayers that Avail Much’ book and also in Heb 4:12. I also used to pray the Holy Spirit to teach me and to reveal the mysteries of the Word’ or when I found ‘show me the wondrous things in thy law’

I subscribed to bible gateway plan for seeking God. It was only scripture, no devotional material. There I found Rom 12:1-2 ‘Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service, and do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God’

So I yielded, I surrendered and I prayed, I still pray like that ‘I surrender all that I am to You Lord, to Your will and cause me to be obedient to Your will’ I was determined because I wanted Him to come so anything to hinder that, I disposed off. I got rid of my masturbation toy, alcohol, porn, secular music, I never was a movie person so that wasn’t so much a problem, and I replaced them with powerful gospel songs that sang about the Holy Spirit, all worship no funky praise songs. I bought christian books about the Holy Spirit that I haven’t even read up till now. These, I did alongside very long laboratory sessions.

I knew I was not my own and that my body was the temple of the Holy Spirit(1 Cor 6:19-20) that God destroys whoever destroys His temple(1 Cor 3:17) and did His will for sanctification by fleeing from sexual immorality(1 Thes 4:3) and by giving thanks always(1 Thes 5:. Out of all the sins, only sexually immorality causes one to sin against his body (temple). So it was a No for me. I was not going to defile this temple of God (my body).

I had always been quite conscious to know that what you let into your mind subconsciously affects you and your opinions, and the bible says ‘be transformed by the renewal of your mind’ so I got on a mission to be transformed. Didn’t give any room to the devil for my mind. I read the bible, prayed, gospel music, did my work, read faith articles, and church. In church they suggested I start reading the book of John. I got hooked to reading. I couldn’t stop reading, to be honest, sometimes I just get moved to read the scripture. I sought the power of the living God. I knew without faith it is impossible to please God. I found also that faith to be the gift of the Holy Spirit. I prayed to receive these things.

Tests

Two significant experiences that I recall were, one, when I didn’t succeed at an interview that I prayed so much for and made pledges. I was so shaken that I didn’t even pray often anymore. I thought 'if You don’t answer my prayers Lord, what will I tell people about You, when they ask why I serve You.' That was one point I would have abandoned the faith but somehow I didn’t, I prayed before I slept with a heavy heart saying ‘Lord even if you don’t answer any of my prayers I will still serve You’ That was one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to make. Imagine living a life of restraint and not getting your prayers answered. But God is faithful.

The next one was at church when I was disappointed that I didn’t receive what we prayed for again ‘I said Lord you know my heart’ but when I got to my secret place I yielded and repented from my rebellion in disappointment’ These were significant because I believe they were tests for me if I just served because I wanted something and I said I would serve even if I never got anything.

As these went on, little did I know that the Spirit of Jesus was breaking me as I continued. I started praying for longer mostly for my family for them to find Christ then everyone to find Christ. I prayed to proclaim Jesus as Lord over all. I prayed to glorify Him in all that I do. In my thoughts, my actions, and my words. I surrendered everyday. Then I started even praying for people that I thought had hurt me or left me heartbroken. I continued in the routine. Then:

Miracles

1. The Unspeakable Joy of God swept me. Sometimes, I would be on my bed smiling and when I read the Psalms would feel the joy in David’s heart when he wrote them. I would post on Facebook out of excitement. I just couldn’t contain this joy. I get asked at work why I am so excited, and I tell them it is the joy of the Lord. I also discovered I didn't have bitterness in my heart for anyone anymore I was just free. I felt lighter, and happy from this brokenhearted joy.

2. Peace of Jesus. This peace is miles away from being calm. It is supernatural. Jesus says ‘My peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid’ John 14:27. Peace that surpasses all understanding(Phil 4:6). The crisis had disappeared. No more. I have this peace no matter what happens in the world.

3. Love

I remember sometime when I was on my way back from work, I was broken completely, shaking had tears of joy but I held back. I couldn’t help but sing along to the worship song playing on my earphones ‘He who was and is to come, is the One that lives in us, the Great I Am, YHWH…’ I only felt like praying and thanking God and I did and there was this peace again. Perfect love casts out fear. There is no fear, I have hope for the glory to come in Christ Jesus and I don’t have any ounce of fear at all. Jesus gave me a new heart, I am no longer hardened, I can’t even get angry anymore. I feel loved, I know love and I have love. I have forgiven everyone who had ever offended me.

4. Overcome Sin

This should have been first, but my behaviour towards certain things I couldn’t do without totally changed. I have convictions now about right and wrong and It just comes, I don’t even need to think about it. I no longer spend time on unimportant things. I am busier now but I have more time than I ever did. I look away from indecently dressed girls and I am no longer attracted to them. But I will tell them about Jesus if ever I get the chance to speak to them. I just couldn't do the things I used to think I loved.

The bible says 'No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed abides in him...(1 John 3:19). It’s amazing because I never knew this scripture existed but I later found it and smiled. I was already living according to scripture by the Spirit of Jesus before I found it. I no longer wanted to sleep with every beautiful girl, no longer had the urge to drink alcohol, to watch porn, to masturbate, to deceive girls. The thoughts do not even come to mind anymore. My thoughts are pure, I keep a clear conscience, and it has been easy by His Spirit.

5. Jesus is Lord

Some of my early prayers were for God to assist me in my weakness, to overcome shame in spreading His word I kept praying that I would proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and tell people He is the way the truth and the life. My church is a mission church so we go out to evangelise. Haven’t had to go a lot with them because of my schedule but I go sometimes and I talk to people, atheists too and I ask them why they think there is no God. I tell them about Jesus but I can only tell. Everyone now knows that I am a christian. Look at the number of people the Lord has used me to get His message to on nairaland. I posted 'another reason to believe God' when it hit the front page and an angry atheist said I was deluded. But he is blind to know that God is using me to reach more and more people including him.

6. Purpose

There is a strong sense of purpose now in my life. there is no confusion or emptiness in my heart. I know what gives me joy and it is serving the Lord. I do not need to have a church, before I serve Him, helping poor people, showing love, telling people about Jesus, and glorifying Him in all you do is serving the Lord.

7. Wisdom

For the Lord gives wisdom from His mouth come knowledge an understanding(Prov 2:6)

If I tell you that I have not been a christian for up to a year, would you be believe? How about 6 months? But the truth is it just over two months now. Yes, me too I don’t know where and how I have come to know so much, but this writing is new, and boy! has it improved. Some answers I give to questions amaze me as well, not just here also when I speak to people about Jesus.

I could go on to tell about the other miracles but I left it at the supernatural only Jesus can give.

Why I say seek to experience Jesus. It is because it is much easier and more convincing(because it comes with emotion) than arguments and logic. So we can tell the world of His goodness.

If you want to look for arguments for if Jesus ever came to earth see Lee Strobel: A Case for Christ. As for me, I sought the Spirit of God and Jesus found me. Now I am always happy to tell people about Him because I know Him and how good He is. He saves and He sets free from bondage. He would take away that anger, bitterness, fix your marriage, heal you, free you from anything you suffer from, Jesus is the only solution.

I never set out to entertain or prove a superior argument. my testimony is an outreach to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. I endeavoured to end every post with accept Jesus to unbelievers. The seed has been sown. Thanks to the mods, God used them too, it’s up to them to believe or not.

God in His love has revealed Himself to me in areas I had always been empty. I sought protection but look at all the sweet things I experience that nobody had ever told me about Jesus. And I am just getting started, I have many more years by His grace. That’s why I passionately share this.

This peace and joy is better than all the money in the world. And I am not the only one that says this. In all these, nothing has changed, but everything on the inside has, the things I thought were so important like what we focus so much on that people kill and die for don’t really matter that much. God provides for His people. Of course, I will have enough to provide for my family but with this heart my conscience will not let me pile so much for myself while I watch others starve. That is not Jesus.

Coming from depression to this unspeakable joy and peace that is free. You begin to wonder what I was doing all my life that I rejected Jesus but then again I wouldn’t have had the experiences and knowledge to make up this great testimony. 'All things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose’(Rom 8:28)

I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back.

Jesus is Lord!

cc lalasticlala mynd44 Could you please add the links of this and the previous post to the part 2 post. Thanks, you guys are amazing.

Wow!!! May God Alone be praised forever... Bless you brother

TheSixthSense:

Mr Scientist, who is talking about understanding the world here? Did your science teach you to disregard experience as basis for investigation? Why don't you walk into a court of law and discard the experience of victims of pedophilia, and use arguments of testable claims whatever that means.

You see, unlike you, I am not afraid to confront spirits. I have dominion over them by the authority in the name of Jesus Christ. Your are lucifer's son, go argue with people who worship lucifer tell them they make untestable claims. They will lead you to him, at least that way you can harness his dead powers and know your place in his kingdom of darkness. But, you won't.

If you don't believe in demons, why don't you do a google search 'How to invite demons into my life' do your research, scientist. Find out if there are demons or not by inviting them. Do the rituals, everything. I have asked you to invite Jesus, you have refused. if you don't believe He is why don't you follow the steps of people who claim they are in touch with the Spirit of God you doubt. That is scientific method. Instead, when they tell you how to reach Him you start looking for arguments on a procedure.

Which scientist argues against a procedure that is proven without reproducing it in his lab? Maybe a quack like you.

You are bound but you don't know it so these spirits you deny push you away from the book I challenged you all to read, the videos I challenged you all to watch. These unclean spirits make you not to say: 'You agents of satan leave my body in the mighty name of Jesus, Jesus is Lord over me' I challenge you to say it. But No, you are afraid. If only you knew it is not you. The real you would not respond with anger to my post. These are not arguments I posted here, just a narrative how the living God found me.

You claim you are a scientist but how would you verify my experience? I would test if it is reproducible by following the steps I described here if I were you. But, No you are afraid. The spirits won't let you because they know the power in the name of Jesus Christ.

I have pleaded with you to set your self free, even if you don't believe it say 'Jesus is Lord over Me' just like I did and do. He will set you free from the bondage you are in.



Please set yourself free in Jesus name

1. I can't believe you compared the real experience of a rape victim to a supernatural experience that isn't real. That's downright disgusting!

2. Lucifer's son... lol. You don't really believe this, do you? cos it makes it seem like I'm talking to a lunatic.

3. You must think you're the only one who has fuucked around with Ouija boards, pentagrams etc. Only idiots believe such things are real. This is 2016, not the dark ages! It's like saying I'm scared of boogeyman or big foot. Grow up!

4. A "scientist" who believes supernatural phenomena is real [e.g. you] would set out to give a detailed report with tested, reproducible evidence that such things are real. Such a "scientist" would publish his result to let the academic community know his STARTLING discovery. After other scientists have reproduced your wonderful results, you would then proceed to bag almost all awards in science and philosophy for shattering conservation laws and basically all other established ideas in science and proving that naturalism is wrong. You shall be known as the "father of supernaturalism"!

But, no! You, an acclaimed scientist, asked me to go on google and search for rituals procedure. Hehehe.

5. The funniest part was where you described supernatural events as proven and reproducible! You aren't the only raving lunatic who claims to be a scientist and believes in the supernatural. There are many like you. However, none of them is yet to publish a single article in a reputable journal to prove their hilarious claims.


Example: If miracles are reproducible, ask your pastors to go into the mad and sick houses to heal everyone. But, of course, there'll always be an excuse for why he can't reproduce his miracles!



One thing is for sure, you lied when you claimed you're a scientist. You don't speak or think like one. You didn't answer my questions about reconciling science with your conflicting beliefs. You still haven't told me your research field. I told you mine.


You're a very dishonest person at best. Only emotional people will be fooled by your Part 1-3 horseshit fiction.

ikupakuti:

SEUN! SEUN!! SEUN!!!
Fear GOD!
Fear GOD!!
Fear GOD!!!

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What is this jargon

Suspectzero:


That's just the thing. Any double digit I.Q person can fall for any supernatural claim because you don't have to prove anything. Just tell them to believe because it was some god that allegedly performed it. It doesn't require any critical thinking at all. There is simply no reason to believe this claims of supernatural happenings except out of fear of this scary hell fire.

I have a triple digit IQ and I don't fear hell . You make too many false conclusions . I've seen miracles happen and according to you , its because I fear hell . Where's the correlation And you claim you are rational

And if it's true that it's wickedness, evil, immorality etc that sends me to everlasting torment then i guess i don't even need to be a christian nor worship any invisible deity to escape this contrived sick torture and idea of punishment.

Hell is abhorrent that's for sure . But do you realise that with every second that goes by in your life you have a chance of avoiding such abhorrent torture in Hell . Wisdom demands that you make a rational decision which is to come to Christ

There is "eternal' difference between the saving Grace of God and evidences of what God or the devil has given humans the grace to achieve.

I find it so difficult to understand why people who don't believe God exist often find it so difficult to prove that evil spirits and power don't exist.

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1. I can't believe you compared the real experience of a rape victim to a supernatural experience that isn't real. That's downright disgusting!

2. Lucifer's son... lol. You don't really believe this, do you? cos it makes it seem like I'm talking to a lunatic.

3. You must think you're the only one who has fuucked around with Ouija boards, pentagrams etc. Only idiots believe such things are real. This is 2016, not the dark ages! It's like saying I'm scared of boogeyman or big foot. Grow up!

4. A "scientist" who believes supernatural phenomena is real [e.g. you] would set out to give a detailed report with tested, reproducible evidence that such things are real. Such a "scientist" would publish his result to let the academic community know his STARTLING discovery. After other scientists have reproduced your wonderful results, you would then proceed to bag almost all awards in science and philosophy for shattering conservation laws and basically all other established ideas in science and proving that naturalism is wrong. You shall be known as the "father of supernaturalism"!

But, no! You, an acclaimed scientist, asked me to go on google and search for rituals procedure. Hehehe.

5. The funniest part was where you described supernatural events as proven and reproducible! You aren't the only raving lunatic who claims to be a scientist and believes in the supernatural. There are many like you. However, none of them is yet to publish a single article in a reputable journal to prove their hilarious claims.


Example: If miracles are reproducible, ask your pastors to go into the mad and sick houses to heal everyone. But, of course, there'll always be an excuse for why he can't reproduce his miracles!



One thing is for sure, you lied when you claimed you're a scientist. You don't speak or think like one. You didn't answer my questions about reconciling science with your conflicting beliefs. You still haven't told me your research field. I told you mine.


You're a very dishonest person at best. Only emotional people will be fooled by your Part 1-3 horseshit fiction.

@ this point I will cut in. First of all, your don't believe that the supernatural exist? Have you ever tried it? What if if I tell you that atoms do not exist? How are you going to prove it to me? By argument or experiment? You can verify to know if the supernatural exist by visiting a witch doctor or a satanist, u also have your phone Google how to invite Satan or demons.

It is so laughable because your excuse for disbelieving in the supernatural is lame.

Of cause you cannot prove the supernatural the same way you prove the natural, they are both different realms with different laws. No wonder the atheist is a fool.

Science cannot prove supernatural experience because science deals with the natural laws. ( that's why it is called natural science). But have you heard of spiritual science? Get up and do some research don't talk ignorantly by the way you are naming yourself Lucifer tongue

All you atheist, do you have want proof that the supernatural exist? It is easy, but be warned you might live in regret for the rest of your life.

VISIT A CEMETERY AT 12:00 NIGHT START CALLING THE SPIRIT OF THE DEAD TO SHOW THEMSELVES TO YOU.

IF YOU GET LIVER, AND STOP COMING TO NIRALAND TO PARADE YOUR IGNORANCE

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Okay, comparing atoms to the supernatural is a bit embarrassing. This post is devoted to arguments about things that can't be seen but exist in the NATURAL world.


Science of seeing 101: Humans and all animals that have eyes see because light [electromagnetic (EM) waves] scattered/emitted/reflected/transmitted from objects around us gets to the retina and the corresponding electric signal is interpreted by the brain in form of images. However, humans' rods & cones are only sensitive to the red - blue light of the EM spectrum (hence the region is called the visible spectrum) and thus, humans can't see objects that are smaller than the wavelength of blue light nor can they see into the infrared or deep UV. Thus, to "see" smaller things, we need to used EM waves with a smaller wavelength than blue light.

Back to atoms: A simple google search gives you access to read about how the atom hypothesis was proven to be true (Brownian motion, etc). Anyways, the main point: since the atom is on the order of an angstrom, it is even smaller than the wavelength of any EM wave! This is exactly the reason for the need of smaller wavelength electron microscopy - electrons have a smaller wavelength than photons (quantization of the EM waves). With high resolution STEM, you can see atoms!

Again, google images of TEM, SEM etc to see really small objects. It's fascinating. Also, I haven't just read about these instruments and seen pics of them. I use them for materials characterization!

So, things we cannot see like air, the electron, muons, etc can be probed via various means.

I am sorry if you do not fully understand. It takes years to learn these things.

Spiritual science: just because you see some terms online doesn't make them correct. Spiritual science is wrong simply because of the definition of science. There simply cannot be a scientific investigation of the spiritual!


Finally, rational argument is almost impossible on Nairaland. I give up! Don't ask me any questions anymore!!

KingEbukasBlog:


I have a triple digit IQ and I don't fear hell . You make too many false conclusions . I've seen miracles happen and according to you , its because I fear hell . Where's the correlation And you claim you are rational



Hell is abhorrent that's for sure . But do you realise that with every second that goes by in your life you have a chance of avoiding such abhorrent torture in Hell . Wisdom demands that you make a rational decision which is to come to Christ

Would you wish eternal torture on anyone that crosses you? Probably not. And i'm sure you don't claim to be a benevolent being either. How come then you give your god this pass to torture whomever upsets him forever?

Also there are lots and lots of people in the world who weren't born into christian families and cultures so they never accepted this your christ as their lord and saviour. Some die way before old age or before being really exposed to your religion. Are they also to suffer everlasting damnation? How about your ancestors who were not Christians way before the white missionaries came with their stories of Jesus? Will your god also send them to hell forever because they never even heard of him talkless of serving him? When you realise all the holes that are apparent in your little jesus and god fairytales, you'll see they make no sense.

You can run but u cant hide.JESUS is Lord!keep hiding my post.

Moisef:
Indeed sister, I stopped going to church because I hate the Jesus they portray (commercialized version). All they center around is the amount they have to drive to the church account after marketing his holy name (Even the so called S.U churches too). No one seem to care about the salvation of souls anymore, members will rather come to church to show off and one would wonder if its a beauty pageant or a house of praise and prayer... But after reading this write-up some days back my only prayer has been for God to lead me and my family to a place (church) where he dwells and delight in. A place where I can feel his presence. A place where the undiluted word of God is preached.

A big fat Amen to that prayer, sister. And, that is the way to do it - pray and let God lead you to where His Spirit dwells.

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Okay, comparing atoms to the supernatural is a bit embarrassing. This post is devoted to arguments about things that can't be seen but exist in the NATURAL world.

@ bold humm now you find comparing atoms to supernatural occurrence a bit embarrassing but you don't find it strange trying to prove God using natural means?
No! This thread is about God not natural occurrences
God is Supernatural ( meaning he is not subject to natural laws) is it not strange that atheists deride anything called God because they can't prove it physically?
TAKE NOTE THE SUPERNATURAL CAN BE PROVEN BUT NOT THE SAME WAY THE NATURAL CAN BE PROVEN!

[b]Science of seeing 101: Humans and all animals that have eyes see because light [electromagnetic (EM) waves] scattered/emitted/reflected/transmitted from objects around us gets to the retina and the corresponding electric signal is interpreted by the brain in form of images. However, humans' rods & cones are only sensitive to the red - blue light of the EM spectrum (hence the region is called the visible spectrum) and thus, humans can't see objects that are smaller than the wavelength of blue light nor can they see into the infrared or deep UV. Thus, to "see" smaller things, we need to used EM waves with a smaller wavelength than blue light.

I didn't asked for all these

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b]Back to atoms:[/b] A simple google search gives you access to read about how the atom hypothesis was proven to be true (Brownian motion, etc). Anyways, the main point: since the atom is on the order of an angstrom, it is even smaller than the wavelength of any EM wave! This is exactly the reason for the need of smaller wavelength electron microscopy - electrons have a smaller wavelength than photons (quantization of the EM waves). With high resolution STEM, you can see atoms!

simple question! Have you seen an atom? Yes or no.
How do I believe all these analysis if I have never experience it?
Experience is the best teacher, that's why theories or mere argument is not enough but one must carry out experiment to prove it? No matter how rational a theory may be, if the experiment desprove it, it is either thrown out or modified. This is real life bro n not just talk

Again, google images of TEM, SEM etc to see really small objects. It's fascinating. Also, I haven't just read about these instruments and seen pics of them. I use them for materials characterization!

now you are directing me to Google? I m not the one disproving science, you are the one disproving the supernatural. So go to Google search for" how to invite demons" practical use it then come back then we can discuss the supernatural.

So, things we cannot see like air, the electron, muons, etc can be probed via various means.

I am sorry if you do not fully understand. It takes years to learn these things.

Spiritual science: just because you see some terms online doesn't make them correct. Spiritual science is wrong simply because of the definition of science. There simply cannot be a scientific investigation of the spiritual!


Finally, rational argument is almost impossible on Nairaland. I give up! Don't ask me any questions anymore!!

this thread is not about science.
Humm, it seems your hate towards God is not born out of rationality but otherwise

LucifersTongue:


1. I can't believe you compared the real experience of a rape victim to a supernatural experience that isn't real. That's downright disgusting!

2. Lucifer's son... lol. You don't really believe this, do you? cos it makes it seem like I'm talking to a lunatic.

3. You must think you're the only one who has fuucked around with Ouija boards, pentagrams etc. Only idiots believe such things are real. This is 2016, not the dark ages! It's like saying I'm scared of boogeyman or big foot. Grow up!

4. A "scientist" who believes supernatural phenomena is real [e.g. you] would set out to give a detailed report with tested, reproducible evidence that such things are real. Such a "scientist" would publish his result to let the academic community know his STARTLING discovery. After other scientists have reproduced your wonderful results, you would then proceed to bag almost all awards in science and philosophy for shattering conservation laws and basically all other established ideas in science and proving that naturalism is wrong. You shall be known as the "father of supernaturalism"!

But, no! You, an acclaimed scientist, asked me to go on google and search for rituals procedure. Hehehe.

5. The funniest part was where you described supernatural events as proven and reproducible! You aren't the only raving lunatic who claims to be a scientist and believes in the supernatural. There are many like you. However, none of them is yet to publish a single article in a reputable journal to prove their hilarious claims.


Example: If miracles are reproducible, ask your pastors to go into the mad and sick houses to heal everyone. But, of course, there'll always be an excuse for why he can't reproduce his miracles!



One thing is for sure, you lied when you claimed you're a scientist. You don't speak or think like one. You didn't answer my questions about reconciling science with your conflicting beliefs. You still haven't told me your research field. I told you mine.


You're a very dishonest person at best. Only emotional people will be fooled by your Part 1-3 horseshit fiction.

You are quick to insult and rather use these insults to cover or dodge the fundamental question Op raised.Have you carried out experiments to determine if demons exist?He said go through the processes on how to invite demons and let us read what your findings are.We will be waiting to read.
At least he showed us here things he had done.Let's see things you have done to disprove the existence of spirits.

solite3:
All you atheist, do you have want proof that the supernatural exist? It is easy, but be warned you might live in regret for the rest of your life.

VISIT A CEMETERY AT 12:00 NIGHT START CALLING THE SPIRIT OF THE DEAD TO SHOW THEMSELVES TO YOU.

IF YOU GET LIVER, AND STOP COMING TO NIRALAND TO PARADE YOUR IGNORANCE

This is just perfect. Who's got the mind to give it a try amongst those who don't believe in the supernatural. Please make sure you upload a video as evidence of your visit.

Kudos Solite3

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Obviously, you didn't read my reply clearly. I tried to break it down as best as possible but it's either you ignored it or you just don't understand. Either way, it's not my problem.


Also, you must have missed the part where I said I have used such equipment.


I don't blame you. I blame the useless government for messing up STEM education at all levels.


Please don't expect a reply... until you re-read my initial reply to you and fully understand it. It's important that you get the basics to avoid asking unnecessary questions!

thorpido:
You are quick to insult and rather use these insults to cover or dodge the fundamental question Op raised.Have you carried out experiments to determine if demons exist?He said go through the processes on how to invite demons and let us read what your findings are.We will be waiting to read.
At least he showed us here things he had done.Let's see things you have done to disprove the existence of spirits.

It's okay if your golden boy claims all atheists are possessed by demons and I'm the son of his arch-enemy but it's an insult to claim someone who talks like that is acting like a lunatic??

You clearly the missed the part where I said he wasn't the only one to have messed around with ouija boards. My friends and I (and many others, I expect) grew up reading lots of fantasy and horror novels. It doesn't take a lot to imagine what we would have tried then.

Let's even forget about burden of proof. Do you know the number of early scientists (when determinism was a strongly held belief) that dabbled into mysticism?? A lot! Newton and Pascal are famous examples. None of their adventures yielded anything of note!

You must be naive to think I will call upon satan or say some magical words and then... poof! Scary unnatural things happen. Lol.

The simple fact is: if it were real, there would be uncontroversial proof by now.

LucifersTongue:


It's okay if your golden boy claims all atheists are possessed by demons and I'm the son of his arch-enemy but it's an insult to claim someone who talks like that is acting like a lunatic??

You clearly the missed the part where I said he wasn't the only one to have messed around with ouija boards. My friends and I (and many others, I expect) grew up reading lots of fantasy and horror novels. It doesn't take a lot to imagine what we would have tried then.

Let's even forget about burden of proof. Do you know the number of early scientists (when determinism was a strongly held belief) that dabbled into mysticism?? A lot! Newton and Pascal are famous examples. None of their adventures yielded anything of note!

You must be naive to think I will call upon satan or say some magical words and then... poof! Scary unnatural things happen. Lol.

The simple fact is: if it were real, there would be uncontroversial proof by now.

You still clearly haven't told us what you have tried,you only just told me to imagine it.I was so into horror films in the early 80s too so i know what to imagine.
We however will like to read about books you hav e read,instructions there that you have tested,places you have visited to disprove the existence or power of these spirits.

Please leave him alone. He is bound, I thought he didn't know initially but from his subsequent post, not that I pay attention to him, I sense he knows he is anti-Christ. He knows his place in the kingdom of darkness unlike the others that are obstinate in ignorance.

Is it normal for someone to react to someone else's newly found joy with anger and hurl insults? Impulsively rejecting all that I said here and wants to argue about how the world started and testable claims. I've been intelligent all my life, atheism didn't make me intelligent, now I'm only spiritual in addition to all that I know.

How can someone start talking about SEMs and TEMs in response to these posts. He wants to sound intelligent, but an intelligent person is now on Lord's side. With all I come to know and with an awakened spirit. Their vile responses only confirm the existence of these demonic spirits. And they give me more reasons to glorify God for my salvation. Why would anyone have something as powerful as a spirit and decide not to use it?

I have challenged them all of them to read the The Demonologist(only a person without a conscience wouldnt struggle to finish the book for all the wickedness described)

How can someone ask if I verified if the stake used to kill a new born for a ritual is real, doesn't the thought of it make you even nauseous?

I have asked them to watch the videos, and look for answers themselves, call out to the Spirit of the living God but No. They are afraid. Why? Because these spirits that keep them in bondage, unlike them, actually believe in God and in His power. Ask him why he is unable to say a simple 'Jesus is Lord over my body'? Is it such a difficult thing to say?

I mentioned atheists are angry people. And anger is not of God. Can never be. I was once an atheist and I know but at least I noticed I was the only one getting angry over another person's choice, in his case joy.

thorpido:
You are quick to insult and rather use these insults to cover or dodge the fundamental question Op raised.Have you carried out experiments to determine if demons exist?He said go through the processes on how to invite demons and let us read what your findings are.We will be waiting to read.
At least he showed us here things he had done.Let's see things you have done to disprove the existence of spirits.

Slimmos:
I go to church but not always.I go just because of praise and dance cuz I am d type that loves music and dancing. Aside that, nothing else.

Here's how Jesus found me. Please don't give up on God https://www.nairaland.com/3289461/atheism-jesus-testimony/12

God bless the op and will continue to use him to destroy the fortresses of satan in Jesus name

Satan is already preparing the way for the Antichrist,
Do you know that the Antichrist will be an antheist and an homosexual?
Daniel 11:36 And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, [/b]and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

@ bold the Antichrist will not recognize any god rather he will exalt himself ( humanism)

Also see

2 Thessalonians 2:4 [b]Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; [/b]so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

No wonder the powers that be suddenly are trying to disprove the existence of God

11:37 Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, [b]nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.
@ bold he may also be an homosexual
No wonder the world is fighting for gay right preparing the way for their master

Daniel 11:38 But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things.
@ bold this is the new world religion perhaps it has something to do with unity or togetherness of all religion, tribes and people
You can also find out the belief system of Freemasons and compare it with this verse.
It can also mean military might.

The End is near! Prepare for the rapture!!

benjibabs:





A couple of points as per exclusivity of Christianity:

1.) Christianity is the only religion where God did all that is required for man to be saved and have a relationship with him. In other religions, you have to “work” for your salvation. In other words, God reaches out to man on His own terms in Christianity while in other religions man has to meet up with some standard (unknown in some cases) in order to please Him. I’ll give you a simply analogy: If you offend someone, do you get to say what you have to do to get back to the person’s good book? Or does the person get to tell you what to do to get back with the fellow? Think about it. Yes, most religions if not all have holy books from God, but you have to look inside the book to understand the teaching. Truth be told, I’ve not (neither can I even) research all religions, but I practiced Islam with my parents until my early 20s and also read about some other religions as well.
2.) Only Christianity guarantees salvation 100%. Point one refers, you will agree with me that salvation is not 100% guaranteed in other religions as man struggles to please God through his life and even in certain religions those alive still offer prayers to God to forgive the deceased sin and accept the fellow.

You see most people believe in a supreme being who created all that we can see, but the issue is almost always how to connect with and relate with this being.

Most atheist and generally unbelievers are always asking for proof before they believe. In Christianity, it is actually the other way round – you believe first and then the proof will follow. This may sound like a trap, but it is not. You probably would say that other religions can say the same and you only have just one life time to get it right. Well, when I say believe first, I don’t mean you have to start going to church and become all churchy!!! All I’m saying is simply ask God to prove/reveal Himself to you, and MEAN it. It is not a spooky stuff. I can assure you he will reveal Himself to you in a way that you will not miss it. I have seen this happen before when an agnostic simply asked God if He was truly up there to reveal himself.

Let me point out the “believe before proof” in OP’s posting to prove my point. OP might not even realized this when he wrote part 2: Road to Redemption.


The bold part part refers: An atheist wrote a letter to who? GOD? I thought atheists do not believe God exists. And, do you write a letter to someone that does not exist? OP believed there was a supreme being. He did not go to church or get churchy etc. Simple believe – tiny faith!! Just in case there is a God – like agnostic thought. And, did God reveal himself and provide OP with proofs? See bold parts below:



Did you pick up those proofs? Do you believe he got a reply to his letter? God reached out to Him! God “told” him he did not read the book by coincidence, He directed him to re-download the bible, He gave him a specific chapter to read and imprinted specific verses in his spirit. Again, did God reveal himself and answer his request? Look at it again, he asked God in his letter to resurrect his spirit and what happened? In OP’s words, “ It was as if a different part of me had come alive.”

Oops! I just uncovered the third exclusivity in Christianity – the Holy Spirit of God. When we believe and receive Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us to empower and guide us to live Godly life. When you really get into a conversational relationship with God, you will never think of leaving Him.

Bro, I encourage you today to either also write a letter to God or simply ask him to reveal himself and He will meet you right where you are.


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My apologies for first misunderstanding your post.
This right here is wisdom. God bless you.

@bolded. You know I had in mind to read the whole bible, then again and again with the motto 'This book of the law shall not depart from my mouth but I will meditate on it day and night' but to my amazement, I hadn't even read close to a quarter of the Bible before the Lord revealed His glory. I got the real experience and I just couldn't keep it to myself. I'm a very young Christian and its a privilege to have this experience and if you read the part 3 it only proves what you highlighted. I don't have to look into scriptures everytime, although I read everyday, before I know what's wrong or how to glorify Jesus in my responses.

If you look at one post here, a Muslim was telling me how he had studied Christian books and Islam and God is one and telling me about the Jesus of the Qur'an. I laughed hard because it was like when someone's trying to describe what he has read so many times about a person he has never seen but the person he describing wrongly is standing right in front of you and has been living with you for ages.
The miracle is that he may even know more bible scriptures than I do but he doesn't have the Spirit of Truth because the world cannot receive Him.

God knew before man even started thinking that experience is all we all need not superior arguments or any such nonsense.

Thanks for this. I totally misread it. I've been inspired.

thorpido:
You still clearly haven't told us what you have tried,you only just told me to imagine it.I was so into horror films in the early 80s too so i know what to imagine.
We however will like to read about books you hav e read,instructions there that you have tested,places you have visited to disprove the existence or power of these spirits.

This is repetitive and tiring! The same tactic is employed: you ignore the important parts of my replies [e.g. 3rd paragraph of my last reply] and keep asking the same question.

How many times do i need to type Ouija boards?? You need me to tell you the exact words we chanted almost 15 years ago? Or that I've read parts of the Satanist bible, the sixth and seventh book of Moses (which probably trumps any demonology text), and have been to a shrine twice? (both herbalists were wrong by the way). Now stop asking the same thing over and over!

Once again, the 3rd paragraph is far more important as it shows that many have tried and failed. What you'do do is to go read about it... not some useless demonology text!


Finally, it seems I'm having a conversation with people who will continue to ignore the rational stuff no matter how much I try to explain the most basic things.


So, I'll stop. Live your life in fantasy while I stay rooted in reality. Good bye!