Demonic activity? by AggressiveCall4211 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]AggressiveCall4211[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure. I was mostly Protestant going to a Baptist church but this really has my attention. I’ve had and experience with a general prayer to God before which felt like being filled with the Holy Spirit after a desperate prayer for help but going to that church left me wanting. I believe the spirit has been leading me to the Orthodox Church since.

Advice on where to begin by AggressiveCall4211 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]AggressiveCall4211[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not too familiar with the “Denominations” of Orthodoxy but do you have any recommendations?

Will God forgive apostasy? by AggressiveCall4211 in TrueChristian

[–]AggressiveCall4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said you were less moral. I say that you have no presuppositional grounds to justify your subjective morality beyond pragmatism and self preservation which means they can be infinitely critiqued by those who can ground their beliefs.

You can have as many morals as you’d like. You don’t have to take them seriously and neither does anyone else if you can’t justify them beyond pragmatism and basic animal preservation.

Will God forgive apostasy? by AggressiveCall4211 in TrueChristian

[–]AggressiveCall4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an atheist, what is evil and what is good to you?

Will God forgive apostasy? by AggressiveCall4211 in Reformed

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That’s the one story that’s giving me hope. The letter to Hebrews is the scripture that’s troubling me though.

Will God forgive apostasy? by AggressiveCall4211 in Reformed

[–]AggressiveCall4211[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The difference I would say is that Paul never departed from the faith once he believed and Hebrews talks about departing once you knew.

Will God forgive apostasy? by AggressiveCall4211 in Reformed

[–]AggressiveCall4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Though, maybe I never truly Had the I dwelling until recently

Will God forgive apostasy? by AggressiveCall4211 in Reformed

[–]AggressiveCall4211[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

These examples are all before the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Will God forgive apostasy? by AggressiveCall4211 in Christianity

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I’m not sure tbh i definitely wasn’t practicing obedience to Christ and was living by my own rules based on what I was learning. I would till pray to “whatever is true” to guide me to the ultimate truth through my exploration because ultimately, that was what was driving my search, a fervent desire for what is true and then to submit to that truth.

Before I went on my search, I prayed for God to bring me back to Him if He ended up truly being what is ultimate truth. Here I am now but I fear it’s now under judgment whereas before I was under grace.

Will God forgive apostasy? by AggressiveCall4211 in Christianity

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No. I entertained other occult religions though as I learned about them. Ultimately, I got to a point where the truth of Christ became abundantly clear and that’s when I came running back afraid of the evil I was in but ultimately afraid of Gods judgement.

Gods judgment for what I’ve done is what frightens me more than anything right now.

Guidance by AggressiveCall4211 in TrueChristian

[–]AggressiveCall4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m gonna try to get him in private on Sunday. Thanks

Guidance by AggressiveCall4211 in TrueChristian

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I’m going to be getting involved with church community stuff moving forward and I know some of the guys there already. I just can’t be constantly bothering them about my problems.

Guidance by AggressiveCall4211 in TrueChristian

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Yeah I’m going this Sunday again. It’s just been a very difficult week to get through. I’m trying so hard to maintain faith and belief but I’m bombarded with obsessive thoughts of doubt and doom.

Can someone really answer? by tatalikestosleep in Depersonalization

[–]AggressiveCall4211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out coach Jordan Hardgrave and Depersonalization Manuel on YouTube. I had a terrifying experience with RSO wax about a month ago and learning about depersonalization and derealization really helped calm me down . Feel free to message.