Do you believe in Jesus?

[Chocoholic]

I do. I believe he is our Lord and Savior and died for our sins.

[catlover79]

Yes, I do.

[littlebelle]

Yes :)
We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

[Shine]

I do.

[MickeyMac]

I do too.

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

I don't really have any set beliefs at this point in my life. I'm still trying to figure out what I believe in.

[Yooch]

Yes :)
We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Yes, I do. Same here.

[sunshinefizzy]

Yes, I certainly do.

[Marvo301]

I believe in Jesus. I believe he is the Son of God. I believe he died and rose again.

[EmoJoe]

yes. :) very much so.

[Hollow]

whether i believe in him, i don't know. whether christianity is right for me is a definite no though.

[70s show watcher]

yes i sure do:)

[bandito]

YES. Without a doubt.

[beautifuldreamer]

Yes, I do. Jesus is the one person that makes me able to deal with this thing I'm going through called "life.";)

[catlover79]

Yes, I do. Jesus is the one person that makes me able to deal with this thing I'm going through called "life.";)
I don't know how people do it without Him. :(

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

I don't know how people do it without Him. :(
We manage.

[catlover79]

We manage.
Oh, I didn't mean it to sound that way, Ashlee. :bighug:

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

Oh, I didn't mean it to sound that way, Ashlee. :bighug:
Nah, I know. I didn't mean to sound offended, I was just saying.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Yes

[Marvo301]

He's the Rock
He' the Foundation
He's the Rock
Lord of creation

He's the mighty fortress
that surrounds us
so we may be victorious

He is the Rock
He is the Rock
He is the Rock



Song: He is the Rock
Artist: Connie Scott
Album: Spirit Mover

[catlover79]

Nah, I know. I didn't mean to sound offended, I was just saying.
I know. You're still searching, and there's nothing wrong with that. :D

[bandito]

I don't know how people do it without Him. :(I agree. He gives me the strength i need in this crazy world we live in. :)

[catsrule]

I believe in Jesus. I believe he is the Son of God. I believe he died and rose again.:yeahthat

[steevo]

Absolutely. He is my rock and my salvation and my all in all.

I can easily say that from the moment I accepted Him into my life, I haven't looked back, or looked at the world the same as I did before. :)

Don't get me wrong, I still struggle with life and issues, but it's a relief to me to know that this isn't all there is.

:wave:

[Dutabi84]

I'm not totally sure of his existence. I'm a former Christian by Default. Have all kinds of Christians in my family, but after using the last few years to put a lot of thought and reasoning into it, I'm 100% confident that all of the various gods that people worship are non-existent. And as comforting and convenient as the afterlife sounds, there isn't anything that can convince me that it's real.

[dawsongirl]

I'm not totally sure of his existence. I'm a former Christian by Default. Have all kinds of Christians in my family, but after using the last few years to put a lot of thought and reasoning into it, I'm 100% confident that all of the various gods that people worship are non-existent. And as comforting and convenient as the afterlife sounds, there isn't anything that can convince me that it's real.
The only afterlife you have is in the hearts and minds of those who knew you.

[Hollow]

my experience with christianity always seemed to have the reverse effect that other christians usually report. whenever i put faith in god lived a christian life, everything spiraled out of control. i'd forget about him and things would be good again. it was that simple. i started noticing the pattern when i was a child. it was just a few months ago that i got fed up and abandoned the idea that god, if existent, can help me with anything. my life has been looking up since then. i don't have any theories or any explanation for it, so questioning or lecturing me would be pretty pointless. the fact that the bible is unreliable and full of ideas that i find grossly immoral is just icing on the cake. i believe in fate and the paranormal 100%. and the fact that i have gotten such strong reactions from the idea of christianity makes me think it has some basis, but it's been made clear that i'm not supposed to be a part of it.

[JamesG]

No.
100% atheist.

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

I myself really don't have any set beliefs. I'm still trying to figure out what I believe in. So, I guess in a sense I'm an agnostic because I haven't abandoned any possibility that God exists. I just think that, if God does exist...it isn't in the sense that many people believe. Since this is a topic about Jesus, yes I do believe that Jesus existed, I think he was a good person with a good message...but do I feel that he is the son of God? I don't know. I'm just not the type of person that can let myself believe something simply on the basis of faith. I wish I could be because people like that seem to be much happier, but I'm just not and I can't be convinced to think that way.

[Courtnee]

Jesus was man, even if you don't believe he was the son of God. You can't deny that Jesus EXISTED.
But I do believe he was the son of God and I am a Christian. Mormon to be more speciffic.

[MonarC]

I really love the teachings of Jesus.

[Scoobiedoo30]

Yes I do

[Hollywood Rock Chic]

Do I love JESUS, yes, I do; and this is coming from a former Atheist as well.

[treky]

yes, I do. However, all these so-called "miracles" that he performed; I'm not too sure of after reading what they've found over the years is the explanation for what really happened.

[Fleet]

I'm not totally sure of his existence. I'm a former Christian by Default. Have all kinds of Christians in my family, but after using the last few years to put a lot of thought and reasoning into it, I'm 100% confident that all of the various gods that people worship are non-existent. And as comforting and convenient as the afterlife sounds, there isn't anything that can convince me that it's real.
There isn't anything that can convince me that it's not real.

My answer to the original question is yes, of course.

[littlebelle]

I also believe in angels, miracles and god's plans for us as human beings.

[beautifuldreamer]

I also believe in angels, miracles and god's plans for us as human beings.

Same here! I have had moments in my life where I can just really feel the spirit of God, and it makes my life so much better.;)

[MrRetro_08]

I don't believe in him but I hope there is an afterlife somewhere.

[Lee]

Yes, because I am a Christian

[YoliUSA]

Yes I do :) . For some reason however I've been thinking about the afterlife, wondering if I'll really see my loved ones again, I sure hope so. I won't stop believing or anything, it's just something that I know a lot of people think about too.

[JAlanRuss72]

I believe in Jesus. I believe he is the Son of God. I believe he died and rose again.

Agreed. I believe.

[James"Thunder"Early]

Yes

[janet42]

Yes I do. Whenever I'm in doubt about something, I just say to myself "Let Go and Let God" and God usually tells me what to do. :)

[ABlairican Pie]

Yes, I do believe in Jesus, however, it seems that a lot of these responses seem to read like the back of a hymnal with the recitation of the Apostles' Creed, etc. It doesn't seem personal, just a repeating of all the things we're supposed to believe. How has Christ touched you, how has he become real for you?

However, I have to admit, I feel very frustrated in my life as a Christian. I don't feel often some "big experience" with God currently, but I do sense very strongly He's there. I feel frustrated that too many people I know who consider themselves Christians often don't act like it. Being judgemental, hypocritical, shallow, self-important, we all know the types. I go to an evangelical church, but I hardly feel like an evangelical. I'd probably seem too
"liberal" for my friends.

Sometimes I have a hard time with the concept of Jesus as being "a divine rescuer". I have problems with how people define salvation, "Jesus died on the cross to zap away my sins and make me into a wonderful person! Therefore, I'm better than YOU, you miserable hellbound sinner!!" I look at it not so much from the negative (Jesus died to take away sins) but on the positive: Jesus came to bring divine love into people's lives. Everyone He came in contact with was ultimately changed, because He was the presence of God incarnate. For all the thing about confronting people's sins, when
"bad" people came to Jesus, do you think He had to tell them they were sinners?? They encountered Jesus and sensed something so beautiful and life-affirming in Him that they felt they WANTED to change their ways, to repent (turn from darkness to light). They didn't need a rebuke or reprimand.

The opposite of sin is love. Not "righteousness" (which always seems to sound like SELF-righteousness). Because in love, you do no wrong. Love covers a multitude of sins. Sin is imperfection, inadequacy, "missing the mark"
of what's right and perfect. Sin isn't merely "bad things you do". When you love, or are loved, it makes you feel more complete.

[Janice]

I sure do.

[tv star collector]

I think of myself as a religious person, to an extent; although, I am certainly
far from perfect. I acknowledge the presence of God and Christ and speak
to Him and pray to Him daily. But there are bad habits in my life that I wish
I could break. I easily lose my temper and use language in private that I
would never say in public.

There's a secular song that has always spoken to my heart, and it's the
song "Show Me the Way" (recorded by Styx). It goes like this:

Every night I say a prayer
In the hopes that there's a heaven
But every day I'm more confused
As the saints turn into sinners.
All the heroes and legends I knew as a child
Fall into idols of clay
And I feel this empty place inside
So afraid that I've lost my way.

Show me the way
Show me the way
Take me tonight to the river
And wash my illusions away
Show me the way.

As I slowly drift asleep
For a moment,dreams are sacred
I close my eyes and know there's peace
In a world so filled with hatred.
Then I wake up each morning and turn on the news
And find we've so far to go
And I keep on hoping for a sign,
So afraid that I just won't know.

Show me the way
Show me the way
Take me tonight to the mountain
And wash my confusion away
And show me the way.

And if I feel light, should I believe
Tell me how will I know?

Show me the way
Show me the way
Take me tonight to the river
And wash my illusions away
Show me the way
Show me the way
Give me the strength and the courage
To believe that I'll get there someday
Show me the way.

Every night I say a prayer ...
In the hopes that there's a heaven.

I guess that sums it up: I WANT TO believe, and I am trying harder every day.

[The Great One]

Yes, I certainly do believe in Jesus!

[Holly]

I am Catholic, and yes I do belieave in GOD! ;) i don't want to go to hell so I do belieave, always have and always will. :p

[Pus$y Galore]

I believe in a prophet name Jesus, but whether he was the son of "God" or not, I'm still grappling with. Brad and I have discussed this at length. Sometimes I wish I could believe it, but I'm not great with structured religion at any time.

That's why I say I'm more "spiritual" where if anything, I could follow what the North American Indian believed with nature and that sort of thing.

I give kudos to people who's religion is good to them and they find comfort in it, however, I've had too many friends where if anything, religion left them feeling just guilty and didn't give them comfort. I also give kudos who try to live the good the way their religion teaches them, but not the ones who are blantantly hypocrites with it. I like studying all different religions too, that way it gives me a bit more understanding of why people behave the way they do.

[ABlairican Pie]

I am Catholic, and yes I do belieave in GOD! ;) i don't want to go to hell so I do belieave, always have and always will. :pLet me get this straight, the only reason you believe in Him is so that you don't go to hell?? :confused:

[catlover79]

Let me get this straight, the only reason you believe in Him is so that you don't go to hell?? :confused:
I think that's what's known as "fire insurance". :(

[Dr. John Becker]

Yes, without a doubt.

[comedyfreak]

I do. I believe he is our Lord and Savior and died for our sins.

I do too!:D

[Holly]

Let me get this straight, the only reason you believe in Him is so that you don't go to hell?? :confused:


No i belieave in him period.....:D Sorry to confuse you !!!

[JoPol_wannabe]

Yes I believe and love God. I love God because he first loved me and that he gave his son to die for me so I could have enternal life with him.

[ABlairican Pie]

I believe in Jesus and think His teachings are great. However, I have a confession to make.


I am a Metalist.

:rock: :notworthy :guitar:

[James]

Yes, I do!

[Chocoholic]

I believe in Jesus and think His teachings are great. However, I have a confession to make.


I am a Metalist.

:rock: :notworthy :guitar:

:lol:

[MrCleveland]

Yes

BUT...why does it seem that he has forsaken me this winter? Sure, I got my Drivers License, but it seems that I'm losing money than gaining it, I can't seem to respect my father like I should, and my family is poor!:(

[APPLEI]

whether i believe in him, i don't know. whether Christianity is right for me is a definite no though.
I Believe In Jesus
But I Don't Believe In Religion

[rusyd]

Yes I do believe and am a Christian.:)