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Hi everyone! I thought I would share our testimony of how Jesus Christ saved us.

First of all, all glory to God alone ✝️👆🏻This should be all about Him and not about us.

It’s a long story actually. Buckle up your seat belts.

I am deeply grateful to God for all that He has done for us. I can never thank Him enough.

I am a 29-year-old guy from South India. We were born into a Hindu family, but Jesus Christ graciously saved my grandfather, grandmother, my mother, and myself years back. My dad is not saved yet. We are from South India.

We hail from Kerala and then got settled in Tamil Nadu, India. We used to worship some so called gods of Hinduism. We used to take trips to temples. We also wasted lots of money on poojas and stuff, but of no use. We did not have peace.

When I was a little kid, I remember two guys coming and standing before the gate of our house, and my grandfather was there at the veranda. They asked in a loud voice if they could come inside and talk about Jesus Christ. My grandfather got irritated and asked them to go away. I still remember being pissed off at them even at such a young age. We thought they were trying to brainwash us.

My aunt (my mother’s younger sister) had a brain tumour which haunted us for years. She used to suddenly get epilepsy, and then she would be taken to the hospital. We also got her brain tumour operated on, but still, after a few years, growth started to appear again. She was a woman who gave so much importance to God (unfortunately to idols) by spending time in prayer to them. She was an amazing woman though, but unfortunately she didn’t know her Creator. Even we didn’t know Him at that point in time.

There was a neighbour aunty who used to share about Jesus Christ with us, but we refused. That aunty would say that Jesus Christ called my aunt His daughter and asked my aunt to come to Him. She also asked us to turn to Jesus Christ and said that He would solve the problems we were going through, but we refused. We thought that the neighbour was trying to convert us. It must have been the pride in our hearts that was blinding us.

So, our journey to Christ actually began in 2009, during one of the most difficult seasons of our lives. My aunt was admitted to the hospital after she got epilepsy once again, but this time it was serious. She got bedridden, and she was hospitalised for almost 3 months. During this time, my mother was taking care of her at the hospital.

At the hospital, there was a nurse who shared about Jesus Christ with my mother. That nurse also took her to a Christian prophet. This was the point where things slowly started to shift by the grace and mercies of God. My mother and my mother’s elder sister bought Bibles. I also started reading the Bible in the year 2009. It must have been the Holy Spirit who melted my hardened heart.

My aunt’s condition became serious. That neighbour aunty gave my mother a piece of paper on which a repentance prayer was written and asked my mother to make my aunt pray that prayer. My mother did that, and she says that my aunt read it out, but only God knows what happened in her heart at that time. I don’t know whether my aunt was saved.

My aunt passed away on October 23, 2009, at 6:58 PM, and it shattered me and my family greatly. It was a dark time. We were grieving the loss of my aunt, who passed away due to a brain tumour. We also spent a great amount of money for my aunt to recover, but we couldn’t get her back.

In the midst of those difficult times, a prayer meeting was organized by Dr. Paul Dhinakaran (son of Brother D.G.S. Dhinakaran) on August 8, 2010, at Bethesda, Karunya.

In the midst of those difficult times, a prayer meeting was organized by Dr. Paul Dhinakaran (son of Brother D.G.S. Dhinakaran) on August 8, 2010, at Bethesda, Karunya.

Before attending the meeting, my grandfather did something remarkable. He knelt down and prayed to Jesus Christ, saying:

“If You are the true and living God, then call out my name through the preacher and reveal the things I am going through.”

He had his doubts and wondered if such things might be staged. Yet deep within, he was sincerely seeking the truth.

That day, my grandfather and mother attended the meeting. It was a huge crowd.

During the prayer time, Dr. Paul called out two names, but neither was my grandfather’s. He felt disappointed.

But then, led by the Holy Spirit, Dr. Paul called out a third name…

It was my grandfather’s name.

Not only that, he spoke about the personal struggles my grandfather was facing, his fear of death and the burdens in his heart.

That moment changed everything.

It was a divine encounter, a turning point in his life and in all of ours. My grandfather went up on stage and testified before everyone.

From that day on, our family came to Christ. Later, on November 4, 2012, we were baptized by immersion. My grandfather was 88 years old, and my grandmother was 75 at that time.

My grandfather later went to be with the Lord at the age of 95. My grandmother also went to be with the Lord recently at the age of 89.

When my grandfather passed away on February 10th, 2019, that was when my family members and relatives came to know that we were baptised. Some started treating us differently. My own uncle was very upset, and he verbally abused us and tried to keep us under his control. He also tried to get into a physical fight with me at that time.

Later, he would say that when my grandmother passed away, he would burn her body according to Hindu customs. He would challenge us, but when my grandmother passed away recently on March 9th this year, things turned out differently by the grace of God. My cousin told my uncle that since my grandfather was buried, my grandmother also should be buried at the same site. Some people supported that as well.

We received favor in the eyes of people. She was also buried in the same spot, and even though my uncle is not saved, he was the one who took care of all the expenses related to her burial.

God was our Refuge. How good and merciful God is.

No man in this world and no demon in hell can snatch the souls that are sealed by the Living God.

My grandparents could have passed away without knowing Christ, but in His mercy, He reached them in time.

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, Jesus Christ.

Through all this, I have learned one thing with certainty:

If God wants to save someone, no one can stop it.

John 10:28–30

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

Even though I knew about Jesus Christ in the year 2011 and loved Him, I was living a double life, one foot in the world and one foot in God’s Kingdom. During my college days, I wasn’t close to God. I was busy with worldly things.

Then, in the year 2017, I met with a motorbike accident, and that changed my life. I got injured and fractured my left ankle. I should have lost my life but by God’s Grace no vehicles ran over me. I had to take bed rest, and I was relieved from the firm. I was actually angry at God and shouted at Him, but it was my foolishness. My lifestyle wasn’t good at that time. If I had died then, I would have certainly ended up in hell.

Even though I did not drink, smoke, do drugs, or sleep with women, I had two addictions in my life which my family did not know about. They were porn and masturbation. I struggled with them for many years, and whenever I tried to stop by myself, the longest I could go was 22 or 23 days. Then again, I would relapse. I felt hopeless.

In 2018, while I was at home recovering from the motorbike accident, I slowly started reading the Bible, and then I saw my life slowly being transformed.

In 2018, a great miracle happened. I used to use Tinder at that time in order to find a genuine relationship because I felt lonely sometimes, but most of the time I was disappointed, as it was just casual for other people. Then I came across a woman who right-swiped on me. I started talking to her. She was an Indian Hindu woman who was studying in the Philippines to become a doctor. We used to play online games together.

I started sharing about Jesus Christ with her and about our story. She was receptive. It seems that one of her professors, who was a Christian doctor, had shared about Jesus with her. That lady doctor used to invite the students, share about Jesus Christ, and give them food. So, seeds were already sown in her life. I was just watering it, by the Grace of God.

Later, there came a moment in her life when she flunked one of her exams along with her friend, and she got caught. She was asked to repeat one year again, but at that time, she prayed to Jesus Christ, and things turned around, and she was forgiven. Then she started believing in Jesus Christ. It was all the Lord’s doing.

I started liking her. At that point in time, Jesus Christ set me free from porn and masturbation addictions, and it has been almost 8 years now. That was a remarkable year in my life. I would say that I was truly coming to Jesus Christ during those years. Even though we parted ways recently because of some personal situations, God has been good to us.

Jesus Christ gave me a burden to share the Gospel with people. I used to install apps like Bottled, Slowly, etc., and share about Jesus Christ with people, and sometimes I would get banned.

In 2020, I would say that my relationship with Jesus Christ strengthened. I didn’t know we could be so close to God.

One day, my phone stopped functioning. I think it was in the year 2021. I went to enquire about the repair at a mobile shop. There, I saw an old man. At that time, I felt led to share about Jesus Christ, and I told him that Jesus Christ loves him. Then, on the same day, I said that to 3–4 people, if I am not wrong. Slowly, this became a habit.

During those COVID times, I got Gospel tracts and started giving them out to strangers here and there. The crazy thing was that no one had to teach me to do all these things. I feel like it was the Holy Spirit teaching me all that. It was God who put that burden for souls in my heart. I couldn’t make it up myself because I did not care about people, in the past.

By the grace of God, I felt the tangible presence of Jesus Christ twice in my life.

Once was in the year 2021 when a pastor laid hands on me and prayed. I felt waves of electricity on the palms of both my hands, and I also felt fire on my tongue. It was surreal.

Another time was on June 18, 2023. There is a local TV channel in my city called “Sathiyam TV.” On that channel, they used to telecast a live Christian prayer every weekend at 7 PM, where the speaker, Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus, prayed for healing, deliverance, and miracles for people.

So, on Sunday, June 18th, I was actually watching the speaker talk about many things, but I was also scrolling on my phone. I didn’t have much expectation because I thought, “How is God going to bless a person who keeps scrolling on the phone while listening to the prayer?”

Then the time of prayer came. I think it was between 8:50 PM and 8:55 PM. The speaker started to pray on the television, and I also knelt down in my room and prayed to Jesus while the speaker was praying through the television.

I didn’t expect much to happen because I felt like I was scrolling on my phone and not listening properly. But when I knelt down, closed my eyes, and started to pray, I started feeling the presence of the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. It felt like currents of electricity. At first, I thought I was just imagining it, but then it became so strong that the presence moved through almost my whole body.

It lasted for around 20 minutes, if I am not wrong. I couldn’t feel my body at that point. I thought I was going to fly away. I couldn’t believe it. It was so exciting. That was one of the days I will never forget in my life.

Jesus Christ also saved my life from death traps. Jesus Christ gave me a new life. He also gave me a new and good job after the accident, even when I had almost a 3-and-a-half-year gap. God is so good!

I was a selfish person earlier, but I feel He is leading me on a path of selflessness. I am not perfect, but Jesus Christ convicts me about right and wrong. I find that to be a gift. It is a beautiful experience to know that God is there by your side personally.

This is our journey. Personally, I still have so much to improve. Jesus Christ has done so much for us. I hope you are strengthened and edified by this testimony.

Know that you are not alone. You are alive for a reason. God wants you. He wants to use you for His Kingdom. Never end your life at any point in time. There will be good and hard times, but that is what makes life beautiful. Hard times help us understand the depth of emotions and help us have empathy toward our fellow human beings. We have to look at this world through the eyes of God.

Pray and never be afraid to reach out when things get hard. It is not weakness, but strength.

You are not reading this by accident. Jesus Christ has a beautiful purpose for your life. He cares about you. He loves you. You just need to give your 100% to Him, and He will take you from there. Fully surrender every area of your life to God.

Nothing in this world is worth going to Hell for eternally. Satan tries to bait us with perishing things. Looks, money, wealth, materialism and status will all fade away in the snap of a finger. We can be so successful in this world, but if we do not reach Heaven, we have failed big time.

Matthew 16:26:

“What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?”

I would like to share another Bible verse:

Hebrews 12:1

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

Keep fighting the good fight of faith till your last breath, because it’s all worth it in the end.

Great day, everyone. You are precious to Jesus Christ.

All Glory to Jesus Christ alone.

Amen.

I know it's nearly impossible but I can't put it into words why.

Why still use the same archaic labels? Still cling to some nonsense superiority complex? Why not come together as cohesive communities? Since the caste is of a religious origin (now it's more of a communal thing) why don't the popular/influencial leader say anything about it?

Is our country that hopeless?

Trent Horn is a renowned Catholic Apologist, for those who don't know. I recommend subscribing to his channel.

For me, it's in John 8:58 - Before Abraham was, I am.

Jesus is having a heated argument with the Pharisees throughout John 8 and they confronted -

You are not yet fifty years old, and You have seen Abraham?

And, Jesus replied the most epic line - Before Abraham was, I am.

He was fearless and provoked the Jews and they then threw stones at him.

Then Jesus said to his followers, “And who do you say I am?”

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

Matthew 16:15–16 marks one of the most critical turning points in the Gospel of Matthew. Up to this point in His ministry, Jesus has performed miracles, taught extensively in parables, and demonstrated authority over nature, sickness, and demons. Now, He pauses His public ministry to force a profound, personal crisis of faith upon His inner circle: Who is Jesus really?

Historical and Geographical Context

To fully grasp the weight of these verses, the physical setting is vital.

The Location: Jesus and His disciples are in the region of Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13), located at the base of Mount Hermon in the far northern part of Galilee.

The Cultural Backdrop: This city was deeply entrenched in pagan worship. It featured a massive rock cliff with a cave dedicated to the Greek god Pan (known locally as the "grotto of Pan"), alongside temples dedicated to Caesar worship.

The Irony: It is against a backdrop of statues honoring false gods and human emperors that Jesus asks His disciples to identify the true God. When Peter declares Jesus to be "the Son of the living God," it serves as a direct, defiant contrast to the dead idols and worldly powers surrounding them.

Breakdown of the Verses

1. The Public Opinion vs. Personal Faith (Leading to Verse 15)

Before asking the disciples what they believed, Jesus asked what the crowds were saying ("Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" – v. 13). The disciples replied that people thought He was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets (v. 14).

The Flaw: While the public respected Jesus as a great moral teacher or a resurrected prophet, they missed His true divine identity.

2. The Pivotal Question: "Who do you say that I am?" (Verse 15)

Jesus pivots from public consensus to individual conviction. The Greek phrasing places heavy emphasis on the word "you" (hymeis). Jesus is essentially saying: "It doesn't matter what the crowds think or what the culture says. What is your verdict?" This question confronts every believer individually.

3. Peter's Great Confession: "You are the Christ..." (Verse 16)

Speaking on behalf of the group, Simon Peter steps forward with a bold, uncompromising declaration:

"You are the Christ (Messiah):" This identifies Jesus as the long-awaited King, the Anointed Deliverer promised in the Old Testament who would rescue God's people and establish His kingdom.

"...the Son of the living God:" This goes a step further than political kingship. It declares Jesus' divine nature. By calling God the "living God," Peter implicitly contrasts Yahweh with the lifeless stone idols of Caesarea Philippi.

Theological Significance

The Rock of the Church: In the very next verses (17–19), Jesus commends Peter, noting that human intellect didn't figure this out ("flesh and blood has not revealed this to you"), but rather divine revelation from the Father. Jesus then declares that His church will be built upon this rock-solid confession of faith.

The Central Question of Christianity: Matthew 16:15 stands as the ultimate existential question of the Christian faith. It demands that every person move past cultural assumptions, inherited beliefs, or general respect for Jesus as a "good teacher" to make a personal decision about His lordship.

Indian Christians make up around 2–3% of India’s population, yet our online presence is disproportionately small. As a result, discussions about Christianity and Christians in India are often dominated by others, including Hindutva aligned voices, while relatively few Indian Christians actively participate in shaping the conversation.

I believe it’s time for us to become more organized online.

By “organized,” I don’t mean trolling, harassment, or spreading misinformation. I mean building a strong network of volunteers who can:

• Create high quality educational content about Christianity and the history of Christians in India.
• Highlight the contributions of Indian Christians in education, healthcare, science, public service, and social work.
• Respond to misinformation with evidence, reliable sources, and respectful dialogue.
• Support Christian content creators, writers, researchers, lawyers, and educators by amplifying their work.
• Encourage more young Indian Christians to participate in public discussions instead of remaining silent.

Many movements have developed a strong digital presence by consistently producing content and engaging with the public. I believe Indian Christians should also invest in developing these skills and building a constructive, evidence based online presence.

This is not a call to attack or abuse anyone. It’s a call for Indian Christians to become better informed, more engaged, and more visible online while representing our community with integrity and respect.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. What practical steps can we take to build such a network?

Hello,

im looking for a way on how to move to india to life a spiritual life. Some Connection to a christian ashram / monastery would be nice. i dont know how to find a place to start my Journey, i consider moving for some while, for a long time i wanted to life as a yogi / eremite, but im not sure if my Health allows me this and also I guess im quite Christian (Roman Catholic) After all. i have the longing to unite this longings but i dont know how to start. Maybe any one of you can get me some hints, advise, information on where to Look, who to speak to? Maybe you know of some Person or place where people life Like this? im 30 from the eu.

I’m 25F, and my mom created a profile for me on Christian matrimony. But that is just a side project app of the hindu apps. And there are so many denominations in it.

Nowhere in it has a division of BC-C. It has SC, but no BC-C. We actually prefer and respect Christians who register themselves openly as Christians and not SC-Hindus. No offense to hinduism but other religions or even their components such as caste don’t fit into Christianity. This was even ruled by the Supreme Court.

My point is, and my question too– does anyone know or can suggest some good Christian matrimonial apps/websites?

FYI- I’m from Andhra Pradesh. Telugu speaking. If any of you met good enough Christians even on secular websites like telugumatrimony, please do tell me !

Hi everyone,

I've been feeling sick lately, and I'd really appreciate it if you could keep me in your prayers. Please pray that God heals me, gives me strength, and helps me recover soon.

Thank you so much. God bless you all. ✝️💗

EDIT: Hindutva are downing this post, lol,

Armed Hindu nationalist groups have been attacking us for a while now and have been supported by the BJP government/police. This isn't surprising ofcourse because the BJP party is anti-Christian and Hindu fascistic. Their leaders such as Savakar and Golwalker have compared us to the Jews of Germany and stated that we should be killed like them.

I think it's time to stop being dependent on the gov and the police and arm ourselves.. legally and within the realms of Indian law.

In the northeast, Meitei Hindus failed to genocide Manipuri Christians solely because they were armed, and I think it's time to do the same. Of course, I'm not calling for illegal action. I'm stating that we should defend ourselves with whatever we can, with or without arms.

Pacifism and "ahimsa" is non-Christian and suicidal, AND non-biblical. The Christian faith allows self defense and the old testament has stories of God commanding warfare.

It is time, stop being suicidal, lest you'll be next.

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for recommendations for the best Christianity-related movies or TV/web series. I'm interested in stories about Jesus, the Bible, Christian history, faith, or inspiring Christian characters.

I'm open to any genre—historical, drama, documentary, or modern Christian films. I'd also appreciate hearing why you recommend a particular title.

Thanks in advance! God bless. ✝️