Iris' Story
Hello everyone, it’s so glad to share my testimony:
About ten years ago, I read a book, the title was “100 stories one should know from the Bible”, I hadn’t finished it, but all I remembered was that it was full of scary punishment, and I thought: “See, this is religion, always trying to scare people and make people obedient; and there are so many wars that are caused by religion”.
One year ago, after I came to the United States, I started to join some Bible study groups, as a way to learn foreign culture. Gradually I found the Bible to be full of wisdom and philosophy, and I got to know that it wasn’t only for the west, but for the whole world. I was deeply attracted by the meaningful stories. So I wanted to learn more and more, I didn’t miss any opportunity for Bible study, I even attended Bible study 7 times a week at the peak.
At that time, although I was reading the Bible, praying and attending fellowship like a Christian, I knew my heart had not changed. Then I tried to do it not only with my brain, but with my heart, I could feel that God gradually changed me, I realized I was selfish, I was a sinner and needed savior. I was deeply moved by what Jesus had done for us. He is the savior!
Now when I read the Bible, I feel it’s a book full of love. Just like Jesus said, He is the light, the vine, the bread, to give me direction, strength and everything. I am really thankful to be a Christian, to put God first, to love, to serve.
Thank you all!
About ten years ago, I read a book, the title was “100 stories one should know from the Bible”, I hadn’t finished it, but all I remembered was that it was full of scary punishment, and I thought: “See, this is religion, always trying to scare people and make people obedient; and there are so many wars that are caused by religion”.
One year ago, after I came to the United States, I started to join some Bible study groups, as a way to learn foreign culture. Gradually I found the Bible to be full of wisdom and philosophy, and I got to know that it wasn’t only for the west, but for the whole world. I was deeply attracted by the meaningful stories. So I wanted to learn more and more, I didn’t miss any opportunity for Bible study, I even attended Bible study 7 times a week at the peak.
At that time, although I was reading the Bible, praying and attending fellowship like a Christian, I knew my heart had not changed. Then I tried to do it not only with my brain, but with my heart, I could feel that God gradually changed me, I realized I was selfish, I was a sinner and needed savior. I was deeply moved by what Jesus had done for us. He is the savior!
Now when I read the Bible, I feel it’s a book full of love. Just like Jesus said, He is the light, the vine, the bread, to give me direction, strength and everything. I am really thankful to be a Christian, to put God first, to love, to serve.
Thank you all!