I really cried just now. I am so, so glad that God saved Jake. I can't wait for heaven when every Christian will be there and we can have a heavenly mosh pit
Ragnar...you have no idea what the Bible teaches. There's a difference between reading the Bible and then you have the audacity to say what it teaches. Ragnar you are worshipping Satan, I know it's hard to believe, but it's true. Check Jesus out, I'm sure you'd like him. He loves you and he is waiting to be a part of your life.
Yet you did not provide evidence to any of your claims towards Jesus. All your arguments were based on opinions and general knowledge of what you've learned from others. You just ended up embarrassing yourself Jesus did not come for the Jews only. In he Bible it says that he came for the "Sinners" Also, you just proved my point that Jesus exist. You said that I'm worshipping "Satan" your statement shows that you acknowledge the existence of Satan and Jesus. Nice one buddy. God is not evil. God is loving and although your life isn't for him, he still loves you. I only hope that you can realize it before its too late
I understand your view on how eternity in hell is harsh, but you have to remember, God gives us the chance to to enter heaven by simply accepting Jesus. Ragnar I'm not saying you are going to hell, because you are still alive and still have a chance to live for Jesus. But I'm trying to tell you that if one day you die, and your are judged by God, you can't complain if you are sent to hell because you had you WHOLE life to accept Jesus. I have read Job, in fact, that is my favorite story of he Bible. Remember that Satan did all these terrible things to Job, not God. The reason God allowed it was because he was testing Job to see if he would have enough faith to worship God through all the hardships. Satan said, "Job only worships you because you bless him with all these good things" and God knew this wasn't true, so he let Satan see for himself. Job was an amazing example of how we should live our lives. He proved that if you don't turn your back against God, God will bless you greatly
Well God did give permission for Satan to kill Jobs family. You have to keep in mind that God is the master creator and his logic is very different from ours, so we humans will never see eye to eye on certain things. "The god of the bible is an evil manipulative prick and I'm glad he does not exist." I'm sorry, explain to me how you know what a Good God should do? Did you write the "How Gods should act" book? No you didn't and you didn't use scripture to prove a statement, you only used scripture to convey your opinion on how God is "Evil" You said I haven't provided evidence however that is not be case. I've explained what the meaning of every scripture you have brought up, and because I have studied them, you can see me as credible. God is not maniputive, he has no reason to, I mean he's God, he can do such much better than that. God loves is, and he wants to have a relationship with us, unlike many false Gods like Allah or Odin, etc. God didn't kill those 150 people on the train. But God does use tragedies to start something beautiful.
I was an athiest for about 17 years or so. I was blown away cuz his story is so much like mine. I was an addict and suicidal and I was just kind of like "god if you're real I need to know cuz I can't do this" and he came and saved me. this story is crazy. I got set free from addiction, depression, etc. anybody wanna talk about Jesus?
God is so cool. I'm so happy for you and I know that God has something so special for your life and I literally don't even know you lol but I do know you are here for a reason and it's so great
I recovered from addiction by finding coping skills and other people who were very alienated by the casually forced acceptance of a god beneath the guise of spiritual mumbo jumbo. Leaning on "jesus, " is the same as using narcotics. It's merely a legal yet HIGHLY lethal drug that people accept. It contorts their mind into believing a dead Jew can do all the things for you if you ask him. If we changed the names people would not fall for any of this. It's so very disappointing to find that a band you enjoy has been duped by this idea of life eternal. Unfortunately that life isn't for everybody because Jesus was created in the horribly imperfect mind of the common man.
I'm not addict. I was brought up in a Catholic school, didn't really care about it. But one day I had feelings of wanting to be a Christian, don't know why, still don't. So I went to the same catholic school I grew up in and went to the church. Above the alter was a big statue of christ.i look up at it started crying like I was forgiven for my sins which I committed and I felt like was loved. A feeling which I never felt. It also helps with my mental illness
Ikr. I have always have had a Christ a part of my life and I feel like sometimes me or other members take God grace and love and takes it for granted. I have been to a couple of camps and it has truly understand his love and I'm on fire for Jesus like the new believers are
I was born Catholic and baptized as a baby. I went to church all yhe time and went to Sunday school and all that, but I never really truly found Jesus until I was a teenager and read the scriptures and educated myself about Jesus' message, so yeah I can see what you mean.
Uno. Im not Religious at all. Never saw anything in any religion. After listening to ABR recently and reading their lyrics started to make me realize what being christian REALLY is and made me extremely interested in Jake Luhrs . After watching this and a few other interviews with him and knowing how he takes it upon himself every gig to talk genuinely with his fans , hearing Jake talk about God and Jesus and hearing his story really inspired me. It really changed my opinion on religion, mainly Christianity. I wish every Christian had a similar mind set as him. He understands it and isnt materialistic and smug about it. Good words Jake, Thanks. I hope to catch some insight from you in person one day.
I don't know who you are Jake. I don't follow your band. I'm not familiar with your music. But, I DO know the God you serve is the same God I serve. Jesus is the Lord over my life. And the emotion in the words you speak, ring true in my spirit!! I love you brother in Christ, keep up the great work in his kingdom. I just wanted to encourage you, one believer to another!! I thank God for you and your heart. Abba father loves you. Sending you love Jake, from Arlington, Tx! Be Blessed!
I stopped the heavy drinking and don't drink as much as I did less than 6 months ago. But whenever I drink it brings me to a need for Christ and it's hard to get that need sober. I use his name in vain regularly and without thought. It's not easy being a follower of Christ but I know he is working in me and is there for me. Thanks ABR for the message!
This is a great example of someone who's truly a believer. I can feel Jake's sincerity and that makes me so happy. There are a lot of people who claim Jesus and as soon as they open their mouths or act you can't see God in them. But what he's said here touched my heart. I'm praying for you Jake, to stay strong in the Lord and that you will carry out His will with your talent. (:
Jake du sprichst mir aus der Seele.... du fast etwas in Worten was ich nicht schaffe. Ich bin zu 100% kein Kirchengänger... aber wer braucht schon die Kirche... Ich glaube an Gott... egal wo ich bin... Danke dir. Gott ist gütig... und gerade zu dieser Zeit!
I don't understand why people act like being a Christian is something that takes all your freedom away from you. Obeying God isn't as hard as people think. Maybe if you atheists actually tried to be a Christian and Obey God, then you would realize that it isn't hard. God wants you to live without sinning and even if you mess up and sin, God will forgive you because he knows you aren't perfect and that you are trying to live like he tells you. And have you noticed that all the sins you commit don't gain you anything. Doing drugs is only going to make you unhealthy. Lying only causes more problems unless you are trying to protect somebody. Cursing makes you sound like you are too unintelligent to use any other words to express your feelings. All the other sins don't gain you anything either because when your life is over, those sins will have meant nothing. Being sinless will better you as a person and if you don't believe me try it. I used to not be close with God at all and didn't think it would matter even if I was but when I started obeying God, I realized it truly makes you a better person and that it isn't that hard.
I'm not trying to be disrespectful or anything, I don't believe in God because to me it doesn't makes sense, as metalskatelife said above, it is flawed. Why should you obey someone or something if you are not here by your own will? I can practice good and don't "sin" all my life and don't believe in God at the same time, why should I need him? Also, if he forgives everything what is the point of trying? Why should people put any efforts in that if they end up being forgiven? There are too many questions without logic answers that don't add up to me. Even if I tryed, I could not live in that lie.
Ricardo Ribeiro Actually, God makes ton of sense. God created you with the sense to be able to choose between good and evil. I'm glad that you are practicing good, but if you do good and don't believe that God is there, than ultimately that good has made no difference but if you believe in God then you have made an eternal difference. We put effort into being good and following God's laws because we love Him and we respect Him. That's why we call Him, "Father." Because He is a father to us. Now, the way that you are talking sounds like the entire process of confession preached about by the Roman Catholic Church, which I believe to be absolutely, biblically incorrect. You can't live your life exactly how you want to and break everything and say, "oh, I'm going to sin here and here and here but it won't matter because God forgives me." That's not how it works. God is not a vending machine. Sure, He forgives us, but only if we make some conscious effort to do good knowing that, as human beings, we will slip up. And, knowing that, that's why we need Him every single day. Nobody is perfect, but I choose to believe in a God who is.
It's a shame that all these people are mocking God. It's not something to joke about. It doesn't matter what your faith is, you HAVE faith. Whether it's faith that there is a God, or faith that there isn't. Once you truly experience a relationship with God, there's nothing better, and it's honestly heartbreaking that so many people don't get to to a part in that.
The definition of faith is "complete trust or confidence in something or someone". Therefore, if you have "true confidence" that there is no God, are you or are you not putting your FAITH in that decision? Believing that there is no God is still having a faith. Which is exactly what I said in my first comment.
dude im literally shedding tears listening to this and seeing this man's face and looking at his eyes. This is so genuine, so beautiful. :') also because i can relate with having a very similar story as to how you come around. GOD BLESS
this was amazing for me to hear. my friend used to play august burns red and something inside me would be upset but I realize now the music was convicting me of my sin and ignorance towards God.
Good strong powerful words. I love how he explains just to talk to God and just give him a chance and to not give up if there is no response at first. Also how one does not have to go and worship somewhere or do an extreme things to try and connect to him. All one has to do is sit and truly have a one on one conversation with God and Jesus. I love it. I love him and I love this band. I love what they stand for, and i can honestly say they played a huge part of to who I am and what I stand for.
I had the EXACT same experience as Jake, and that was months before i ever saw this video. i always would talk and pray to God but never felt a growing relationship. Then one day when I was having a "bad" day, i called out to Jesus, and i had the same feeling, right to my soul, and i couldn't stop smiling, and my relationship with them began to grow. So for those of you who are unsure, trust me, He's there and he's waiting for you. He is helping me everyday and he will help you.
God chose you and your music touches many. Alot of tines, depression leads people to the genre itself. You are literally set up to witness to millions.
Jesus Christ has changed my life, He is the purpose, nothing in this life compares to knowing Him, I don't want to argue with you, I just love you in Christ, so I want you to come to know him and have hope, Have a great day man
When I had terrible depression I went into my room at like 3 am and felt so empty and numb. At that moment I was so desperate for love that I cried out "God, I can't do this without You. This life is too difficult, too large, and too hateful for me to go alone. I'm so broken and cold, I need a filling love, something eternal. I don't want to take another step without knowing that you'll be with me 200%." "Please God, come back." Then I heard "I never left you, and I never will." I love Him
When he says, "There's so many ways that He has my heart. He's all I care about. He's all I want. I just want to do right on this earth by Him and walk with Him." It put the biggest smile on my face, and made me tear up. :]
He has described some of my feelings. The emptiness. The vacancy in my heart. I look to certain things as a crutch. Things that make me feel better...but do they really make me feel better? This video is very inspirational. Makes me like the band even more. I am open to Jesus & he is the son of God. Sad that I only know this from a video game...but he said...I am alpha and omega...the beginning and the end. Im starting to see.
+JCmasters100 Maybe our universe is in another universe you dirty believer. How can you believe in something that never showed itself, never helped you in any situation and is written in 3 books.
JCmasters100 Damn, you should into an anti aggression camp man, your internet balls are growing, so many bad words for a believer of god. Then tell me how proven your theory of existence is. Is gods existence proven? NO. Is the creation of the universe by god proven? NO. And how does my words make me a psychopath? Even if it's mathematically impossible, what does humans know? Nothing. You should shut your overly aggressive mouth dude.
CO2, what he is saying is truly beautiful. And JC, are you a believer of Christ? If you are, you are what gives us Christian a bad name. You are coming off so condemning and unaccepting, who are you? How are you any better than him? Who are you to judge? If you believe in Jesus, you are not following the very words of the God you say you follow.
+JCmasters100 Well I don't know.. I'm pretty sure anyone that believes in a 2000 year old talking snake, and leads their life based on century old beliefs, is more likely autistic than someone who can rationalize reality beyond their parents brainwashing them - just like your parents before you, and grandparents before them. People that read a book bashing the gay community are more likely autistic. People that banish others to hell for using their brain and eyes are more than likely the autistic ones. While you spend your time on your knees praying to the air - I'm using that time to try and help the planet (rather than think my beliefs are the only correct ones.) All you "caring Christians" are putting on a front to get into heaven. So selfish. I'd rather burn in hell for my own beliefs, than sit in heaven for someone else's. Now what I find is really funny here, is the fact that bone of you guys came up with this yourself. It's just hand fed shit from your parents who were hand fed the same shit.. Anyone can have a "feeling" come over them, because we have central nervous system with a brian attached (which ironically is attached to your emotion) weird right?
I respect anyone that tries to explain what their relationship to God is like. It never lives up to the truth because there truly is no words that come close.
Als ich mein Motorradführerschein machte bekam ich von meiner Oma ein Kreuz welches schon längerer Zeit in unserer Familie gehört. Dieses Kreuz habe ich immer beim Motorradfahren in meiner Tasche. Eines Tages bin ich mit dem Motorrad mit ca 80km/h in der Kurve audgerutscht. Glücklicherweise bin ich in einem frisch gemähtem weichem Feld gelandet. Kein Kratzer, kein blauer Fleg. Mein 2. Sturzt folgte nach ca einem 3/4 Jahr. wieder keine große Verletzungen. Danke
this video was very inspirational to me. I just recently got into some trouble a couple of months ago and was thinking about getting re-baptized to clean my slate white as snpw, and this just made my decision for me!
I feel that is a point that God is trying to drive home. I always here something along the lines of "Oh you think God is real? Why don't you go talk to kids in Africa about Him" or "Oh sure those prayers are really going to help starving kids in Africa." The thing is, we are supposed to do everything we can to help those in need. This means that we need to give money, food, or supplies along with our prayers to keep them safe and healthy.
People dont like what they dont understand for example, "i know algebra but idk how to use it or how it can help me but one you figure it out its easy you can use it in everyday life situations" and jake figured it out and has a new identity in christ jesus now to get the rest of the world to understand it
"I chose Jesus - Jake Luhrs von August Burns Red (Interview) " you come to this video knowing it's going to be filled with other believers yet you still want to argue? go watch some videos with an atheist talking about how nothing created a whole world with intelligent life if you don't want to hear us
I am a person who believes in god, not too into the whole religion thing though, but I totally know the feeling that he's talking about when he felt Jesus touch him. One night I was walking this dog I was fostering around my block, it was about 1:00 am out, and a nice beautiful clear sky when you could see every star in the sky. I was sitting there just taking in the beauty of the sky and just thinking how lucky I am to see this and all the sudden this feeling of just overwhelming joy hit me.
I loved this video, I can relate to this Jake guy. I dont even listen to ABR but i surely have a relationship with Jesus Christ and to this day He holds me in the hollow of His hand.
I asked God to show me He was real. I was a kid laying on my big trampoline in my backyard. I was looking up at the sky and I asked God if he was real to show me a shooting star. Seconds later one flew over my head. I will never forget it. I now play in a Christian metal band and its 15 years later.
Jake, this is definitely why you are one of my idols. I may not be a vocalist, but I hope to be in a Christian metal band as a bassist, and I look to you all as inspirations. It's not just ABR I look up to; there's TDWP, there's AILD (well, everyone but Tim, I suppose), there's Impending Doom...man, I sound like such a fanboy. I just thank you for doing what you do, Jake and everyone else in ABR; your lyrics have really resonated with me. I hope to meet you in real life one day and say that. :)
I like that he found to Christianity through himself and was not really born into it. I'm an agnostic myself but everyone is entitled to their own believe, as long as they don't try to infringe other's beliefs or freedom.
You know, I'm a Christian, and I will admit I was born into the faith, because my dad's a pastor, but for the last 8 or so years I have really been an atheist until God got ahold of me. But, what I like is how you said "don't infringe upon other's beliefs." There are radical Christians who would love it if they could force the entire world to be Christians, but then there are radical atheists who would love to force the entire world to turn away from God. Now, as a Christian, I believe that it is my duty to spread Jesus to the world, but not to force others to believe the way I do. That's not what Jesus did.
I still have my problems with cussing and other personal "sins of my life" that i repeat but want to change... But this is the kind of relationship with Jesus i want...
I said that because my Dad passed away about 5 weeks ago and am so confused. The music is the only tool keeping me from giving up on my faith. I am so angry at what has unfolded.
I love hearing about how there are now Christian bands in just about every stinkin' genre of music. I dont care if it's my kind of music, I'll listen to it because it praises my God.
You are correct, I won't be changing anyone's mind. All I have to do is plant the seed of doubt, that wisp of a notion that gods and religion don't explain anything or help you in any way. People will change their own minds. All I will have to do is sit back and watch.
i am not christian. i am not of any particular religion. but i love what Jake has said here, because i can relate to it. i had a lack of faith in God. i wanted to believe, but simply could not... but when I prayed to him in desperation for him to show me he was real, he did. at 4:58 Jake sums it up perfectly. no giant jesus face, no parting clouds, I just knew.
I completely agree! we need to be Christlike and,not judge. I mean I get why you said it(what you said before),but,I agree with what you're saying now and,I think it is cool that you are trying to do right! :) God bless and good on your
