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Even those who think this world and its universe too complex and perfect to be the product of chance may not want to believe that there is a higher power with intelligence and a plan. Many religions share a belief in a supreme being. Christians believe they can know God both through His expressed word as recorded in the Bible and through personal experience. They believe that God is a spirit but also has a distinct character. They also believe that God assumed humanity to come to earth as the man Jesus.
Modern society seems to be determined to assert that there are many paths to a blissful afterlife. It makes sense to many that a sincere belief in almost anything should qualify as acceptable to God as well as to man. Christianity teaches that there is only one way to get to eternal life with God. Other religious belief systems may also feel that their truth is exclusive. There are many views of what a supernatural 'god' is like.
The Bible tells us that this is the case, however. God revealed Himself to the descendants of Adam by His creation. Man could know the nature of the Lord by observing what He had made. God also revealed Himself through the person and life of Jesus. Those who don't believe in this may still feel gratitude to something or someone for the world and the universe around them.
A nebulous view of divinity allows people to form their own view of 'god' and set their own code of ethics. It allows for a diversity of opinions and a relative view of 'truth'. People may take this approach in order to accommodate the opinions of others, or they may follow this code in order to have more of what they see as personal freedom.
Many who accept 'god' as more of a concept than a definable entity still have the sense of connection with a force that can benefit them, protect them, or grant them favor. Christians, who believe that they are made in God's image although they are flesh and He is spirit, also know that through Jesus they can become children of God and enter into a loving familial relationship.
Although the biblical God is a father, the Bible gives Him both masculine and feminine aspects. He is the begetter and the one who gives birth, the lawgiver and the nurturer, the authority and the source of mercy. He is definitely male, as is Jesus. Jesus, a figure well-documented in history, was a man, a Jew, and a miracle worker. The Bible is the oldest document man has, with multiple ancient copies, and has proved the most reliable source of historical information for archaeologists.
There are definite benefits to accepting the idea of a God as portrayed in the Bible. A believer has a code of behavior established on absolute truth. He or she has a relationship with a saving God who promises to provide for, protect, and direct His followers forever. The responsibilities of living a godly life are a small return for eternal security.
The Bible is mankind's oldest and best documented spiritual book. Jesus is well established as a historical figure, and even His miracles and virgin birth are unquestioned by numerous ancient historians. People today can have an intimate relationship with a God of love and power, if they allow Him to reveal Himself as He chooses to do.
Modern society seems to be determined to assert that there are many paths to a blissful afterlife. It makes sense to many that a sincere belief in almost anything should qualify as acceptable to God as well as to man. Christianity teaches that there is only one way to get to eternal life with God. Other religious belief systems may also feel that their truth is exclusive. There are many views of what a supernatural 'god' is like.
The Bible tells us that this is the case, however. God revealed Himself to the descendants of Adam by His creation. Man could know the nature of the Lord by observing what He had made. God also revealed Himself through the person and life of Jesus. Those who don't believe in this may still feel gratitude to something or someone for the world and the universe around them.
A nebulous view of divinity allows people to form their own view of 'god' and set their own code of ethics. It allows for a diversity of opinions and a relative view of 'truth'. People may take this approach in order to accommodate the opinions of others, or they may follow this code in order to have more of what they see as personal freedom.
Many who accept 'god' as more of a concept than a definable entity still have the sense of connection with a force that can benefit them, protect them, or grant them favor. Christians, who believe that they are made in God's image although they are flesh and He is spirit, also know that through Jesus they can become children of God and enter into a loving familial relationship.
Although the biblical God is a father, the Bible gives Him both masculine and feminine aspects. He is the begetter and the one who gives birth, the lawgiver and the nurturer, the authority and the source of mercy. He is definitely male, as is Jesus. Jesus, a figure well-documented in history, was a man, a Jew, and a miracle worker. The Bible is the oldest document man has, with multiple ancient copies, and has proved the most reliable source of historical information for archaeologists.
There are definite benefits to accepting the idea of a God as portrayed in the Bible. A believer has a code of behavior established on absolute truth. He or she has a relationship with a saving God who promises to provide for, protect, and direct His followers forever. The responsibilities of living a godly life are a small return for eternal security.
The Bible is mankind's oldest and best documented spiritual book. Jesus is well established as a historical figure, and even His miracles and virgin birth are unquestioned by numerous ancient historians. People today can have an intimate relationship with a God of love and power, if they allow Him to reveal Himself as He chooses to do.
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