Monday, July 15, 2013

What I believe

This one is going to be deep and may be considered offensive, but I share what I believe in hope that, if you don't already believe, you will come to know God.  I'd appreciate if you kept an open mind.

A couple weeks ago, when I was visiting a church in Michigan, I heard a staggering figure.
The preacher said that only (approximately) 4% of the American population is capable of giving a clear explanation of the Gospel message.
I am passionate about the Gospel and try to include the message every time I preach.
I often write in this blog about my experiences and usually tie them to scripture and how God brings me through my daily life.  So I thought it would be good to share what I believe.
Here it is a brief synopsis of the gospel:

God made the world and everything in it.  He walked with the first man and woman and met all of their needs.  The only thing he asked was that they not eat the fruit of one tree in the garden He had provided.  At one point (we don't know how long after creation) the man and woman chose to disobey God.  They ate from that tree.  From that point on there has been a disconnect in the relationship between human and God.  So God, because He loves us, sent His Son to be born to a human mother and live on Earth.  This son, Jesus, lived a perfect life and spent his adult life telling people about the kingdom of God and how to be made right with God.  The religious leaders of the day conspired to have him arrested and he eventually was subjected to a painful death of being hung on a cross.  His body was laid in a tomb and 3 days later he came back from the dead.  His death and resurrection made it possible to be right with God.  By putting our faith in Jesus, and what he did, we are forgiven for our inherent rebellion.

In Matthew 19:25-26 says
The disciples were astounded, "Then who in the world can be saved?" they asked.
Jesus looked at them intently and said "Humanly speaking, it is impossible.  But with God, everything is possible."

And Philippians 2:10-11 says that
At the name of Jesus, every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

I believe this these things to be true.  And as a result, I can either make Him the Lord of my life now, or wait until it's too late.

If you have questions I would love the chance to talk to you about this more.
Please note, I'm not trying to start any arguments, so please don't use the comment section for that purpose.  But if you want to have a respectful dialogue, feel free to comment.

God bless y'all!

2 comments:

  1. I found nothing offensive. The passage from Philippians I see as quite profound, I love it... thank you!

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  2. Glad you enjoyed Nate! Thanks for commenting.

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