– Imagine if \u2018god\u2019 didn\u2019t exist (like atheists believe)\u2026 we would think that buildings didn\u2019t need a architect or builder (or materials!), that artwork didn\u2019t need an artist and that cars and planes appeared out of nothing. But we don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n
– Imagine if God was impersonal and unknowable (as Hinduism teaches)\u2026 we would not have an inner desire to know others or be known by them. But we do.\u00a0<\/p>\n
-Imagine if God was singular (like Islam teaches)\u2026 we would all desire solitary confinement, but it remains one of humans\u2019 worst tortures – a sure way to go mad.\u00a0<\/p>\n
– Imagine if God was just one of many who were once human (like Mormonism teaches)\u2026 we would all be able to live near – perfect, sinless lives. But we can\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n
– Imagine if God was revealed in Jesus Christ (as Christians teach)\u2026 we would have a visible image of the invisible God: someOne who not \u2018only\u2019 knows the human condition (pain, suffering and temptation) but One who also *knows* us (me and you), individually and intimately.<\/p>\n
Of course He showed us how to live (defeated death, rising to life again) too\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
This God creates people, giving them life & value, the ability to appreciate beauty in art, music, nature and an ability to connect with Him and others. They are fallen – they gravitate towards \u2018bad\u2019 without conscious effort – but they have some qualities that separate them clearly from the animals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We may not want God to be real, we may reject His idea of what is right & wrong (sin), we may *hate* the idea that He will judge us & send us to hell, we may try to ignore His attempts to reach us – but the fact remains: He is who He is and He has revealed Himself to us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Oh, and the *last* thing He wants to do is send you to hell\u2026that\u2019s why He sent Jesus!\u00a0<\/p>\n
We broke God\u2019s law, the result is death & hell, but Jesus paid the fine!\u00a0
If you\u2019ve sinned (even once), you need Jesus\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
The good thing is, once you trust Him, He proves to you He is real – you *know* it. You become a new, different person – the very best version of yourself – the one He created you to be!\u00a0<\/p>\n
You will love more, forgive more, hope more, serve more, endure more, with more joy and peace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My life is unrecognisable nice that day – I pray you experience the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n
#thankYouJesus #neverthesame #Jesuslives<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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