Knowing God and John’s Gospel (5)

Many people think that Jesus was a good man who taught people well. However, the problem with that description of Jesus is that he claims to be God. For example, in John 8:58, he says in his discussion with the people, “I and the Father are one.” The people know what he is claiming because they pick up stones to kill him for blasphemy, that is, claiming he is God with the Father.    If you want in-depth information about …

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Old Testament Growing in Knowing God

If you want more-in-depth knowledge about how to have more faith in God, check out https://www.growingtoknowgod.com/spiritual-self-care-resources/. Some people think that the commandments of the Old Testament don’t apply to the Christian life in New Testament times. I reply to those people that they are both right and wrong. What does the Old Testament have to do with Christians? First, Christians who don’t think the Old Testament commandments apply to them are right because the “Thou shalt nots” of the commandments …

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Why do Christians believe in God?

If you want more-in-depth knowledge about how to have more faith in God, check out https://www.growingtoknowgod.com/spiritual-self-care-resources/. Christians believe that God has made the whole universe. He sustains it, thus ensuring that it continues. But does this truth mean we should believe in and serve him? Four principles that Christian’s believe are given below, illustrated by Bible passages from the NIV translation of the Bible. 1. God has made and maintains his universe. In the beginning, God created the heavens and …

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