01/31/2024 – “Apologetics” Bible Lab – The Rock Solid Assurance of the Christian Faith: “I don’t have nearly enough faith to be anything but a Christian!”
Check out how the evidence for the Absolute Truth of the Bible triangulates from so many different directions, be it Fulfilled prophecies; Reliable numerous witness accounts; and a plethora of archaeological finds. And let’s not forget experiential evidence: I have zero doubt on my indwelling Holy Spirit. I would sooner deny the existence of my bride, who I can see and touch physically. This is an excellent summary article, follow the paths of Truth, with the Godhead in the center, like spokes in a wheel. It all connects to the center folks!
Here is why deniers and detractors run from the evidence in two words: Original sin, an affliction of all mankind, excepting Jesus Christ, who was fully God and fully man. Like the devil, we all want to be our own god. So, we of course reject repentance and the most unbelievable opportunity of eternity left to our own free will, even though, that by accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior – “All In”, we will spend eternity within the perfect “joy-filled dance” (*a) of our Triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. So, we witness and pray for “future” Christians, our brothers and sisters. For , faith is a gift from God, it does not come from within us. It is only through the Holy Spirit that we are pulled out of the fog of original sin into everlasting life by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. So, is it the case of the line in the movie “A Few Good Men”: “You can’t handle the Truth!”.
(*a – from “Jesus the King” by Timothy Keller – quite the sublime unfathomable metaphor that is called for, although words aren’t enough…)
“God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent (He wills our greatest joy); therefore, God loves us more than we love ourselves. God’s deepest desire is for our peace and joy. We can’t lose, because God can’t lose! Insofar as we believe that identity, we will love His will as we love our own. We will then fully embrace it and become holy.” / “How to be Holy”, by Peter Kreeft
“We love because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)
Check out the word of the LORD to Jeremiah:
“I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born. I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5.
Question: So, when does our life begin? The LORD is unfathomably powerful and loving. So, I am so relieved that I have eternity to get to know Him, for that is how long it will take for me to “fully know” Him. (as in never, Praise God!)
Soli Deo Gloria!