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Recent Conversation, Startling Revelation

"What about those other religions?  You don't know much about them.  How can you be sure?"

"Hmm...I may not know much about them, but I do know the God of the Bible. This particular God claims to be self-sufficient, in no need of anything.  Then He went and created man.  He also created free will so that there can be a meaningful passionate relationship between them.  Then this God watched man choose their own ways and creation over Him.  At just the right moment in a complete act of humility this same God became a man.  He was spit in the face by His creation yet He showed man how to perfectly love others.  He exposed the pride of religion and perfect outward appearances and brought a surefire resolution that was not subjective by a grading scale of good deeds.  Rather the story of the Bible continues that He found a resolution all by His own doing...an obedient death on a cross!  Then this God's story doesn't end there...He conquered death to prove it!  Oh, If that weren't enough!  His character in this epic tale is faithful, and thus He sends help of His Spirit to tells others of His story.  This same Holy Spirit then gives man a taste of His life here on earth!  It's a kingdom on earth in the midst of its evil--not only saving His children from eternal damnation but also from what kills them here and now.  He teaches His children how to intimately, daily enjoy more of His character.  Oh! The blessed character of this God:  Holy, just, loving, faithful, all-powerful, all-knowing, always present, all encompassing, beautiful, gentle, patient God.

This Character written in this story is not like the others.  If that scarcely sums up His story, then I dare you to try and sell the idea of something new.  Something that is more perfect than perfect. And if it's not perfect, it cannot be God.  And if it cannot be this God, I don't want any other God.  Throw me into hell if I cannot have this God.  And that's exactly what hell is, separation from the God of the Bible.  This God is different from anyone else I've ever met."



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