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<blockquote data-quote="ChristCameBackFromTheDead" data-source="post: 66972000" data-attributes="member: 364884"><p>There is a certain term that Jesus uses in the Gospel, that is "He who has ears let him hear". Basically meaning those who want to hear the truth will hear it, and those who do not and want to continue to believe what they believe, will not. This is the problem with many unbelievers today. They will not even consider believing in something that forces them to hold themselves accountable.</p><p></p><p>I believe this question needs to be answered asking a different question. It shouldn't be "what made you convert?", it should first be "Is there a god?". So let's consider our options with modern theories. The universe could be eternal in itself, having always been here with no creation. This would prove to be invalid due to evidence that space is expanding, so if it is expanding it has a starting point. Which leaves the big bang theory, stating that everything started from one specific point due to matter collision or particle reaction. So then we have to ask, where did the particles that collided come from? Something cannot come from nothing, it's the basic principle of science, cause and effect. In a repeating pattern of cause and effect there has to be an original cause. If we accept this then we must consider a creation point or a Creator. So this leads to God, but the disbelief stems from the question, "What created God?". This is "trump" card for many atheist but they themselves cannot logically explain our origins, let's consider our examinations thus far. </p><p></p><p>We have concluded that something coming from nothing is illogical, so this would eliminate the theory of the big bang. The universe being eternal is removed since there is strong evidence against it, so now we have to properly explain God or disprove God. If the universe was created at some central point then there must be the belief that there was once nothing, but what if God's presence being eternal and everlasting is the exact opposite of nothing. We cannot wrap our minds around either concept but on immediate findings it sure does explain our creation and coincide with our own logic. </p><p></p><p>We cannot explain God as a "man in the sky", that He is not. God would be the very back drop and source of everything that is in existence, let's compare this with DNA. DNA is the hidden element behind all life, it is the source and the reason for our very existence, so let's try to put this into better understanding by saying God is the universes DNA. Everything we see is from Him and needs His will to survive. The universe is merely a fish tank for a lack of better terms. Many scientists believe in multi universes, look in the bible for clues when Heaven is revealed, it is always "opened" rather than just looking up. This sure does sound a lot like some sort of black hole being opened showing the surroundings outside of our fish tank. </p><p></p><p>This thought process is what leaves me to believe in a god. If a god did create us and if He did love us it would be foolish to think He would not reveal Himself through divine doctrine. The creation holds watermarks of its creator, our capacity to love. In a similar way we love our children could be reflected upon Him as His characteristic. As a father, I want to be involved in every aspect of my children's lives. I want them to always know that I love them and I am there for them. If we are created by Him we are His children, He would surely reveal Himself. </p><p></p><p>Now onto the important question of "how would He reveal Himself and which is the right god?". Christianity is the only religion that is meant to serve. It calls to action a sense of servitude towards our brethren. There is no violence or hate that is found in the gospel, the very idea of it is to treat each other as we would our own flesh and blood. This is consistent with our nature towards family, which in turn would be consistent with our Creator. Christianity is also one of the only religions with extreme historical accuracy, from the perseverance of the text to the very life style of it's subjects. If you examine other religious documents, it would show quite clearly that it is foreign to human nature and has sporadically popped up on the worlds timeline. There was a quote I read from a historian, it was something like this. "If the bible did not have supernatural elements it would be considered infallible truth to any scholar due to its consistency and its overwhelming support from outside sources". </p><p></p><p>I think many atheist have a problem with Christianity due to it's widespread belief, it's an arrogant thought that so many people know something they do not. If God is a loving father why wouldn't He want the entire world to know? Any obscure truth would not fit in the nature of a Creator, now we could discuss how many Christians have absolutely no idea of what they believe and use Christianity to simply try to secure their own salvation, but that is another topic entirely. </p><p></p><p>The truth of God is so blatantly in our faces yet we rebel, trusting in our own understanding. Romans 1:20 "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." His majesty is right in front of us yet we refuse to see. God revealed Himself through Christ in the form of a human being to show us the way. Yet we still refuse to see Him, which is why He said "Those with ears let them hear".</p><p></p><p>God Bless you and may this fall upon ears that hear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChristCameBackFromTheDead, post: 66972000, member: 364884"] There is a certain term that Jesus uses in the Gospel, that is "He who has ears let him hear". Basically meaning those who want to hear the truth will hear it, and those who do not and want to continue to believe what they believe, will not. This is the problem with many unbelievers today. They will not even consider believing in something that forces them to hold themselves accountable. I believe this question needs to be answered asking a different question. It shouldn't be "what made you convert?", it should first be "Is there a god?". So let's consider our options with modern theories. The universe could be eternal in itself, having always been here with no creation. This would prove to be invalid due to evidence that space is expanding, so if it is expanding it has a starting point. Which leaves the big bang theory, stating that everything started from one specific point due to matter collision or particle reaction. So then we have to ask, where did the particles that collided come from? Something cannot come from nothing, it's the basic principle of science, cause and effect. In a repeating pattern of cause and effect there has to be an original cause. If we accept this then we must consider a creation point or a Creator. So this leads to God, but the disbelief stems from the question, "What created God?". This is "trump" card for many atheist but they themselves cannot logically explain our origins, let's consider our examinations thus far. We have concluded that something coming from nothing is illogical, so this would eliminate the theory of the big bang. The universe being eternal is removed since there is strong evidence against it, so now we have to properly explain God or disprove God. If the universe was created at some central point then there must be the belief that there was once nothing, but what if God's presence being eternal and everlasting is the exact opposite of nothing. We cannot wrap our minds around either concept but on immediate findings it sure does explain our creation and coincide with our own logic. We cannot explain God as a "man in the sky", that He is not. God would be the very back drop and source of everything that is in existence, let's compare this with DNA. DNA is the hidden element behind all life, it is the source and the reason for our very existence, so let's try to put this into better understanding by saying God is the universes DNA. Everything we see is from Him and needs His will to survive. The universe is merely a fish tank for a lack of better terms. Many scientists believe in multi universes, look in the bible for clues when Heaven is revealed, it is always "opened" rather than just looking up. This sure does sound a lot like some sort of black hole being opened showing the surroundings outside of our fish tank. This thought process is what leaves me to believe in a god. If a god did create us and if He did love us it would be foolish to think He would not reveal Himself through divine doctrine. The creation holds watermarks of its creator, our capacity to love. In a similar way we love our children could be reflected upon Him as His characteristic. As a father, I want to be involved in every aspect of my children's lives. I want them to always know that I love them and I am there for them. If we are created by Him we are His children, He would surely reveal Himself. Now onto the important question of "how would He reveal Himself and which is the right god?". Christianity is the only religion that is meant to serve. It calls to action a sense of servitude towards our brethren. There is no violence or hate that is found in the gospel, the very idea of it is to treat each other as we would our own flesh and blood. This is consistent with our nature towards family, which in turn would be consistent with our Creator. Christianity is also one of the only religions with extreme historical accuracy, from the perseverance of the text to the very life style of it's subjects. If you examine other religious documents, it would show quite clearly that it is foreign to human nature and has sporadically popped up on the worlds timeline. There was a quote I read from a historian, it was something like this. "If the bible did not have supernatural elements it would be considered infallible truth to any scholar due to its consistency and its overwhelming support from outside sources". I think many atheist have a problem with Christianity due to it's widespread belief, it's an arrogant thought that so many people know something they do not. If God is a loving father why wouldn't He want the entire world to know? Any obscure truth would not fit in the nature of a Creator, now we could discuss how many Christians have absolutely no idea of what they believe and use Christianity to simply try to secure their own salvation, but that is another topic entirely. The truth of God is so blatantly in our faces yet we rebel, trusting in our own understanding. Romans 1:20 "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." His majesty is right in front of us yet we refuse to see. God revealed Himself through Christ in the form of a human being to show us the way. Yet we still refuse to see Him, which is why He said "Those with ears let them hear". God Bless you and may this fall upon ears that hear. [/QUOTE]
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