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Hello again, I was just wondering about something I was thinking a little about, when life evolved her on our earth, why would god evolve somewhere else so we never see him really? I mean also, if we humans and animals and planets live here on earth, why would a higher being as god live somewhere else if this is the best place to be since we are here? I know there`s something called hope when it comes to believing there`s a higher being somewhere, but we never really see him anywhere, atleasts I don`t, if he really evolved or came to being before us and planets, why do he prefer to stay in another place than to be in a psycial body like we are?
 

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Hello again, I was just wondering about something I was thinking a little about, when life evolved her on our earth, why would god evolve somewhere else so we never see him really? I mean also, if we humans and animals and planets live here on earth, why would a higher being as god live somewhere else if this is the best place to be since we are here? I know there`s something called hope when it comes to believing there`s a higher being somewhere, but we never really see him anywhere, atleasts I don`t, if he really evolved or came to being before us and planets, why do he prefer to stay in another place than to be in a psycial body like we are?
Hey. So, I would definitely say that something of God's oneness, reality, power, and existence is already conveyed to us through nature. We can can see that all exists, and that individual things exist, and yet all this also exists together as a whole cosmos. It is possible , through natural revelation, to come to the conclusion that there really is a big, great "oneness" behind all things. Many non-Christian religions come to this conclusion, or close to it.

To know who this One is, we must know Jesus, who is God made flesh, and deity. We long to know about God, and also know Him and have fellowship and friendship with Him, too. This is where the incarnation of Christ comes in.
 
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I mean also, if we humans and animals and planets live here on earth, why would a higher being as god live somewhere else if this is the best place to be since we are here?
God is present everywhere. So, if you could see God . . . everywhere . . . you might not be able to see anything or anyone else.

Like this > how would things be if you could see air? And what if water was more visible? God created these things so we can see other things rather well. I don't think it is a coincidence that water and air are so clear.

And what else is invisible, and all over the place?

sunlight

So, our three things which can be all around us are more or less invisible. But this does not mean they don't exist.
 
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God is present everywhere. So, if you could see God . . . everywhere . . . you might not be able to see anything or anyone else.

Like this > how would things be if you could see air? And what if water was more visible? God created these things so we can see other things rather well. I don't think it is a coincidence that water and air are so clear.

And what else is invisible, and all over the place?

sunlight

So, our three things which can be all around us are more or less invisible. But this does not mean they don't exist.

There`s no reward for being good in the end, no girls and just people online who can`t talk normally, oof ;/
 
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Hello again, I was just wondering about something I was thinking a little about, when life evolved her on our earth, why would god evolve somewhere else so we never see him really? I mean also, if we humans and animals and planets live here on earth, why would a higher being as god live somewhere else if this is the best place to be since we are here? I know there`s something called hope when it comes to believing there`s a higher being somewhere, but we never really see him anywhere, atleasts I don`t, if he really evolved or came to being before us and planets, why do he prefer to stay in another place than to be in a psycial body like we are?

God lived with humans in Eden. Since then humans are no longer living inside God's realm because we are the sinners (i.e., criminals in terms of law). We need Jesus' redemption to make our way back to Heaven.
 
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God lived with humans in Eden. Since then humans are no longer living inside God's realm because we are the sinners (i.e., criminals in terms of law). We need Jesus' redemption to make our way back to Heaven.

What about us who doesn`t sin?
 
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What about us who doesn`t sin?

Everyone sins when judged by God's Law.

The big picture is that originally God has a single set of Law for the judgment of both angels and humans. After humans being driven out of Eden, literally no humans can survive the judgment of this set of Law. That's why redemption can only be achieved through Jesus Christ.

For an example, you have all the money enjoying your life and surfing the net. However children in Africa are dying of hunger. In effect you are watching them die while enjoying your decent life. You should have donated everything to them to the extent that you shouldn't have the money in excess to surf the net. We didn't do so because our hearts are hardened to think it this way. It's our weakness not to make such a self sacrifice even when we know that children are dying as we speak.

By God's Law we all are possibly murderers in this case. In the Final Judgment Satan may accuse us of murdering by using our money for enjoyment instead of saving the starving.

In a nutshell, every single human sins including you and I. We all need Jesus' redemption in order to survive the Judgment Day.
 
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Hello again, I was just wondering about something I was thinking a little about, when life evolved her on our earth, why would god evolve somewhere else so we never see him really? I mean also, if we humans and animals and planets live here on earth, why would a higher being as god live somewhere else if this is the best place to be since we are here? I know there`s something called hope when it comes to believing there`s a higher being somewhere, but we never really see him anywhere, atleasts I don`t, if he really evolved or came to being before us and planets, why do he prefer to stay in another place than to be in a psycial body like we are?
There is a huge problem with “knowledge” since it tends to “puff up” those that have it. Also “knowledge” is something the individual can obtain and thus become more self-reliant, when the need of the individual is to be humble and accepting of God’s help (charity).

Some people in the OT had direct “knowledge” of God’s existence (like those that walked through the Red Sea), but that did not help them to be humble.

God has given all mature adults the ability to express faith in somethings or some people.

If salvation was dependent on some other factor than “faith” such as knowledge, ancestry, physical strength, good looks, courage, or some kind of achievement, God would not be fair/just.

Directing the little faith (we all have) toward a benevolent Creator is something the lowliest mature adult on earth can do, so extending faith toward God existence is a humbling experience (and very easy to do). That little humility is all you need to be willing to humbly accept pure charity (something man find hard to do).

God is doing all He can to help you to accept His pure charity as charity (these gifts of charity are unbelievably huge). Since, Faith in God helps us in our acceptance of charity, God allows us to extend faith toward Him, but having faith in the existence of a benevolent Creator is made as easy as possible yet it is still not knowledge.

If you do not “need” to believe (trust) in a benevolent Creator than you can avoid putting your faith in a benevolent Creator. You can believe (trust) that the universe and life was a random result, since it would make no difference unless you had a real “need” to believe in a benevolent God.

Atheist may say “I do not believe anything”, but practically they act like; they “believe” the Christian God does not exist and for most of my discussions with them, do not want or like the Christian God, so they have reason not to believe.

You will find you are on a “need to know bases” and if it would “upset” you to know, so God will not upset you, since all He wants to do is help you.
 
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Hello again, I was just wondering about something I was thinking a little about, when life evolved her on our earth, why would god evolve somewhere else so we never see him really? I mean also, if we humans and animals and planets live here on earth, why would a higher being as god live somewhere else if this is the best place to be since we are here? I know there`s something called hope when it comes to believing there`s a higher being somewhere, but we never really see him anywhere, atleasts I don`t, if he really evolved or came to being before us and planets, why do he prefer to stay in another place than to be in a psycial body like we are?

Because of sin and ALL mankind being sinners, one can not see God, because if they did they would be destroyed ... that's why when Jesus returns ... not in the form of a man ... but 100% as himself God ... those who did not accept Him as savior and who are alive at the time will be destroyed.

John 1 3:2

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Exodus 33:20

But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."

So, in the meantime, we have a spiritual relationship with the Lord ... and people have the opportunity to receive Him and be saved for eternity ... until either their earthly death ... or before He returns.

1 Corinthians 15:52

in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

When He does return then those who have received the gift of salvation will be changed from mortal to immortal and given new bodies that will allow them to be in the presence of God (as He is) without being destroyed.
 
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