Evidence for God from Science

Hi, thanks.

I believe in God, and have accepted Jesus Christ as my saviour. My knowledge on the whole subject, however, can definitely benefit from more reading on the matter.

I've only read The New Testament and I recall that there was something about finding your way to God without reading the Bible? Is this something that sounds familiar?

Though, for me it was only after I read The New Testament that I could firmly say 'I believe in God'. Before that, it's not that I didn't believe, I just didn't disbelieve. And to be honest, I was fearful of doubting the existence of God since I can remember. It just kindda felt like the smart thing to do.

Also, is it faith in Jesus as a person or in the him as a teacher? I mean, having faith in the teachings of Jesus Christ and living by them, isn't that same thing?

evobulgarevo wrote:Hi, thanks.

I believe in God, and have accepted Jesus Christ as my saviour. My knowledge on the whole subject, however, can definitely benefit from more reading on the matter.

I've only read The New Testament and I recall that there was something about finding your way to God without reading the Bible? Is this something that sounds familiar?

I`m not the best person to ask about Scripture but yes, I think there is something in the NT, something along the lines of seek God with all of your heart and mind.

evobulgarevo wrote:Though, for me it was only after I read The New Testament that I could firmly say 'I believe in God'. Before that, it's not that I didn't believe, I just didn't disbelieve. And to be honest, I was fearful of doubting the existence of God since I can remember. It just kindda felt like the smart thing to do.

I believed in God long before I came to Christ.

evobulgarevo wrote:Also, is it faith in Jesus as a person or in the him as a teacher? I mean, having faith in the teachings of Jesus Christ and living by them, isn't that same thing?

That`s a good question! I suppose it`s possible to have faith in the teachings of Christ and try and live by them without accepting Christ so I guess both as a person and as a teacher. It`s about having faith that Christ alone is our Saviour.

evobulgarevo wrote:
Also, is it faith in Jesus as a person or in the him as a teacher?

actually evo, I think it's faith in Jesus as God. As long as that's true then His living example and teachings follow as well.

Apparently the God delusion helped 'deconvert' this Christian Musician..

But Rome never crumbles in a day.. probably shouldn't give dawkins too much credit

http://www.christianpost.com/news/metal ... on-164418/

Christian de-conversations always bring to mind OSAS theology. Two options:

1) Either he was never truly Christian.
2) He is still saved regardless.

You're right though, in order to accept The God Delusion you'd already dismissive of much.
I'd say parts just resonated with him on the way out.

I started listening to WLC talk on this guy.

Havent heard it all yet but he was saying how it was sad that the guy didnt find the answers he needed. But to be fair, there is so much information out there now to give insights into these issues that you dont have to just rely on the Christians immediately around you for help.

Even in NZ where apologetics seems pushed aside and testimonies take front center, theres just no excuse really to not look into these kinda issues. Theres the internet at your finger tips.

I dont know his heart, but maybe he was looking for a way out and he wanted to justify it.

The God delusion is not a road block unless you choose to treat it as one.

Maybe if he would read Copan's: Is God a Moral Monster?, he would de-de-convert.

Copan actually deals with what scripture says. Not atheist straw-man arguments.

Maybe if he would read Copan's: Is God a Moral Monster?, he would de-de-convert.

Copan actually deals with what scripture says. Not atheist straw-man arguments.

Righto, Rick! Copan's is a great and important book every thinking Christian should have on their bookshelf! It greatly illuminates the Old Testament and the laws and actions of God that seem so alien to us - at least in contrast with how Jesus seems so different. Copan reveals the very same loving, patient - and yes, just, God.

Kurieuo wrote:Christian de-conversations always bring to mind OSAS theology. Two options:

2) He is still saved regardless.

What?? How is that possible?

What is osas?

IceMobster wrote:

Kurieuo wrote:Christian de-conversations always bring to mind OSAS theology. Two options:

2) He is still saved regardless.

What?? How is that possible?

What is osas?

OSAS once saved always saved

And it's possible because once one is saved(has eternal life), God keeps him secure.

Lol what?????
This is the first time I hear something like that.

Could you explain?

Like, at some point in life he accepts Jesus as God and then later on decides all of that is bulls#it. Still saved?

IceMobster wrote:Lol what?????
This is the first time I hear something like that.

Could you explain?

Like, at some point in life he accepts Jesus as God and then later on decides all of that is bulls#it. Still saved?

Not quite. It's not just accepting Christ as God. One must believe in/trust in Christ for salvation.

And if you're interested in learning more, do a search on this site. There are plenty of threads about it.

Or, just accept John 3:16 for what it actually says.

RickD wrote:

IceMobster wrote:Lol what?????
This is the first time I hear something like that.

Could you explain?

Like, at some point in life he accepts Jesus as God and then later on decides all of that is bulls#it. Still saved?

Not quite. It's not just accepting Christ as God. One must believe in/trust in Christ for salvation.

And if you're interested in learning more, do a search on this site. There are plenty of threads about it.

Or, just accept John 3:16 for what it actually says.

I need a better captain than this one. Sumbudi, plis.

Can a baby not be born after its been born?