Thursday, December 17, 2020

Your life, the beginning

When is the beginning of life?

There are varying beliefs and views to this question.
Those beliefs and views depend upon variables such as one's education; experiences; environment; religious affiliation; and up-bringing. 
A micro-biologist may have a different view and explanation of when life begins compared to a physician's view, or a woman desiring to get pregnant, or the views of a pro-lifer or a pro-choicer.


Does the definition of the beginning of life boil down to something which can grow and replicate itself if allowed to live so it can have opportunity to do these things?

Or, what is constitutional? as in this article I found.

Or, what is the definition of 'the beginning'.


This is what the Bible says about the beginning of life. 

Scientists have created artificial life.

Scientists are not clear on how and when life began.

This study of when does life begins according to biologists.

And, this poll of when life begins.

In your beginning there's a complete elaborate plan from one human cell.



Think about it-We all had to have a beginning to our life.
                        We were created and known by the Creator of life while                                            growing inside our mother's womb.  
                        

Yes, God knew all about us even before we were born
In fact, He gave our lives to us, and we are here because He created us and allowed us to be bornThe Bible says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” (Jeremiah 1:5).

QUESTION- The giver of life determines the beginning of life. 
                       Who's to say otherwise?

I conclude with Ravi Zacharias as only he made many ponder on many issues affecting our lives.




Monday, December 7, 2020

The Gospel Simply Explained

      Here's the simplest way I can explain the Gospel.


                                                         

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      1. Every person is born with a natural potential to sin. (There has only been

          one living person capable of thinking and acting holy and righteous at all

          times- that person is Jesus). 

      2. God is holy, omniscient and righteous towards us.  He's never, 

          ever caught off-guard no matter what, how or when we do or don't

          do something. His will prevails. He also knew The Adversary would

          cunningly and deceptively entice mankind's heart away from God's 

          Word. Henceforth, every person has inherited a sinful nature. 

          Henceforth, every person has a propensity to sin. No matter the size,   

          sin separates us from God. In the beginning, our glorious Creator put into

          place, set forth and lovingly provided a Way for our sins to be 

          covered and forgiven so there wouldn't be anything permanently          

          separating us from Himself.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             God's His brilliant plan is progressing as written in scripture in His perfect

         timing. His perfect plan for us can't be derailed by anyone or anything.                                                           

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     3.  God doesn't force or demand anyone to love or worship Him. He 

           gives each person freedom of choice to accept or reject Jesus,

           His Son, who's given His life so anyone desiring His best could have 

          spiritual Life, the most precious gift from God to all Mankind.

             

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    4. Every person's sin debt is settled when you choose to reject Jesus, meaning                                                                                                                                                  you choose to forever be spiritually separated from the goodness and love of

        God because you want to pay the debt yourself  for your sins against God.

        Or  your choose to accept by faith that Jesus is the Son of God and accept

        Him as your Lord and Savior for his atonement of your sins when He

        was crucified on Calvary's Cross. Jesus is also the One       

        called the Prince of Peace, Lord of Lords and King of Kings.

                                                    

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     5. By faith, a person who chooses to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior 

         is spared from having to pay their sin debt.

         The moment a person accepts Jesus into their life and heart, that person is 

         spiritually re-born; their sins are forgiven and forgotten; they're no longer 

         separated from God; they receive the Holy Spirit; they become an 

         heir to the kingdom of God; and, their name is written into the Book of Life.

        

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     6. The gospel tells of the good news of Jesus Christ! He stepped out of 

         heaven. He became flesh and blood so part of the Godhead could      

         personally experience life as we do on Earth. He was the perfect, sinless 

         Sacrificial Lamb to pay the full sin debt for us! He returned to heaven 

         to intercede to the Heavenly Father for us. Jesus is believer's very best 

         friend in heaven. 

                                                            

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    7. The things of God are spiritual. They may not be fully understood by

        our physical senses or our limited intellect, but that's not a wise reason

        to dis-believe, reject or ignore the good news of God's great gift. We're all

        created as physical and spiritual beings. Our spiritual being is far more 

        important and enduring than our physical being.

                                                                  

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    8.  When a person accepts Jesus, they have the best, of the very best          

         of God's love. Anyone who chooses Jesus has Life and is truly blessed.  

                                                               

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                                  I can't think of any better news than that!

                                                       

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