On a recent post, a reader commented, “What’s with all the God stuff?”
Though I’m quite sure it’s totally UNPC, I feel I must explain.
The post was about our first night in Germantown way back in 1957. It was also about our family’s relationship to another family, my Dad’s calling, his vocation, and his move.
So, just so you’ll know.
I DO believe in God.
I cut my teeth on it.
One God – only, The LORD God Almighty.
I believe He is the Creator, Heavenly Father, and the Savior of mankind.
I believe in a fiat creation. As in, God spoke the worlds into existence. I believe He did it in six days, although, I’m willing to admit a day to Him could most possibly be totally different than a day to us.
I believe He created man in His image.
I believe He created Eve from Adam’s side.
I believe man fell from Grace because of his sin, and as the Church Lady says, “Sa-TAN!”
I believe the Christian Bible IS the WORD of God, and does not just contain the Word of God.
I believe in the death, burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I believe that Jesus Christ is, was, and always will be God…Christians call it the Trinity, as in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
I believe Jesus Christ was both God and man at the same time.
I believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ.
I believe salvation is through Grace, not because of any ‘works’ one does.
I believe He saves people from their sin if they ask Him to do so.
And I believe He is coming back to Earth again.
Just thought you might want to know, that’s why the God stuff is so important.
13 comments
Comment by Richard Glenn Harden on July 18, 2012 at 7:18 am
Right on, Paul…
Comment by Jenny (your lovely niece) on July 18, 2012 at 8:16 am
Word!
Comment by Linda Kidwell on July 18, 2012 at 8:50 am
Amen!
Comment by Diane on July 18, 2012 at 9:33 am
Well said…the basics of the Christian faith.
Comment by Zola (UP's Sister) on July 18, 2012 at 10:06 am
As Jenny (your lovely niece) said, “WORD!”
As Linda Kidwell said, “AMEN!”
As Diane said, “..basics …. Christian faith.”
HE came, HE died, HE was buried, HE rose from
the grave, HE is coming back to Earth again and
HE did it all for you and me.
Thank you Paul for this testimonial post.
Love,
Zola (UP’s Sister)
Comment by Zola (UP's Sister) on July 18, 2012 at 10:10 am
Clarification….HE did it all for you, me and all mankind.
Zola (UP’s Sister)
Comment by Tony P on July 18, 2012 at 11:12 am
I have a fairly high tolerance for the ‘god’ thing. Never believed in it though. The whole fairy in the sky is just a little too much for my logical mind.
Comment by Diane on July 18, 2012 at 11:36 am
I appreciate your point of view, Tony. Just consider the fact that there are many mathematicians, scientists, engineers,physicians, philosophers, etc. who do believe. I realize that there are many who don’t, as well. I am just saying that it is possible. If you are interested, read Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, as a place to start. I am glad for your tolerance and I hope that you are glad for mine!
Comment by Jan Thomas Hebel on July 18, 2012 at 4:29 pm
I believe in most of what you wrote, but what I really like about posts like this is the word “believe”. If your beliefs are not the same as mine, that does not make them wrong. They are, afterall, beliefs, not facts.
Comment by Joe and Sheri on July 18, 2012 at 7:33 pm
YOU GO GUY OMG YOU ARE AWESOME BLESS YOU DEAR FRIEND
Comment by Everett on July 18, 2012 at 7:34 pm
I love it….this sounds like a creed taken exactly from the Moravian Book of Worship…..What was that old Primitive Baptist Hymn that you told me that was sung as someone”s funeral? I was trying to think of the words- It promoted works not Grace.
Comment by Dallas on July 19, 2012 at 10:47 am
Well, now I know.
Comment by Karen on July 19, 2012 at 10:59 pm
AMEN !!!!!! Me, Too