Hi Everyone,

Today I wish to start something new, something radical, something I hope will be worthwhile and useful. As I thought about what I might contribute to this group, the one thing I always knew I wanted to do was to share some insight into God’s word, the Bible. At first impression, this may seem to you like a high-minded and lofty pursuit. Well, the subject matter certainly is, but my speaking of it is with utmost reverence and sincerity of motivation. And my motivation is to help foster a deeper understanding of God’s word, myself included.

So…. I will be open and honest with full-disclosure.

Most of you know me from times past. But is has been a while. 2 years ago today was what I call my Rebirthday. That was when my spiritual life changed forever. And one consequence of this transformation was having my conscience awakened and sensitized like it had never been before. Suddenly a clear conscience was (and is) like a personal
treasure, and I agonize when it is violated. I say this, because I want you to know I write with a clear conscience now. I did not always have a healthy conscience.

Okay… so let’s start…

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Just think about this verse. Do you believe it?

Wow! This verse is packed full of implications:

There is a God.
God is eternal (existed pre-heavens and pre-earth).
God is powerful.
God knows everything (because God created everything).
God is Creator.
God is Sustainer (because the heavens and the earth are still here).
God is the owner (because God created everything).
God as owner implies God is a higher authority than man.

A statement I pondered over many times as a kid was this, “If there really is a God, it’s best to get on God’s good side”, ha ha.

The Bible (from what I can tell) actually makes no effort to “prove” God’s existence. It accepts it as undeniable fact. I have chatted on MySpace, Yahoo Chat, etc. and have seen people ask and challenge “Prove that God exists!”

What kind of proof would be convincing to someone who doesn’t believe God exists? It almost seems that you either believe it or you don’t. What about cause and effect, or action and reaction?

I pose this thought… can a Christian not believe in God? Do you believe in God?

So… write back if you have thoughts or comments to share.

Peace,
Jim