Gods role in proving himself to non believers
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God has promised that if you diligently seek Him you will find Him, and Jesus says He will show Himself to those who who love Him and do as He commands. For a non believer, that may be as simple as loving others as yourself and seeking truth, and most people are sufficiently interested in the truth to at least make a start, even if worldly pursuits pull them away eventually. Jesus is the embodiment of Truth.
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The 'strawman' comment was not a criticism or attack on you; rather it was a criticism of your opening post (OP) which can be seen as a "strawman argument". That is a logical fallacy in which someone sets up a simplified, distorted version of the truth and then attacks it, usually demolishing it with ease. Please don't take it personally.
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I think yours is a good question... others may see it differently. Bear in mind that many people come in here who have no interest in listening or learning, and it takes a while to sift the trolls from the honest inquirers. I sincerely hope you are of the latter group.
The 'strawman' comment was not a criticism or attack on you; rather it was a criticism of your opening post (OP) which can be seen as a "strawman argument". That is a logical fallacy in which someone sets up a simplified, distorted version of the truth and then attacks it, usually demolishing it with ease. Please don't take it personally.
I appreciate that you aren't turning and sniping at people whose responses you may not like. It sounds like there is a genuine willingness to listen. Stick around, and feel free to ignore responses which don't make sense at first.
I think yours is a good question... others may see it differently. Bear in mind that many people come in here who have no interest in listening or learning, and it takes a while to sift the trolls from the honest inquirers. I sincerely hope you are of the latter group.
Hi CK: It seems to me that you want God to demonstrate to you personally that He is God. If at all possible just read John 3:16 and make up your mind to believe it. There is a lot of mystery about God, I had never read the bible and at almost 14 years of age I simply asked God what He wanted me to do(after a short sermon about Jesus saving us from hell). Much to my surprise after asking that, I was engulfed in a great love and a voice spoke directly to my mind saying, you must accept My Son as your Savior. Needless to say, I have never had trouble believing in the reality of God since then. If you hear no voice or feel nothing...HE IS STILL THERE. Just commit to God and ask Jesus to be your Savior and never doubt.
That is loving Jesus, you know He said anything you do for a person in need, you do for Him. Even something as little as giving a cup of water. A cup of water could save someone's life, after all. Jesus is the Living Water. If we drink from Him we will want for nothing
He said anything you do for a person in need, you do for Him. Even something as little as giving a cup of water. A cup of water could save someone's life, after all. Jesus is the Living Water. If we drink from Him we will want for nothing 
K
Lets look at that. God gave us His Words in the Bible,He sent His Son to die for us. He made this incredible world that shows His handiwork,as intricate and detailed as it is beautiful.He has given us a hope of a better place in heaven.Then He gives the breath in our bodies to live each day and blesses us more than we deserve. Yet there more He should be doing? God has given us enough for us to make our free choice to serve Him or ourselves. It really is as simple as that.
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Many people have a false idea of who God is and what He wants us to do with our lives.
James says that true and pure religion is visiting orphans and widows, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting prisoners.
God is found in the hearts of His people and through the majesty of His creation.
He moves people from selfish desires to agape love.
He sent His son for the remission of sins.
He doesn't have to prove himself to you, but He does through the written words in the Bible and the moving of the Holy Spirit in the lives of His people.
James says that true and pure religion is visiting orphans and widows, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting prisoners.
God is found in the hearts of His people and through the majesty of His creation.
He moves people from selfish desires to agape love.
He sent His son for the remission of sins.
He doesn't have to prove himself to you, but He does through the written words in the Bible and the moving of the Holy Spirit in the lives of His people.
Ok well going to church doesn't make you a Christian anymore than going to Mc Donalds makes you a hamburger Have you had a personal relationship with God? Thats what Im trying to get at
Have you had a personal relationship with God? Thats what Im trying to get at
I really dont understand what you mean by personal relationship. Could you expand on that please.