Case for Christ

This is a comment I attempted to post on this article. It didn’t go all the way through.

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If you are interested in looking at the ‘facts of history’ in a short, eye opening way, consider reading ‘The Case for Christ’. ‘Mere Christianity’ and the ‘Confessions’ of Saint Augustine are an honest look at the heart of a man.

You see, the problem with man is that he thinks he can attain the righteousness of G-d. In His most amazing grace, patience and long suffering, and because He is Love, He provided the perfect sacrifice of His own Son to atone for the sins that we cannot stop committing. It is not because we deserve it. It is precisely because it glorifies Him. Is there glory for G-d if you can save yourself through your own righteousness? G-d has His mind set on His glory, not that of man’s glory. What is man, that he can be pure? Or he who is born of a woman, that he can be righteous? (Job 15:14)

I do not understand – beyond my own pride and attachment to what I believe – what it is to consider leaving behind a culture, family, and the laws taught by your fathers, so I cannot call anyone who doesn’t believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the long awaited deliverer any kind of degrading name. I also cannot understand why there is not enough love for one’s own soul to discover for themselves whether the arguments of Jesus, Paul, Peter et. al. are reasonable – Jesus fulfilled the Law and the Prophets, a shadow of the things to come! Where there is no blood, there can be no remission of sins. Consider Abraham, who was willing to sacrifice his son. G-d did not allow him to – by providing the sacrifice in a nearby bush.

If you believe that you are good enough, that G-d will overlook the sins of your heart because of a few good deeds done for selfish reasons, then I suppose the idea that G-d would become a man, in every way tempted as are we yet without sin, making Himself the perfect sacrifice, is entirely foolishness. Are you willing to bet your soul? Are you willing to steal His glory? Shouldn’t you at least read for yourself the testimonies of those Jews who knew Jesus?

May G-d have mercy on us all.

How Do I See the World?

You are a Social Liberal (80% permissive) and an… Economic Conservative (80% permissive) You are best described as a: Libertarian Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid Also : The OkCupid Dating Persona Test

What is the War Really About?

BJ Lawson is running for congress. His blog is great, and I keep learning from him. Today he pulled this article out. Looks like things are on track, and many Americans think policing the world is worth it. I guess they aren’t reading the same things BJ and Ron are…

So Much More

“It is almost certain that this book will present ideas you have either never heard or never fully explored in God’s Word. Most churches are afraid to teach it. I believe, as these young women do, that our contemporary understanding of God’s design is thoroughly broken and blasphemous (Titus 2:5). It is my prayer that, as you continue to grow into a young woman, you would receive the words of this book – written by 17 & 15 year old sisters – with an open heart and willing to renew your mind to the will of God, in Christ Jesus our Lord. I encourage you to verify every passage of scripture, being as a Berean. Consume it completely before seeking outside understanding, as the World would have you put it down immediately – it is an offense to them (Mat. 16:23, Rom. 9:33, 1Pet. 2:8). The Word is a light to our path, a lamp to our feet. Remember to shine it upon every step you take. The Way is narrow, and few travel it. May God bless you as you seek His face.”

- Adam, to a dear young lady on the occasion of Christmas, written in the cover of ‘So Much More’, an exceptionally insightful book by Anna Sofia Botkin and Elizabeth Botkin.

Shady Dealerships

So, I wanted a good deal on a camera. I gave Broadway Photo a try. They made me call them, lied by telling me they simply wanted to verify my address, then lied about the camera that I ordered, then insulted my intelligence, then told me how I ordered the wrong thing, and during all this would not listen to me, the customer. You’ve been warned.

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