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Monday, April 04, 2005

the core of Christianity

God is RELATIONAL – not just someone who likes relationships. That in part is why “God is love” is such a wonderful reality for those who know Him as Triune (1 John 4:8)

At the very core of who God is – is a pleasing and joyous relationship. It is not something that God simply likes – it is at the core of who God is. If the most powerful quality of God is relationship…than His seeking to draw us into an eternal relationship with Him (He knows how much pleasure relationships are) makes sense. And of all the forces which draw us to Him…love (unselfish concern) is the most potent.

God has always been actively loving. Each of us created in His image were created to be loved. A relational God who's very being is genuine love - naturally requires that there be someone who can be loved. Guess what. He loves You!

is the trinity biblical? - the creation

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

Father created the universe:
Malachi 2:10 Have we not all one Father? Did not one God create us?
Matthew 25:34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world."

Son created the universe:
Colossians 1:15-16 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

Hebrews 1:2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.

Matthew 13:35 So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world."

Spirit created the universe:
Psalm 104:30 When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.

Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.