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NASB | Psalm 19:1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 19:1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands. [Rom 1:20, 21] |
Subject: Do you believe in God? If so, then why? |
Bible Note: Dear agnostic, I gave you a genuine response from my relationship to the Lord and what He's done in my life! "If this revelation is undeniably true, then why have many denied it?" I denied it for years too! However, I came to the realization that the claims of the Bible were true! People are mainly seekers of pleasure- self centered. They don't want or need God- especially in our material-centered American culture. God has been relegated to irrelevant. He's not! There are many reasons "why" many have denied it. Denying something doesn't necessarily make that something any less true! "Are you strictly speaking for yourself? Or for others too?" I was only speaking for myself, but yes, many, many others would attest to this as well. "Good for you. In what ways?" I was heavily into sex, drugs and rock-n-roll- literally- and living for myself. I was tired of living the life I was living. I basically lived to party and I had no meaning or real purpose in my life other than that! I was foul-mouthed and didn't mind telling you where to go or how far to stick it! The Lord brought some complete strangers into my life that showed love toward me for no apparent reason. That was not the world I was used to. Then, through the truth in His Word and the love of those people in my life, I asked the Lord into my life. I had realized my own sinfulness! My life changed radically thereafter. One year after I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart, I was married to a wonderful Christian wife. We now have to wonderful daughters, 20 years later. That is a 180 degree turn! I was unable to do so on my own prior to this. You can call it what you may, but I attribute it to the life-changing power of God. "Have you ever endeavored to explore other reasons for this beyond your faith in a god?" Why would I? I tried it my way for 25 years and it didn't get me true happiness and purpose. I tried to find meaning and purpose in worldy things and it didn't get me anywhere. I was lost and didn't know it. "Is it therefore grace alone that you show to others?" I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. We show grace to others as the Lord has given us grace. I show grace by being interested in others and not just looking out for my own needs. I show grace by not being selfish, by serving others and esteeming others better than myself. We show grace by loving those who appear or seem unlovable! I show grace by taking the time to share my heart with you in hopes that it will aid your understanding. I have no alterior motive nor do I gain anything by it:-) If you are truly seeking, I urge you to seek the Lord Himself. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you if you have doubts. He will show you. We all have doubts about many things. I doubted God at one point in my life too. However, there is One who will never leave you or forsake you, agnostic. There is One Who gave His life for you, that you may have eternal life. Call upon the name of the Lord, that you may be saved! He loves you:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |