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NASB | Mark 11:22 And Jesus *answered saying to them, "Have faith in God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 11:22 Jesus replied, "Have faith in God [constantly]. |
Bible Question:
Why doesn’t God just show himself to those who don’t believe? Why are Christians right? Does anyone know for sure what is right? |
Bible Answer: First of all, we in our sinful states do not really want to see God in our present condition. Take a look at how it affects Isaiah in Isaiah 6, or John seeing the glorified Christ in Revelation 1. Look at Genesis 3 to see the response of Adam and Eve after they first sinned against God. God is infinite in his holiness, and that is why the Bible tells us athat no one can look on God and live (Exodus 33:20). Anyone who says, "God, show yourself," really doesn't have a good grasp of what he is really asking for. Secondly, God has revealed Himself in the grandeur of nature (Romans 1:18 ff.), in the moral sense He has given to human beings (Romans 2), and especially to His people in various ways throughout human history, culminating in His becoming flesh and living among us (John 1:14). Christians are right because they embrace what is true. Do I know objectively, 100 percent beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am right? Nope. Is there another, more reasonable explanation for everything? Nope, not as far as I can see. Do you know of any reason I am wrong? --Joe! |