Subject: Should Christians Pooh-Pooh Proof? |
Bible Note: "The problem with todays society is that often, people must see something to believe it. Though we are called to live by faith, others have not experienced this calling, and don't understand. I think that although we do not have to prove the existence, but we need evidence to support what we believe". Dear Stormcrow47, The problem with "todays" society is the same problem that has existed since the fall of Adam, namely, SIN! Man does not believe becauses he refuses to believe. The natural man does know the truth, but suppresses it because he hates it. What is required for one to have faith in Christ is not physical evidence (for the flesh profits nothing) , but regeneration:. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." 1 Pet 1:23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. 1 Cor 2:14 But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. The evidence will not be accepted by those who do not recieve God's call. He has mercy upon who He wills and He hardens whoever He wills (ROM 9). On the other hand, those who are called by the Father do come to Christ for they have been taught by God. (John 6) John |