Who Is God? - Part 1

The reason why some people are atheistic is because they ask the wrong questions about God. Their usual questions are:Why does God allow so much suffering in the world?Why doesn’t God get rid of all the evil people right away?Why are there so many religions?These questions often get us nowhere. Perhaps we should be asking fundamental questions such as:Who is God?How do I know that He is my Creator? What did He really do for me?How do I know Him?These basic questions with no pre-conceived antagonism against God will open our eyes to the truth.

• Who am I really is?
• What is the meaning and purpose of life?
• Where are we going?
  

2 Common thoughts about God
a. Great but vague, in somewhere up the sky
b. Religions (different movements trying to explian about God)

Christiany teachings:
1. God is not defined by objects
2. We have only once to die and then face the judgement
3. Do good even unto the enemies

Other religions teachings:
1. god are made into objects
2. man has many lives
3. do good to offset evil


How do I know which religon teaching is true?
Key point: The purpose of your life

4-fold purpose of your life
1. To have an intimate replation with the Lord (scriptural reference: Rev 3:20)
2. To be like Him in character (ascriiptural reference: John 14:20)
3. To be like Him in conduct (scriptural reference: Acts 17:28a)
4. To love others like Him (scriptural reference: John 13:34)

Salvation leads to good works
Good works do not lead to salvation

3 components of Man
1. Physical
2. Soul
3. Spirit

The bridge between God and Man - the missing link (Jesus Christ)
Scriptual reference: John 1:1-14)

Truth:
Sin will lead to eternal death, die in condemation, judged

Grace:
The price has been paid. It brings us to heaven. Have our sins forgiven.

Justice:
You have to pay for your sins

Love:
Christ has paid the price

**taken during sermon @Lighthouse Evangelism (preached by Ps Rony Tan) - 17/08/2008