Knowing God – Interpretation, Consistency and Contradiction Everybody has a conception of God even if it is the negative conception that he does not exist. And this conception affects the way we think about and live our lives. It affects our understanding of each other, of what is right and wrong and ultimately the meaning of it all. But how can we be sure that we have got it right? If, as many assume, God is infinite and out there, how can we know for sure who he is and what he expects of us? This months feature looks at how we can know God, what he is like and how to deal with the interetation, consistency and “contradictions” of the bible. How do I know God is there and how do I have a relationship with him? How do I know if God is speaking to me? How did the people who wrote the bible know what to say? |
Knowing God – Interpretation, Consistency and Contradiction Everybody has a conception of God even if it is the negative conception that he does not exist. But how can we be sure that we have got it right? If, as many assume, God is infinite and out there, how can we know for sure who he is and what he expects of us? This months feature looks at how we can know God, what he is like and how to deal with the interetation, consistency and “contradictions” of the bible. Friends, Family and Relationships At the heart of being human is relationship. We seek it, we cherish it, we are fulfilled by it. And it is no wonder since God created us to be relational beings, people who relate to each other and to him.
Sex is at the heart of creation, but something has gone wrong and only God can fix it. If through the death of Christ I have been freed from sin to live for God, then why do I find living the Christian life so hard? Where is God in Suffering and Pain? 
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