A Table Showing the Different Views on God
The Table below endeavours to show the different views that people have of God, and how they differ. This diagram is an extension of the one we used earlier. Each view may be stimulated by a desire to know God, but only one view is in accord with God’s own testimony and revelation. Irrespective of how sincere or dedicated a person may be, unless our understanding is accurately based on what God has revealed then we may end up only believing in an image of what is true, and not the true God. We are not only speaking of physical being, but also of character and purpose. These forms of misconception about God are what is called ‘idolatry’ in the Bible.
The table starts with the human condition of curiosity and self-awareness, and our interaction with the world. The steps to understanding and belief are quite logical and simple to follow. The largest challenge occurs when we seek to find the True God, as so many human inventions mask or otherwise misdirect us from finding the truth about God. There are many images and idols that pretend to be true, and great discernment is needed to see beyond the pretence.
The table starts with the human condition of curiosity and self-awareness, and our interaction with the world. The steps to understanding and belief are quite logical and simple to follow. The largest challenge occurs when we seek to find the True God, as so many human inventions mask or otherwise misdirect us from finding the truth about God. There are many images and idols that pretend to be true, and great discernment is needed to see beyond the pretence.
The Table below endeavours to show the different views that
people have of God, and how they differ. This diagram is an extension of the
one we used earlier. Each view may be stimulated by a desire to know God, but
only one view is in accord with God’s own testimony and revelation.
Irrespective of how sincere or dedicated a person may be, unless our
understanding is accurately based on what God has revealed then we may end up
only believing in an image of what is true, and not the true God. We are not
only speaking of physical being, but also of character and purpose. These forms
of misconception about God are what is called ‘idolatry’ in the Bible.
The table starts with the human condition of curiosity and
self-awareness, and our interaction with the world. The steps to understanding
and belief are quite logical and simple to follow. The largest challenge occurs
when we seek to find the True God, as so many human inventions mask or
otherwise misdirect us from finding the truth about God. There are many images
and idols that pretend to be true, and great discernment is needed to see
beyond the pretence.
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