As Close to God as a Human Can Get

Applying God’s good given sense and reasoning to what we read

Jesus is the Perfect Man, the spotless Son of God. As the express image of his Father, God’s word made flesh, Jesus is as close to God as a human can get – but he is NOT God. Attempts to make Jesus Messiah equal with Almighty God violates the basic laws of logic. It would also rob Jesus of his sinless sacrifice (God cannot be tempted nor sin), and misappropriate the glory that belongs to the Father alone, “I am the LORD, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to idols.” – Isaiah 42:8

For too long the church has been content to simply accept its beliefs on faith alone and when confronted with what might be considered ‘difficult’ passages, many are quick to recite Isaiah 55:9, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts” and then presume that gives them a sort of intellectual pass, a permission to dismiss the need to apply any rigorous thinking to their beliefs. But that isn’t biblical. God does not expect us to merely accept what we read without applying His good given sense and reasoning to what we read.

In Isaiah 1:17-18 Yahweh says, “’LEARN to do right… Come now, let us REASON together,’ says the LORD. …” and in 1 Peter 3:15, we’re told “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the REASON for the hope that you have.” Those who are not of The Faith most certainly have their reasons for not being so, if we fail to inform our faith with a logical understanding of the tenets and doctrines we espouse, how should we expect a critical world to accept them?

Have you ever given a speech or presentation for which you were inadequately prepared? You were probably quite nervous and likely came across uncertain, and perhaps even felt a bit unconvinced yourself. Conversely, if you have diligently studied and rehearsed your topic to the point of gaining a solid understanding, you feel qualified and empowered to deliver your message. Is not the life-saving message of the Gospel of The Kingdom and our invitation to participate in it worthy of the highest preparation?

When a Believer endeavors to thoroughly understand their Profession of Faith they become more passionate and effective in sharing it.

Reasoning — knowing-jesus.com/topics/reasoning
The Power of Reasoned Faith — biblehub.com/topical/t/the_power_of_reasoned_faith.htm
30 Powerful bible verses about reason and intellect — biblestudyforyou.com/bible-verses-about-reason
35 Powerful Bible Verses About Logic — thebiblechristian.com/bible-verses-about-logic