~ Relationship
~
This
Series
~ This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.
Generally, we move in alphabetical order.
Introduction ~ The topic
of relationship is at the heart of the difference between Christianity and all
other religions. All other religions are based upon requirements that are you
must do in order to be in good standing. On the other hand, Christianity is
based on what has been done for you by Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary.
“It
is finished!” (John 19:30).
The
risen Christ is anxious to have a personal relationship with you (and with
every Christian, everywhere).
Scripture ~ Relationship
with God is seen in the Old Testament: “The Lord spoke to Moses face to
face, as a man speaks to his friend” (Exodus 33:11).
However,
the individual-God relationship in the New Testament is more profound:
“Therefore,
brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new
and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His
flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with
a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an
evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the
confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews
10:19-23).
Your
personal friend, the Son of God is currently your lawyer defending you before
God the Father: “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you
may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus
Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and
not for ours only but also for the whole world” (1 John 2:1-2).
Comment ~ The Son of
God desires an intimate relationship with you. “Draw near to God and He will
draw near to you” (James 4:8).
Suggestion ~ If you do
not have a personal relationship with God – and are either wondering about this
post, or desire to have a personal relationship with God, why not conduct your
own investigation and experiment? There are three easy steps.
1st Will you admit that it is possible
that there really is a Creator-God?
2nd Will you with a truly open mind
make a simple request? Something like a simple prayer such as:
“God if You are real, will You show me in no uncertain terms
that You truly do exist and are the Creator, and that You want a relationship
with me (no matter my past)? … That I can actually have a personal
relationship with You?”
3rd Will you remain open to what is
revealed to you?
I know that if you are sincere in
that request God will reveal Himself to you.
~ Robert
Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT
LIFE NOW blog.
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Bible Version:
Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is added.
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