Behind the Faith Revelation Revelation |
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Author:
| Wilson, Antonio |
ISBN: | 978-1-4895-2542-0 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $17.65 |
Book Description:
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What does behind the faith mean? To be more specific, do you know what is behind what you believe? Why do you believe what you believe?Many of us believe what we do because we were raised in a particular church, under a particular view in the faith, with particular traditions. That being the case, as we get older we tend to stick with this belief system or drop it all together. This however, is no reason to believe in a particular doctrine or subscribe to a particular denomination. It...
More DescriptionWhat does behind the faith mean? To be more specific, do you know what is behind what you believe? Why do you believe what you believe?Many of us believe what we do because we were raised in a particular church, under a particular view in the faith, with particular traditions. That being the case, as we get older we tend to stick with this belief system or drop it all together. This however, is no reason to believe in a particular doctrine or subscribe to a particular denomination. It simply is no answer and is less of a reason in and of itself to believe in or serve under some religious pretense.We should not base our beliefs on some emotional experience we had, which we cannot really explain with any substance, other than to attribute the experience to something we want to believe was spiritual or God-inspired.This choice, belief and faith, should not be an unexplainable gut feeling, or some thought shrouded in a cosmic concept of God that is neither specific nor explainable. Neither should we hide behind peer pressure that makes us feel guilty if we denied having any real belief in the existence of God at all.None of these aspects are the basis to knowing anything, let alone foundations of a faith.The question then becomes, how do we know what is true and what to believe on the ground where we live? What are the facts behind the faith and what is folklore? How can we know for certain?This writing is intended to discuss what is biblically spoken of behind the faith. This writing is not about conspiracies in the church or an attempt to air any dirty laundry.The book of Revelations was chosen as the principle text of this discourse, because it is intermingled throughout scripture like no other book. It provides seamless segues that will open up opportunities to address other related questions in scripture.Examples:* When are we actually saved? Is salvation progressive beyond this life? What happens after your dead?* What is written in the books at the final judgment? How many books are there?* How should we pray? Can we make our prayers more effective?* Is Jesus the one on the Great White Throne at the final judgment?* What is God's Will?* Are there degrees of sin and degrees of rewards?* What is the difference between resurrection and being revived?* What governs Angels and Demonic interactions in our lives?These and other questions are the basis of what is behind the Christian faith.