mushroomy2k
02-05-2003, 10:55 AM
1Cross + 3Nails = 4Given He took away all our sins through the blood of his Son, by whom we are saved. Eph 1:7
Can the key to one of the greatest “mysteries” of all time be boiled down to a second grade math equation? Isn’t “religion” way more complicated than that? After all, we’ve got theologians who spend lifetimes unraveling the deep enigmas of faith that are far too lofty for the average seven-year-old. To some, RELIGION and ROCKET SCIENCE run neck and neck. Thankfully, God has a better idea.
In Luke 10:21, Jesus prays “Thank you Father…that you have hidden these things from the WISE…and revealed them to BABES.” The Apostle Paul writes, “God has chosen the FOOLISH things of the world to put to shame the WISE.” (1Cor 1:27) God isn’t saying that knowledge and learning are bad. WISDOM appeals to the brain, but FAITH calls on a different organ.
The Bible says, “With the HEART one believes.” (Rom 10:10) The simple message of the Gospel is that Jesus Christ was NAILED to the CROSS, He “bought our freedom with His blood and FORGAVE us all our sins.” (Col 1:14)
Religions can get complicated, but Jesus wants RELATIONSHIP, not a RELIGION (John 15:12-14) Do yourself a favor – don’t make it so complicated that you need a PHD, a bucket full of rules, and a perfect track record to find God. All you need is FAITH and a basic understanding of second grade math – 1 CROSS + 3 NAILS = 4GIVEN. thanks jamesl
yall have a great day.Diane
Can the key to one of the greatest “mysteries” of all time be boiled down to a second grade math equation? Isn’t “religion” way more complicated than that? After all, we’ve got theologians who spend lifetimes unraveling the deep enigmas of faith that are far too lofty for the average seven-year-old. To some, RELIGION and ROCKET SCIENCE run neck and neck. Thankfully, God has a better idea.
In Luke 10:21, Jesus prays “Thank you Father…that you have hidden these things from the WISE…and revealed them to BABES.” The Apostle Paul writes, “God has chosen the FOOLISH things of the world to put to shame the WISE.” (1Cor 1:27) God isn’t saying that knowledge and learning are bad. WISDOM appeals to the brain, but FAITH calls on a different organ.
The Bible says, “With the HEART one believes.” (Rom 10:10) The simple message of the Gospel is that Jesus Christ was NAILED to the CROSS, He “bought our freedom with His blood and FORGAVE us all our sins.” (Col 1:14)
Religions can get complicated, but Jesus wants RELATIONSHIP, not a RELIGION (John 15:12-14) Do yourself a favor – don’t make it so complicated that you need a PHD, a bucket full of rules, and a perfect track record to find God. All you need is FAITH and a basic understanding of second grade math – 1 CROSS + 3 NAILS = 4GIVEN. thanks jamesl
yall have a great day.Diane