How did the idea of god first start?
What I mean is did it start with animism,pantheism,or is god inside me
THE BATTLE AXE: Utterance is Spirit (09/08/2013)—(4.) The substance of GOD is called “divinity,” and the make-up of divinity is sacred content—attributes that exist as inseparable aspects of divine person. Among the aspects of divinity that have been revealed and shown to created beings and living creatures are existence, faith, glory, holiness, humility, incorruption, life, joy, longsuffering, love, power, righteousness, truth, wisdom, and wrath against sin. The word “prophecy” should not be understood as a situation where some mad man excites fear by predicting damnation, doom, tragedy and upheaval. Prophecy describes sacred events and instances where displays of divine content, godly presence and sanctified utterance appear through living instruments and persons chosen by GOD. Anointing and gifts from The Spirit of Prophecy (also called the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth) allow angels, men, and even dumb animals to serve as spokespersons for GOD, and as tools to accomplish divine operations and sacred process. While confessions of need, cries for comfort and deliverance, prayer, testimony and witness are fashioned by the Holy Spirit, accusations, blasphemy, boasting, lies, slander and verbal abuse are not, and result by sin. See Numbers 22: 21-38, Matthew 4: 1-11, Romans 8: 3-17 and Acts 2: 1-21, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. (Colossians 1: 9-20, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Science and the Laws of Nature? (03/23/2013); How To Love GOD? (03/24/2013); What to Take Literally? (03/11/2013); A GOD of War? (03/12/2013); The Gospel not Logical? (09/16/2012); Unwelcome Gifts? (09/17/2012)
Shannon, here are a few simple points to consider that are frequently shared (perhaps in different ways and different words) among Christian believers as a starting point for growth and belief in salvation through Jesus Christ:
(1.) So-called scientific explanations for the origins of mankind, for the earth, and for the universe usually seek to identify a mechanical process, recurring patterns in human emotional, social and psychological behavior (e.g., fear, guilt, immaturity, lust, pride, shame), or schemes for classifying and grouping things together on the basis of shared characteristics (Socratic method and Aristotelian logic).
(2.) Given that a Creator exists for mankind, the animals, the seen and microscopic unseen things, created beings and living creatures should seek knowledge and wisdom from their designer and Maker.
(3.) The processes for communication and relationship between divinity and the living are heavily determined by continuing differences between the nature of divine person, and the character and substance of those within the sphere of life. Created beings and living creatures are restricted to operating through and within carnal, material and social frameworks that include appetite, sensation, time and space.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. For example, (4.) Christians receive peculiar information about human and other origins as an aspect of the full revelation of GOD. Instead of eye color, height, weight and human traits, a broad range of divine operations, sacred process and eternal purpose come into view that describe the unique Spirit being who is GOD. Included are anointing, atonement, baptism, birth, covenant, creation, damnation, death, election, forbearance, forgiveness, Incarnation, glorification, judgment, justification, re-birth, resurrection, and sanctification.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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