I must say 2016 is really an interesting year and proof that we are truly living in end times as the word of God (Bible) states.From gay people being killed by so called 'Christians' to racists claiming God requires them to be racist.All of this saddens me because it is a misrepresentation of who God is.And I realize why it is important to know God (Jeremiah 9:23-24).If we have a thorough knowledge of who God is,then we will be true representatives of Him.A thorough knowledge of God has a direct link to our salvation.Jesus said," And this is life eternal,that they might know the the only true God,and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent."(John 17:3)
Perhaps we can take this as an introduction of who God is,so that we may rightly serve and represent Him.
From Creation,will learn that God made mankind according to His likeness-the origin of mankind comes from God.From origin,the was one race,on language.God set laws that govern His kingdom and sadly,mankind was deceived into disregarding one of the commands.Sin entered and through sin,there was division.The point of departure has been disobedience/obedience to God's laws ALONE.
When men disregarded God's law,He then introduced a distinction to stop their plans of rebelling-the language was introduced and that's why we have such diversity.Then God chose a particular people,NOT BASED ON THEIR RACE,LANGUAGE,WEALTH etc but on the grounds that they would obey His commandments.So,throughout the Bible God has always sought to have people who adhere to His commandments for their own good and because he detests sin-which is defiance of His law.
But not only did God end there,He sent Jesus to die for EVERYONE'S sin-regardless of their race,sexuality,religion,social class etc.This is love (John 3:16),And as much as God is loving (1 John 4:8) He cannot tolerate sin because it's against His governance (1 John 3:4).In fact,it was for this reason Christ died-not only to die that we might have eternal life if we believe in Him,but to separate us with sin (1 John 3:5) and to help us to live in line with His commands (1 John 3:7).In fact,nowhere do we find in the Bible anything that's to do with God hating a certain race/anyone.Interestingly,only one thing can separate us from His love and having a relationship with Him-sin (Isaiah 59:2).Sin is a huge deal then,because the same Bible declares no situation can separate us from God (Romans 8:35;39) YET sin does!
So,we can conclude two things from God:God loves mankind and hates sin.
Is race sin?NO!So God does not hate any race.In fact,God Himself condemns partiality (James 2:9).Interestingly enough,when we show partiality/favor one group over another we sin---do that which God hates!In fact,God commands to love each other REGARDLESS of one's race.Then obviously,if we do the opposite we sin,which is what God hates.
So then,we can also establish that God shows no preference and he expects us to do the same.
Does God hate homosexuals?No!Why?Because they are humans.He loves them.Does God love homosexuality?NO,because it's defiance of His law.
See,God hates the 'acts'-homosexuality,racism NOT the individual.
Therefore,to be right with God we must part ways with that which He hates.
I'll add more Biblical content as time goes.Hopefully part 2 will be sooner.
Perhaps we can take this as an introduction of who God is,so that we may rightly serve and represent Him.
From Creation,will learn that God made mankind according to His likeness-the origin of mankind comes from God.From origin,the was one race,on language.God set laws that govern His kingdom and sadly,mankind was deceived into disregarding one of the commands.Sin entered and through sin,there was division.The point of departure has been disobedience/obedience to God's laws ALONE.
When men disregarded God's law,He then introduced a distinction to stop their plans of rebelling-the language was introduced and that's why we have such diversity.Then God chose a particular people,NOT BASED ON THEIR RACE,LANGUAGE,WEALTH etc but on the grounds that they would obey His commandments.So,throughout the Bible God has always sought to have people who adhere to His commandments for their own good and because he detests sin-which is defiance of His law.
But not only did God end there,He sent Jesus to die for EVERYONE'S sin-regardless of their race,sexuality,religion,social class etc.This is love (John 3:16),And as much as God is loving (1 John 4:8) He cannot tolerate sin because it's against His governance (1 John 3:4).In fact,it was for this reason Christ died-not only to die that we might have eternal life if we believe in Him,but to separate us with sin (1 John 3:5) and to help us to live in line with His commands (1 John 3:7).In fact,nowhere do we find in the Bible anything that's to do with God hating a certain race/anyone.Interestingly,only one thing can separate us from His love and having a relationship with Him-sin (Isaiah 59:2).Sin is a huge deal then,because the same Bible declares no situation can separate us from God (Romans 8:35;39) YET sin does!
So,we can conclude two things from God:God loves mankind and hates sin.
Is race sin?NO!So God does not hate any race.In fact,God Himself condemns partiality (James 2:9).Interestingly enough,when we show partiality/favor one group over another we sin---do that which God hates!In fact,God commands to love each other REGARDLESS of one's race.Then obviously,if we do the opposite we sin,which is what God hates.
So then,we can also establish that God shows no preference and he expects us to do the same.
Does God hate homosexuals?No!Why?Because they are humans.He loves them.Does God love homosexuality?NO,because it's defiance of His law.
See,God hates the 'acts'-homosexuality,racism NOT the individual.
Therefore,to be right with God we must part ways with that which He hates.
I'll add more Biblical content as time goes.Hopefully part 2 will be sooner.
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