Beginning thoughts

So this is the first of many to come. I want to start off by saying that I believe in Jesus Christ, and that He is the Son of God (and is God), died on the cross, and was resurrected. Now it is time for me to try to explain what is unexplainable.

Here is the simple explanation: Jesus=God=Holy Spirit. God knows all. An issue that I have with this is the concept of free will. I don't believe that I have any specific fate. I was placed on this earth, and through my decisions, I am where I am today. My choices will leave me where I will be in my days to come. Here's where it gets interesting...

If God knows all, but I have free will, how can God know my final destination? I have had this explained to me in a simple way: Life is like a ride on a plane. There is a beginning and a final destination. Along that way the plane drifts off of the straight line but ultimately reaches that known final destination.

Now I do not believe God knows our final destination. I believe this because I ultimately think, "What would be the point?" If God knows who goes to heaven and hell, then why would He create a world in which people end up with eternal damnation? Well, I believe that God and His kingdom celebrate with each acceptance of Christ and mourn each head that turns away. This is where the concept of "faith without works is dead" comes into play.

As a Christian (one who has fully accepted Christ into his/her heart), I can try to do good things through works. One of the great works I can do, and what every Christian should do, is share Christ with others. Now I could go all over the world and preach the Gospel or simply share my testimony with a friend/stranger. If I bring one person to Christ, then I am satisfied. It's like writing this blog: one person could read it or a handful to hundreds of people could read it, but I really wouldn't care because this blog is simply me sharing some thoughts...

To get back on track: I believe that Christians should share Christ with others. That is the true form of works. Now we can simply share our faith with others or do this through acts of faith that glorify God. So where does this fit in with fate? Well, it's quite simple. Does fate really matter? Great minds could sit around and debate the concept of fate, but the concept is moot. I do know that I am human, and I can never come close to understanding God.

We are all human, so we can never understand God. We can never understand whether or not God knows our final destination. We will never know whether or not we control our own destiny. I believe what I believe and that's really all it is. Debate what you will, but here's the main point:

Jesus Christ is God. He came to earth and died for our sins.

I will post my testimony soon. I look forward to see what comes out of this blog. I will most likely post one per week unless something important comes to mind, and I feel that it is necessary to get my thoughts out. That is what this blog is about: sharing my thoughts. If you choose to read what I have to say, then I hope there is only one thing that you really pick up on and that is: Jesus Christ is God. He came to earth and died for our sins.

God bless!

Colossians 1:15-20 (New International Version)

The Supremacy of Christ

15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.