Hebrews 11:6 says “Anyone who comes to him
[God] must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek
him.” For a long time I wondered how an unbeliever could be brought to believe
that God exists. I’ve been through all of the “apologetics” that might
prove God exists—philosophical arguments, natural theology arguments,
analogies, and all the rest. Most of them were helpful but nothing seemed to be
really conclusive, to the point that my unbelieving friend could ever commit to
trusting the Saviour.
Then Peter’s remark overwhelmed all of these other approaches. He said, “Christ was chosen…he was revealed…and through him you believe in God.” (1 Peter 1:21.) At last, how to believe in God! Look at Jesus.
In fact, in John 7:17, the Lord himself says that if anyone chooses to do the will of God, they will find out whether there is a God, or if Jesus is just a man, talking. John wrote his Gospel for this very purpose. John 20:31 says, “these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God”
Look at the prophecies, look at the miracles, look at the character of Jesus, look at everything he says. Immerse yourself in the Gospels and you will find that you do believe in Jesus and suddenly you will believe in God, above all.
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