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Believing the Blogger

In one of his last recorded prayers before his death, Jesus declared: “this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3). It is a remarkable fact that our salvation – life eternal – should link so closely with our knowledge of God.

Jesus always worked on the relationship with his Father and took care that others got to know his Father, without Jesus is nothing and who is mightier than Jesus.

“then jesus answered and said to them, truly, truly, I say to you, the son can do nothing of himself but what he sees the father do. for whatever things he does, these also the son does likewise.” (John 5:19 MKJV)

“19  Therefore יהושע {Jeshua } responded and said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son is able to do none at all by Himself, but only that which He sees the Father doing, because whatever He does, the Son also likewise does. 20  “For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all that He Himself does. And greater works than these He is going to show Him, in order that you marvel. 21  “For as the Father raises the dead and makes alive, even so the Son makes alive whom He wishes. 22  “For the Father judges no one, but has given all the judgment to the Son, 23  that all should value the Son even as they value the Father. He who does not value the Son does not value the Father who sent Him. 24  “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me possesses everlasting life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. 25  “Truly, truly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of Elohim. And those having heard shall live. 26  “For as the Father possesses life in Himself, so He gave also to the Son to possess life in Himself, 27  and He has given Him authority also to do judgment, because He is the Son of Ad’am. 28  “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the tombs shall hear His voice, 29  and shall come forth – those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have practised evil matters, to a resurrection of judgment. 30  “Of Myself I am unable to do any matter. As I hear, I judge, and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own desire, but the desire of the Father who sent Me. 31  “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true. 32  “There is another who bears witness of Me, and I know that the witness which He witnesses of Me is true.” (John 5:19-32 The Scriptures 1998+)

“you have heard how I said to you, I go away and I am coming to you [again]. if you loved me, you would rejoice because I said, I go to the father, for my father is greater than I.” (John 14:28 MKJV)

“28 You heard that I said to you, ‘I am going away and I am coming to you.’ If you did love Me, you would have rejoiced that I said, ‘I am going to the Father,’ for My Father is greater than I. 29 “And now I have told you before it takes place, that when it does take place, you shall believe.” (John 14:28-29 The Scriptures 1998+)

Sperindio Cagnola, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist kneeling and praying to God the Father (detail of the Last Judgement), 1514 -24, Paruzzaro, San Marcello Church (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Jesus, on several occasions took time to go in seclusion to talk with his Father. He prayed at many occasions and believed that his Father would listen to him and would react according to God His will and not to the will of Christ.

“saying, father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. yet not my will, but yours be done.” (Luke 22:42 MKJV)

“ (41)  And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and falling on His knees He was praying,  (42)  saying, “Father, if it be Your counsel, remove this cup from Me. Yet not My desire, but let Yours be done.” (Luke 22:41-42 The Scriptures 1998+)

Jesus wanted that not he would be worshipped, but his Father in heaven, and that this Only One God should be worshipped in spirit and truth.

“God is Spirit; and those who worship him must worship spiritually and truly.”” (John 4:24 TWENTY)

“ (21) יהושע {Jeshua}said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you shall neither on this mountain, nor in Yerushalayim, worship the Father. (22) “You worship what you do not know. We worship what we know, because the deliverance is of the Yehuḏim.^{1} {Footnote: ¹ Ps. 147:19, Isa. 2:3, Isa. 14:1, Isa. 56:6-8, Ezek. 47:22-23, Zech. 2:10-11, Zech. 8:23, Rom. 2:20, Rom. 3:2, Rom. 9:4, Rev. 21:12 & 24.} (23) “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father also does seek such to worship Him. (24) “Elohim is Spirit, and those who worship Him need to worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:21-24 The Scriptures 1998+)

“but without faith [it is] impossible to please [him], for he who comes to god must believe that he is and [that] he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 MKJV)

” (6)  But without belief it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to Elohim has to believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who earnestly seek Him.” (Heb 11:6 The Scriptures 1998+)

In case we do not believe that God exists we shall not be able to understand Him nor be able to come up to Him. Believing in God is one of the key points to be able to hear Him. we must believe that He exists even when we cannot see Him. If we look around carefully we shall be able to see the Works He does.

The Mediator of God, Jesus Christ shall judge the people in the name of his Father, the Only One God. – The last Judgement – an icon 17th cent. from Lipie, Historic Museum in Sanok, Poland (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If there was incontrovertible proof of God’s existence, proof that could not be denied, we would all be automatons – robots unable to think for ourselves or respond in love towards our Creator. Without the possibility of denying there is a God, there is no room for faithful acceptance. So there has to be room for doubt in order for there to be room for faith. There has to be two paths in order that we have a choice of which route to follow. If, because it suits our lifestyle, we try to deny the existence of God, we will find many reasons to believe the sceptics: the world is not slow to prove its cynical point.

Many, however, prompted by the study of God’s word or a sense of the intricately designed beauty of nature, choose the path of faith. And when we do, evidence suddenly appears everywhere. It appears in the world around us: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork” (Psalm 19:1). It appears in the remarkable design of living things: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). It appears in God’s word which in all its intricacy and detail demonstrates time and again the hand of God. And, perhaps above all this, evidence appears in the form of Biblical prophecies, which have come true.

When God exists that is a reason to get to know Him better. Once we do know that He exists we also should believe that He is The Spirit who is willing to guide His people and prepared to talk to them. We should trust that we are able to hear Him, the Only One Jehovah God. He is the One who creates everything, sees everything, hears everything, can make but also can end everything.

“I [am] Jehovah, and [there is] none else, no god besides me; I clothed you, though you have not known me;” (Isaiah 45:5 MKJV)

“forming the light and creating darkness; making peace and creating evil. I Jehovah do all these [things].” (Isaiah 45:7 MKJV)

“(5) ‘I am יהוה {Jehovah}, and there is none else – there is no Elohim besides Me. I gird you, though you have not known Me, (6) so that they know from the rising of the sun to its setting that there is none but Me. I am יהוה {Jehovah}, and there is none else, (7) forming light and creating darkness, making peace and creating evil. I, יהוה {Jehovah}, do all these.’” (Isaiah 45:5-7 The Scriptures 1998+)

“hear, O, Israel. Jehovah our god [is] one Jehovah.” (Deuteronomy 6:4 MKJV)

” (4) “Hear, O Yisra’ĕl: יהוה {Jehovah} our Elohim, יהוה {Jehovah} is one!” (Deuteronomy 6:4 The Scriptures 1998+)

“29 and jesus answered him, the first of all the commandments [is], “hear, O Israel, [the] lord our god is one lord; 30 and you shall love [the] lord your god with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” this [is] the first commandment.” (Mark 12:29-30 MKJV)

” (29) And יהושע {Jeshua} answered him, “The first of all the commands is, ‘Hear, O Yisra’ĕl, יהוה {Jehovah} our Elohim, יהוה {Jehovah} is one. (30) ‘And you shall love יהוה {Jehovah} your Elohim with all your heart, and with all your being, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first command.” (Markus 12:29-30 The Scriptures 1998+)

“and answering, he said, you shall love [the] lord your god with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27 MKJV)

“ (27) And he answering, said, “ ‘You shall love יהוה {Jehovah} your Elohim with all your heart, and with all your being, and with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbour as yourself.’ ” (Luke 10:27 The Scriptures 1998+)

“I [am] Jehovah; that [is] my name; and my glory I will not give to another, nor my praise to graven images.” (Isaiah 42:8 MKJV)

“1 “See, My Servant whom I uphold, My Chosen One My being has delighted in! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He brings forth right-ruling to the nations. 2 “He does not cry out, nor lifts up His voice, nor causes His voice to be heard in the street. 3  “A crushed reed He does not break, and smoking flax He does not quench. He brings forth right-ruling in accordance with truth. 4 “He does not become weak or crushed, until He has established right-ruling in the earth. And the coastlands wait for His Torah.” 5 Thus said the Ěl, יהוה {Jehovah }, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread forth the earth and that which comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it, and spirit to those who walk on it: 6  “I, יהוה {Jehovah }, have called You in righteousness, and I take hold of Your hand and guard You, and give You for a covenant to a people, for a light to the gentiles, to open blind eyes, to bring out prisoners from the prison, those who sit in darkness from the prison house. 8 “I am יהוה {Jehovah }, that is My Name, and My esteem I  do not give to another, nor My praise to idols. ” (Isaiah 42:1-8 The Scriptures 1998+)

“I, I [am] Jehovah; and [there is] none to save besides me.” (Isaiah 43:11 MKJV)

” (11) “I, I am יהוה {Jehovah}, and besides Me there is no saviour.” (Isaiah 43:11 The Scriptures 1998+)

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Preceding article: Creator and Blogger God 6 For His people

To be continued with: Creator and Blogger God 8 A Blog of a Book 2 Holy One making Scriptures Holy

Dutch version / Nederlandse versie: Schepper en Blogger God 7 Een Blog van een Boek 1 De Blogger geloven

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Please do find also to read:

1. Creator of heaven and earth and everything around יהוה
2. God of gods
3. Only one God
4. God is one
5. The trinity – the truth
6. Did the Inspirator exist
7. Science and God’s existence
8. Some one or something to fear #6 Faith in the Most High
9. Trusting, Faith, calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #3 Voice of God #6 Words to feed and communicate
10. Words in the world
11. Bible Word from God
12. Scripture Word from God
13. Bible Word of God, inspired and infallible
14. Unread bestseller
15. Eternal Word that tells everything
16. Bible a guide – Bijbel als gids
17. Pure Words and Testimonies full of Breath of the Most High
18. God showing how far He is willing to go to save His children
19. Glory of God appearing in our character
20. In the death of Christ, the son of God, is glorification
21. Loving the Word
22. Believing in God the rewarder
23. Invitation to all who believe
24. The radiance of God’s glory and the counsellor
25. Missional hermeneutics 3/5
26. Missional hermeneutics 4/5
27. A promise given in the Garden of Eden
28. Man’s plans prevailed by God’s purpose
29. Self inflicted misery #3 A man given to suffer for us
30. Ember and light the ransomed of Jehovah
31. In the death of Christ, the son of God, is glorification
32. Heed of the Saviour
33. Do not be afraid. Good news because a Saviour has been born
34. Yeshua a man with a special personality
35. The meek one riding on an ass
36. The Christ, the anointed of God
37. For the Will of Him who is greater than Jesus
38. To know Christ is filling life with meaning
39. Jesus Christ is the perfect security in storms
40. Waiting for Gods Salvation
41. Only the contrite self, sick of its pretensions, can find salvation
42. Immortality, eternality – onsterfelijkheid, eeuwigheid
43. Dying or not
44. History of the acceptance of a three-in-one God
45. Pope Francis I on the Holy Spirit
46. 1 Corinthians 15 Hope in action
47. To mean, to think, outing your opinion, conviction, belief – Menen, mening, overtuiging, opinie, geloof
48. Faith a commitment to the promises of Christ and to to the demands of Christ
49. Faith and trial
50. A Living Faith #1 Substance of things hoped for
51. Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
52. How to look for and how to handle the Truth
53. The truth is very plain to see and God can be clearly seen
54. Truth never plays false roles of any kind, which is why people are so surprised when meeting it
56. Determined To Stick With Truth.
57. Choices
58. If we, in our prosperity, neglect religious instruction and authority
59. Self-development, self-control, meditation, beliefs and spirituality
60. We have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace
61. A Living Faith #10: Our manner of Life #2
62. Discipleship way of life on the narrow way to everlasting life
63. For those who make other choices

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Additional reading:

1. Does God really exist?
2. Who Is God?
3. The Nature of God
4. Creation Reveals the Living God
5. Draw Close To God
6. Is the Good News Really From God?
7. Is God the Father?
8. The Father (Jehovah) is God Alone
9. “Mighty God, Eternal Father”
10. Jehovah Is Worthy of Honor
11. Is Jesus God?
12. Is God’s Name Jesus?
13. If the Father is the “only true God” (John 17:3) , does that mean that Jesus is a false god?
14. Is God comprised of three persons, or is He just one person?
15. Examining the Trinity: Elohim – Plural ‘God’
16. Questions for those who believe in the Trinity
17. Re: Questions for those who believe in the Trinity
18. Re: Questions for those who believe in the Trinity 2
19. How can Jesus have a God and be God at the same time?
20. Clear Challenges For The Trinity Doctrine
21. “Is the Holy Spirit a Person, God or an Impersonal Force From God?”
22. What Does the Bible Say About Free Will? Is God in Control?
23. I Can Do Anything But Hear
24. Jehovah’s Wonderful Creations
25. The Best Selling Book of All Time
26. Migrants to the West #7 Religions

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