Meet the Creator

We will quote from two credible historical documents written by John, a devout disciple of Jesus, and Moses, a great leader, historian, and warrior. These manuscripts, preserved for thousands of years, are not just historical records but sacred texts. They are the result of John and Moses' divine inspiration, their face-to-face experiences with the Creator of life!

Moses spent 40 days without food or drink while conversing with his Creator. He was inspired and instructed to record how the creation began. The book of Genesis captured his writings by starting with the creation of the universe, where we learn about the Creator of the universe, who revealed himself as one God glorified in three divine persons. Although our limited human words can't sufficiently describe God's divine nature, his creation and messages express his love for humanity and the purpose of creation.

The manifestation of the Triune God is apparent in the following verses, where God, God's Spirit, and his powerful word are simultaneously present and in a conversation during the creation of the universe. Hence, the three divine faces of God are referred to in the Scriptures as the 'Father,' the 'Word,' and the 'Holy Spirit':

‘In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth … and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters…God said, “Let’s make man in our image, after our likeness”’

By God’s mighty “Word,” the whole universe came into existence, and life began on Earth.  The book of Genesis and the Gospel of John reveals the source of life and light!

 ^‘God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.’ - Genesis

‘In the beginning was the Word, … All things were made through him. … In him was life, and the life was the light of men.’ – Gospel of John

Eternal life and freedom were the most incredible gifts Adam and Eve cherished for a while. But eternity or everlasting life couldn't be destroyed or removed because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve. Adam had a chance to rescue Eve and stand for her, but he failed, and consequently, they lost eternal life and lived a miserable life on earth. From generation to generation, brothers rose against brothers; siblings hated each other. They multiplied and formed various nations. But nations declared wars against each other, parents abandoned their children, and children carried those wounds. Fear took over human lives. Yet, instead of acknowledging their misery and asking their Creator for help, they began sacrificing to manufactured gods, gods of their imaginations that resembled evil humans. Even the religious people who claimed to know the loving God didn't have pure motives.

It's ironic that many people today deny the existence of God and his intelligent power, believing that humanity can live independently. Yet, when injustice robs them of their freedom or rights, they cry out for justice, often blaming God for not intervening.

Throughout the annals of history, the human race has shared a profound longing for protection and justice. This universal desire drives us to demand retribution for those who wronged us. However, it's important to remember that no one, not even our judges, is entirely righteous. They, too, like us, are prone to biases and errors, whether knowingly or unknowingly!

Our impure nature often leads us to magnify the faults of others while turning a blind eye to our own. If true justice were to reign on this earth, we would all be deserving of punishment for our inequities and crimes. But what crimes are these, you might wonder? We might consider murder a crime, yet in the eyes of our Creator, even an unjust outburst of anger that harms another is a crime!

In all fairness, we are all criminals! We are born with that nature. We seek revenge on even those who unintentionally caused us the slightest inconvenience. What kind of people are we? How did the human race become so evil on earth? Can one day all humans become reasonable and loving toward each other?

Even if pursuing this dream was remotely possible, it'd require a significant overhaul in our ways of living and thinking. Because mere knowledge of good behavior, or even performing religious rituals, can't change us from within. We need a profound transformation, a 'spiritual surgery,' to cleanse our hearts and minds from the impurities that lead us to commit unjust acts!

Despite our inherent cruelty towards each other, we are met with a stark contrast in the form of God's forgiveness. We often lie to and ignore our faithful Creator, mirroring the actions of Adam and Eve. Yet, His love and forgiveness remain unwavering, even in the face of our shortcomings!

Our Creator doesn't think the way we think, nor does he judge how we judge each other. While he is still a holy God and, like a consuming fire, sin can not stand in his presence nor go unpunished, he is a loving God! It may be hard to comprehend how God genuinely forgives sinners who confess and ask for forgiveness! But there is a price to pay for true forgiveness. Someone has to pay for our atonement and guilt. Somebody has to sacrifice to bring forgiveness into our lives because the penalty for sin is death. So, if we were to pay off the cost of our cruelties to receive forgiveness, we had to die. Then, if we were to die, what good would it do to be forgiven? Would a dead person enjoy forgiveness?!

Our true Creator came to our rescue in His infinite love when we were most hopeless and helpless. It is the most incredible story of love and sacrifice. He loved us so deeply that He willingly took our place, bearing our blame and punishment so we could be free. He stood for Adam, Eve, and each of us, demonstrating the depth of His love and the extent of His sacrifice!

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Questions: Please choose the best answer.

Christians believe in

A: Three gods

B: One God

C: One God revealed in three divine persons