So, you want to know why I believe what I believe. Why God is what I have founded my life, and what comes out of my life on. I would like to start off by saying that this is not based on emotion or feelings but on the foundation and power of the holy spirit and God’s word. In the Bible there are two chapters that stand out especially in explaining my faith, Isaiah 6 and Daniel 6. In Isaiah chapter 6 it tells the tale of Isaiah, and his first encounter with God. He like every other human to ever live and will ever live, was susceptible to putting his faith in untrue powers. As humans we choose to put our faith in people who in the end are just mortal beings like the rest of us, and beliefs that aren’t absolute because they are conceived by those …show more content…
He was the perfect king, strong, wise, clever, and he lead Israel into prosperity through God, but in the end his pride led him to disobey God and cause his own death. Isaiah, having put all his faith into King Uzziah, had his world shook after his death. However, God stepped in and spoke to Isaiah. In God’s presence Isaiah had his sins exposed, and his culture’s sins exposed. God proceeded to cleanse him of his sin and change him into a righteous man. In my life as I started to look at the world for answers God became that foundation of truth for me to build myself off of. He challenged the sins I had committed and gave me peace over the troubles of my life. Another great example of this is my mother. She was a drug addict, and did what anyone would expect her to do, but in the end God met her where she was and took her out of her addiction and out of the other conflict in her life just by being there to challenge her wrong …show more content…
The cosmic battle is a constant battle that is raging between truth and lies in everyone’s lives. In life there is the absolute truth which is the word of God which leads to prospering, and sin which is the devil’s truth which leads to withering. This brings up the question of what battle, because of course people have their own opinions but there can’t really be that they either side with the devil or God and none else. Well that's true because sin is of lies, and every sin can be traced back to a lie. For example with Adam and Eve from the very beginning of the Bible. They were lied to so that they would think it was alright to sin against God. And in the end if something isn’t truth it is a lie, meaning anything that goes against the word of God is a lie being used to combat the truth. A reference to how this has taken root in our culture today is an interview done recently where people were asked what truth was. At first most people were unsure and couldn’t really think of an answer, but in the end there were three main categories what their answers fell into, that truth is relative and people perceive the real truth in their own way making them right in any of their beliefs, that truth is fact and that there is an absolute truth that we all have to find, and lastly people also responded with there needing to be an absolute truth with God being true and thus His
Introduction: We see a book that was often quoted by Jesus and the apostles. A book that was written nearly 700 years before Christ was born. In the Six Chapter of the book of Isaiah, Isaiah gives us a record of his sacred call to the office of Prophet. His calling comes in a time of crisis in the nation. He begins by telling us that it was the year when King Uzziah had died. A king that had reign for over 50 years. Is in that time when God appear to Isaiah, he says (Verse 1) He has a vision. I saw (didn’t hear or read) The Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up and His robe filled the temple. The image and the symbolic significance of what Isaiah sees upon here, is the outfit of The King like no other (status symbols).
The prophet Isaiah played an important role in the development and expression of Judaism as a dynamic, living religion through the impact of his works. The impact of Isaiah is evident in both the development and expression of Judaism both in his time and in modern society, as his teachings, for the Jewish people, prove to be relevant to the times. Considered among Jews as one of the greatest prophets, Isaiah has contributed to and affected the life of adherents in the Jewish faith through his political and religious influence, his prophetic messages concerning
He helped me believe that I was doing the right thing by making sure everyone was safe. While standing at the corner of a street that was interfered with the race, many cars tried to come through to the race. I helped the adults in cars turn around to go in the right direction to avoid hitting the runners or walkers. I also helped set up the food for everyone who may have been hungry. This helped in the long run because no one got injured throughout the race, and God helped me. Although I felt God only in my heart, I knew that he was helping me become a better person in the long
Some people believe that they are separate entities battling to gain the most power and footing. But in reality the good and evil are fighting against itself in an inner battle or a civil war. It is like when a person battles their own thoughts on the idea to stopping to help others, debating whether or not the personal repercussions outweigh the feeling and pride of saving a life. It is a battle that will always continue even though at times it may seem like it’s over, it will always be in the back of people’s minds dormant until the next choice comes to
In Isaiah’s Immanuel, Dr. Edward Hindson truly dives into the book of Isaiah. Hindson helps us to grasp the importance and statute of Isaiah. He was not simply a prophet among prophets. He stands out as a citizen of Israel and a servant of God. Hindson does not hold back on his praises of Isaiah and agrees with W.R.Smith, that he is the second most important person throughout the whole story of Israel (2). Isaiah’s writings style still puts modern day scholars in awe. However, Isaiah’s Godly leadership is a principle throughout the book that far exceeds his other attributes. His wisdom, words, and visions from God guided the nation of Israel throughout the reign of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Hindon discusses the history of not only Isaiah
How did God help him? He helped the king when he went to war against his enemies, the Philistines and the Arabians. What did king Uzziah do for his country? He built towers in Jerusalem and strengthened them, plus towers in the desert, he dug many wells as he had much cattle. Plus he had many soldiers that were very organized.
To me, it seems as if he had a good head on his shoulders. His writings sound intelligent as well. I do not think that any of this comes by accident. I think that King was able to be the nonviolent, peaceful, spiritual man that he was due to the influence of the Holy Ghost in his life and through his research. It is clear to see in his "I Have a Dream” speech that he is an emotional man, but he does not use that alone as a basis for his actions.
With his charisma, he was able to totally convince the population that by their specific genetics alone, they were superior to anyone else on the planet. If you did not fall into a precise set of parameters, you were inferior. And who would want to believe that they belonged to a group that was better than everyone else. This was especially taught to children, starting at a very young age. He preached to them that he was their Savior, and he along with his inner circle, really started to believe that. Between this and severely controlling the type of information being communicated or allowed, he took over.
The Book of Daniel is the only full-blown apocalyptic book in the Protestant recognized version of the Canon. A literary device divides the book into two halves. Chapters 1-6 are a collection of stories that introduces the reader to Daniel and three other Israelites as unwilling guests of the Babylonia Empire ruled by Nebuchadnezzar. The second half, Chapters 7-12 consists of apocalyptic imagery of deformed beasts and the heavenly court. The focus of this paper will be on chapter 7, which serves as a bridge of the two halves. Chapter 7 is the earliest of the visions as it identifies with the genre of 8-12 while through language and content it reverts to Daniel chapter 2. The linguistic break down is not as neat as the literary divide in
Isaiah came during a pivotal time in history. The world was changing rapidly and life was on the edge of prosperity and ruin, as it is today. In this uncertain time Isaiah was called by God to deliver a message of warning, comfort, and deliverance. Christians view the prophecies of Isaiah as a projection of the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah spoke of divine judgment and the promises of God through the Prince of Peace. Isaiah’s message of the future King was very meticulous. He describes how Christ will come, Christ’s character and Christ’s purpose. In this paper I will dissect Isaiah’s prophecies in the Old Testament and reference them to the events of Christ in the New Testament.
The leaders of Israel were struggling to maintain power due to its neighbors. The prophet Isaiah guided Hezekiah by preaching that he should place his trust in God and not Assyrian alliance. However, King Hezekiah was not consistent with his trust in God, which later resulted in the fall of reign. The book of Isaiah can be broken down into three sections. Chapters 1 to 39 represent the call of judgement for the city of Jerusalem. Chapters 40 to 55 represent the prophet Isaiah in exile, and chapters 56 to 66 represent the return from exile to a new Jerusalem. Each section highlights a part of Isaiah’s
Ezekiel and Daniel are alike and different in many ways. Yes, both were Major Prophets called by God. The history we learn about these prophets should teach us many things that we as Christians are called to know.
That is a great question that I will try my best to answer. This is a difficult topic to cover because no one can really understand God or his truth until you let the Holy Spirit into your heart. Truth is a challenging subject to touch up on because everyone has a different idea of what truth is. But, without further ado, let’s get started. I’m going to start by explaining the importance of Isaiah 6.
Isaiah’s terminology when describing God as “The Holy One of Israel”, not only shows reverence by admission of God’s holiness, but also emphasizes the point of the great offenses that the Israelite nation committed against God. As a holy God, he cannot allow sin in his presence, and therefore, must bring effect to the cause. With God’s ultimate goal of reconciliation, punishment is used to its effect while the Servant’s main role was making it available to the people.
My faith journey has been challenged throughout my life. I have had many ups and downs, and many times when I questioned my faith. Although those times were rough, I found comfort in God and knowing that He is always there for me. One of my favorite quotes is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13. This quote got me through tough times when my faith was shaking.