Thanks for your accurate explanation of the gospel.
I suspect a poorly understood explanation is that having a relationship with the creator of the universe lets us make use of His help just like anyone we have a good relationship with. Your auto mechanic might toss you a small nut from his bin full of nuts. A friend who happens to do taxes might help you with yours. Any friend might give of his practical knowledge.
The difference with God's help is that He's wise and powerful and omniscient, and His "help" tends to be miraculous.
And we tend to be more desperate, to need it and ask for it, when we're doing what He wants in the first place.
It all comes back to the cross! Thanks for the encouragement and reminder David.
Thanks for your accurate explanation of the gospel.
I suspect a poorly understood explanation is that having a relationship with the creator of the universe lets us make use of His help just like anyone we have a good relationship with. Your auto mechanic might toss you a small nut from his bin full of nuts. A friend who happens to do taxes might help you with yours. Any friend might give of his practical knowledge.
The difference with God's help is that He's wise and powerful and omniscient, and His "help" tends to be miraculous.
And we tend to be more desperate, to need it and ask for it, when we're doing what He wants in the first place.