When I post a comment I try to stick to one thing at a time.
Your question, Why did God send Jesus? , was answered in my initial comment to Mattias. I quoted Jesus speaking to Pilate where he said, "For this cause I was born and for this cause I came into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth."
He came to answer the truth question. He did that with his life, his message, and again with his death and coming back to life.
His short answer to the reality question: The Kingdom of God
This is not an argument; it is just the historical record. You have been clear that you do not accept the Gospel stories as reliable and I can accept your doubts.
Do you think he was wrong?
When it comes to knowledge of the truth it is not just an academic exercise. Experience is required. This is true in all areas of life; not just in the spiritual.
Let's say you want to know about music. You start with an idea of how good it might be to be able to play. You might study about it and listen to music but at some point you form the intent to make plans and take steps to learn and experience. That's faith.
So knowledge of the truth requires action. I do not know much about God but I intend to act on the little I do know. This leads to the experience of seeing him act with me and ultimately to growing knowledge. That is my experience.
Hi Mia,
When I post a comment I try to stick to one thing at a time.
Your question, Why did God send Jesus? , was answered in my initial comment to Mattias. I quoted Jesus speaking to Pilate where he said, "For this cause I was born and for this cause I came into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth."
He came to answer the truth question. He did that with his life, his message, and again with his death and coming back to life.
His short answer to the reality question: The Kingdom of God
This is not an argument; it is just the historical record. You have been clear that you do not accept the Gospel stories as reliable and I can accept your doubts.
Do you think he was wrong?
When it comes to knowledge of the truth it is not just an academic exercise. Experience is required. This is true in all areas of life; not just in the spiritual.
Let's say you want to know about music. You start with an idea of how good it might be to be able to play. You might study about it and listen to music but at some point you form the intent to make plans and take steps to learn and experience. That's faith.
So knowledge of the truth requires action. I do not know much about God but I intend to act on the little I do know. This leads to the experience of seeing him act with me and ultimately to growing knowledge. That is my experience.