Knowing God: Intimacy With God | Opposite Of Faith Is Certainty

Описание: Book of Genesis tells us that God gave Adam permission to name all the animals in the Garden. It’s not a casual detail. For the ancient Hebrews, authority to name something like a child or an animal, was a symbol of dominion over that something. That’s the point. Control. To this day, Jews do not speak the name of God. But the rest of us continue to name everything in sight, including God…and the theology we build around God.

God told Moses from the burning bush that his name was hayah asher hayah. That is, I am that I am. How can we get any closer than that? How do we describe raw, ultimate existence any more clearly? How do we, using finite tools such as language and logic or even the mathematics of physics, describe what is by definition infinite? Our limited language, concepts, and equations melt all over the dashboard long before temperatures and velocities ever reach the neighborhood of infinity.

But we keep trying. Control is an aphrodisiac.

To be fair, the scriptures are always talking about knowing God. Ezekiel uses the phrase over seventy times in his short book. Jesus says that some of us, knocking on the door of kingdom, will be refused because God never knew us. Really? Once again, entering the Hebrew mind helps us square this circle. To know—yada in Hebrew—comes from the root for hand, so to know is not to think, but to handle. Jesus is saying that some of us, for all the religious work we do, have still never been intimate with God. Now God won’t throw us out for that, but God is intimacy personified. If we’re too unripe, immature, traumatized to enter the defenseless vulnerability that intimacy requires, we don’t know God. We can’t know what we’ve never experienced.

God occupies space beyond thought and performance. If we can stop naming God, trying to understand and dominate for just a moment, we enter God’s space and experience what we’ll never understand. Relax... Understanding is overrated. For Jesus, a precognitive child is the embodiment of kingdom.

Trust beats certainty the way rock beats scissors.
Once we experience God, there is no name that can hold or express what we know.


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Exploring the Opposite of Faith is Certainty in Our Spiritual Journey
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to have an intimacy with God? This video delves into the profound idea that the opposite of faith is certainty. It's a journey that challenges our understanding and invites us to explore deeper connections.

What if I told you that many of our misconceptions about Jesus stem from cultural misunderstandings? By examining these, we can better appreciate the teachings of Jesus and what they mean for us today.

Understanding the Teachings of Jesus
In this section, we explore how the teachings of Jesus often get lost in translation. The idea that a comprehended God is no God challenges us to embrace the mystery and wonder of faith. This perspective can transform our spiritual lives.

Deepening Your Intimacy with God
Building a true intimacy with God requires us to let go of preconceived notions. By understanding that the opposite of faith is certainty, we open ourselves to a more authentic relationship with the divine.

Challenging Misconceptions About Jesus
Many of us hold onto misconceptions about Jesus that can hinder our spiritual growth. By addressing these, we can better understand his message and what it means to live a life of faith.

What Does Matthew 7:21-23 Mean?
The passage what does Matthew 7:21-23 mean? is often misunderstood. In this video, we break down its true meaning and how it relates to the idea that a comprehended God is no God.

Embracing the Opposite of Faith is Certainty
As we conclude, remember that the opposite of faith is certainty. Embracing this concept can lead to a richer, more fulfilling spiritual journey. Let go of the need for certainty and discover the beauty of faith.

Join us as we explore these themes and deepen our intimacy with God. By understanding the misconceptions about Jesus and embracing the idea that a comprehended God is no God, we can transform our spiritual lives.

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