Are We Sure

 

We use Hebrews 1:11 as our definition of faith: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.” We choose to believe and to be assured but that belief is not verifiable,

 

The author of Hebrews says that it is impossible to please God unless we believe that he exists and without that belief we cannot draw near to God. A key point which we must believe is that he rewards those who seek him.  Isn't that obvious? Do we need someone inspired by God to tell us that? Who would want to please God or to draw near to him if they did not believe he exists?

 

Does it seem a bit curious that the “Christian” age is the first “age” that God does not deal directly with his people? Are we sure we have it right? Are we sure Christianity is focused on the clergy-laity relationship?