This Is Not Church Podcast Unlocking The True Nature Of God With C. Baxter Kruger
Jul 5, 2021
C. Baxter Kruger, a Trinitarian scholar and director of Perichoresis Ministries, delves into the divine nature of God and its implications for personal faith. He challenges traditional views of separation from God in Western Christianity, advocating for a deeper, transformative understanding rooted in grace. Baxter shares poignant moments that led to emotional revelations and the importance of genuine relationships with the divine. Engaging stories illustrate how parables reshape perceptions of God, urging listeners to embrace active participation in their faith.
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God Misperceived in Western Church
- The Western church has historically made God too small by not perceiving Him as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit relationship.
- This flawed view leads to seeing God as a distant, angry deity rather than a loving relational presence.
Grandchildren Reveal God’s Love
- Baxter shares a moving story of his grandchildren coming unexpectedly to read with him, illustrating a parent's unconditional love.
- This reflects how God’s love is constant and not contingent on human actions or perfection.
Man Extinguishes Fire as God's Love
- Baxter recounts witnessing a man courageously extinguish a house fire, embodying the Father, Son, and Spirit's love through selfless action.
- He warns against evangelizing without recognizing God's presence already at work in people’s lives.
