Truth For Life on Oneplace.com Knowing God (Part 1 of 2)
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Dec 18, 2025 Explore the stark contrast between pantheism and the Christian understanding of God. Discover how God's sovereignty shapes nations and history while inviting humanity to seek Him. Delve into the dangers of idolatry, which often enslaves rather than fulfills, and the importance of worshiping the Creator. Listen as the nuances of judgment, justice, and gratitude toward God are discussed, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from our relationship with Him. C.S. Lewis's lion analogy highlights the pursuit of genuine spiritual satisfaction.
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Example: Disability And Reincarnation
- Begg contrasts Hindu karma-based explanations with Christian hope using the example of disability and reincarnation.
- He argues reincarnation offers no lasting relief and produces cultural pessimism.
Religions Claim Exclusive Truths
- World religions make mutually exclusive claims on core truths, so they cannot all be correct.
- Begg rejects the modern myth that all religions agree on essentials.
God As Creator And Sustainer
- Alistair Begg teaches God is Creator and sustainer, actively caring for every detail of life.
- This view gives a comprehensive answer to intellectual, emotional, and existential longings.