Is God a Christian? Unveiling the Truth Beyond Religious Boxes
God makes us Christian through anointing, a concept deeply rooted in the Christian doctrine. The term Christ means "the anointed one," referring to Jesus Christ who is considered the mediator between humanity and God. His anointing is passed on to us through His Holy Spirit, bestowed upon us at the cross when we accept that Christ's life at the cross was a perfect exchange for our sins, providing everything we need for salvation.
The Anointing and Salvation
When we place all our faith in Christ, we remove it from any other invisible deity that we may have previously worshipped or believed in. Christ settled our debt with God, which is why He was sent as the incarnation of God for the sake of humanity. God, while being a spirit, remains incomprehensible to us, but in Christ, we can truly know Him. It is through the understanding and acceptance of Christ’s role that God makes us Christian when Christ resides within us.
Transcending the Concept of Souls
The concept of souls was once believed to be unique and perfect, as was the case with Adam. However, Christians often describe God as a manufacturer in the sky, producing souls continuously. This notion overlooks the fact that all souls, like Adam, were created with imperfections and are subject to sin. The Bible's famous question, "Did this man sin or his father that he was born blind?" suggests that we are born into sin as a result of past lives or inherited from our forefathers.
The Changing Nature of Religion
Religious concepts such as the Abrahamic Covenant and the two law covenants – the Law of Moses and the Law of Christ – highlight the evolution of faith. Jehovah, the name ascribed to the Jewish God, is a title used to denote the God of Israel, not simply a Jew or a Christian. Jehovah is described as holy and not bound by human-made treaties or limitations.
Theological Boundaries of God
In an effort to understand the incomprehensible, some theological approaches suggest that we can only define God by what He is not. God is beyond human labels, not fitting into the rigid categories we create. He transcends human comprehension and limitations such as gender, physical form, and spatial boundaries. He is the very act of being, and nothing exists without His deliberate will. He is metaphysically simple, without parts, and immutable. Emotions, as chemical reactions, do not apply to God.
Considering these points, it becomes evident that God is not confined by religious labels such as Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, or Taoist. Instead, He exists beyond such definitions, embodying all aspects of existence and being. He is not bound by human constructs and is both the creator of the universe and the essence of existence itself.
In conclusion, understanding God is a journey that transcends human limitations and religious boundaries. By embracing and accepting Christ's role in our salvation and the true nature of God, we can move beyond our preconceived notions and find a deeper connection with the divine. This understanding is crucial for anyone seeking a more profound spiritual journey.