My visit to a Messianic service yesterday

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by shazeep

as this is meant for personal application, i see no problem with holding this view, if one prefers; it is also fairly universal, if restricted to more religious models. It is the one i am partial to; but i also recognize the Unknown God of the Ninevites, and our Father's "many mansions." I find that it does not change our walk, so much as our level of judgement of others, so, i find it limiting now, but that doesn't mean wrong.

I don't know what you mean about the unknown god of the ninevites, but this view that I hold is one of faith, that brings great peace. My faith is in the work on Calvary, which cannot be disputed - even our calendars are based on this event. My faith is in a divine intelligent being that I know as Jesus who formed this world into existence. My faith is in His character, and while I may not understand all of who HE is, or all of what HE has done, my faith remains in Him alone, and there is great peace in that faith.

[shazeep]

the Unknown God is God, who saved the unbelieving, but repentant Ninevites, who did not know God, but allowed for the concept; to Jonah's dismay also, one must note. I have to confess that i have many more grenades for anyone who might think to dispute your model, lol; but i see that that is mostly because it is the one i grew up with too. The universal truths are just that, however; universal, and as adequately expressed in other dogmas, regardless of whether we accept them or not. God judges one's heart.

[shazeep]

for what it's worth, when i talk to those who worship an Unknown God, i sound just like you i hope

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by shazeep

for what it's worth, when i talk to those who worship an Unknown God, i sound just like you i hope

Well, good!