Hell and Forgiveness - Page 3

[ms. pacman]

So, and I admit to being rather ignorant but very interested, is the Christian belief that God created the entire universe, and that conscious beings are in the likeness of God, and therefore their purpose is to please him and aspire to be with him in the end?

Also, do you believe that God is timeless, i.e. has always been and always will be, and if so, what were his interests before he created people?

I am not trying to be annoying, just interested, and I appreciate the conversation!

[lilyka]

Originally Posted by ms. pacman

So, and I admit to being rather ignorant but very interested, is the Christian belief that God created the entire universe, and that conscious beings are in the likeness of God, and therefore their purpose is to please him and aspire to be with him in the end?

depends on your definition of conscious beings. Humans were created in his image. and in the beginning it appears our entire goal was fellowship with him. we broke that fellowship by disobeying (and therefore disrespecting and mistrusting Him) and sin entered the world. I do not view sin as a list of things done wrong but rather everything that seeks to separate us from God. our continued disobedience and lack of trust and lack of fellowship and outright rebellion are just symptoms of the disease. its just part of that separation.

Originally Posted by ms. pacman

Also, do you believe that God is timeless, i.e. has always been and always will be, and if so, what were his interests before he created people?

yes to the first part and i have no idea about the second part. I think (but am in no way certain) the angles were around before the creation of the earth and life. I guess there are some things I just accept that i can't wrap my head around. He was doing Gods business whatever that is.