Evidence vs. Surrender

Letters to the editor

     "Unbelievers already know God exists (Romans 1:18-23). No amount of evidence or logical proof will convince them to believe, repent and trust Christ, because sinners are my nature anti-God, dead in sin, with hard hearts and darkened minds. 

     "A person will believe and submit to Christ's lordship only if the Holy Spirit has converted the person. 'Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ' (Romans 10:17). When speaking to an unbeliever about spiritual matters, stay with the word of God and trust the Holy Spirit to do what He will." 

                                   Auburndale, FL

     "Though (she) hinted at the real reason for the double standards of proof for Jesus' Lordship as opposed to Julius Caesar's existence, the 'why' of it is the main point. My belief in Caesar's existence requires nothing from me. 

     "On the other hand, to admit that Jesus is the Messiah requires everything from me. It is a change in lordship from me to him! So, I am biased when I judge evidence. Who wants to give up control? 

     "Romans 1:18 speaks to this. We suppress (deny, avoid, contest) the truth in 'unrighteousness' - that is, with self-protecting motives." 

Lake Grove, NY