Description

• Lies We Believe About God-Wm. Paul Young - A "Thinking Differently" book that may ruffle your feathers, confirm your perspective or simply cause you to call for an exorcist. This was the impetus for the foundation of this episode.
• Rob Bell Love Wins Promo: (2) Love Wins. by Rob Bell - YouTube

About this episode

• Our understanding (image) of God is constantly evolving.

Intro

• Introduction music
• Teaser clip
• Host Introduction
• Creating God in our image vs adopting some universal character traits

God in Our Image?

• Introduction
• Consequences of things that are caught and taught subconsciously.
• Anthropomorphic leads to capriciousness?
• Just(?)
• Bestower of blessings and curses.
• Exclusive: ins and outs

The Great “I AM” is “good.”

• Life
• Love
• Wisdom
• Intelligence
• Peace
• Creativity
• Beauty
• Joy

Original Blessing

• Alternates to:
• We need to be saved from God?
• God wants to use us?
• We are born sinners in God’s eyes.
• God is in control.
• The cross was God’s idea.
• You will never find God in a box…
• Limiting “The Is”

Conclusion

• Our worldview is influence by our “God View”.

Summary

• We get all of God to the extent our level of consciousness will allow
• Consider how your view of God might be an adventure in missing the point.

Closing Thoughts

• What is the impact of this on our lives?
• What are some steps we can take to see differently?