What if all of mankind’s challenges had a common cause, which each of us could individually neutralize in our own lives? Even if that didn’t make all difficulties disappear overnight, it could still make life and the future much more worth living, right?
A unique source aims to show us that this is indeed possible, and it invites you to give it a try! It has been preserved with the greatest accuracy in over 25,000 manuscripts and has been confirmed by many external sources. The book, written by some 40 independent authors over a period of approximately 1,700 years yet maintaining a consistent thread, contains several thousand prophecies, about 50% of which have already been fulfilled in detail. Countries where people have lived according to its teachings for a long time are consistently ranked among the top 10 in indices measuring quality of life, happiness, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press, etc.; and where it was banned, its following has often grown all the more explosively. Take an open-minded look at humanity’s best-selling book! It is summarized below. You have nothing to lose, but possibly everything to gain!
Why do we exist?
“God is love!” (1 John 4:16) He speaks, and things happen. This way, the universe, the Earth, and all life came into existence. Then He created small replicas of Himself, who embodied His nature—love, wisdom, truthfulness, goodness, power… and numerous supernatural abilities. They were to represent Him on Earth and govern it according to His will. In doing so, they maintained a regular, trusting exchange with Him, which made their lives easy!
Ever since then, every person is entrusted with areas of responsibility that they can and should protect and develop to the best of their ability. God placed the first people in a garden offering the highest quality of life. They were to spread it across the entire earth while preserving and cultivating the garden. He entrusted the planet to them, and since then, only what people decide or allow has happened here. They are the link between Him and His creation.
What got in the way?
It could have gone on like this forever if God had not had adversaries who knew how to incite people, through deliberate seduction, to harbor unfounded distrust toward Him. Those adversaries had, in fact, always experienced only good from Him and had seen how His Word always brought about the best. It had therefore been almost unthinkable to act against Him. When they finally did so nonetheless, they lost their unclouded fellowship with Him, their refreshing surroundings, and many of their abilities, which made life very difficult. They became mortal and prone to illness. The guilt of having distrusted God for no reason whatsoever has stood between them and Him ever since.
Everything still happens on Earth according to what they decide or allow—each within their own sphere of influence. But without a healthy connection to the Source, even with the best intentions and efforts, not much good always comes of it. God still helped them when they called out to Him, and He devised a solution so that all who wanted to believe in Him could return to their original purpose!
The Way Back
He made a covenant with a people so that He might dwell among them once again on earth, and so that a Savior for all humanity might come from among them. Through countless prophecies, He announced His coming, and when the time had come, the Word through whom God had created all things came to earth as a human being: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)
One of His closest companions speaks of
… Jesus of Nazareth, whom God anointed with the Holy Spirit and power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with Him… whom they hung on a tree and killed… God raised Him from the dead on the third day and made Him appear… And he commanded us to proclaim to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be the judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets bear witness to him, that everyone who believes in him shall receive forgiveness of sins through his name.
Acts 10:38ff
This effectively removes the root cause of all problems—for everyone who believes in Him and wants to stand on His side! Through His death, Jesus has taken away the entire guilt of every person! Through Him, you yourself can be reconciled to God, accepted as a beloved child, and restored to your original calling!
“… God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
“… just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all have sinned… how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ!” (Romans 5:12, 17)
Do you want that?
Talk to Him—He’s listening right now! Say, for example: “Jesus Christ, do You really exist, and is what I’ve read true? Send me confirmations and give me true faith! I want to experience Your love and live out my true calling! Forgive me for all my sins and make me a new person! Transform me through Your Spirit and give me strength and understanding for everything! I want to belong to You and live for Your joy and glory! Thank You! Amen.”
If you said that and meant that, then you are now a child of God, part of His family, and under His personal protection. “Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, [Dear Father]! So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then also an heir of God through Christ.” (Gal 4:6)
All things new!
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away; behold, a complete renewal has begun.” (2 Cor. 5:17)
Your whole life will be gradually renewed—to the extent that you allow it. This fundamentally begins with you and moves from the inside out: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Prov. 4:23) Trust in His neverending love, talk openly with Him about everything, and learn, little by little, to follow His guidance.
Next Steps
- Read the Bible. Start, for example, with the account of Jesus’ best friend (Swipe left or click the arrow in the lower right corner to go to the next chapter or book). Ask God to speak to you and just let the text sink in, even if you don’t understand all the details right away.
- Find like-minded people with whom you can share your thoughts. Ask God to lead you to the right fellowship for you. You’ll recognize it by its sincere love, its bubbling enthusiasm for Jesus, and the fact that it noticeably strengthens and encourages you. A possible starting point.
- Get baptized. It expresses your faith and confirms your place in God’s kingdom.
You are now on your way into the best possible future!
All’s well that ends well!
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth … And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore; for the former things have passed away.
And the one seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new!” … “I will give to the thirsty from the spring of the water of life, free of charge! Whoever overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he will be my son.” (Rev 21:1ff)
“And he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb, (and) in the middle of its streets and on both sides of the river was the tree of life … and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations… And the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His servants will serve Him, and they will see His face, … and they will reign from everlasting to everlasting.” (Rev 22:1ff)
On the Way
In your current life and circumstances, God wants to gradually transform many areas—both big and small—… including through your involvement. Allow Him to do so, because you decide how far He may go within your sphere of influence. “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…” (Matt. 6:9–10)
As I said, not all challenges have ceased, even though their root has been cut off. There is also occasional friction with a mankind that has become very estranged from its origin, but Jesus said: “… All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me… And behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age!” (Matthew 28:18ff) He will surely bring us to our destination if we remain with him: “… Take heart; I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33)
Abide in me, and I in you… I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing… If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Jh 15:4ff