In this passage, McRae reminds Christians that it is not enough to know–even to believe–in Jesus Christ. Satan knows and believes, but he refuses to accept Him. It’s an important distinction and challenge for us.
A common characteristic of non-Christians is that they haven’t been presented with the historical evidence of Christ. They haven’t followed the generational timeline and prophecies of his arrival; they haven’t reviewed the historical evidence of His life or they haven’t drawn the connection between the prophecies, the evidence of divinity, and the unwavering faith–even to the death—held by those who witnessed his miracles and resurrection. Seed of God, Jesus Christ is a well-researched summary that lays it all out. He also digs into some theology, such as the frequently asked question “Why would God allow this struggle to exist, for bad things to happen at all?” Finally, he offers the challenge: “it is not the knowledge of God [Christ] which saves—it is the acceptance of God [Christ] and His ways into our hearts and minds” — so how are you going to apply it to your life? I don’t read too many books on apologetics, but I enjoyed this by McRae. You can learn more about Kenneth McRae on his GoodReads page.
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