In Search of God
From Definition to Discovery and Quest
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Christians today cannot attach themselves to an ancient belief without constantly re-examining why they actually believe it. Many traditional beliefs may be valuable, but must be understood in the context of the time in which they occurred. Over time our understanding of spiritual truths changes. Revelation and inspiration are ongoing even in our times, and are valuable gifs for learning about the person of Jesus Christ in a new way. The Christian can discover that God is not a finality, but rather an ongoing experience of divine presence. Eternity does not mean we will possess God as an ultimate meaning to hold onto, but rather, as an ongoing journey. We will never understand God as the end of a pursuit; heaven is not a thing to be possessed, nor a location to be enjoyed as an eternal place. Living life to the fullest is the true meaning and purpose we can put into our quest for ultimate fulfillment in God.
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In Search of God invites you to enhance your faith in a new way. J. Gregory Steiner draws on his personal and religious life as a vehicle to seek wisdom on the nature of God, divinity, the Son of God, and eternity. He considers questions such as: • How can Christians express new ideas without being disowned as true believers? • Does faith need to move in a new direction to attract people searching for God in their lives? • Should our understanding of dogma and doctrine change as we grow into adulthood and beyond? It is easy to discuss, on a philosophical and theological level, the need to change our ideas about creation, incarnation, and redemption in today’s world. However, it is quite a challenge to deal with these needs from a kneeling position in a church pew. Join the author as he explores how to navigate questions about religion and move the church forward.
About the Author
J. Gregory Steiner, a former Jesuit for nineteen years, earned postgraduate degrees in biology and theology, and taught science and religion at the high school level. He lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Having been retired for twenty-five years, he has focused his senior years on inviting Christians to re-examine outdated doctrines and dogmas of the Christian church in a new way. His first book, Evolution of Belief (2018), is a scientific analysis of the development of Christian belief over two thousand years.