Theistic Realism
April 13, 2008
Realism has been defined as: An inclination toward objective truth that tends to express an awareness of things as they are. Reality without God is usually a negative experience. Here is a dose of reality. We are on the verge of an economic recession and the baby boomers are about to retire straining our current tax system so that we must pay more taxes or reap less benefits. We are engaged in a vital war that most people deem unnecessary. Our government is becoming increasingly secular while the American church continues to grow weaker. America as we know it is never more than one day from ceasing to exist. Had enough reality yet?
Postmodern Americans cope with this reality by becoming optimistic realist (a.k.a. blind faith). Theistic faith and realism are diametrically opposed. Theistic faith has a basis unlike optimistic realism. Theo means God. Theistic realism means God is sovereign in my life. Do you cope with life by sticking your head in the sand or by sticking your head in the word of God. If your head is not in the word of God I think you know the answer. Does your vision include getting to know the only one who offers any basis for hope. We are admonished to look on Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Sometimes as Christians our lives seem impossible. Remember what Jesus said in Mark 10:27: “But Jesus looked at them and said, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” Life is Good when you know Jesus.
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