Counterfeits...Replicas...Knock-Offs...Fakes! WHY? To appear to be of value, to appear to be like the original, to deceive, etc. This is often seen with handbags, clothes, precious stones, and even with God. They follow or imitate the original.
I recently watched a video of a woman whose expertise is in exposing details to distinguish authentic designer handbags from high-grade replicas. The authentic bag cost over $2,000 and the replica $100. She demonstrated the difference between the stitching, color of the stitching, the point of contact where the fabric crossed letters and logos (how they lined up). She pointed out the significance of patent numbers and letters that traced back to where and when that bags was made. Finally, she tested the distinct quality of the fabric. This made me think of God.
Allow me to demonstrate authenticity. Starting with the letters- there is God is with a capital 'G' and there are other gods. There is God the Creator of all (Gen 1:1, Acts 17:24) and there are gods/ higher beings/the universe. There is God of the Trinity. God who is omniscient (Isa 40:28, Job 37:16), omnipotent (Gen 18:14, Job 42:2), omnipresent (Prov 15:3, Jer 23:23,24), unchangeable (Ps 90:2, Malachi 3:6), and Holy (Ps 99:9, Hab 1:13). God of love, grace, and mercy (Eph 2:4,8-9; Romans 5:8). God who sent His Son to die and save us (John 3:16, 1 John 4:9,10). These are attributes and signs to look for when searching for the Authentic God verse counterfeits, replicas, knock-offs or fake gods.
God is Authentic and can't be bought."No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them— the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough" — Psalms 49:7,8 NIV
BUT, is FREE to all who want Him. — " He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone..." 1 Tim 2:6 NLT
As a bonus, God offers an authentic 3 for 1 special (God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit)..
Sabrina Clark Johnson
I recently watched a video of a woman whose expertise is in exposing details to distinguish authentic designer handbags from high-grade replicas. The authentic bag cost over $2,000 and the replica $100. She demonstrated the difference between the stitching, color of the stitching, the point of contact where the fabric crossed letters and logos (how they lined up). She pointed out the significance of patent numbers and letters that traced back to where and when that bags was made. Finally, she tested the distinct quality of the fabric. This made me think of God.
Allow me to demonstrate authenticity. Starting with the letters- there is God is with a capital 'G' and there are other gods. There is God the Creator of all (Gen 1:1, Acts 17:24) and there are gods/ higher beings/the universe. There is God of the Trinity. God who is omniscient (Isa 40:28, Job 37:16), omnipotent (Gen 18:14, Job 42:2), omnipresent (Prov 15:3, Jer 23:23,24), unchangeable (Ps 90:2, Malachi 3:6), and Holy (Ps 99:9, Hab 1:13). God of love, grace, and mercy (Eph 2:4,8-9; Romans 5:8). God who sent His Son to die and save us (John 3:16, 1 John 4:9,10). These are attributes and signs to look for when searching for the Authentic God verse counterfeits, replicas, knock-offs or fake gods.
God is Authentic and can't be bought."No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them— the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough" — Psalms 49:7,8 NIV
BUT, is FREE to all who want Him. — " He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone..." 1 Tim 2:6 NLT
As a bonus, God offers an authentic 3 for 1 special (God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit)..
Sabrina Clark Johnson
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