Challenged this morning by Leslie Newbigin in The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society when he argues that the "gospel is to be understood as the clue to history, to universal history and therefore to the history of each person, and therefore the answer that every person must give to the question, Who am I?" He further notes, and I would agree, that much writing in the Christian sector takes "the individual person as its starting point for the understanding of salvation and then extrapolates form that to the wider issues of social, political, and economic life." Adversely, he argues, that the Bible should be the reference point, the starting point as the "unique interpretation of human and cosmic history" which moves forward to provide mankind a meaningful meaning to "personal life." To whom or what are you looking for meaning? From what framework do you derive your purpose in life? If it is anything other than the Gospel, the Bible, then such will end in futility. True meaning must be derived from the Scriptures where we discover the meaning of all history which moves to an end which is the glory of God. I am passionate about being a professional HVAC business owner and service provider from the framework of the glory of God being the meaning behind what I do and how I do it. Furthermore, I am passionate about utilizing my education in both HVAC (Applied Science) and Biblical Studies to further God's kingdom. They are not separate duties or practices but rather both are a part of God's global plan to redeem the nations. My past, present and future "history" encompassing my education and vocation serves the greater purpose of glorifying God in all the world. Who am I? A man created in the image of God, redeemed by the Gospel of God being utilized for the Glory of God. He has given me purpose which undergirds everything I do. Who are You?
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