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Guest Speaker Dr John Harris

Author
First Christian Church, Suisun City, Ca
Published
Mon 15 Sep 2025
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Ever find yourself going through the motions of Christianity, striving to meet external standards but feeling disconnected? This powerful message explores a transformative truth that can revolutionize your relationship with God: understanding that Jesus came not just to connect us to Himself, but to unite us with the Father.

Many of us have unconsciously developed a distorted view of the Trinity—seeing Jesus as approachable and loving while perceiving God the Father as distant or severe. This false separation creates an incomplete picture of what it truly means to be a Christian. When Jesus told Philip, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father," He was revealing a profound reality that many believers still miss today.

The speaker challenges us to reconsider fundamental questions about salvation. Rather than asking, "Why is there only one way to God?" we should marvel at the fact that there's a way at all. Given God's absolute holiness and our sinful nature, the miracle isn't the limitation of paths but that any path exists—a testament to God's extraordinary love and grace.

Perhaps the most transformative truth explored is our identity as children of God. We aren't merely followers of Jesus or servants of God—we are full-blooded children, heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ. Jesus prayed that we would know the Father loves us as much as He loves His own Son. This stunning reality should revolutionize how we approach God, ourselves, and our daily lives.

Stop compartmentalizing your relationship with God and start experiencing the fullness of what it means to be His beloved child. When you understand this truth, your faith journey shifts from religious performance to authentic relationship, allowing Christ within you to naturally transform you into His likeness.

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