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Who was the first god in history?
Brahma
Brahma is the Hindu creator god. He is also known as the Grandfather and as a later equivalent of Prajapati, the primeval first god. In early Hindu sources such as the Mahabharata, Brahma is supreme in the triad of great Hindu gods which includes Shiva and Vishnu.
When did the belief in God begin?
Prehistoric evidence of religion. The exact time when humans first became religious remains unknown, however research in evolutionary archaeology shows credible evidence of religious-cum-ritualistic behaviour from around the Middle Paleolithic era (45-200 thousand years ago).
Where did the idea of God originate?
While it only came to full expression in the last two centuries, its roots actually lie almost three millennia back. Those who are aware of its earlier origins generally trace it back to several ancient Greek thinkers in the sixth century BC.
Why do humans believe in religion?
Religion may fill the human need for finding meaning, sparing us from existential angst while also supporting social organization, researchers say. Religion has survived, they surmise, because it helped us form increasingly larger social groups, held together by common beliefs.
How can you talk to God?
Tips
- When talking to God make sure you do so in a way that feels most comfortable to you.
- When writing to God, make sure to use pen and paper.
- It’s ideal to find a quiet space to talk to God.
- Read your religious scripture if that is your source of faith.
- To talk to God, open up your heart.
What God means to us?
God is the redemption of solitude. God is the self-created Creator of all things, who is a person like you and me, the fount of love, the judge of human action and the refuge of all who suffer.
Why do some people believe in God?
Billions of people around the world believe in God – understanding what they believe will help us to understand how they behave • It helps introduce us to some of the major religions in the world. It is good for our minds to think about things from different points of view.
Why are we able to obey God?
We are enabled to obey because, once we believe in Christ and are saved, we are remade. We are not the same people we once were. As Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
Does obedience to God demonstrate love for God?
The books of 1 and 2 John clearly explain that obedience to God demonstrates love for God. Loving God implies following his commands: By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. (1 John 5:2–3, ESV) 5. Obedience to God Demonstrates Faith
Why should we obey God’s voice?
Reason No. 2: When you are obedient, you can obey God’s voice. There are many good and kind people in the world who are without a relationship with the Lord and therefore cannot hear and follow His voice. As believers, we, on the other hand, have the ability to follow God and obey His voice.
What was the result of Adam’s obedience to God?
God had breathed life into him (Genesis 2:7), set him in the magnificent Garden of Eden where all his needs were met (verse 15) and then gave him the privilege of naming all the animals (verse 19). That was the result of Adam’s obedience. He was set with a blessed life! In fact, his wife, Eve, was too. They only needed to continue to obey the Lord.