For I Desired Mercy: Biblical Reflections on Religion, Relationship, and Righteousness in Christianity

By Roderick L. Evans

Since the earliest days of Christianity, there have been continual doctrinal battles concerning the faith. As time passed, theologians presented new theories and “revelations” concerning God and His word. Because of this, many are unsure of what to believe and of what is the proper way to approach God in religion and relationship. In this book, we will reflect on the correlation between religion, relationship, and righteousness in Christianity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abundant Truth Publishing
• Release date: Feb 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9781601414359

Roderick L. Evans

Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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FOR I DESIRED MERCY

BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON RELIGION, RELATIONSHIP, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS IN CHRISTIANITY

Written by: Roderick L. Evans

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For I Desired Mercy

Biblical Reflections on Religion, Relationship, and Righteousness in Christianity

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 – God created Man

Adam and Eve

The Knowledge of Good and Evil

Chapter 2 – The God of the Fathers

Noah

The Patriarchs

Chapter 3 – The Old Covenant and the Law

The Law of Moses

The Law of Men

The Prophets

The Silence of God, the Pharisees, and Sadducees

Chapter 4 – Elijah must come First

The Voice of Him

The Spirit of Elijah

The Examination

The Revelation of Christ

Chapter 5 – Christ and the New Covenant

The Word made Flesh

The Christ as Son

The New Covenant

Chapter 6 – The Church, The Spirit of Truth, & The Spirit of Antichrist

The Body of Christ

The Spirit of Truth

The Spirit of Error

The Spirit of the Antichrist

Chapter 7 – Spiritual Confusion in Christianity

The Return of Personality without Principles

The New Personality-Based Worship

The Return of Principles without Personality

The New Principle-Based Worship

Chapter 8 – The Clarification of Principle vs. Personality

The Progression

The Perfection

The Principality

The Prosperity of the Soul

Prosperity in Christian Living

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Introduction

The Christian life is simple and complex simultaneously. Its simplicity rests upon one truth: Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that faith in Him results in man’s salvation. However, to live a fruitful Christian life comes from navigating through the complexities of life. The Abundant Truth Inspirational Series was developed to aid the Christian in handling the difficulties that come with the Christian experience.

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Religion has brought definition to man’s existence throughout the ages. Regardless of its belief system, almost every religion draws its inspiration from a belief in a supernatural force. Today’s major religions, namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Muslims), claim that God is the inspiration and source of their belief systems. However, this poses a major problem.

How can three religions with, in some instances, radically different beliefs and expressions of worship be derived from the same God? In addition, within each of these religions there are varying levels of differences in theology and practice.

Since the earliest days of Christianity, there have been continual doctrinal battles concerning the faith. As time passed, theologians presented new theories and revelations concerning God and His word. Because of this, many are unsure of what to believe and of what is the proper way to worship God. In this book, we want to discuss reasons why there are numerous opposing doctrines emerging from those who are claiming to be members of the Body of Christ.

The scriptures were given by the inspiration of God to help us understand Him and His ways. However, man’s interpretation of the scriptures and of the character of God has led to imbalanced and unscriptural teachings. Some individuals present God as an impersonal cosmic force.

Though God is a supernatural being, He is more than a force. They substitute a personal relationship with God through Christ through their religious practice and understanding of scriptures, while teaching others to do the same. They try to serve God only through their knowledge and the quoting of scriptures and principles. However, when situations do not work according to these principles, they become discouraged. They do not understand that God has a will.

Others believe that God’s personality is like man’s and He has no requirements that man has to adhere to. This is because He is loving and caring. He understands when we fail and fall. We only have to acknowledge His presence. This extreme is unbalanced. God does have standards that we must live by when