The Healing of the World

Life is hard. It can be unfair and confusing. Yet, the essence of reality itself entered our world in a form we could understand to heal creation. This healing makes us whole again and reorients us toward the purpose our Maker intended.

God, in His fullness, is beyond the grasp of finite minds. But He sent a messenger so we might know Him personally. This messenger was not only a prophet, but the very source of truth, beauty, and reason, the sustainer of all things. The King of creation, though not a created being Himself.

Just as astronauts wear suits to traverse space, this messenger took on human flesh to live among us. You see, God isn’t a magician or an old man in the clouds waiting to punish people. He works through physical means through the material world to communicate with us and to redeem us.

A History of Relationship

Throughout history, certain people were entrusted with divine instructions on how to honor God. They passed this wisdom on, often through spoken traditions and meaningful actions. Just as we wave to greet one another or kneel to propose, human gestures have always expressed deep truths.

In ancient times, animal blood (a symbol of life) was used as a temporary sign of redemption. An unblemished innocent lamb was central to this system and lamb’s blood protected the people from death.

The Meaning of Death

In a materialist world, we automatically think death is the end of all things. It is not. It is a direction, a direction that ultimately leads to disunity. When God made us, He made us whole. Humans were originally attuned and aligned with their Creator. We cannot align ourselves with someone we do not know.

That is why many have risked their lives and reputations, and have died throughout time, to bring the good news to you. That good news is that God gave us all a means to be healed and to avoid death altogether (death being the separation of our body and soul).

The body is the physical aspect of who we are, and the soul is what keeps our bodies organized and alive, not a product of the body.

Holy Blood

God promised to provide a perfect offering, and He did. Christians believe that God sent an innocent man, fully human yet divine, to permanently redeem all who unite themselves to Him.

To “believe” in the koine Greek (pisteuō) means more than just agreement; it’s an active trust, something we as temporal beings must do daily. Like students who follow a teacher’s guidance, our faith is shown through action.

Religion, at its core, isn’t complicated. It has been preserved, passed down, and made clear: be baptized, love God, and love others as He loves you.

Our gestures, choices, and the way we live all reveal to others, God and ourselves who we truly follow.

The good news is that this healing is offered to everyone. We only need to respond with love and trust, to live in a way that reflects the One who made us whole. Our King, our Lord, Savior and God... Jesus Christ.