True. Sorry, but I meant to ask for proof suggests that you have doubt...Therefore asking for proof of something i.e. having to physically see it means that you don't believe or believe to lesser degree (if that is even possible).
Where as if you have Faith then you have no doubt, therefore not having to ask for proof in the first place...Because you already have proof...seeing it (the proof) in other means. Namely, Spiritually.
What I meant by this is that God is already proving to us His doings.... and we all know that God does not change...therefore God isn't going to just "appear" to non-believers. He is going to do it the way He as always done it because that is the only way.
Thanks, it was a mistake what posted previously...
True, true. I imagine God will "reveal" Himself to the World in a similar way as He did us. Though, it will be in a much more obvious and glorious way.
I do believe, however, that Jesus Christ will
physically appear at His Return, for ALL TO SEE. [But, I don't believe He will be "wearing" His 2,000 year old body, with holes in His hands and feet...]
Btw, saying that God doesn't change, doesn't mean that God doesn't make "changes" to the way He operates His Creation. Not that He changes His "mind" as that would imply a "mistake" on His part. But that, at His timing, and
in accord with His Plan and His Will, He will
update the Rulebook, so to speak. [sorry, words of a sports fan here...]
A few Scriptural examples:
Nation of Israel. They were His
chosen people, but no longer as they have been
cast out, in order that the Gentiles may find Salvation. Later the Jews will be grafted back in. [Romans 11]
Also, the Priesthood of Levi is no longer, as Jesus Christ is our High Priest. [Hebrews 7]
There is no more Temple, as
we are God's temple. [I Corinthians 3:16-17]
etc, etc.
These are all "changes" God has made throughout the eons,
all in accord with His Purpose. But God Himself never "changes"--meaning His being, His Character, Who He Is. He never changes, as His Son, Jesus, never changes.
PS: If you already knew and understood all this, then I apologize. But I felt the 'need' to share this information with you. I used to struggle with what "God does not change" means...
If you're interested, and haven't already, Ray does a few good studies in relation to this subject:
May2008 Bible Study Can a Sovereign God Change?
http://bible-truths.com/audio/Bible Study 5_03_08 Pt 1.mp3
http://bible-truths.com/audio/Bible Study 5_03_08 Pt 2.mp3
http://bible-truths.com/audio/Bible Study 5_03_08 Pt 3.mp3
Also, this one was very enlightening:
November 2008 Bible Study Time and Eternity
http://bible-truths.com/audio/Bible Study 11-30-08 Pt. 1.mp3
http://bible-truths.com/audio/Bible Study 11-30-08 Pt. 2.mp3
May God Guide You,
Daywalker.