My Christian beliefs after reading the book by C.S. Lewis are distinctly more complex than what I believed prior. It is not necessarily that they are different; they have just evolved. I need to understand and be able to explain why we believe what we do as Christians. As I learned Christian belief from my parents and others around me as a child, believing things on blind faith alone was acceptable, although there comes a point when one must discover on their own what it truly means to be a Christian. We are at war with evil and in order to win this war, Christian people need to understand the foundation on which Christianity was built. This foundation will enable us to work as a complete body …show more content…
Jesus is the key to mending one’s personal relationship with God and winning the war. Once a personal relationship with God is achieved, God begins to work in our lives and leads us towards repentance The devil is real and wants also to have a relationship with us but only to prevent God from winning. We must first know the truth ourselves in order to show the truth to others. As a Christian, it is important to understand our beliefs and how those beliefs can counteract evil in order to continue the growth of God’s kingdom.
This book is easily the best Christian book I have ever read. C.S. Lewis has an uncanny way of explaining things so the average person can comprehend and apply it to their lives. I have never had my beliefs explained to me in a way that makes me want to share with others and hopefully have them discover the side they are on. It is also nice to hear that we do not have to have all the answers, we just need a start to relate to others who are on the outside. The devil is real and he wants me to deny the Father so that he gains control. Many Sundays go by where I have to tear myself out of bed to attend church. This struggle is the devil working, although once I go I discover the sermons I hear those rough morning are the ones that move me the most. It is like God is speaking right to me. This is how I know that God is winning in me and the devil is losing. Of all things I need to remember that happiness cannot be granted by God, instead happiness comes from a relationship with God. This relationship needs nourished and strengthened as Christ-life takes work. I have chosen my side and it is God and it is