I once heard someone say, "Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see," implying that there is more to the truth of this life than what we perceive with our mere senses. Moreover, as this world grows continually disappointing, the quest for another one is more apparent even if it does not appeal to our mere senses. It is said that there is a spiritual aspect to life but, if it is, how can one know it? More importantly, why is it wherever it is?

As one seeks to explore this life, though seemingly simple, its enormous complexity is baffling. The vastness of this universe and everything in it is evidence of an intelligent Creator but where is He, She, or It--especially in desperate times of need? While many made claims to have witnessed this Creator who revealed Himself to them as God, skeptics say that their claims are nothing but mere proof-less opinions. And as skeptics continue in their disbelief, those who made such claims hold even tighter to their faith, sometimes even to the point of death. However, the one who seeks to come into the knowledge of the truth must first seek the Creator diligently for a revelation.

As human beings, we all have opinions which are evidences of our individualities, but in a world where many false claims are made, these opinions are almost irrelevant. Being that this is the case, and being that we tend to put more confidence in our senses that the intangible, we must use the material to prove the spiritual. Hence, as we look around, all of this physical creation speaks of a Creator. Another independent fact is, if everything was created, there was a beginning and thus an inevitable end. One cannot dispute that a Creator who took the time to make such a vast creation must have a purpose for it, regardless of its perplexity.

Today, in a world that has experienced countless beginnings and endings in life forms, humans have been unable to shake the inner convictions of their purpose. As we look around, something isn't quite right. All the hate and injustice, evil and suffering, death and decay is deplorable, and one's natural inference is, "If there is a Creator, why make such a creation?" Why is this world in so much chaos? Is this creation too much for Him to handle? If so, why not destroy it and make a new one? Or, why not make Himself visible that we may see and believe? Inquisitively, one has not abandoned himself to unbelief but has boldly concluded that the Creator has not met his or her standards. However, although these questions may seem harsh, they are fair, and if there is a Creator, maybe these questions will provoke one to diligently seek and find Him, Her, or It.

With many questions still unanswered those who made such claims to have experienced this Creator-God-continue to hold tight to their faith. They also claim to have direct revelation from Him in a book called the Bible. In it, they say, one can learn more about God, who is Spirit, as He speaks to their spirit. In addition, we can know Him personally. It is also said that in the Bible one can find answers to all of life's questions and not only overcome this world and everything in it, but be a part of a whole new spiritual eternal world; free from all the hate, injustice, evil, suffering, death, and decay. Of course, this sounds too good to be true. So, skeptics have continued in their disbelief, doubting the integrity of the Bible.

There are indeed many opposing ideas about life and the Creator but only one can be the truth. A Creator who has made such a vast and complex creation should also have the power to accurately transmit this Truth to His creation. Moreover, since we tend to put more faith in the material, an all-intelligent Creator can use something physical to reveal Himself even if He is Spirit. However, because He made us rationalistic beings, it is our responsibility to accurate inspect any such revelation before accepting it as authentic. After comparing this revelation to the material world, if proven valid, then it gains much credibility as from the Creator. In transmitting and proving infallibility, the Creator has done His part. Now, it is up to His creation to receive and believe His revelation.

The Bible is a written compilation of 66 books, written by 40 authors in diverse parts of the world. All the writers testify to the same God. It contains a recorded history that spans back to the beginning of creation. It also contains a recorded history of God's dealings with humans and accurately depicts our sinful ways in dealing with each other. Although these books were written by different authors, known as Apostles and Prophets, they were "moved by the Spirit" as they transcribed what God wanted us to know. Some of these writers did not know each other but God compensated for their imperfections as they all collectively recorded that history of a fallen creation and God's redemptive plan for His people. Clearly the Bible, unlike any other book of revelation, is unique in its context and coherency. By spanning the collection of its books over such a long period of time, the Creator has taken the power of transmission out of the hands of mere human transcribers. He has totally removed all post power of His revelation from the hands of "sinful men." And, through an honest introspection, one will bear witness to the Bible as being the Truth from our Creator, God.

In the final analysis, the Bible says, "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him." One must be willing to discard all preconceive notions and first believe. This faith will lead to diligent search and the reward is unspeakable. The Bible introduces us to God's spiritual world, which is merely inconceivable by the use of our senses; but makes all the sense in the world, spiritually.