I believe that Athansius is trying to say that we were created to know him and take part in his dominion over the earth. He did this by creating us after His own image or likeness. He also gave us knowledge of him that we may be better than the beasts around us and worship him. While we did this at first, over time humanity turned from God and beganto worship the creation that came from God. This resulted in everything in human life being thrown to the stars, and God having to come and redeem humanity. Along with this, God made himself known to man in three ways. Firstly, creation was build to reflect the creator, second was to learn to know God, the Artist of all things, and lastly, the laws built by man that reflect His laws. In this, I have experienced all three, but most of all, by seeking God, he has reviewed himself most. I have been able to make connections from Man's creation, to God's plan, seek him out through time in prayer and the word, and seen his marvelous power through creation, and miracles, or fixings of creation. I have been able to do this, only because God has green man by one way, one very humble act of sacrifice for us. God came, robed in flesh, and died as the perfect sacrifice for us, that we may be saved.
Thank you, Daran. Look again at the three ways that God has made himself known to us. And thank you for responding to all the questions, though remember to do so in separate sections (by number) as we've discussed together.
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