John Mulligan’s message on Sunday was the first of several lessons on understanding your God, starting with “God’s Existence and Rule.” John’s first point is that Evidence for God is Inescapable. Romans 1:20 tells us: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” As John said, the concept of a big bang, an explosion, creating our world and our universe is illogical. Explosions don’t create life - they create disorder and chaos. The next point is that the Evidence Points to an Engaged and Benevolent God. When Paul spoke to the unbelieving Jews in Iconium (Acts 14:15-18) he said, “We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them… He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” The beauty of God’s creation is all around us, always. God created all this for us because of His great love. The third point: Our Creator God has the Right to Rule His World. He didn’t toss it into our hands to do with as we will. We have an obligation to Him. Acts 17:230-31 reads, “...now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.” God commands us to repent; this is our challenge and obligation. Finally, Our God Will Hold Humanity Accountable. Romans 2:6-7 clearly tells us, “God will repay each person according to what they have done. To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.” Humanity is on a collision course with Judgment. God will ask each of us, “What did you do for Me?” If we understand and honor our place in His world, He will reward us beyond our imagination.