A Layman’s Thoughts

My name is Larry Eiss and the contents of this site are my comments and reflections on topics related to Christianity.  I have another site called LarryEiss.com where I write about photography and woodworking.

Here on A Layman’s Thoughts I post my thoughts on religion and theology. If you find this topic offensive, please feel free not to read it.

I am a deeply committed follower of Jesus Christ, and I believe you should be too.

That statement explains a lot about my worldview.

• I believe there is only one way to heaven and that there is nothing you can do, however good it might be, to get there.

• You can get to heaven only by the grace of God and faith that His Son Jesus Christ paid the debt you owed because of your sin, but could never pay, and thereby opened the door for you to be reconciled to God and to have His righteousness.  You can know Him if you accept the gift He offers, turn from your sin, and agree that He is your Lord.
• (This is very good news for me since I know a little about how evil my heart is.)

I believe that there is one God who exists in three persons, a concept which I can best understand by equating it to the way time has a past, a present, and a future, yet is all still time.

I believe that the Bible is the written Word of the Living God; that it is itself living and active, powerful and effective, and written by men as inspired by the Holy Spirit.

I believe that God created us as free moral agents who have a real will and can make decisions that actually matter. For this reason I believe no one should be forced or coerced to believe as I do.

I believe in absolute Truth, which means that some things are actually true for all people at all times no matter what they think.

I believe that God is love and that I am therefore not to condemn others or judge their hearts.

Consequently you will find me clear about what I believe is right, but not willing to force it on you.

I really hope you enjoy the site. Please participate in the way that fits you best. If you’d like to help me be able to put more time into this, see how you can do so here.

If you buy things from Christianbook.com, please use a link on this site to get to their site. When you do that, I get a small referral fee.

–Larry