8If we are to believe in something, it must be real. If something can be seen, touched, heard, and smelled, that means it is real. Facts, data, and discoveries within fields such as science and philosophy have answered many questions over the past few centuries, thus reassuring us all is right and sensical in the world. But what about God? Scripture and theologians have proven time and time again that God is real; however, we cannot see him. So, this must mean He is not real, right? This could not be further from the truth. Today, it is the time to look at the absolute assurance that God is real from a different perspective. Beyond Mere Belief is not your typical work of Christian nonfiction. It is an insightful and stimulating work which blends two seemingly polar opposite fields together into one. In so doing, Greg Van Arsdale has discovered solid evidence proving the existence of God Himself through deep Biblical and scientific research. With over fifty years of Biblical studies and graduating with a degree in physics, Van Arsdale's research in both fields goes deeper and obtains more meaning than any work printed to date. He responds to any doubts or worries before they even arise by using a "question and answer" format, thus allowing him to approach each subtopic with ease. From the evidence for a soul and spirit to the reality of Heaven and Hell to the physicality of sin and salvation and more, Beyond Mere Belief holds true to its name, not daring us to search for falsehood, but rather motivating us to better understand the truth. Be prepared to have your faith strengthened. No longer must we be chained to the statement "just believe," for we now know that God is, in fact, real. Greg has been a student of the Bible for over 50 years. He majored in physics major in college where the seed of a new breed of science was planted-not from the professors but from his Lord. Recruited as an instructor at the US Naval Nuclear Power School, he continued his singular path of understanding in his spare time, listening and learning from God. Soon the new science blossomed to completion and its application to the Bible began, yielding incredible insights no one else had-this time in theology. Greg published the nonfiction science book The Dual Energy Concept (Stratford Press) in 2020. He also wrote a significant allegorical Christian sci-fi series along with a dozen fictional action/ adventure and suspense novels, honing his writing skills until it was the proper time to publish BEYOND MERE BELIEF. He currently spreads this message from God through devotional speaking and seminars.