This book was born from the cold pavement of New York City and forged during a dire spiritual crisis. "God first" is a powerful intersection of raw personal experiences and rigorous spiritual commentaries. This is not a book written from a safe distance; it is a defense of faith birthed from a survival situation, offering a road-map for anyone seeking an unshakable foundation in life. At its core, the book serves as a comprehensive investigation into the most defining questions of human existence. It moves beyond simple devotion to explore the nature of God, the deity of Jesus Christ and freewill, providing a robust defense of creation, and the literal reality of heaven. By examining the "benefits of growing in God" through the lenses of science, philosophy, and religion, that bridges the gap between intellectual inquiry and living encounters. God first ultimately challenges the modern "many paths" narrative, pointing readers toward a singular, life-sustaining truth. It is a call to move God from the periphery to the center, proving that whether in the heights of philosophical and theological debates or the depths of a New York winter, putting God first is the only way to truly find oneself.