Meditation Benefits

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The subject report from NBC Nightly News shares about the benefits of meditation in schools.
 
http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/meditation-curbs-violence-san-francisco-schools-n277131

Great Earthquake

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The following was brought to my attention tonight, via a YouTube video.

How likely is it that scribes or whoever recorded -- would FAIL to mention -- in the Bible -- A GREAT EARTHQUAKE relative to what happened.

Matthew is the ONLY gospel that mentions the GREAT EARTHQUAKE.
All of the gospels, though, mention the "first day of the week." 

You mean to tell me that they record the "first day of the week" but THREE gospels don't MENTION a GREAT EARTHQUAKE?  That's NO MINOR DETAIL.

CAPS MINE

"Matthew 28:1-2 - KJV

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a GREAT EARTHQUAKE: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it."

"Mark 16:1-2 - KJV

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun."

"Luke 24:1 - KJV

Now upon the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them."

"John 20:1 - KJV

The FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre."

Really, They Lived THAT Long?

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The Bible mentions folks living until ages such as:

eight hundred years -- Genesis 5:4 - KJV
nine hundred and thirty years -- Genesis 5:5
eight hundred and seven years -- Genesis 5:7
etc.

REALLY? They lived THAT long?  I HIGHLY doubt it.

What?! Atheists/Agnostics Preaching the Gospel

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It really came as a surprise to me to read the content in the subject article.

Here's the link:

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/atheist-ministers-leading-faithful/story?id=12004359

EXCELLENT YouTube Video Series

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I do NOT embrace ANY labels . . . or attach ANY labels, brands, sects, religions to myself. What I do is purpose, in earnest,
to steadfastly flow in LOVE AND TRUTH.

So for the record, I'm NOT a Muslim, Hebrew Israelite, Mormon, Christian, atheist, agnostic, etc. Rather I am LOVE AND TRUTH -- to the extent that I presently know how -- while continuing to live, learn and IDEALLY -- to amend, as deemed necessary.

Yesterday, I began watching a YouTube series that is done in brief segments (all less than 20 minutes).

For those inclined to learn . . . I HIGHLY recommend listening to the
series IN ITS ENTIRETY. Yes, ALL of it. I LEARNED a lot from the
subject series that is INDEED beneficial.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0C3C1D163BE880A

Red Text in Bibles

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I wonder who wrote the words shown in red text in some Bibles attributed to Jesus, as if verbatim -- word for word -- though those subject words in red were written MANY years AFTER Jesus walked the earth in the flesh.

The red words in text are LENGTHY, -- in FOUR gospels, and a bit in Acts.  It's NOT possible to quote someone VERBATIM -- word for word -- at such LENGTHS -- ESPECIALLY MANY YEARS later . . . which is when those red words were written.

Inspiration doesn't MEAN necessarily VERBATIM -- WORD FOR WORD,

When Jesus was on the mount of transfiguration -- the Bible DOES NOT mention any scribes being there.

Who took NOTES when Jesus was described as being alone -- YET His very verbatim words were recorded in the Bible as to WHAT HE UTTERED when He was ALONE, according to scripture?

It's NOT possible for HUMAN, FLAWED SPECIMENS to quote -- at that length -- verbatim -- word for word -- MANY years later -- AFTER Jesus walked the earth in the flesh.

Who "recorded" when Jesus was ALONE with -- the Bible says "the devil"? It was expressed that it was JESUS and the devil -- period.  Yet, the words THOSE TWO UTTERED -- verbatim -- word for word -- were "recorded" in the Bible.

I don't, however, agree relative to Jesus and the LENGTHY red text in some Bibles attributed -- as verbatim -- word for word -- expressions UTTERED by Jesus - EVEN WHEN HE WAS ALONE . . . with NO ONE present to SCRIBE.

That doesn't effectively explain when no scribes were present -- and when Jesus was ALONE -- with the Bible says -- "the devil -- and how those words were "recorded" in the Bible as being expressed by Jesus and the devil -- if only THOSE TWO were present for that subject encounter.

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More reasons why I AND OTHERS -- REASONABLY -- don’t believe that the Bible content is ENTIRELY accurate and WHOLLY true.

Those STANDING There Did Taste Death . . .

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 "Matthew 16:28 - KJV

Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom."

My response:

Those STANDING there (as the Bible records that Jesus expressed) DID TASTE OF DEATH . . . AND they DIDN'T see the Son of man coming in his kingdom (as the Bible records that Jesus said.)

Yet ANOTHER reason that I and others don't believe that content in the Bible is ENTIRELY true. Our beliefs are sure justified in that regard.

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Again the subject scripture:

"Matthew 16:28 - KJV

Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom."

Greater Works Than Jesus?

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The Bible records these words attributed to Jesus:

"John 14:12
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

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It says about Jesus:

- he raised Lazarus from the dead. - John 11:43, 44 - KJV

- he TOUCHED a man's ear, and it was reattached after being cut off - Luke 22:50, 51 - KJV

- he miraculously turned water in to wine. - John chapter 2.

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Again -- "John 14:12 -- (CAPS mine)
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, HE THAT BELIEVETH ON ME, the works that I do shall he do also; and GREATER WORKS THAN THESE shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

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The question on the floor is -- what GREATER works have those who believe on Jesus done? What greater works THAN JESUS? as scripture says in John 14:12 - KJV?

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I don't believe ANY. Folks who believe that Bible content is ENTIRELY true would do themselves a benefit to seriously RECONSIDER.

Book of Revelation

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Review if you're inclined.

I googled the Book of Revelation and read some interesting things expressed about it.

1. But people have clashed over the meaning of Revelation ever since it was virtually forced into the New Testament canon over the protests of some early church leaders, Pagels says.

Resource link:

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/31/four-big-myths-about-the-book-of-revelation/

2.  Revelation was the last book to be accepted into the Christian biblical canon, and even at the present day some Nestorian churches reject it.^[19] It was tainted because the heretical sect of the Montanists relied on it^[20] and doubts were raised over its Jewishness and authorship,^[21] and it was not until 419 that it was included in the canon.

Religious Interpretations

One entry under the Religious Interpretations section from the Wikipedia site (link below) says this about the book of Revelation:

Idealist, or Symbolic, which holds that Revelation does not refer to actual people or events, but is an allegory of the spiritual path and the ongoing struggle between good and evil.

Resource link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation

The Beauty of Scriptural Allegory

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This is a striking and very interesting piece.

http://www.spiritofthescripture.com/id331-the-beauty-of-scriptural-allegory.html

16 Spiritual Reasons NOT to Take the Bible Literally

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This link's content may enlighten some folks . . .

http://www.spiritofthescripture.com/id2292-16-scriptural-reasons-not-to-take-the-bible-literally.html

Putting the Scripture in Proper Perspective -- Parts One and Two

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Excellent pieces.  Links below to parts One and Two of "Putting the Scripture into Proper Perspective."

http://www.spiritofthescripture.com/id324-putting-the-scripture-into-proper-perspective-part-one.html

http://www.spiritofthescripture.com/id328-putting-the-scripture-into-proper-perspective-part-two.html

Striking Article -- "Why God is Light and Love!"

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I found the article deeply interesting, indeed!

http://www.spiritofthescripture.com/id393-why-god-is-light-and-love.html

Some Christians and Their Anti-Christ Modes . . .

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I posted this topic on Facebook today.  The subsequent dialogue is striking in particular areas. You may be inclined to read some of the relative comments. Note: I'm not sure how long Facebook keeps posts in their system.

Here's what I posted there today, December 16, 2014:

Many Christians speak about folks being anti-Christ while so many of them, in their own lifestyles -- are anti-Christ -- according to the teachings expressed in the Bible that so many claim is the Word of God. Yep, many of the professing Christians live anti-Christ lifestyles. One area that Christians often fail in -- is demonstrations of love. So often love flow is lacking in Christian lifestyles.

Of course, there are some truly loving Christians who prove it with their lifestyle attitudes.

How is it explained that some NON-CHRISTIANS have such steadfastly loving spirits -- and prove it with their consistently LOVING actions?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/871218612900106/?pnref=story

Misquoting Jesus

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Below is a link to a brief YouTube video, "Misquoting Jesus."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQW5lm3hR2M

The Word of God Hoax

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Link to article, "The Word of God Hoax."

http://new.exchristian.net/2014/03/the-word-of-god-hoax.html

Guest Posts from Tony Suggs

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Used by permission -- authored by Tony Suggs:

THE PATH TO PEACE Although your life may be in turmoil, you have within you the ability to stay calm and peaceful every moment of your life. Like any attitude or emotion, you are fully in charge. Can anyone else make you happy? No, you may feel happy, but that is your choice. It is this way for all emotions. In your daily life, your attitude of gratitude will open doors to realms of deep personal peace that you have possibly never experienced before.

If you often get upset over small details or things that others say or do, it is likely you would benefit by taking more quiet time to remain balanced. With practice, you have the ability to master your emotions to the point where nothing can upset you. You will understand that each person is walking their Path and responsible for their actions. You will be in a place of unconditional love, knowing you are responsible only for the things you say and do.
Within you lies the ability to overcome any obstacle, whether it is a physical ailment, difficult relationship or challenging event. You have the ability to choose what you wish to experience. With your conscious intention and focus on changing speech patterns, negative thinking and reactionary behaviors, you will mold your life into magic, experiencing peace beyond understanding.

To get to this point of peace, it will take much attention, especially in the beginning. At first, it may be tedious to monitor your thoughts, however, with diligent practice you will quickly realize your weak areas and be able to change them. Each habit you master opens new doors of healing. As you change your way of thinking and monitor related habits, your brain waves change as well as the patterns that holds these habits in place. You now have the ability to change the old tapes and re-write new patterns and habits more fitting for the life you wish to live.

Living consciously involves looking at every aspect of your life, every choice you make. Once you are consciously aware of your patterns, you can make the choice to keep them or to change them. Your patterns must be constantly monitored until your desired habits become first nature. You will then remain in peace no matter what circumstances are presented to you..Namaste..

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Claim your self-empowerment, and focus on your being an energy transmitter just like a tree holding the Earth with anchoring itself. Feel the Earth with trust, and let her support you. Let her teach you how to focus on your inner portal..without needing to look for anything outside. Become a tree where you can feel your roots anchoring into the Earth. And open your arms & mind to expand your new aligned self. You are your own portal NOW! Embrace it. Namaste.

Scriptures Inspired by God

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Scriptures are from the King James Bible

"2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"

"Leviticus 25:44-46

Both thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, which thou shalt have, shall be of the heathen that are round about you; of them shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids. Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that are with you, which they begat in your land:and they shall be your possession. And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be your bondmen for ever:but over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not rule one over another with rigour."
"Exodus 21:1-2

Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them. If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve:and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing."

"Exodus 21:4

If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself."

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Okay, 2 Timothy 3:16 says that ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God . . . for instruction in righteousness.

We read in Leviticus 25:44-46 about people BEING BOUGHT and people being the POSSESSIONS of others and people being BONDMEN forever.

We read in Exodus 21:4 about a family being BROKEN UP.  It says, "the WIFE AND HER CHILDREN SHALL BE HER MASTER'S and the man "SHALL GO OUT BY HIMSELF."

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The questions on the floor are:

So -- such conduct was INSPIRED by GOD? 2 Timothy 3:16 says it is . . .because it's SCRIPTURE, we know.  And 2 Timothy says that scripture is "given for instruction in righteousness."

Slavery was INSPIRED BY GOD?

Breaking up a family is INSPIRED BY GOD?

According to 2 Timothy 3:16, ALL OF THE ABOVE from SCRIPTURES is INSPIRED BY GOD.  And according to those who believe that the Bible is the Word of GOD, such was INSPIRED by GOD.

What's RIGHTEOUS about buying people and breaking up a family as SCRIPTURE expresses?

I don't believe that a loving GOD would INSPIRE or APPROVE of such conduct. Yes, I believe that the Bible contains SOME truths and wisdom . . . But I sure don't believe that GOD inspired ALL that's in it. 

Men wrote the Bible content.  Some of those men had selfish and vain agendas, such as support of having people as POSSESSIONS -- buying people and breaking up families.  That's some mess of men - NOT GOD.  Ain't no way, I'm going to believe that GOD was EVER on board with those types of actions. Others share my beliefs in that regard.

Inspired by GOD and righteous?  Yeah, right. Puh-leeze.

God's Word Endures and Stands Forever

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How interesting is the content of the scriptures cited below? They say that the word of God and His truths ENDURE AND STAND FOREVER.

The questions on the floor are -- if the word of God endures AND stands FOREVER . . . why do folks CURRENTLY DISREGARD God's FOREVER words and truths from the OLD TESTAMENT? Old Testament FOREVER words, such as Exodus 31:15 - KJV, which says, "Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death."

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So since, ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURES, the words and truths of God endure and stand FOREVER -- are folks being disobedient to the word of God by not putting to death (Exodus 31:15 - KJV) those who work on the Sabbath?

And what about all of those other OLD TESTAMENT WORDS OF GOD THAT ENDURE and STAND FOREVER? Folks, for the most part, currently disregard those FOREVER words and truths, too.

Some folks say that we're now under grace, and not under law. But the subject scriptures say that the Word of God endures and stands FOREVER. And in the NEW TESTAMENT, 1 Peter 1:25 says, "But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you." Isaiah 40:8 - KJV says that God's word shall STAND FOREVER.

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So we get it from the OLD AND NEW Testaments -- that the Word of God endures and stands -- FOREVER. Those scriptures ain't saying nothing about law and grace. Those scriptures say -- that the word of God endures and stands -- FOREVER.

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Really, did GOD REALLY write those WORDS OF GOD THAT ENDURE AND STAND FOREVER . . . -- or did flawed men write them?

Here are some scriptures that express that THE WORD OF GOD AND HIS TRUTHS ENDURE and STAND . . . -- FOREVER:

"Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

"Psalms 119:89 For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven."

"Psalms 119:160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever."

"1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you."

"Psalms 100:5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations."

"Psalms 117:2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord."
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So why are so many folks disregarding God's FOREVER words in the Old Testament . . . such as putting to death folks who work on the Sabbath, etc.?

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I sure am glad that folks don't follow that FOREVER and other nonsense . . . that I don't believe GOD wrote or expressed. Flawed men wrote the Bible content . . .

Waking up to More Awareness

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- Many people are existing on recycled, repetitive, insufficient and often deceptive information.

- Many people are dumbed down and have become "comfortable" in states of ignorance. We all have areas of ignorance -- key is to be receptive to becoming better informed . . .

- Many folks have poor diets and don't consume enough brain foods.

- Many folks are afraid of change.

- Many folks have become prisoners of their perceptions.

- Many folks aren't TRULY AWAKENED to who they are.

- Many folks FALSELY believe that they are adequately awakened to who they are -- and awakened to the vitals relative to life -- and living it to the fullest . . . But they are woefully wrong in lots of aspects . . .

- Plainly "speaking" -- some folks are just addicted to stupid.

There are, however, MORE folks who are AWAKENING and thereby seeking more about love, truth, peace -- and what "ingredients" add up to TRUE POWER AND FREEDOM.

Yep, more folks are coming out of "dead," stale, recycled, repetitive and insufficient/false teachings . . . And awakening to FREEDOM -- indeed!

Cheers to that positive, liberating truth.

Say Yes to Freedom

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Some folks are mentally and spiritually:

- on life support.

- on "junk food" diets.

- semi-conscious.

- largely unconscious

- comatose.

- dead on arrival -- DOA . . .

There is hope, though -- more folks are coming up out of "graves, . . ." and learning how to TRULY live FREE.

Hugely Profound Content Relative to Bible Explanations

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As far as I'm concerned, the content in this piece is HUGELY profound!  The piece is lengthy but CERTAINLY well worth the read!

http://thehiddenlighthouse.blogspot.com/2009/10/spare_2845.html?m=1

My most current blog:

www.journeyawakenings.blogspot.com

Heretics?

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Interesting indeed.

http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/church/6-heretics-should-be-banned-evangelicalism

http://www.therecapitulator.com/one-very-misleading-article-about-six-heretics-who-should-be-banned-from-evangelicalism-if-evangelicals-were-consistent/

What is heresy?

http://rachelheldevans.com/blog/heresy-justin-holcomb

Keeping It Real

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I posted the content below in the comment section of Lamont Burno's Facebook page and felt inclined to copy/paste it here.

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Our role is to share, Robert Burnam, and to live what we know. We can't convert folks; they discover . . . as we did . . .

Christianity is big on seeking to convert folks -- some Christians go hard in that area.

I no longer aim to convert folks. I put the "food on the table;" it's up to folks if they desire to eat it.

Recently, someone sent me a letter in the regular mail -- more than two pages long -- with aim to draw me back to Christianity. I VERY briefly scan read the letter -- then shredded it.

I'm not aiming to convert folks and I'll NOT TOLERATE folks aiming to convert me back to the "plantation" -- to servitude again. NOPE.

I e-mailed a response to the person who sent me the conversion attempt letter.

This is what I expressed:

"Thank you for your love and for sharing your sentiments and beliefs.
"Love flows to you, as well."

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I'm not going to be using energy with lengthy responses to folks and I don't owe anyone explanations for my current spiritual posture.

Now, I may choose to voluntarily explain some things but I'll NOT tolerate folks crossing my boundaries . . . None of us should tolerate such -- nor should we be about crossing the boundaries of others . . .
I do NOT have a label/brand/religion/sect, such as Black Hebrew, Muslim, Hindu, Atheist, Agnostic, Christian, etc. GOD is NONE of those labels/brands/religions/sects. He's LOVE AND TRUTH.

My label is -- DOING LOVE AND TRUTH -- the best I know while living, learning and amending some more. I'm NOT about to leave one cult -- Christianity -- and join ranks with another. No sects for me. I'm spiritual -- and love doing love and truth -- period.

Differences Between Religion and Spirituality

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The link below leads to some content that is profound truth.

http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2014/11/7-differences-between-religion-and-spirituality.html

Matthew from the Gospel of Matthew, etc.

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There are some who doubt that the Bible gospels were written by the men who they're named after -- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Matthew 9:9 - KJV says, "And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him."

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IF Matthew had written the book of Matthew would he say as is mentioned in Matthew 9:9 - KJV, " . . . he saw a man, named Matthew . . ." ?

IF Matthew wrote the book of Matthew, wouldn't he have said, "And as Jesus passed forth from thence, HE SAW ME . . . and he saith UNTO ME, Follow me . . .?"

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I doubt that Matthew wrote the book of Matthew. I also doubt that men named Mark, Luke and John wrote the books named after them. In that region, European names weren't the names . . . Aren't Matthew, Mark, Luke and John European and NOT Middle Eastern names?

In the book of Acts we read names like Ananias and Sapphira, etc. Throughout the Bible we read names like Isaiah, Jeremiah, Zephaniah, Malachi, Ezekiel, Habakkuk, etc. Then Luke, Mark, Matthew, and John -- European names? Huh?

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I read the book Gospel Fictions and found it more than slightly credible. Below is the link to the book, and below that is a link to a very helpful video from YouTube.  It sheds more light on the matter of the gospel, etc.  Particularly, I was struck by the parts where the 31:00, 55:00 and 1:11:18 marks begin on the video.

http://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Fictions-Randel-Helms-ebook/dp/B002I61F3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416279016&sr=8-1&keywords=Gospel+Fictions

YouTube video titled, "Caesar's Messiah -- The Roman Conspiracy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrCMeQIB7Jg

Is It Possible That Christians are Wrong about Long Held and Long Taught Beliefs?

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Is it possible that Christians are wrong about long held and long taught beliefs?  Recently, I had a dream in which I asked a Christian teacher/counselor these words, "What if you're wrong?"  And in the subject dream, she conceded that she could be wrong . . .


There's much to learn, but unfortunately -- for numerous people -- so many folks refuse to dig deeper to test, examine, research, consider, discern, etc.  For a long time, I was of such posture, but now I seek PROOFS .  . . I've been taught considerably from digging deeper . . .

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Posted for review purposes, excerpt from book, Gospel Fictions :

How do we know that the Gospel story is true? Because it confirms the prophecies of the Old Testament. But how do we know that the Old Testament prophecies are true? Because they are confirmed by the Gospel story. Evidence, so called, is bounced back and forth between the testaments like a tennis ball; and no other evidence is given us.The two testaments form a double mirror, each reflecting the other but neither the world outside."

Link to Gospel Fictions availability:

http://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Fictions-Randel-Helms-ebook/dp/B002I61F3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415387504&sr=8-1&keywords=Gospel+Fictions

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I've posted the video link below for whoever is inclined to learn more about truths.  Perfection is exclusive to GOD so I don't FULLY believe in anyone but GOD; however, I've learned some valuable and deeply beneficial truths from reading and viewing relative to what's posted below and elsewhere on this blog.   

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/JesusNeverExistd/featured

Here's a link to profoundly striking information that's on Kenneth Humphreys' website -- Link: http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/

Researching and Examining for Proofs

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How many Christians cling to their beliefs WITHOUT examining other resources, besides the Bible?
 I wonder how many will view content on this blog, including the tab labeled, "Video Links" to consider . . . perhaps they could be PROVEN wrong about some beliefs -- but will they even view and, at least, consider?

Many aren't inclined to venture outside of their "comfort" zones even though those comfort zones may be false zones . . . That's NOT out of the realm of possibility.

Spiritually, I've come to a place where I examine, research, view, AND consider long taught and long believed views -- AS WELL as OPPOSING views -- to learn . . . I could be right and I could be wrong, but I purpose to examine . . . beyond the Bible and those who believe WHOLLY in it -- just BECAUSE . . . BECAUSE what? The Bible says so? That's it?

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Link to my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/726712387401191/

Gospel Fictions

Posted for review purposes, excerpt from book, Gospel Fictions :

How do we know that the Gospel story is true? Because it confirms the prophecies of the Old Testament. But how do we know that the Old Testament prophecies are true? Because they are confirmed by the Gospel story. Evidence, so called, is bounced back and forth between the testaments Iike a tennis ball; and no other evidence is given us.The two testaments form a double mirror, each reflecting the other but neither the world outside."

Below is the link to the book, Gospel Fictions.  I find the content in there to indeed be credible.

http://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Fictions-Randel-Helms-ebook/dp/B002I61F3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414279357&sr=8-1&keywords=Gospel+fictions

Prophecies Fulfilled?

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Some folks have long been taught and long believed that some passages in the New Testament fulfill prophecies from the Old Testament.

What about this?:

The New Testament authors COPIED from the Old Testament and made New Testament passages "fit" what they COPIED from the Old Testament?  That's possible, right?

Could it have been COPYING rather than fulfillment of prophecies?

Say I wrote a book in 2000 but got some similar passages from another author's book that was written in 1998. I inserted passages from THAT author's book and lo and behold, my book has "prophetic" passages in it.  But the actuality is that I COPIED from someone else's book.

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I read a book titled, Gospel Fictions that I found quite credible in content.  For those inclined, here's the link http://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Fictions-Randel-Helms-ebook/dp/B002I61F3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414277510&sr=8-1&keywords=Gospel+Fictions

Noah's Ark, and Ark of the Covenant Discoveries, etc.

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There are a bunch of YouTube videos done by the late Ron Wyatt about his so-called discoveries of Noah's ark, the ark of the covenant, the blood of Jesus, etc. 

Relative to the ark of the covenant:

Another thing that made me suspect that Ron discovered the ark of the covenant is that Ron Wyatt, and I guess his crew are the only ones who've expressed that the ark of the covenant has been found.

You mean to tell me that Wyatt discovered THAT EPIC FIND and NO ONE else is reported to have verified that ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY?

I've read elsewhere that Ron wasn't credible . . .

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I was once one of those Christians who just believed biblical accounts, testimonials about finds, etc. -- not anymore. I research, examine, view videos, etc. Seeking PROOF.

Very soon after I posted about Ron Wyatt on Facebook, someone sent me a link that proves that he WASN'T credible.

Here are the links relative to Wyatt:

http://www.tentmaker.org/WAR/

http://scienceblogs.com/dispatches/2006/06/30/ron-wyatt-collosal-fraud/


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Here's a link to an interesting article about Noah's ark:

http://www.snopes.com/religion/noahsark.asp

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Note:

I've been reading various resources, and also viewing numerous YouTube videos in my search for truth with PROOFS.  I'm skeptical when reading/viewing about subject matters in which I can only find one resource that expresses about them.

On YouTube, In the cases of so-called biblical discoveries, the only name that I kept noticing was Ron Wyatt.  My belief is that if those discoveries were indeed authentic, more folks would have expressed about the truths of the subject discoveries.  Those finds WOULD BE EPIC and there is no way that only ONE person . . . would come forth to "verify."

And no -- just because more than one person "verifies" something doesn't necessarily mean truth is in residence, but it does give cause for pause if only ONE resource is making such claims.

I stress that folks need to seek God -- in earnest -- for truths and also examine, research, consider, view videos, etc.  Seek PROOF.

Too many people, Christians included, just believe things without diligence in truth seeking. That needs to cease because good isn't in such ignorant postures and choices.

Amazing and Astounding Event

Hi -

Okay, an amazing and astonishing event happened -- truly amazing . . .

"Matthew 27:52-53 - KJV

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many."

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And ain't nobody talking about it but Matthew -- or whoever wrote the book of Matthew? That amazing and astonishing event and it's NOT mentioned ANYWHERE else in the New Testament? And it REALLY happened? I doubt it.

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Ref: Matthew 27:52,53 - KJV

My questions:

And what did the dead folks that rose from their graves do -- mix back in with society -- got jobs -- got married -- had kids -- went back to their graves -- what?

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Eleven or Twelve?

Hi -

The scriptures below are relative to AFTER the resurrection of Jesus.

Paul in 1 Corinthians 15 mentions that Jesus was seen of the TWELVE.

Luke and Mark mention ELEVEN.

"1 Corinthians 15:4 - KJV
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"

"1 Corinthians 15:5 - KJV
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:"

"Mark 16:14 - KJV
Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen."

"Luke 24:9 - KJV
And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest."

"Luke 24:33
And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,"

Seen GOD?

Hi -

Jacob and others are mentioned as having seen God. So why does it express in John 1:18 - KJV, "No man hath seen God at any time; . . ."

"Genesis 32:30 - KJV
And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved."

"Exodus 24:9-11 - KJV
Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel: And they saw the God of Israel:and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness. And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand:also they saw God, and did eat and drink."

"John 1:18 - KJV
No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him."