Hi -
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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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Saturday, October 25, 2014
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?
Hi -
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?:
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
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.
Hi -
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.
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.
Friday, October 24, 2014
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,
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?
Link to my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/726712387401191/
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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?
Link to my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/726712387401191/
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,"
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."
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."
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