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In the bold though...that doesn't seem like a bit of a stretch? How can anything be "written" before there is a world with people in which to write it? So you dig deeper analytically (out of the literal) into the philosophical context of it, to me it sounds like the author is saying that God is "the Universe." And if that's the truth, cool. It's a title. Like any other synonym. A ball is a sphere, a bottle is also a container, and vice versa. |
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So do you believe they were real? Or do you need DNA evidence? |
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Hate to point out the obvious, but I'm pretty sure that guy is dead. Does that also mean you'd have to meet him for him to forgive you? And since he's dead, I'm guessing he made it to heaven, which wouldn't that mean I'd need to be in heaven to ask him to forgive my sins to then get into heaven? But then how can I ask him anything, if I'm dead, and he's dead...is it just then our ethereal energy that's communicating? How does this work exactly? |
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Many of us ponder this. However, I reached the conclusion a while back; I'd rather have faith and be wrong. Than having no faith and being wrong. |
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The belief in the resurrection is the basis of Christian faith. |
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Good posts in here, thanks.
My take: 1) The is an Omnipotent Creator, HE is the Supreme Authority, we are a much lesser race 2) Our universe did not come from nothing, the matter was provided by GOD, this could have been shown much easier but then there would no need for faith 3) You cannot make those who do not want to believe into believers, faith is not their pursuit 4) Earth is a test, GOD wants to be with those who love him for eternity, your character is best defined in your toughest times 5) If everyone goes to heaven Earth would not be necessary, many go to hell 6) 50% of overcoming is your own life's work, the other 50% is helping others to be their best 7) GOD IS NOT RELIGION, religion is man's teachings of GOD's writtten works, much is flawed here as man is greatly flawed 8) My concern is not to make you believe in GOD, no one makes you believe anything 9) GOD is good and merciful, many have not heard of JESUS CHRIST due to when they were born or where they lived, Heaven is attainable without knowing JESUS CHRIST 10) Only your actions dictate your end, not your possessions or intellect or ego, the inhabitants of Heaven will be altruistic and noble |
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Christians also believe that the Bible (not the vatican version) is the inerrant, inspired, authoritative Word of God. God used men to tell us what He is.
Rev. 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. Rev. 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Rev. 17:8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. Rev. 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. Rev. 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life. |
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The Bible is 100% clear on that matter and absolutely refutes that assertion.
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Many say GOD decided not to have his earthly body remain here, as many would have said he was but a mere mortal, and the proof would have been his corpse. JESUS's remains have never been found, as stated, his tomb was empty on the third day, the bandages he was wrapped in were left in the tomb. The boulder that sealed the tomb was moved, no one can explain how the tomb door was moved while under watch by Roman and Jewsih guards. For reference, Enoch and Elijah did not have to face death: Quote:
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My only issue with that (religion specific) is there are no metrics to determine what level of "it" is required for acceptance. |
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So Moses, the Eternal’s servant, died there in the land of Moab, just as the Eternal had said. 6 He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is. 7 Moses was 120 years old when he died, but his eyesight hadn’t failed and his strength hadn’t diminished. God didn't want the Israelites setting up another idol to worship, that's why his place of burial was hidden. |
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Has man warped it in some denominations? Absolutely...the problem is fellow man was never the measuring stick, we are a broken people. Look around the world. It is Christ, and we can't live up to him. Hence the crucifiction of a blameless individual to pay for sins he never committed. |
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Moses is mentioned more than once in JESUS's teachings, and this is an account of his presence. His presence, to some, bolsters the belief he was given special dispensation. MATTHEW 17 Moses and Elijah Appear with Jesus After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John (the brother of James) and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone. 2 Jesus’ appearance changed in front of them. His face became as bright as the sun and his clothes as white as light. 3 Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them and were talking with Jesus. 4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it’s good that we’re here. If you want, I’ll put up three tents here—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when a bright cloud overshadowed them. Then a voice came out of the cloud and said, “This is my Son, whom I love and with whom I am pleased. Listen to him!” |
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That also has me struggling with "faith" as a concept. If the deities truly love mankind, why leave us to destroy ourselves? Now more than ever in our existence, mankind could use an assist from the "big guy." Only to be met with more destruction, evil, and sin. It seems so hypocritical that some of the most deeply religious people on Earth are far and away the most violent, vengeful, and hateful. |
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