Comments on: The Reliability of The Bible http://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/ Christian Designs, Wallpapers, Tutorials, Articles Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:31:26 +0000 hourly 1 By: David St Claudhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-1965 David St Claud Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:45:01 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-1965 Thanks for those info DrChopper. God's word stands forever. Thanks for those info DrChopper. God’s word stands forever.

]]> By: Lightdancerhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-1784 Lightdancer Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:41:01 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-1784 You bring up a very good point. Have have often wondered why whenever some archeologist digs up a scrap of parchment it changes our view of history. You bring up a very good point. Have have often wondered why whenever some archeologist digs up a scrap of parchment it changes our view of history.

]]> By: Leo Peterhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-1623 Leo Peter Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:27:02 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-1623 I have read through the posts and all the comments and have learnt a lot of new things.And, in the end, I am more convinced that the Bible really is the infallible Word of God. I have read through the posts and all the comments and have learnt a lot of new things.

And, in the end, I am more convinced that the Bible really is the infallible Word of God.

]]> By: Dr Chopperhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-1344 Dr Chopper Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:22:22 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-1344 Interesting Conversation. I Believe you do need to study the past to know the future. I recently Facilitated a course put out by Great American Courses which have the "Historical Jesus" "Battles of Authenticity" "Early Christianity to Pope Constantine" All good courses that are very interesting to hear from a scholastic level.Just a few facts from those lectures. There are 12,574 Manuscripts known of the Bible. Mark is the oldest, followed by Mathew, then Luke and Finally John. It was an Archbishop at the Council of Nascine, who decided that there would be four Gospels for the New Testament, One for Each direction, North, South, East and West. He then through out the others. Most scholars believe there is another manuscript that Mark copied and that is only know for lack of the author, "Q" The Bible is a great resource and is proof positive that Jesus, Did exist and that his teachings are very Real. Interesting Conversation. I Believe you do need to study the past to know the future. I recently Facilitated a course put out by Great American Courses which have the “Historical Jesus” “Battles of Authenticity” “Early Christianity to Pope Constantine” All good courses that are very interesting to hear from a scholastic level.Just a few facts from those lectures. There are 12,574 Manuscripts known of the Bible. Mark is the oldest, followed by Mathew, then Luke and Finally John. It was an Archbishop at the Council of Nascine, who decided that there would be four Gospels for the New Testament, One for Each direction, North, South, East and West. He then through out the others. Most scholars believe there is another manuscript that Mark copied and that is only know for lack of the author, “Q” The Bible is a great resource and is proof positive that Jesus, Did exist and that his teachings are very Real.

]]> By: Dnashhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-298 Dnash Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:36:00 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-298 How can you say, from the same lips, that the Bible is a useful historical document, but not a reliable source of facts? The moment you find an An American or European history book that is useful but not reliable, please throw it out and burn it and for that fact please find all of them and burn them and then find the internet copies and erase them. That statement makes no sense. However I do see that you are trying to say that the Bible has content in it that calls on the reader to believe (have faith). That is true, but don't you need to have faith with an historical quote from our historical contemporaries also - maybe that's a conundrum to you but, for millions of people around the world, it's not. How can you say, from the same lips, that the Bible is a useful historical document, but not a reliable source of facts? The moment you find an An American or European history book that is useful but not reliable, please throw it out and burn it and for that fact please find all of them and burn them and then find the internet copies and erase them. That statement makes no sense. However I do see that you are trying to say that the Bible has content in it that calls on the reader to believe (have faith). That is true, but don’t you need to have faith with an historical quote from our historical contemporaries also – maybe that’s a conundrum to you but, for millions of people around the world, it’s not.

]]> By: Dnashhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-297 Dnash Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:33:46 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-297 I was driving to work today when I saw a flock of white birds flying South of my position against a dark gray sky, rainy season. Some were gliding while others were flapping their wings to fly. It looked real cool and brought to my mind the wonder of God.I also saw another wonder yesterday on my way to work - a huge rainbow, as I drove towards it on the freeway, the end of the rainbow showed up on the road in the lane to my left. It was spectacular and the dept of it seem to be about at least a quarter to a half mile. That's how long I drove before the rainbow ended up behind me. After seeing the birds today Dr. Weirsbe started a sermon on the radio, speaking about the wonder of God. He explained how the word wonder (wonderful) has more meaning than that which we give it today. He explain how something that has wonder, eg God, is capable of bringing us into humility, it's unique, it has the ability to turn our minds to God and show us how small (not insignificant, but small in comparison to God) we are. He told the story of a communist leader that help to bring communism to Cuba, (didn't catch the name) that explained how he started to turn towards God.The communist was feeding his daughter with a spoon, he gave the spoon to his daughter and while she fed herself and made a mess :) he looked at her ears and thought how wonderful and perfect it was - he said to himself, this could not have been made by pure chance - it seemed impossible that the ear of his child could have been formed randomly and be so perfect. He then suppressed the thought because, he knew that if he continued he would have to deny his Marxist beliefs which teaches evolution, and grab hold of the thought that there must be a God that created his daughter.The communist later gave up communism and became a Christian. Dr. Weisbe also explained that wonder is not lost but increased with scientific studies, the more we learn about what God has made, the more awesome stuff we find out and it makes us think rationally about this God reality. I've heard of astronauts and other scientist that gave their lives to God because of the wonder of the findings they have discovered by studying and researching what this earth and galaxy has. Somehow some of us have lost the essence of wonder in our society.We deem it unnecessary to think deeper than what others have studied and proclaim. We don't look at the small thing anymore, like a flower or a bee and think, is this even possible with the arguments which is presented in my text book? I believed there is a God from I was young even without reading the bible. Everything around us points to that fact. However, believing that there is a God did not and could not save me from sin. Even the demons believe and tremble James 2:19. It's the belief in Jesus and His finished work on the cross that saved me.I heard and read the Bible and I do agree, the Bible is reliable. I was driving to work today when I saw a flock of white birds flying South of my position against a dark gray sky, rainy season. Some were gliding while others were flapping their wings to fly. It looked real cool and brought to my mind the wonder of God.

I also saw another wonder yesterday on my way to work – a huge rainbow, as I drove towards it on the freeway, the end of the rainbow showed up on the road in the lane to my left. It was spectacular and the dept of it seem to be about at least a quarter to a half mile. That’s how long I drove before the rainbow ended up behind me. After seeing the birds today Dr. Weirsbe started a sermon on the radio, speaking about the wonder of God. He explained how the word wonder (wonderful) has more meaning than that which we give it today. He explain how something that has wonder, eg God, is capable of bringing us into humility, it’s unique, it has the ability to turn our minds to God and show us how small (not insignificant, but small in comparison to God) we are. He told the story of a communist leader that help to bring communism to Cuba, (didn’t catch the name) that explained how he started to turn towards God.

The communist was feeding his daughter with a spoon, he gave the spoon to his daughter and while she fed herself and made a mess :) he looked at her ears and thought how wonderful and perfect it was – he said to himself, this could not have been made by pure chance – it seemed impossible that the ear of his child could have been formed randomly and be so perfect. He then suppressed the thought because, he knew that if he continued he would have to deny his Marxist beliefs which teaches evolution, and grab hold of the thought that there must be a God that created his daughter.

The communist later gave up communism and became a Christian. Dr. Weisbe also explained that wonder is not lost but increased with scientific studies, the more we learn about what God has made, the more awesome stuff we find out and it makes us think rationally about this God reality. I’ve heard of astronauts and other scientist that gave their lives to God because of the wonder of the findings they have discovered by studying and researching what this earth and galaxy has. Somehow some of us have lost the essence of wonder in our society.

We deem it unnecessary to think deeper than what others have studied and proclaim. We don’t look at the small thing anymore, like a flower or a bee and think, is this even possible with the arguments which is presented in my text book? I believed there is a God from I was young even without reading the bible. Everything around us points to that fact. However, believing that there is a God did not and could not save me from sin. Even the demons believe and tremble James 2:19. It’s the belief in Jesus and His finished work on the cross that saved me.

I heard and read the Bible and I do agree, the Bible is reliable.

]]> By: Jbarryhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-296 Jbarry Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:28:55 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-296 Thanks for the update and link. Donate to wycliffe - help them to fund the translation project: https://www.wycliffe.org/webshop/ProjectDonationItem.aspx?ProductID=130 Thanks for the update and link.
Donate to wycliffe – help them to fund the translation project:
https://www.wycliffe.org/webshop/ProjectDonationItem.aspx?ProductID=130

]]> By: loswlhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-295 loswl Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:25:05 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-295 Just an update to the blog, I said: <blockquote>" the current goal is to translate it (The Bible) into all the languages of the world by 2012"</blockquote>, the goal is actually 2025. you can find out more at Wycliffe Bible Translations<b>Current Statistics:</b> http://www.wycliffe.org/About/Statistics.aspx Just an update to the blog, I said:
” the current goal is to translate it (The Bible) into all the languages of the world by 2012″

, the goal is actually 2025. you can find out more at Wycliffe Bible Translations

Current Statistics: http://www.wycliffe.org/About/Statistics.aspx

]]> By: Jbarryhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Jbarry Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:22:19 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-294 INSPIKS Cool, yes you're right - also on target with Ben's idea - I didn't take the rotation aspect into consideration. Thanks. INSPIKS Cool, yes you’re right – also on target with Ben’s idea – I didn’t take the rotation aspect into consideration. Thanks.

]]> By: INSPIKShttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-293 INSPIKS Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:17:51 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-293 jbarry, interesting experiment - I think there would be no nights if the earth was flat and not rotating, only facing the sun and going around it. However, if the flat earth was rotating, then the nights would be longer. jbarry, interesting experiment – I think there would be no nights if the earth was flat and not rotating, only facing the sun and going around it. However, if the flat earth was rotating, then the nights would be longer.

]]> By: Jbarryhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Jbarry Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:14:49 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-292 Ben, I hope no one thinks you believe in a flat earth by reading these comments. I'd be the first to defend you. And thanks for giving your position on Christians opposing experimentation, my point was not to accuse you of that - just to lay my thoughts out.Now, When I did the experiment - the light from the flash light was spherical and stretched almost to the middle of the table with it's outer edges being darker than the center - when the flash light is at the horizon of the table. Then as I raised the flash light, the shape of the light became larger and lit the whole table (outer edges darker, but still lit). When the flash light is directly above the table (what we'd call noon time), the whole table is lit. I took into consideration that the light is coming from one direction from the flashlight and that the sun would have a wider circumference of light. Just thought about this, with that type of direct sunlight (flash light type) everyday - we'd probably suffer some dangerous rays :).The reason I said, the nights would be shorter is because of that spreading of the light effect. I would love to see this done with large scaled flat surface and large scaled light source - with consideration of a moon also and it's tide effect. Ben, I hope no one thinks you believe in a flat earth by reading these comments. I’d be the first to defend you. And thanks for giving your position on Christians opposing experimentation, my point was not to accuse you of that – just to lay my thoughts out.

Now, When I did the experiment – the light from the flash light was spherical and stretched almost to the middle of the table with it’s outer edges being darker than the center – when the flash light is at the horizon of the table. Then as I raised the flash light, the shape of the light became larger and lit the whole table (outer edges darker, but still lit). When the flash light is directly above the table (what we’d call noon time), the whole table is lit. I took into consideration that the light is coming from one direction from the flashlight and that the sun would have a wider circumference of light. Just thought about this, with that type of direct sunlight (flash light type) everyday – we’d probably suffer some dangerous rays :) .

The reason I said, the nights would be shorter is because of that spreading of the light effect. I would love to see this done with large scaled flat surface and large scaled light source – with consideration of a moon also and it’s tide effect.

]]> By: Benhttp://www.inspiks.com/the-reliability-of-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Ben Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:13:18 +0000 http://www.inspiks.com/?p=135#comment-291 JbarryI'm forced to be a liar because of what you did (I said I wouldn't post again). I'm not one who believes that Christians oppose experimentation, since the vast majority of discoveries have come from theists, but I am still really happy you did the experiment.I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion that nights would be shorter. The sun would still have to go all the way around the Earth. But like you said, it would need more thorough experimentation to be understood in that kind of detail...someone's going to stumble across this and think I actually believe in a flat Earth. Jbarry

I’m forced to be a liar because of what you did (I said I wouldn’t post again). I’m not one who believes that Christians oppose experimentation, since the vast majority of discoveries have come from theists, but I am still really happy you did the experiment.

I’m not sure how you came to the conclusion that nights would be shorter. The sun would still have to go all the way around the Earth. But like you said, it would need more thorough experimentation to be understood in that kind of detail…someone’s going to stumble across this and think I actually believe in a flat Earth.

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