Bible Discussion Thread

Part 1 of 2, "Why I Defend the Holy Bible": Writings from 3 continents; Asia, Africa & Europe, in 3 languages: Hebrew, Greek & some Aramaic. 40 authors & 66 volumes over 1,500 yrs from all walks of life. The 4 gospels tell same story from a different prospective, for instance; MATTHEW, a Jew: to Jewish people & their genealogy about a Jew (Jesus). MARK: is brevity, (specific & brief in description) his message can be captured in a single verse, "For even the Son of man came Not to be ministered unto, but to minister, & to give His life a ransom for many" & a servant on the move, instantly responsive to the will of the Father. By preaching, teaching, & healing, He ministers to the needs of others even to the point of death. 'After the Resurrection, He commissions His followers to, continue His work in His power-servants following in the steps of the perfect Servant. LUKE: a physician, writes w/the compassion & warmth of a family doctor as he carefully documents the perfect humanity of the Son of Man-Jesus Christ. Emphasizing Jesus' ancestry, birth & early life before moving carefully & collected from witnesses & ministers Historically & Chronologically, of the word on History & in Chronological order, 1:1-4 & presents Christ in His humanity as the Son of Man; John portrays Him in His deity as the Son of God. JOHN: is topical, evangelism, focuses around 7 miracles & I AMs: 1. He fed thousands of people, 2. He cast out evil spirits, 3. He healed the blind, deaf, sick, injured & infirmed, 4. He turned water into wine, 5. He controlled the water & other elements of nature, 6. He caught a surprisingly large amount of fish &, 7. He raised people from the dead, including himself. Plus, His own birth was a miracle in it self! the 7 "I AM" statements of Christ. Jesus said unto them, "I AM" the Bread Life in John 6:35,41,48 & 51, "I Am" the Light of the World John 8:12 & 9:5 then in 8:58, Verily verily, I say unto you, before Abraham was "I AM".