Bible Discussion Thread

Commenting on Chris Boyd's Comments. God created us with the ability to think, discern, to reason from the scriptures. For thousands of years he led a nation, a group of people he made a covenant with to be their God. A nation that was dedicated to him. He promised them a messiah, that would come from Abraham's lineage. Through his prophet Daniel he gave us a time table when the messiah would appear. He later raised John up to prepare the people for this messiah. When John came and was doing certain things, the people asked him John if he was the messiah, why? because it was foretold he would come and they they were in expectation of him. At Jesus's baptism, the scripture said God's spirit came upon Jesus and a voice said "this is my beloved son in whom I approved"; John then said," I have seen it and I have borne witness that this one is the Son of God". How are we to understand that? previously in the same chapter vs 18 John said no man has seen God at any time, the son is who explain or declare him. What boggles my mind is, where is the God that had early dealings with the nation of Israel? did he just disappear or did he manifest himself as someone else? This would be misleading wouldn't you agree? What would be the purpose of God doing that if he wants us to worship him in an acceptable way? The bible said he does not do anything unless he reveals it to his servants. His word the bible is the means in which he does that. When reading, read the context of the scriptues/ surrounding verses to get the sense of what is being said. If you approach the bible looking to find something to support what you already believe you will not find truth. There cannot be 2 sets of truths if they are not in agreement. God wants us to worship him in Spirit and in Truth. He is a God of order. His goal is not to confuse us but for us to draw close to him and have a relationship with him. We can't do that unless we first come to know who he is. So, get to know your creator. Jesus said, this means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you the only true God and the one whom you sent forth Jesus christ. Did you cath that? knowledge leads to everlasting life.