If the beginnings of Genesis aren't literally true, then what way are they true?

[Chriliman]

Yes, all things are created through Him and by Him.

Amen!

 

[TLK Valentine]

What makes a Christian is the confession that one is a wretched sinner and is nothing without the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. A Christian claims Jesus as the Lord of their lives and follows his teachings, which can be confirmed by everything the Bible says. When a person truly gives up their lives for Christ, they are filled with the Holy Spirit, which begins teaching them God's Truth through the words in the Bible.

So... should a Christian ever question if they're reading the Bible correctly?

This is why I say if scripture cannot support scripture then that scripture in question is being misinterpreted.

Unless it's misinterpreted twice.

A Christian should always try to look at the Bible as a whole and not pick and choose what to believe, just because it conforms to their lifestyle. A Christian's lifestyle should only conform to what the Bible says as a whole. And you can never know what the Bible says as a whole if you do not accept Jesus as your savior.

So... once one accepts Jesus as their savior, it's no longer possible for them to misinterpret Scripture?

 

[Chriliman]

So... should a Christian ever question if they're reading the Bible correctly?



Unless it's misinterpreted twice.



So... once one accepts Jesus as their savior, it's no longer possible for them to misinterpret Scripture?

This is where the body of Christ comes in. The body of Christ is the gathering of fellow believers, where thoughts and emotions and experiences can all be bounced of the body of Christ(fellow believers) to determine what is of God and what is of evil. The more believers there are that devote their lives to Christ the more efficient the body of Christ becomes at delivering God's truth to fellow believers as well as non-believers. I believe the body of Christ is a force that cannot be stopped, simply because it's based in Truth and the Truth will be revealed.

 

[TLK Valentine]

This is where the body of Christ comes in. The body of Christ is the gathering of fellow believers, where thoughts and emotions and experiences can all be bounced of the body of Christ(fellow believers) to determine what is of God and what is of evil. The more believers there are that devote their lives to Christ the more efficient the body of Christ becomes at delivering God's truth to fellow believers as well as non-believers. I believe the body of Christ is a force that cannot be stopped, simply because it's based in Truth and the Truth will be revealed.

So... majority rules, then?

 

[Chriliman]

So... majority rules, then?

Lol, no truth rules.

Great questions! Don't take my word for it, read the source of truth for yourself if you want, just remember Jesus is seeking you, all you have to do is open yourself up to him and accept him as truth. Also, remember evil is hell bent on keeping you blinded from the truth.

May God bless you on your search for truth.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Lol, no truth rules.

As determined by the "Body of Christ."

Great questions! Don't take my word for it, read the source of truth for yourself if you want,

You assume I already haven't.

 

[Chriliman]

As determined by the "Body of Christ."



You assume I already haven't.

As determined by God. His infinite knowlege is truth. I think you at least understand why I believe what I believe.

I havnt assumed anything about you. If you've read the bible that's great, but obviously you havnt gained the understanding required to really grasp all it has to offer. That's why I'm here to show you there is much more to be gained from what the bible teaches, but the key to unlocking it's truth is Jesus Christ. Try thinking about Jesus and asking him to reveal himself to you and open your heart to his truth. You may start to become aware of the negative things in your life that cause guilt or shame, these are the things that Jesus can destroy for you if you just trust in him. He can free you of your iniquities, but you must trust in him first. If this makes any sense, I pray you'll take it seriously.

 

[TLK Valentine]

As determined by God.

And when God doesn't answer...

This is where the body of Christ comes in. The body of Christ is the gathering of fellow believers, where thoughts and emotions and experiences can all be bounced of the body of Christ(fellow believers) to determine what is of God and what is of evil. The more believers there are that devote their lives to Christ the more efficient the body of Christ becomes at delivering God's truth to fellow believers as well as non-believers. I believe the body of Christ is a force that cannot be stopped, simply because it's based in Truth and the Truth will be revealed.

...trust the crowd.

 

[joshua 1 9]

Are you getting this from the Bible or science?

I had a dream when I was 12. God showed me the universe was expanding and at some point in time He would bring it all back together again after it had gone through a change.

 

[Neogaia777]

I had a dream when I was 12. God showed me the universe was expanding and at some point in time He would bring it all back together again after it had gone through a change.

Your talking about the big crunch, science has recently proven that theory false, the universe will continue expanding until it all fizzles out and dies...

God Bless!

 

[AV1611VET]

I had a dream when I was 12. God showed me the universe was expanding and at some point in time He would bring it all back together again after it had gone through a change.

Emmanuel Swedenborg had the same experience.

 

[joshua 1 9]

If you've read the bible that's great, but obviously you havnt gained the understanding required to really grasp all it has to offer.

No one has. For now we see in a mirror dimly.

 

[AV1611VET]

Your talking about the big crunch, science has recently proven that theory false, the universe will continue expanding until it all fizzles out and dies...

Either that, or God is going to order the strong nuclear force to stand down.

 

[Chriliman]

No one has. For now we see in a mirror dimly.

True

 

[joshua 1 9]

Emmanuel Swedenborg had the same experience.

Sound like something that would be interesting to study up on.

 

[joshua 1 9]

Your talking about the big crunch, science has recently proven that theory false, the universe will continue expanding until it all fizzles out and dies...

God Bless!

We started off as a big crunch. According to science based on Kubbalah teachings.

 

[Chriliman]

And when God doesn't answer...

The answer's will come, just maybe not in the way you expect. I can honestly say I've never heard an audible voice from God, but He has answered many of my questions through His creation, but mainly through my readings and understandings of the Bible as guided by the Holy Spirit.

...trust the crowd.

Nope, trust truth. I chose to trust Jesus and it just so happened that after that choice, my life changed dramatically and I found a new purpose that goes far and beyond myself. This doesn't make my life easy by any means, Jesus tells us this in the Bible:

Matthew 16:24
"Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."

It's not easy, but definitely worth it.

 

[AV1611VET]

Sound like something that would be interesting to study up on.

Swedenborg was taken on a tour of the solar system and reported five planets.

Later science confirmed nine -- then rewrote the dictionary to make it eight.

 

[TLK Valentine]

The answer's will come, just maybe not in the way you expect. I can honestly say I've never heard an audible voice from God, but He has answered many of my questions through His creation, but mainly through my readings and understandings of the Bible as guided by the Holy Spirit.




Nope, trust truth. I chose to trust Jesus and it just so happened that after that choice, my life changed dramatically and I found a new purpose that goes far and beyond myself. This doesn't make my life easy by any means, Jesus tells us this in the Bible:

Matthew 16:24
"Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."

It's not easy, but definitely worth it.

So I should ignore everything you said earlier about "the Body of Christ"?

 

[Chriliman]

So I should ignore everything you said earlier about "the Body of Christ"?

I hope someday you will become a follower of Jesus and you may look back at what was said here and fully understand everything.

Ephesians 4:18
"They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart"

2 Timothy 2:7
"Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything."

God bless!