"Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation?"

[Joseph G]

Job 38:1-7 NIV

Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said:
“Who is this that obscures my plans
with words without knowledge?
Brace yourself like a man;
I will question you,
and you shall answer me.
“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?
Tell me, if you understand.
Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know!
Who stretched a measuring line across it?
On what were its footings set,
or who laid its cornerstone—
while the morning stars sang together
and all the angels shouted for joy?"

See also Job 38:2-21, 31-41; 40:2-14; 42:1-6; 19:25.

God bless!

 

[Joseph G]

I actually really like the video... it has one very significant issue though.

Hypothetical atheists aren't asking God to explain himself... they are asking Christians.

Presenting a whole narrative about the power and authority of God doesn't change that the questions are unanswered, by you.

Right you are. They are answered right here, for the genuine seeker:

www.biblegateway.com

 

[Joseph G]

Wasn't satisfied.

You brought up this thread about someone asking a question... and we appear to already know the answer from the Bible, which is to say, "Know your place mortal. I don't answer to you."

Actually, the purpose of the thread is more complex.

1) In reference to the Creation/Evolution debate, it will ultimately always be disappointing for the person who presumes to grasp origins through mere intellectual assent as a) we weren't there, and b) we aren't God.

2) And in that, the Scripture in the vid and the visuals of what *we cannot create or perform ourselves* - though we take great satisfaction in our growing ability to perceive their properties - is a demonstration of why its ultimately really futile to sit in judgement over God - in Who He is or in how He does what He does.

Which is included because the underlying point of resistance we have towards acknowledging His existence and crediting Him with creation - is that we would open ourselves to being morally accountable to Him, seeking to know Him and what His plan for our lives is, and thereby submitting to His will - which is precisely His point in His challenge to us.

The true treasure to be had, is that He provides answers to the questions like the ones posed in the vid and much much more - and above all to resolve our eternal destiny through Jesus. But again, He reserves such revelation for those who are sincerely seeking Him - through faith.

The prayer is that we all come to recognize that no matter how we strive - our intellects are just too limited to satisfy - and that all the vanities of this life are profoundly disappointing - and we finally choose to do just that - seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6 NKJV

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

www.biblegateway.com

 

[BCP1928]

Actually, the purpose of the thread is more complex.

1) In reference to the Creation/Evolution debate, it will ultimately always be disappointing for the person who presumes to grasp origins through mere intellectual assent as a) we weren't there, and b) we aren't God.

2) And in that, the Scripture in the vid and the visuals of what *we cannot create or perform ourselves* - though we take great satisfaction in our growing ability to perceive their properties - is a demonstration of why its ultimately really futile to sit in judgement over God - in Who He is or in how He does what He does.

Which is included because the underlying point of resistance we have towards acknowledging His existence and crediting Him with creation - is that we would open ourselves to being morally accountable to Him, seeking to know Him and what His plan for our lives is, and thereby submitting to His will - which is precisely His point in His challenge to us.

We are growing tired of that falsehood, Joseph. It is offensive and insulting and wrong.

The true treasure to be had, is that He provides answers to the questions like the ones posed in the vid and much much more - and above all to resolve our eternal destiny through Jesus. But again, He reserves such revelation for those who are sincerely seeking Him - through faith.

The prayer is that we all come to recognize that no matter how we strive - our intellects are just too limited to satisfy - and that all the vanities of this life are profoundly disappointing - and we finally choose to do just that - seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6 NKJV

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

www.biblegateway.com

What's clear is that your purpose here is not to evangelize but to attempt to drive all those who don't accept your interpretation of scripture from their faith in Christ.
Christ.