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Because as we see in the OT we sacrificed animals to be forgiven for our sins. Something must die in place of our sin. This is what free's us from guilt. Now guilt it what keeps us from G-d, we hide when we feel guilt. (Adam and Eve felt naked and ashamed). If we repent we free ourselfs from the guilt therefore can be closer to G-d.AlanGurvey said:If G-d (its the religious jew way of typing it) is so rational, so just why does he make it that only those who believe in jesus are saved?
Some Bible scholars would say that these people are just as valid as those in the Scriptures. But I really don't know why their works weren't chosen, other than to say that the early groups who canonized the Bible deemed them "uninspired" by God. I don't know that much on that subject, but I can certainly find out! Sorry.Halcyon said:That's all fascinating stuff Mark. But what i really meant was, what makes the stuff that's in the NT now any more religiously reliable than the Gospels of Thomas, Philip, Truth or Pistis Sophia?
It depends on your definition of "Christian." Today, many people would consider themselves to be Christian. But their views of being a Christian means going to a building every Sunday, or doing good works.beckysoup61 said:Do you believe members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints(LDS/Mormons) are Christians?
Mark1615 said:Some Bible scholars would say that these people are just as valid as those in the Scriptures. But I really don't know why their works weren't chosen, other than to say that the early groups who canonized the Bible deemed them "uninspired" by God. I don't know that much on that subject, but I can certainly find out! Sorry.
Halcyon said:2. Why do you believe St. Paul's account of Jesus's form and teachings even though they never met and Paul only ever saw Jesus in a dream?
3. Which is the most accurate of the four gospels, since each gives a contradictory account of events?
4. Why do you believe Jesus was the son of God, or God himself - even though Jesus never, ever said anything like that?
5. If the Bible is the word of God, why does it contradict itself and give various accounts of events?
6. If there is only one God, why is He a jealous God - what could He possible be jealous of?
7. Jesus's bloodline is traced back to King David - through Joseph, yet by your account Jesus was not the son of Joseph. Explain?
8. Jesus rose from the grave and lived amongst his disciples for 40 days before ascending, why isn't there any record outside the bible of the walking corpse of a notorius executed criminal?
Simply, to do that which Christ does. But more specifically, one needs to recognize Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Why? Because we have sinned - that is, transgressing the Ten Commandments, or the Law of God. Once you realize that you will go to hell without Christ's compassion, you cling to the blood-stained cross. Once you do that, you are saved from hell.Katzpur said:Anyway, along the same line, Mark... How do you personally define the word "Christian"? What qualifies a person to be a Christian, in your opinion?
I believe in my friend's description of his great grandfather even though they never met, and has never seen a picture of him. People who have seen him relate their experiences to others.Halcyon said:2. Why do you believe St. Paul's account of Jesus's form and teachings even though they never met and Paul only ever saw Jesus in a dream?
You might have to be more specific, but the first seemingly contradictory statement that some people point out is in Matthew 1 when it gives the geneology of Jesus. Matthew gives the paternal geneology of the Messiah (through His legal father), and Luke (3:23) gives His maternal geneology (through His mother).Halcyon said:3. Which is the most accurate of the four gospels, since each gives a contradictory account of events?
The Bible tells us: "As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. But Peter took him up, saying, "Stand up; I myself also am a man" (Acts 10:25,26). Peter refused worship in light of the Law that said, "You shall worship the Lord you God, and Him only you shall serve." In Revelation 19:10, when the apostle John saw an angel, he said, "I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said to me, "See you do it not: I am your fellow-servant, and of your brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God." Even the angel of the Lord refused to be worshipped.Halcyon said:4. Why do you believe Jesus was the son of God, or God himself - even though Jesus never, ever said anything like that?
All people have sinned, wether it be lying, stealing, etc. God dosnt just send people to hell for ignoring him, but for their sin. It was for peoples sin that Christ was crucified, so either Christ has paid for your sin or you pay for it yourself. Quite simply people are not virtueous or perfect "in every other way".AlanGurvey said:I have a question, why whould g-d send to ETERNAL damnation to those who do not believe in him or his son, but are virtueous in every other way. Why would g-d do that? Why would he take personal anger at not being acknowledged? After all many artists play not for recognition, but for the art itself. Why wouldn't g-d then protect man for the act of doing it?
Again, you have to be specific. I defer to your 3rd(?) question.Halcyon said:5. If the Bible is the word of God, why does it contradict itself and give various accounts of events?
Imagine a father who buys his children a television set as a gift. The TV is for their enjoyment and pleasure. But one day when the father comes home from work, he is saddened that his children don't come running to his side like they usually do - they are too busy watching TV. What was meant for his children's enjoyment has become an object of their affection.Halcyon said:6. If there is only one God, why is He a jealous God - what could He possible be jealous of?