Quote (Cato @ April 08 2008,23:41)That God knew how it turned out I have no doubt.So the training of Jesus, the testing of Jesus, was not necessary at all? God knew he would remain faithful?

Thank you for this thoughtful post, Nick.Question though – the OT wasn't complete as we have it when Jesus was alive, was it?

Yes, I suppose. But my basket is beginning to overflow….what then? Plus, the basket of “too hard” a things make me question whether or not the other stuff is valid as well.You have to wonder, if God inspired the bible through men, why did he allow it to be flawed?

I definitely don't want to curse God. But I do question the bible more and more.

Ah, thanks guys. I knew it was there somewhere.

Good grief.Sigh….

I'm actually taking a break from studying. I've had it for a while. I'm tempted to be done with religion all together. It seems that everyone has the truth. And it certainly becomes harder and harder to determine who is right and who is wrong.I'm tempted just to live by the Golden Rule and call it good.

Quote (kejonn @ April 03 2008,14:56)Yes, I'm learning the ways of the bible God more every day. Here's yet another example of the sexist bible God:Lev 12:1  Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Lev 12:2  “Speak to the sons of Israel, saying: 'When a woman gives birth and bears a male child, then she shall be unclean for seven days, as in the d…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ April 08 2008,16:11)I really wish that I could comfort you regarding your sister, but I cannot.What do you mean?

Maybe not overwhelm our trust in HIM, but certainly in the written word about Him.

Hi Charity,Good to see you sister!

There is another section in the OT where someone has permission from God to associate with someone who can call on spirits that are dead. One is raised and when he is raised he says something like, “Why are you bothering my rest!”. I can't remember where this is located. But at any rate, we are told in certain areas to avoid people like this -…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ April 08 2008,15:59)There are “religions” and then there is a personal relationship with God, and that relationship can only be through the means that God has provided.Perhaps according to the Christian religion God has provided Jesus. And perhaps according to some Indian religion, God has provided the Sun.I guess when it boils…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ April 08 2008,15:58)Hi not3, It would perhaps if you were not given light on it.The light illuminates the darkness.But this is exactly my point, or my fear. What if I'm not given “light” on the errors? How will I know what is truth and what is not?

Well, actually one flaw in the bible would poison – 1 John 5:7 KJV

I won't stop reading the bible. There are too many wonderful things written there for me to reject it completely.But you do see my concern. There are flaws or pits. How do we know what is true and what has been added or taken away?In other words, how can we trust it?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ April 08 2008,15:42)Hi not3, You used to love the bread of heaven. Have you lost that hunger?I confess that my bible has collected some dust lately. Luckily I have enough of it in my heart that God is able to call to mind what I need for teaching/discipline/guidance and encouragement.I find that God hasn't lost his voice…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ April 08 2008,11:11)Quote (Not3in1 @ April 07 2008,17:35)Quote (942767 @ April 07 2008,16:48)Quote (Not3in1 @ April 07 2008,15:27)Yes, Kevin, I have also wondered about Pharaoh and Judas for that matter, that they were basically used for evil so that prophesy could be fulfilled.I guess God will have mercy on their souls because…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ April 08 2008,12:50)Quote (Not3in1 @ April 08 2008,05:38)Tim and Cato,Thank you brothers.  I am learning to shut out the folks who would like to keep me in bondage.  I know God loves to hear my ideas and thoughts  – we have great conversations.  Just recently I have asked God if he requires blind obedience to the bible….I did…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ April 08 2008,13:40)Quote (TimothyVI @ April 08 2008,11:58)Hi Nick,It is true arrogance to believe that you are so special that God would onlytell you the true religion and tell them false religions.TimHi Tim4, There are alternative possibilities. Congratulations. You are now a fully fledged Hindu, muslim and mormon and your…[Read more]