The Old Testament is true and is supported by science. I´m more unsettled by the NT.
But Merry Christmas by all means!
The entire Bible is true and there is no falsehood in it.
“So next time you read your Bible, consider that you’re reading the inspired word of God and that Jesus really did say and do what the Bible reports, beginning with His claims about His own divinity”
Amen!
“The resurrection of Jesus Christ is both historically credible and existentially satisfying.” Tim Keller
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“So next time you read your Bible, consider that you’re reading the inspired word of God and that Jesus really did say and do what the Bible reports, beginning with His claims about His own divinity”
And then review Pascal’s “Great Wager” and place your “wager” (life) into God’s hands.
God bless and Merry Christmas
"The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned."
1 Cor 2:14
I believe.
Back the fall of 1962, after professing to become a Christian in May 1953, I seemed to be told; “Why have you defended the Bible, you have not read it.”
Then as I was pondering this; A voice seemed to say: “You have not even read one Book of the Bible have you?”
Further alone a voice seemed to ask: “Are you even sure you have read one chapter through?” [I confess this to my shame]
I had to say, No, I don’t believe I have.”
Then I purposed, to at least, read one book. I chose the book of James. I really don’t know why, except it seemed to be a small book.
My life, my values, my goals were radically changed as I continued to read all the other books. I could not wait to get home and read, and study more.
Now to this date,(47+ years later) I am fully persauded, the whole Bible is inspired by our God. And I believe it will never pass away, and as the Lord Jesus said; “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall never pass away.
Jesus said in John 6:63; “It is the spirit that quickened; the flesh profiteth nothing, the words that I speak unto you they are spirit, and they are life.”
In 1 Peter 1:23 it reads; “Being born again, not of corrupt- ible seed , but of incorruptible, by the word of God which liveth and abideth forever.”
You literally are betting your life on what you believe. Please make sure that you make the correct decision.
Lk 2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Lk 2:2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
Lk 2:3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Lk 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Lk 2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Lk 2:6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Lk 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Lk 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Lk 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Lk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Lk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Lk 2:12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Lk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Lk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Lk 2:15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Lk 2:16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Lk 2:17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
Lk 2:18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
Lk 2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.
Lk 2:20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
What an excellent column for Christmastime! Thanks for posting it.
Too bad David Limbaugh is unfamiliar with folks like David Koresh, who had people willing to watch things done to their children and even die, yet still held to their beliefs into violent death. People believe things that are not true.
Plus, remember that Paul--who was responsible for making Christianity into what it became--was not a witness to the events on the road to Emmaus. There is much evidence for him suffering from a medical condition that could explain his experience near Damascus. Acts 9:7 and Acts 22:9...which are we to believe? If we believe Acts 22:9, then others didn't hear the voice (of course, if we believe Acts 9:7, then there's the famous contradiction). So perhaps God worked through illness, or it was just an illness...the point is, Paul would be just as earnest whether God was behind it all or it was just a focal seizure (or another condition I suspect).
Thank you, Lancer. In the midst of Christmas work, hurry, hurry, and worry we believers are often taken off track and easily forget just what it is we are celebrating. You’ve centered us with your post.
Never knew David Limbaugh was such a strong, outspoken Christian.
Really makes me wonder about his brother....
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