What is The Bible?
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Primarily an account of the history of the human race as told by the ancient Hebrews in the oral tradition, later written down. It details not only the historical accounts of their people but the influence in their god, Yahweh. Yahweh is a god of history to these people and has a great influence in the course of human events. Also included in these texts are psalms or lyric writings concerning Yahweh, proverbs and prophesy concerning the fate of their people, and the coming of the Messiah who was foretold to bring the people of Yahweh out of bondage.
The portion of the bible commonly referred to as the New Testament pertains to an historical catalyst in the persona of Jesus of Nazareth, perceived by those who believed him to be the Messiah that was foretold. It is a collection of the memoirs of the apostles, known as the gospels and the acts of the apostles. also included are letters of the apostles to different Christian communities of their time admonishing them against behavior and belief that would lead them astray from the meaning of the gospels.
The bible is not necessarily a 'do this not that' affair. it is a collection of poetry, history, prophecy and legend. not all of it is necessarily historically acurate, but it is also not meant as a means of control. im not sure where everyone got that idea.
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It's so awesome.You "HAVE TO" read this book.
Start with the new testament and then go back and read the old testament followed by the new testament again.
The read from the bible everyday.
You'll love it.Trust me.
You don't have to have some group lead you around or order you around.You don't have to give all of your money to some group (it's not like Scientology).
The bible is simply the truth.Seeking god doesn't require that you belong to any manipulative group and listen to some human leader.Just read the bible and listen to god.It's that simple.
You can come together with other believers if you want to and share in the joy of knowing the truth.
But it's important that YOU seek god for yourself and that YOU find him and realize his word is the truth rather than having someone lead you around by the nose and do all of your thinking for you.
Come on peeps,it's the coolest.
Take care of your families in love and truth.
Truth,justice,love,hope,faith >> CHRIST!
Groups tend to have ulterior motives.You should never let others manipulate you.Christ gives you the foundation to stand on your own in truth and love and know who you are and where you are going.That's so much better than being lost.Trust me.
You can sit in the comfort of your own home and read the bible any time you feel like picking it up.You can make your own decisions on how to act upon that knowledge.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GIVE ALL OF YOUR MONEY AWAY TO SOME CON MAN OR GURU.
You seek god,you find god.There is no middle man or guru or church or cult or religion that you have to bow to or give all your money to.
It's all up to YOU and YOU alone.
Peace people.
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Instructions for living
I have read Nietzsche and the bible. The single purpose of these conflicting sources is the goal of living. A common goal, whether it be through belief in God or a life as a superhuman, stress the same beliefs. If it feels wrong, don't do it and if it is bad for others then it is bad for humanity. As a side note, read the beatitudes. God exists for all of us.
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A book that is the basis for Christianity and all its derivatives. The Bible frequently is bashed by people too ignorant to understand its nuances and who have probably never even read it. These neanderthals say that the Bible is disproved by science, but what they don't understand is that science SUPPORTS the Bible and its principles.
As a Christian, I own a copy of the Bible and understand the underlying principles of it.
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Something everybody rejects and then they wonder why the world is so screwed up?
Pull your head out people , the bible is simply AWESOME!!!!
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A book written by men, inspired by God, that gives guidelines on how you should live your life.
It also tells you how the world was created, how it will end, what will happen to believers, and what will happen to those who adamantly refuse God and his omniscience.
The Bible is meant to be taken literally in some aspects, and is open to interpretation in others.
It chronicles the origin of the world and civilization (the alternative is the theory of evolution which will never be proven).
The Bible shows how an Intelligent Designer could create something as complex as our world and life in general.
The Bible is full of prophecies that have been fulfilled, as well as prophecies that have been fulfilled in recent history, and prophecies that will be fulfilled.
Contrary to popular belief, the Bible does lend itself to science and human knowledge. It gives explanations that some choose not to accept (like little kids with their hands covering their ears, eyes clinched shut, mumbling 'la la la la la la la' because they think this changes reality).
The Bible is a fantastic book to read, whether you believe it is the Truth, or not.
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Bow to NO man.
->Bow to God!
