Bible says; "God is not a man... not the son of man.."
(Numbers 23:19) Other places contradicts this(?)
2006-06-17
23:28:26
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Don't tell Jesus changed the rules or abolished it
Matthew 5:17
“Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the
Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but rather to
fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until Heaven and
earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least
stroke of the pen, will by any means disappear from the
Law until all things are accomplished. Anyone who breaks
one of the least of these commandments and teaches
others to do the same will be called least in the
Kingdom of Heaven. But whoever keeps the commandments
and teaches others to do the same will be called great
in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
2006-06-17
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There are loads of contradictions in the Bible. Maybe if the church let us see all the books of the Bible. Including the stuff they rejected for the final canonical version of the bible we would understand fully the religion.
2006-06-17 23:36:19
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answered by anouska1983 4
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Well, as Stanley K pointed out, Numbers is contrasting the nature of man with his vagaries and deceptions to the inherent dependability and honesty of God.
As for Matthew 5:17-18, there in your citation can be seen the temporary nature of the law. Christ clearly said he had come to “FULFILL them.” He went on to say not one iota would disappear “from the Law UNTIL all things are accomplished.”
So what was accomplished? Well, what was the purpose of the law? The apostle Paul was inspired to say that “the Law has a shadow of the good things to come.” Jesus himself pointed out that the Law must be fulfilled. See Hebrews 10:1. A shadow announces, as it were, the arrival of the object that makes the shadow, yes? At Galatians 3:19, 24 we learn the objective of the Law: “Why, then, the Law? It was added [to the Abrahamic covenant] to make transgressions manifest, until the seed should arrive to whom the promise had been made, and it was transmitted through angels by the hand of a mediator. Consequently, the Law has become our tutor leading to Christ, that we might be declared righteous due to faith.” The Law constantly reminded the nation that they were imperfect; clearly impressing on their minds their need of a perfect sacrifice that could really take away their sins, something the animal sacrifices could not do. Thus, God sent forth his Son, who was produced out of a woman and who came to be under law, that he might release by purchase those under law, just as we read at Galatians Gal. 4:4, 5.
Thus, Christians do not reject the Bible; rather they try to understand it in its entirety. On any particular issue, they consider what all scriptures have to say on that issue and not just a few. Thus, they allow God's word to explain itself.
2006-06-18 06:54:25
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answered by Hannah J Paul 7
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It's because the bible has been changed so many times and the real original copy is in the Vatican and no one there wants the Christians to see it because it mentions the final chapter of all books >>>> The Quaran <<<<
La Ellah Ela Allah = Mohamed Rasoul Allah
2006-06-18 06:38:11
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answered by Anonymous
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This verse only says the God is not a man, and that is exactly right. .
How are Christians rejecting the Bible? This verse means that God (since he is not man) does not have the capabilities of lying, and should not be compared to an earthly man.
2006-06-18 06:39:47
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answered by Punky 4
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You misquote it...I don't know what's your motive but here's what it actually said: Numbers 23:19:
God is not a man, that he should lie, Neither the son of man, that he should repent: Hath he said, and will he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and will he not make it good?
Note: 1.God is not a man, because man lies and God doesn't.
2.Neigther the "son" (spelled in lower case to emphasize the difference between of the addresse'), that he should repent, God doesn't need to repent and everything God says and promises He does it.
all sons spelled in lower case doesn't speak of Jesus but
all Sons capitalized tells of Jesus for example:
John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. ---that's pointing to Jesus.---
God cannot die,so thats why Jesus came to earth and took on human flesh to die for our sins and He's the only one worthy to redeem us because He is God and sinless and blameless...is that so hard to grasp???
2006-06-18 06:53:04
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answered by *♥£öVe§♥* 3
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First of all your a Muslim trying to show that Quran has it all and trying to show us the Islamic RAY OF WISDOM why don't you shut up coz Islam is not a faith it is a lie made by a liar that wanted to be like Jesus so he made up a fake faith with a bit of Christianity a bit of Judaism a bit of his sick mind so throw ur filth other places and for ur info many ppl in Saudi Arabia and all gulf region are changing there faith daily!!! y? coz they woke up!!! my frind is one god bless her
2006-06-18 06:41:43
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answered by Ema 2
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Yeah...
That verse in Numbers is contrasting the nature of man (particularly his ability to change, break promises) with that of God.
It's not referring to the Messiah...
The Messiah actually fulfilled God's covenant, rather than breaking it.
2006-06-18 06:34:38
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answered by Stanley K 2
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Since when did Chrisianity and humanity make sense to start with. People cherry pick from the bible. I avoid it all.
2006-06-18 06:32:13
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answered by peaco1000 5
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and in The Quran says.. God is not a man.. not the son of man... and have no son.. why you dont believe that??
2006-06-18 06:32:59
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answered by Magnificent 7 2
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They never knew the Lord.
2006-06-18 06:36:18
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answered by Shawn M 1
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