I just asked a question about the Bible?

Question

and I got like maybe 2 answers to my ACTUAL QUESTION. I did not ask if I should personally be good or anything. I asked and will ask again -- the Bible states that at the end of the world there will be war, etc. - bad stuff happeing (you all know what I'm talking about). My QUESTION IS -- this is supposed to be the Word of God --- meaning that (yes I know men wrote the bible)....THIS IS THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE --- THIS IS WHAT GOD HAD PLANNED OR IT WOULD NOT BE IN THE BIBLE, RIGHT? SO WE CAN'T CHANGE A DARN THING, CORRECT? If this is "satan's doing" -- then WHY DID IT END UP I THE BIBLE? Did they have a meeting and discuss WHAT was supposed to happen? I'm not worried about nor care when the world it going to end. So that is not the question. You do not need to tell me to Follow Jesus ----- I JUST WANT A GOOD ANSWER TO MY QUESTION (LIKE I SAID, A COUPLE OF YOU READ THE QUESTION AND THANK YOU). A ?? ONLY--NOT A REQUEST ON HOW TO BE SAVED OR ANYTHING. I KNOW THAT STUFF.

Answer 1

No, we cannot change what is going to happen. I don't think anyone knows for sure who's doing it is. Wish I knew the answers but I don't. I just have faith.

Answer 2

If you are using the Bible for a chrystal ball or tarot cards you are using it for the wrong reason.

The Bible also states the end will come like thief in the night. Which means you aren't going to know when the end will come.

And I don't have to completely understand EVERYTHING in the Bible to know how I need to live. I don't need to know whether something is Satan's doing or just man messing up again to know what is right and wrong.

In the end there probably will be war. War was going on somewhere before Moses and war is still going on today. So is the Bible wrong when it says there will be wars and rumors of wars?

OBTW If you ask a real question with real specifics you will get better answers. *LOL* don't try an instigate.

Answer 3

Well, the good news is that all that stuff signals the end of the age, not the end of the world. Jesus will come back to Earth and rule for a thousand years, then much else happens, but that's another story.

God is all knowing, what has happened, is happening, and will happen. So he knows how the end of the age will occur, and while men have free will, it doesn't mean they will change what is coming. Does that mean we are at that time? Don't know. There are a lot of things foretold in the Bible that have to occur before Jesus returrns, and I think those have pretty much happended.

So,God foretelling the end of the age, and knowing the end of the age, may be more like watching a recording of a ball game. You may already know how it turns out, but it doesn't mean you are doing anything to affect the outcome.

Answer 4

The end times are full of war... this is correct. The Bible tells that this will happen. This does not mean that this is God's will, just that this is what will happen.

An analogy, poor as it might be, would be if your girlfriend started dating a guy that you knew was a cheating, lying jerk. You could tell her that the relationship would end in disaster and pain for her but does this mean that you wanted it to happen? No. You just know what the end results are likely to be.

The difference between this analogy and God is that He sees the end from the beginning perfectly. This knowledge does not usurp our free will. Why? Be cause we do not know what the end will be. It is still our choice. This ending is not the way it is "supposed to be". The will of God was that we would walk in a close, perfect relationship with Him.

In our pride and rebellion we, not Adam and Eve, have chosen to go our own direction which is a path filled with loneliness and pain. No, the end of things is not the way God wanted it from the beginning. It's just the way that it will be and how He will finally put things right.

To answer a second component to your question (If this is "satan'g doing" then why did it end up in the Bible)? The Bible speaks to many issues including what God's thoughts are toward us (Jer. 19:11), the relationship that God wants to have with us (John 3:16 - 18); how we are to treat others (Love your neighbor as yourself), and what interferes with all of that (sin). The Bible is historical, poetic, prophetic, anectotal, and personal. It encompasses all that God wants to share with us regarding our relationship to Him.

Satan and his desires, actions born out of rebellion, pride and sin are part of that history.

Answer 5

You seem to be confused as to what the Bible actually is. It is God's Word but it does not just deal with what He said and didn't say. He sees exactly what will happen from both sides - good and evil. So the war and all the bad stuff happening (as you so aptly put it lol) is revealed to John as it is going to happen from both sides. Where did you ever get the idea that because it "was satans doing" it won't be in the Bible. The whole Bible explains God's love for mankind and satans hatred. It's a book about the forces of Good and evil. "satan's doing" is splattered all over the Bible.

Answer 6

Too many children playing here today. Okay. To answer your questions: Yes, this is the way things are GOING to be. It's in the Bible because Jesus had a conversation with John while he was living on Patmos Island. God doesn't have to discuss anything with his chained dog, Satan. At this point in time, Satan is quite insane, and cannot do much that can't be predicted, even by men. Satan is getting this shot only because men really are desperately wicked in their hearts. (you might have noticed some of the other answers here) God wanted to give everyone as many chances to change as possible. This is the result. It couldn't be helped. The good news is, God wins!

Answer 7

Marie, first of all your question is very good. Yes, the Word of God says in the Bible that this world like it is now will be destroyed, just because it´s not God´s plan for humans to suffer. He created us to be happy. But he also gave us free will to decide, and we decided not to follow his laws. When the first man decided not to obey him, we all inherited the sinful nature. When Satan - who was an angel - was rebelious against God and banished from heaven, came to this earth and this became his Reign. So this world is governed by Satan. However, God never abandoned us and is present everywhere, and He sent his only son to save humans and the ones who accept Him as the only Savior are born as new creatures. Then the sinful nature inherited from Adam is erased, as long as we recognize Jesus as our only Savior.
The prophecies are in the Bible to proof that we were warned of what would happen through the ages, and to help humans recognize God´s truth and words.
Study the Bible and have an experience with God.

Hope it helps. Go ahead with your questions, you do good wanting to learn more and more. Just don´t sit there like most people do. You only have to gain.

Answer 8

The bible is supposed to be the word of god. But, it was physically written by human beings. Then it was translated by human beings. Then other humans wrote different versions of the bible. The only constant in all of this is that humans are not perfect. Therefore, I believe that the bible is not perfect. It would have been so easy for the writers to leave out an important word, or to insert an extra word, that would completely alter what was allegedly spoken by god.

And because the bible is not perfect, questions such as yours cannot be answered with absolute certainty. That's why people who believe in the bible selectively pick and choose what they want to adhere to and say things like, "That's not what the bible means" when you point out inconsistencies.

Hope this answers your question.

Answer 9

I think that is a good question if I understand your ultimate question that is. You want to know if this is the way it is supposed to be or can we do something about it?

Here's my response. I really believe that the Bible - God's Word tells us what's going to happen. There are a number of prophetic words, phrases, chapters, and books contained within it. I believe that ultimately we cannot change the course for God Himself said he didn't send His Word out for it not to come true. There are situations that take place that we have NO control over but God does. I believe that while the tsunami that killed thousands of people was nothing we could do about, we can pray for the lives of those affected by it. We can pray for those children that are missing that they may be found healthy. We can help with our giving or time, money, or talent (perhaps you're a counselor, or contractor of some sort).

I believe that when things like that happen we are called to do things and not sit back with the mindset, "oh well" it was God's plan. Every bit of destruction is NOT God's plan but every bit of destruction God knows about and allows for one reason or another. We may not understand the reason but the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is a fair God.

Answer 10

After reading your first question and now replying to it: (1) we are not saved by deeds/behavior. (2) We can't control what others do. God knew these things would happen because we have all inherited sin and Satan is the ruler of this world. (3) Since God knew we couldn't fulfill the law of Moses and we needed a savior, this is why He send Christ as a living sacrifice for us.(4) Satan knows what is going on, why do you think he's out here deceiving people, so he won't be alone that's why.

Answer 11

Satan does have a lot to do with the evils of this world, but no, they didn't get together on it or anything lol. God knew how it was going to be because of Satan's influence, that's all. He knows everything :)
Not only that, but think of it this way: If God has given someone a prophecy, He will make certain that specific prophecy comes to pass. So technically, it might not all be Satan...if that makes any sense.