If a person today wrote a book and claimed that God told them what to write, would you believe them?

Question

Assuming that the author had no history of mental health problems, and was known by all who knew him to be a truthful and honest person. Also, would it make a difference to you what religion the author was?

I am not questoning the Bible in any way or implying that people should not believe the Bible. This is not bait. I am not an atheist. I was simply curious on what other people's opinions are.

Answer 1

No more than any other!

Answer 2

It doesn't matter. We already have the Bible. Actually what you are really trying to say is: why should we believe the Bible? After all God told the authors what to write. What if someone wrote something down today? If that wasn't predicted in the Bible would you have a problem with it? You probably didn't come up with this question. Some skeptics website gave it to you and you decided to throw it out there as bait. The Bible is all I need. Thank you very much.

Answer 3

Is this about Mormons?
I would keep an open mind on the whole issue, read the book, find out the mans history, things like this are possible. Pray for the truth... The lord lead me to answers in the bible at my finger tips, when they come fast like that, it's God communicating.

I done this with the Mormon belief, the book that Joseph Smith wrote, translated from golden plates, that an Angel led him to dig up. I went on the net to gain information, and found good and bad about Joseph Smith, some I felt I can't believe to be true.

Answer 4

First, reveal knowledge regarding God is spoken through the prophets.There have been other prophets after Jesus, some were listen to and others were ignored.

If we are talking about the Christian bible, there are all sorts of criteria that a prophet would have to fulfill. And the Christians are waiting for Jesus' return.

You can not changed what is revealed, you can only decided if you believe or do not believe the message.

Prophets come and go, but the word of God somehow gets across. God's words is written on the hearts of men, not on sheets of paper.

Answer 5

Most people would do what they always do: reject it because it contradicts the very foundation of their identity and world view (the religious teachings they were raised with). This is EXACTLY what happened when Jesus (and others) came. In Jesus' case, not only did the people reject the message but they changed it into something that they preferred. This popular interpretation made it into the 4 books we know as the New Testament. Then Saul of Tarsus (Paul) wrote a bunch of letters to various early christian communities (e.g. Romans, Corinthians) and we have the rest of the theology. Jesus' original message was about the Good News that God is Uncondtional Love and that we're never alone and that everything is one. This fact that no one is condemned doesn't sit right with people (e.g. Jesus tries to get this across when the 'good son' in the prodigal son parable gets annoyed that his interpretation of god is not in sync with reality); people want the 'saved' versus the 'unsaved' (they don't understand the concept of unconditional love).

Answer 6

I am a strong believer in God. I am however not such a strong believer in people. If I had a nickle for every time some self absorbed want-a-be thought they alone were special I'd be rich. Many false people have been mislead and don't posses the humbleness to question themselves and their thoughts before jumping off and assuming. I would have to see what they wrote and line it up with the bible. does it edify anyone? Does it glorify God? What does the book accomplish towards salvation?

Answer 7

Uh, Joseph Smith tried that. He was 14, was a Christian, and believed an angel told him to write the "New Testament" for the New World (Americas). He was the founder of Mormanism. In the last chapter of Revelations (the last book in the Bible, btw), it promises a plague on anyone who adds to the books of the Bible. So no, I would not believe them.

Answer 8

There are several books already published like this.And yes i would believe them if the they were not taking scripture out of context or if i felt that their book was encouraging or helping walk the Christian walk. Many authors Joyce Meyer, T.D. Jakes, Mary K. Baxter, Rick Joyner just to name a few.

Answer 9

Many authors have stated that the Holy Spirit has lead them to write a book. I may read it. If it contadicted nothing in the Bible, I would have no reason to doubt him.

Answer 10

The Bible says "try the spirits, to see if they be from God. Every spirit that confesses Jesus Christ is Lord is of God. Also, EVERY prediction they make will come true, since God is love and truth. And no, it would not matter what church they go to.

Answer 11

actually yes it would make a difference what religion they are from because when i say God i mean the one who created heaven and earth and also the one who gave His son Jesus to die for our sins, you see different people have different meanings for the word God so maybe(more if he converted to christianity).

I have read books by authors who have said that God took their spirit out of their bodies and showed them hell here's a book (i don't really remember the title but it goes something like) THE TRUTH ABOUT HELL and i've also read a book called A DEVINE REVELATION OF ANGELS.

quite frankly i don't know these people or their health records but to me these people have to really have a good imagination or be seriously involved in demonic stuff to give such a good description but for the books that i have read the authors are well known pastors.

you can't really fully trust what people (that you don't know) say but they "open up" my eyes about whats going on so i'm glad for the insight and that's what i think God wants us to know or to be aware of.