If you read the bible ..?

Question

For the first time and without any slight previous knowledge about christianity .. would you believe that Jesus is God and the inheritence of Adam's sin?

Answer 1

Probably not. Those ideas are more doctrines of the church than are explicitly stated in the Bible.

Answer 2

For the first time and without any slight previous knowledge about christianity .. would you believe that Jesus is God and the inheritence of Adam's sin? That part (of believe) would depend on one's personality.

Just reading the Bible for itelf, (ignoring the things I heard growing up (in the church?), I found things that agree with the questions assertion plus more, that I was somewhat ashamed of myself for not changing sooner. (I was also 'ticked off' that those older than I did not spiritually 'see' (and communicate) the differences between the additions to God's word and the purity of God's word).

Answer 3

If I read it and followed up with a little researched on it to find out that it contains 66 books written by about 40 different authors over a span of 1610 years and noted that from cover to cover it was in harmony with the Hebrew Scriptures having the theme of a Messiah coming and the Greek Scriptures having the theme of the Messiah having come. Further, if I considered that its history shows that it has had more enemies than any other book has ever known and survived great opposition by popes and councils who prohibited its reading under penalty of excommunication and death. And if I also took note that the book reveals the past, explains the present and foretells the future, that it is practical, scientifically accurate, is correct regarding cultures and customs, displays unusual candor by its writers who recorded not only the faults and errors of their enemies, but also their own, and contains prophecies that have come true ... I think I'd believe.

Answer 4

well, the Bible is the oldest book in the world. You can say its mythology, but here is a point of mine: in our science of history, we imply B.C. and A.D, which stand for "before Christ" and "anno domini" which in latin means "in the Year of the Lord". See? Even our history is backed up by Christianity.

Also, for all other kinds of religions (including atheist) you still believe in something, belive it or not, accept or reject it. I believe in God, the omniscient Creator. Buddhist believe in Buddha. Islam's believe in Allah. Atheist believe in no God, or themselves. In other words, you STILL believe in something. Don't justify yourselves. You're just wasting time...

oh yeah.. on the truth about Jesus Christ. He came down as a sacrifice. He died for our sins. He died so you wouldn't have to die...

We only have so much time left. If you want to talk to me, please e-mail [e-mail]

Answer 5

First of all the sin comes thru Eve because she is where sin originated and Adam actually by association. All inheritance of sin passes through the mother to the child.
Now if I were within your scenario, no I wouldn't believe it because it is too outlandish and illogical.

Answer 6

I don't know. When I read it for the first time through I was not a believer and I ate it up. But I was predisposed by growing up in a home where we went to church.

Answer 7

I would believe Jesus is the son of God.inherited sin , no.I recall
the blind man ,they ask Jesus who sinned that this man be born blind ? He, His father , His grandfather ? None He was blind to show the glory of God as Jesus gave Him sight.

Answer 8

I know several people who did just this. Had never heard a thing because of their culture and read the bible and knew the truth.

Answer 9

Yes. The stories and testimonies would make it impossible not to be sure- and I believe God would open your eyes.

Answer 10

Many pagans from ancient times have come to faith and become Christians in that way.