Is it a feeling? A long-standing tradition? Your reasoned decision after exploring other options? Your acceptance of the reasoning performed by others? Or some other enticement to believe?
2006-10-10 11:18:12 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christians believe the Bible, because it was accepted as canonical by the early Church. This is important, because, more than following a book, Christians want to follow Jesus, and these people lived closer to Jesus than do we.
You were close when you suggested "long-standing tradition".
That being said, there is no real reason that Christians should not seek wisdom and inspiration from the texts of other religions, from science, or from world history. There is truth outside of the Bible, obviously.
2006-10-10 11:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We believe the words of The Book because they have proven themselves to be true and accurate. The Prophecies that have already been fulfilled are enough to prove it's worth.
You've got the Pentatuch, cannot you see the prophecies in those five books as having been fulfilled?
2006-10-10 11:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bob L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because I believe the Bible to be the inspired Words of God.
2006-10-10 11:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you have any particular book in mind? Here, I got one for ya. Funny as all get out:
' Mister Stupid Goes To Washington ' By Jamie Malanowski
Trust me, you'll love it. You'll laugh your butt off and pee in your pants.
2006-10-10 11:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Word of God is the Sword of the Lord and it is always right . You will see sooner or later, you will see.
2006-10-10 11:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
faith and the ability to think beyond what the world has to offer. it is a feeling,a blessing a giving and receiving. god is open to you if you are open to him, revelation and experiences determined the path for me and his glory is now and forever.
2006-10-10 11:24:09 · answer #6 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i believe it because it is the word of God.
2006-10-10 11:22:23 · answer #7 · answered by granny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most christians: brainwashed since birth, and they are too afraid to turn away from the cult that their family adheres to.
2006-10-10 11:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
CUZ JESUS CAME INTO MY HEART thirty 30 years ago...
2006-10-10 11:22:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋