2007-01-24 21:43:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
If you think about it, some of the stories in the Bible would make good tabloid headlines or talk show topics. But, those who reported the stories expected them to be taken as fact.
Let's look at the New Testament. The reporters of the events knew that these things might cost them their lives. Some ended up in prison for sharing these stories and some even died. The apostle Paul is a good example (Acts 26:24-26).
These Bible stories were witnessed by many people. The events were done in the open and many, throughout history, have died because of their beliefs. Plus, throughout history, many have tried to discredit these writings, but, the stories have stood the test of time.
Unlike myths, legends, and mystery religions, the events recorded in the Bible have happened in the presence of many credible witnesses (2 Peter 1:16). It's also interesting to note that the Bible records eyewitness testimony from women, even though back then, a woman's word was not taken seriously.
Let's look at this from another angle. Some have claimed that Nostradamus is one of the greatest prophets of all time, but, ignore the Bible and its prophecies. Did you know Scripture contains dozens of specific predictions that came true with 100% accuracy (compared to Nostradamus' vague "prophecies" which could be applied to anything). For example, could you find all 48 major prophecies concerning the Messiah fulfilled in any one man? Science says "no". The chance of that occurring by coincidence is 10 followed by 157 zeros! I'd say those are pretty high odds! But, Jesus is that one man.
2007-01-26 19:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is more or less a "Reader's Digest" of compiled texts from various writers. The Bible over the years has been modified by various self-appointed experts, some books added, others tossed out.
Is it the word of God? No. God never really said a lot other than a few "utterances". The bible is a compilation of letters, stories, and testaments of people who we hope were telling the truth, but we can't verify anything.
2007-01-25 01:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe it is sort of a "book of morals". (althought I must say some of the 'morals' are queationable). A story book. Fables. Guides. Seriously, if you think soemone walked on water, or turned someone into a pillar of salt, you've got rocks in your head. Some of the things might have happened, but I think the stories were heavily dramatised. Who wants a boring story about normal poeple doing everyday things? And I imagine re-writes and translations have been 'embellished' for effect and to get a point across. Just my opinion.
2007-01-24 23:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My Dear,
If You read with FAITH, it is a TRUTH. If You read without it..a Tabloid.
Ask your Heart first...You will get an answer.
Ali.
Rx Ideas.
2007-01-25 05:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by IdeaAdvisor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the bible as i know , is a work of fiction. it a book of fantasy written under the instruction of constantine
this was really when the religion called christianity was invented.
jesus lived his last days as a preacher in the himalayas in kashmir.
He was the leader of one of the lost triibes of israel.
2007-01-26 04:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by cool_dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people that wrote that book were smokin some crazy stuff.
2007-01-24 21:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
None of the above. It's more of a guidebook, really.
Why is this in Aircraft?
2007-01-24 21:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bible is absolutely true. In fact, some of the things in the bible
have already been fullfilled!Although some of the Prophecies is going to happen after, which no one knows when it will happen, the bible is 100% true.
2007-01-24 21:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by Lazer222 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
It was written by men.It is fallible.
2007-01-25 00:53:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋