I don't understand the bible how can yall christians beleive in it?

Question

I am Muslim and Im just wonderind why you christans beleive in the bible people keep changing it and there is so many different versions of it and another thing is how can you guys thing Jesus is god or son of god he has never said he was and what would god be on earth for Jesus is just a prophet and God would not need a son or a mother can you christians just tell me why?

Answer 1

You not being able to understand it is not our problem.

Forget the old testament (Jewish Bible) for now and just read the new.

Answer 2

Hi Frou - Hope all is going well. Here's the deal in my world: The Bible is a book inspired by God, but it's man made. What's really important is the way it can be used as a tool for learning. In my church we don't interpret it literally - we use metaphysical interpretations and apply them to life today. Look at stories like the Prodigal Son. We can learn so much about forgiveness without conditions from that. The book is full of them. What's a challenge and very sad is when people try to interpret the Bible literally and then use it as a weapon against others. To me, that's the most UN-Christian thing a person can do. I almost forgot - the Bible is not the only Book I use to gain greater understanding. If anyone's interested I would suggest reading the following: A Course in Miracles The Tao of Physics The Nature of Personal Reality

Answer 3

I'm not a Christian and have no Religion so not really qualified to answer your questions, but will try to tell you, very briefly, what I feel about the Bible and people who believe in it.
1. The Bible never actually changes,what does change are the translations and interpretations of the original texts. Don't forget that it has been translated many times from the original languages - none of it was written in English (as far as I know!). If two people were trying to translate the Koran or Queran (first problem - how to translate Aramaic characters into English,) it is likely that there would be variations in their finished translations. The translators of the Bibles had the same problems - how to translate Hebrew and Greek into English
2. The coming of the Messiah had been predicted by the Prophets and Jesus pretty well fitted many of the prophesies.
When he was asked if he was the Messiah, he appears to have acknowledged that he was. At the Last Passover Supper - he took the piece of unleavened bread (the Afikomen) which represented the Messiah, broke it in half and said "This is my Body".
It was predicted that the Messiah would come to Earth and free the people from suffering - OK, there is still much of that, most of it man-made. Just think what we could achieve if we all worked together, believers of all Faiths, and non-believers
alike; a Messianic Age, maybe.
Surely the Christian God (or Allah) would be able to choose how he arrived if he were coming to Earth - would you presume to decide what Allah needed?
As I said, I am not a believer, but have just tried to answer your points as I interprete them. Why shouldn't Christians believe in their Bible and Muslims believe in their Koran just as I would like to believe in Father Christmas (I don't as it happens)
I reckon the above screed has earned me at least 1 thumbs down and a stern word from Yahoo!

Answer 4

It is sad and you are part right when it comes to so many different versions of the bible, however some basic things still shine through.
To understand the bible requires that you think on one point at a time. For example What happens to us when we die?
Read Ecclesiastes 9:5,10, and Ecclesiastes 3:19, Psalms 104:29, Psalms 146:4, John 11: 11-14.
About Jesus? To understand who Jesus was is a simple thing when understanding the Holy writings. The writings say that Jesus had a beginning, read Proverbs 8:22-31, then Colossians 1:15-17, then Revelation 3:14.
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Answer 5

"people keep changing it...."
The main message is still the same though. The bible was largely written in what are now dead languages. When we learn more about those languages, this allows us to better understand what the original writers meant in previously obscure passages.

"there is so many different versions of it"
That's mainly because of the aforementioned reason and also because language itself changes. New translations update words that have fallen out of use or otherwise have become unfamiliar.

"he has never said he was"
Then how could he claim to be "I AM" before the birth of Abraham? Plus he claimed authority that only God can have, such as the prerogative to forgive all sins.

"what would god be on earth for"
Because the wages of sin is death. Something has to pay the penalty for man's sin. Because God loved mankind so much, He provided a way to pay the penalty Himself, rather than for it to fall upon mankind for those who would accept the free gift of salvation.

"God would not need a son or a mother"
"Son" here is being used in its analogical sense. Father and Son is the closest relationship known to us that exists between the two.

Answer 6

The bible is the word of God and to inderstand it you need to receive His spirit and for that you simply need to ask the Lord directly. He will give it to you if you really desire to know Him personally.
As there are many translations of the koran so there are for the bible because its best to read from God in your own language!
Jesus is the Son of God because He said so , also He is the only one in the bible who perfomed the same miracles attributed to God and accept worship ( raise the dead, healing the sicks, cast out demons and forgive from sins).

If you believe that God created everything how hard is it for Him to come on earth as a man if He wants to do so ?

Jesus is more than a prophet as He came to take away our sins and repair the link between us and God.

Last but not least , who are we to decide what God can or can't do ????

Answer 7

I have read the Bible and the Koran. Both are not easy to read and even more difficult t understand. I do not believe anybody who disagrees with that.
But the Bible as well the old as the new testament are much more narrative than the Koran. Any serious researcher will tell you that.
You are a living proof that bias affects the judgment of people.
I hasten to add that being more narrative does not say anything about historical truth or authenticity.

Answer 8

There may be different versions of the Bible but if you were to check them all out you would see that they say the same thing, with the exception of the Mormons and Jehovah's witnesses of course and they are described as cults, all that is required is a little patience.

Some portions of the Bible that state Jesus is God.
John 8:19
“Where is your father?” they asked.Jesus answered, “Since you don’t know who I am, you don’t know who my Father is. If you knew me, you would also know my Father.”

John 1: In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word WAS God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
3 God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,[a]
and his life brought light to everyone.

For your last question, why did Jesus come as a man?
Hebrews 2:18
For because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted (tested and tried), He is able [immediately] [a]to run to the cry of (assist, relieve) those who are being tempted and tested and tried [and who therefore are being exposed to suffering].

Answer 9

I cannot understand why people accept the teachings of Mohammed. He fulfilled no prophecies. He performed no miracles. He contradicts many of the teachings of Jesus Christ and many of his teaching contravene human right (cutting off varnished toenails, female circumcision). To get an explanation as to why the bible is god's word and can be trusted log on to www.genesispark.com. It is far too deep a subject to tackle in this forum. Or get hold of a copy of "Is the Bible Really the Word of God, available free from I.B.S.A, The Ridgeway, London, NW7 1RN

Answer 10

People can change the Bible but they can't change the Truth.
Thankfully, we have the Tradition of the Holy Catholic Church that preserves the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles along with the Bible.
Jesus did tell and show us that he is God. Several times.
God does not "need" a son, but God's people needed His Son.
Pray for understanding of the Trinity.

Answer 11

I don't understand why you question the Bible but are happy to accept the Koran which, in common with the Bible, is full of contradictions.