Is the bible wrong???

Question

" Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them."

Unless the world is flat, altitude simply will not help you see all the kingdoms of the earth.

Answer 1

it was obviously more than physical vision to ...

Answer 2

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"Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them."
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I think the Bible is full of analogies and poetic words to describe what is difficult to explain otherwise. Additionally, I think much of the bible was written during a time when people couldn't come right out and say what they meant for fear of persecution and legal punishment. Therefor people had to say things in a way that was not meant to be taken literally. You have to dig deep for true meaning. For that reason, the Bible, in my opinion is often misunderstood by those who take the words within literally.

Can you imagine if Jesus had come right out and said what he really meant ~ that is assuming he did what is alleged? He would have *never* made it to age 33. If he was a prophet, he had to speak in riddles, analogies, poetry in order to spread his wisdom, otherwise he would have been taken out at a much earlier age.

I do think there is some good stuff in the Bible if you read it properly and seek for the meaning within it.

Here is something I always had trouble accepting unless you read is differently than most.

"Spare the rod, spoil the child"

That has often been used to justify physical punishment. If you read it a tad bit differently it takes on a whole new meaning.

"Spare the rod. Spoil the child"

With this interpretation one is instructed *not* to strike their children.

Anyhoo. Just a thought.

Answer 3

Luke 4:5 Then the devil, leading Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

The Devil was giving Jesus a vision not an actual view.

Answer 4

what is seriously ridiculous is that when all this stuff was written, the only people who clung to the idea that the earth was flat (and that everything in the universe revolved around us) were the christians. and actually, alot of these type of obvious falsehoods (really deceptions) were not finally acknowledged to science until the last Pope, John Paul II.
Yeah, keep reading if you want a lot of mixups. The bible is basically like a ancient Greek Oracle. It's full of interpretative fiction. Take what you want. Shape it. Make it work for your worldview. If something stumps and doesn't make sense to your views, just say: "The Lord works in mysterious ways."
It works for America's poorest (in intelligence, critical thinking, and common sense).

Answer 5

It was not literal it was a vision. It showed not only the governments of that day but future governments. Which he rejected.
But it did show who owned all the governments of the world.
How would it be a temtation if it were not true.
The bible even says that Satan is the God of this system of things.
Soon now Matthrew 24:21,22 and the world will be brought to a situation called the great tribulation where god will save out of this earth a very few people.

Answer 6

2 Timothy 3:16 -17 All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness,  that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.

The Greek word translated “inspired of God” literally means “God-breathed.” God “breathed” the information we now find in the Bible books into the minds of some 40 writers. The few examples—scientific, historical, and prophetic—that we have considered clearly point to but one conclusion. This unique book, the Bible, is a product, not of human wisdom, but of divine origin. Yet, many today are skeptical about the existence of its Author—God. How about you?

2 Peter 1:21 'For prophecy was at no time brought by man’s will, but men spoke from God as they were borne along by holy spirit.' Jesus had promised his followers: “The helper, the holy spirit, which the Father will send in my name, that one will teach you all things and bring back to your minds all the things I told you.”—John 14:26.

In some cases Bible writers included compilations from eyewitness documents of earlier historical writers. We can be sure that the holy spirit was actively involved, moving Bible writers to select only reliable material, which then became part of the inspired Bible record.

Human Writers-Why?

Consider this: If God delegated the matter to angels, would the Bible have the same appeal? Granted, we would be thrilled to read of God’s qualities and dealings from an angel’s perspective. But if the human element were completely lacking, we might have difficulty grasping the Bible’s message.

To illustrate: The Bible could simply report that King David committed adultery and murder and that he thereafter repented. Yet how much better it is to have David’s own words, as he expressed heartrending anguish over his course and begged for God’s forgiveness! “My sin is in front of me constantly,” he wrote. “A heart broken and crushed, O God, you will not despise.” (Psalm 51:3, 17) Hence, the Bible has the warmth, variety, and appeal that the human element gives it.

God chose the finest way to give us his Word. Even though humans with weaknesses and frailties were used, they were borne along by holy spirit so that there would be no error in their writings. Thus, the Bible has superlative value. Its advice is solid, and its prophecies regarding the future Paradise on earth are dependable.—Psalm 119:105; 2 Peter 3:13.

(Romans 15:4) . . .For all the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.. . .

*** w06 1/15 p. 21 pars. 1-2 Do Not Allow Place for the Devil ***

FOR centuries, many people thought of the Devil as a horned, cloven-hoofed creature clad in red and using a pitchfork to cast wicked humans into a fiery hell. The Bible does not support that idea. Undoubtedly, however, such misconceptions have caused millions to question the existence of the Devil or to think that the term applies only to a principle of evil.

The Bible provides eyewitness evidence and clear testimony that the Devil exists. Jesus Christ saw him in the heavenly spirit realm and spoke to him on the earth. (Job 1:6; Matthew 4:4-11) Although the Scriptures do not reveal this spirit creature’s original name, they call him the Devil (meaning “Slanderer”) because he has slandered God. He is also called Satan (meaning “Resister”), since he resists The almighty God. Satan the Devil is referred to as “the original serpent,” apparently because he used a serpent to deceive Eve. (Revelation 12:9; 1 Timothy 2:14) He is also known as “the wicked one.”—Matthew 6:13.

Matthew 4:8-9;  8 Again the Devil took him along to an unusually high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory, 9 and he said to him: “All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.” (Luke 4:5-7) 5 So he brought him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in an instant of time;; 6 and the Devil said to him: “I will give you all this authority and the glory of them, because it has been delivered to me, and to whomever I wish I give it. 7 You, therefore, if you do an act of worship before me, it will all be yours.”

How thankful we can be that Jesus stuck to the covenant that the Lord God had made with him for the everlasting heavenly kingdom! He refused to worship anybody but the Lord his God. About three and a half years later the “kingdoms of the world” that the Devil had offered to Jesus as a reward for Devil worship turned upon Jesus and brought about his death.

Answer 7

I know ancient people were pretty stupid by modern standards, but they understood that the world was round, and that people could not see infinitely. Three hundred years before this verse was written, people had already calculated the circumfrance of the earth. It is a myth that ancient people actually believed in a flat earth in the first place.

Answer 8

Matt....

Perhaps you need to Also see these VERSES....?

(2Ki 6:13) And he said, Go and spy where he is, so that I may send and bring him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.

(2Ki 6:14) And he sent there horses and chariots and a great army. And they came by night and surrounded the city.

(2Ki 6:15) And the servant of the man of God arose early and went out. And, behold, an army surrounded the city, and horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, Alas, my master! What shall we do?

(2Ki 6:16) And he answered, Do not fear, for those with us are more than those with them.

(2Ki 6:17) And Elisha prayed and said, I pray You, Jehovah, open his eyes so that he may see.= = And Jehovah opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw.= = And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

...... " YOU "..... See ONLY in the........ Temporal PLANE...!

Oh YES.... the Bible.... the WORD OF GOD.... Is NEVER.... WRONG !

Thanks for Asking ! RR

Answer 9

The kingdoms of the world meant the kingdoms of the known world. We really know of none on this continent at that time.

Answer 10

Have u read the bible.... think outside the box.... it was probably a vision he was given. Don't take it literally. Some of it is literal and some of it isn't. No, the bible isn't wrong. U must spend time with it to know it.

Answer 11

Matt,
We are living in a different time... Remember? How many kingdoms were there at that time and where were they located? The Bible is never wrong. It is GOD'S Inspired WORD. You and I may be wrong but it will not. Have a great weekend.
Thanks,
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