Christianity is the Right Religion Part 1

Good thing this is only round one. You ask me for proof at the beginning and then at the end you already tell me you won't believe it anyway even after I told you there is more to come. Therefore you are not open-minded. I mean, I was only on the intro, That is why I have this listed as Part 1. I have a lot of proof, But it takes a while. Most of what you said I have not explained yet. And yes, We will get to science. As the old saying goes, Hold your pants on. Also please read first the whole thing and then pick it apart. Get the context first. If that is what you are doing, Thanks. I also want to add that Christianity compliments Judaism and actually is Jewish. They go hand in hand. In fact the Old Testament is part of the Bible. As far as Islam, Even Muhammed said that the Bible was the Word of God and he borrowed heavily from it. Let us, For now drop the subject of slavery and sodomy and I will get to that after the Bible, Because this round thing does not let me put as much down as I want. Let us for now concentrate on the Bible being God's Word. Now back to the Bible. Unity in Diversity Granted, There is plenty of diversity amidst all the unity, But in my view, This only adds to the book's credibility, Just as the variances in the gospels suggest those accounts were not the product of a neatly crafted human conspiracy. As H. H. Rowley wrote in 1923, "It is unnecessary to close our eyes to the diversity in order to insist on the unity or to close our eyes to the unity in order to insist on the diversity. " Indeed he admonishes, "It is important to remember the diversity. " As for the unity, "It is not a static unity, But the dynamic unity of a process (of progressive revelation)" Progressive revelation is a key concept here. Some humanists tend to see humanity moving toward enlightenment or possibly even perfection. But this is at odds with the biblical worldview. When we speak of progressive revelation to describe the unfolding of God's Word, We do not mean to suggest that man's spiritual development has increased over time or that human's are spiritually evolving to greater heights. "There is no automatic spiritual growth of mankind, And the Bible nowhere tells us the story of such a growth, " notes H. H. Rowley. "It does not tell how men by the exercise of their minds wrested the secrets of life and the universe of a reluctant Unknown, But how God laid hold of them and revealed Himself through them. If there is any truth in this, Then a unity of the Bible is to be expected. If God was revealing Himself, Then there should be some unity in the revelation. Since it was the same Being Who was being revealed. " But there was still diversity, Says Rowley, Because God revealed Himself to men of "limited spiritual capacity and could only reveal to each what he was capable of receiving. " Rowley argues that because God choose to reveal Himself through imperfect men, He was limited by the capacity He chose. The diversity in Scripture is not surprising, But inevitable. "It does not spring from any variation in God, " Rowley claims, "but from the variety of the levels of the persons whom He used. " Then he gives us a zinger: "That is why the full revelation in human personality required the Incarnation. " This is a perfect example of why I read theologians and pastors from past centuries: they often provide unique insights into God's timeless message. Rowley is saying there is yet another marvelous aspect of Christ's incarnation(beyond the glorious salvation of mankind and the elevation of humanity) that we might not have considered. His previous revelations through man resulted in variations of the message because the human beings delivering the message on God's behalf were all different and unique. This had its advantages, Because this diversity of similar messages makes the point in a variety of ways and thus enhances our understanding. But in His final revelation through a human medium, He has given us a perfect, Unchangeable medium-Jesus Christ- to deliver the perfect message. With the variety of writers in the Bible and the OneGod/Man in the incarnation, We have the best of all worlds, As recipients of God's revelation to us. Reading For The Big Picture Paul emphasizes the importance of understanding and clearly communicating the unity of the biblical message. "If the trumpet does not sound a clear call, Who will get ready for battle? " he asks the Corinthians. "Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, How will anyone know what you are saying? " (1Cor. 14:8-9). This theme is explored by pastor and author John Piper. In his foreword to Daniel Fuller's Thu Unity of the Bible, Piper describes his elation upon discovering the profound unity of the Bible, As expounded in Fuller's book. No book besides the Bible, Writes Piper, Has had a greater impact on his life. When he read it, "Everything began to change. " Witness Piper's awe as he begins to discern the Bible's grand picture: The hollowing of God's name (Matthew 6:9) flamed up as the center of my prayers. God's passion for his glory (Isaiah 48:9-11) stopped seeming selfish and became the very fountain of grace that flings all wonders of love into being. God's law stopped being at odds with the gospel. It stopped being a job description of earning wages under a so-called covenant of works (which I never could find in the Bible) and became a precious doctor's prescription that flows from faith in the divine Physician (Romans 9:32). God's commitment to work with omnipotent power for those who wait for him (Isaiah 64:4) became my main weapon against worry. The discovery that "God is not served by human hands as though he needed anything" (Acts 17:25) stunned me with the thought the apex of God's glory is not in being served but inserving (1 Peter 4:11). It has never ceased to be breathtaking that the God who made the galaxies is pursuing me with goodness and mercy all the days of my life (Psalm 23:36)-that he rejoices in doing me good with all his heart and with all his soul (Jeremiah 32:41). I have heightened my own awareness of the Bible's big picture by reading it, Or certain books of it, At an accelerated pace. Instead of reading the Bible in a year, I once read it in two months. If you read a book of the Bible in a day or two, You will see the continuity of its themes in a way you haven't noticed before. Slow, Thoughtful reading and meditation are also important, Of course. But I've found that if you read the Bible or segments of it quickly, It will clearly show you how things connect, Open your eyes to things you might not have noticed before, And enhance your overall understanding. It's an invaluable exercise. Next I will talk about how the Bible's unity is unlike the important books of other religions. I do want to address some things from what you said above. indestructible It is a book that can burn not made of diamond. It is very indestructible. After 4, 000 years and you can buy it in a bookstore. godless Communist They have all been atheists. There is a distinct voice behind the voice. You are reading a book not being told it by someone therefore the voice in your head is a voice in your head. Nothing more nothing less. Actually it is not. I know about it. You cannot know for you are not a child of God. But His sheep hear His voice. My calling in life is from God. What you like in a partner is affected by the genes you were given. Meaning homosexuals are natural since they were born that way. Please tell me how this works. I say it is a choice, Not natural. Praying mantis if I assume your God to be true created them as when the male has done its part creating offspring the female eats the male. Sorry but if God was real you would say God created them this way. Actually I wouldn't say God created them that way. God created them perfect and before the Curse they did not eat each other, But when sin entered the world then everything became corrupted.