I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. (Revelation 2:9)
8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. 9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. (Revelation 3:8-9)
The Bible is God's inspired Word, inerrant in its original writing and the only authoritative and infallible rule of faith and conduct for humanity.
To date historians have roughly 25,000 manuscripts of New Testament books, far more than any other book from ancient history. This includes over 5800 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, with an astounding 2.6 million pages of biblical text and an average size of 450 pages. Between these manuscripts there is an accuracy of 99.5%, making it the most accurate historical text that exists by orders of magnitude.
In regards to your question, none of the translations to other languages are perfect, only the original Greek version of the New Testament is, and the original Hebrew/Aramaic versions of the Old Testament are. However, some of the translations available to us are very good and accurate.
To date historians have roughly 25,000 manuscripts of New Testament books, far more than any other book from ancient history. This includes over 5800 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, with an astounding 2.6 million pages of biblical text and an average size of 450 pages. Between these manuscripts there is an accuracy of 99.5%, making it the most accurate historical text that exists by orders of magnitude.
The original Greek version of the Bible is God's inspired Word, inerrant in its original writing and the only authoritative and infallible rule of faith and conduct for humanity.
The King James version, like all the other translations, is far from perfect but in my opinion is a very good base for learning and understanding Gods Word in the Bible. One must study the King James in tandem with the original Greek to develop a more correct understanding of Gods Word. The Holy Spirit will guide the faithful Christian through the process.
Rather than focusing on things that are beyond our understanding and questions you could never answer without God first revealing it to you (perhaps God was never created and always was, is and will be?). Focus on the reality, is there evidence of God? If so, how has He revealed Himself to humanity? What is our purpose here in this world?
In regards to your first question about the Bible:
- The Bible is God's inspired Word, inerrant in its original writing and the only authoritative and infallible rule of faith and conduct for humanity.
- The Old Testament is the first and oldest written religious text.
- To date historians have roughly 25,000 manuscripts of New Testament books, far more than any other book from ancient history. This includes over 5800 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, with an astounding 2.6 million pages of biblical text and an average size of 450 pages. Between these manuscripts there is an accuracy of 99.5%, making it the most accurate historical text that exists by orders of magnitude.
- 95% of Bible prophecy has already been fulfilled and can be verified by history. This includes the New Testament fulfilling the Old Testament, some of which was written up to 1500 years before God was manifest in the flesh on this earth as Jesus Christ.
- The Bible is very clear about false gods and their origin, especially the origin of great whore of Babylon, which introduced the worship of false gods and is first of her kind; “the mother of harlots and abominations of the earth”. All other religions are linked to the worship of Satan and other demons (fallen angels). There are only two sides here, you are either 100% for God or you are against Him, there is no middle ground.
This is because Satan and his demons (fallen angels) have long ago infiltrated the church. Mainstream denominations all err from the truth. You must seek after God and read the Holy Bible yourself to develop your own conclusions.
Modern day "Jews" post Christs death and resurrection are not God's chosen people, but are of the synagogue of Satan.
"I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." (Revelation 2:9)
"Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee." (Revelation 3:9)
Modern day "Jews" post Christs death and resurrection are not God's chosen people, but are of the synagogue of Satan.
"I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." (Revelation 2:9)
"Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee." (Revelation 3:9)
God called me to Him and has revealed to me that He is real, showing mercy unto me even though I was a wicked sinner on my way to hell. The Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is God’s inspired Word. Inerrant in its original writing, the Bible is the only authoritative and infallible rule of faith and conduct for humanity. Now I thirst to spread the truth, working for the Lord as His humble servant. I hope that God will touch your heart too, and reveal this to you as well, and I hope that if He does, you receive it with joy and gladness.
Having faith/trust in the LORD is not mere mental believe. Even the demons believe and tremble... Faith in the LORD is based on the evidence He has provided you of His existence, the miracles He has worked in your life, and the validity of His Word in the Bible which proves that what He says will happen with 100% certainty.
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is the good news for all…
There is an almighty God who we should fear and give glory to. A God who made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. A God who is perfect, just in all his ways and rich in mercy.
God created man in His own image and with His own likeness. We were the showpieces of His creation, the culmination of all created beings. No other creatures were given such similarity to deity – only mankind. Just flesh and bones but made in the image and likeness of God.
As a result of Adam’s decision to rebel in the garden of Eden, we are all sinners by nature and choice, and have fallen short of the Glory of God. The ‘wages’ of sin is death. Thus, we are all justly deserving of everlasting punishment, the destruction of our body and soul in hell. But even though you’ve sinned, long ago God devised a plan to save and redeem you.
God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son; Jesus Christ, to die for us, paying the debt for our sins, so that through Him we may be saved. A ‘spotless lamb’ in which there was no sin, the perfect sacrifice or substitute to take our place. This is the gift of God.
After three days and three nights, Jesus was resurrected and exalted to High Priest, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. God recorded all this in the Holy Bible, which God gave to us through the hands of his various chosen prophets, as both a love poem and an instruction book for life. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Jesus Christ promised that all those who believe in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. To be raised up; the righteous, unto the resurrection of life; and the wicked, unto the resurrection of damnation. This belief is not to be confused with a mere mental belief, but a complete humbling of yourself and a coming to the realisation that only through Christ can you be redeemed, and that Christ is the way, the truth and the life, and nobody comes to the Father but by Him. It is total surrender to Him as both Lord and Saviour. It is having absolute trust in and living by every word of God.
If you put your faith in Christ, His promises, and His teachings; you will inherit salvation unto everlasting life. With this salvation comes spiritual rebirth; you are gifted the Holy Ghost which will compel you to surrender to Christ as Lord, repent from your sins, obey the commandments of God, to spread the Gospel, to be baptised for the remission of sins and to regularly celebrate the Lord’s supper. Having personally experienced the grace of God in Jesus, a believer trusts God as Creator, Christ as Saviour, and the Holy Ghost as Helper. Christ rewires every aspect of our lives so that the life and power of Jesus flows in us. That is what salvation is, and it goes on forever.
God knew you before you were formed in your mother’s womb. It is He that has decided to draw you to Him. God is greater than all and no man can pluck you out of His hand, only you can willingly walk away.
We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the present darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. The devil, who is called Satan, and all his angels, have been cast out from heaven for their choice to rebel against to God. They are our greatest threat in this world, even though at times it seems like it is each other. For Satan works in the hearts and minds of all who are disobedient to God. But fear not, for God is with us always, even unto the end. It is His good pleasure to give us, as His “little flock”, the kingdom.
Those who are poor in spirit shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Those who mourn shall be comforted. Those who are meek shall inherit the earth. Those who hunger for righteousness shall be filled. Those who are merciful shall obtain mercy. Those who are pure in heart shall see God. Those who are peacemakers shall be called children of God. Those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Those who have been reviled, persecuted falsely, and spoken of in all manner of evil for the sake of Jesus shall be blessed. So, rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
On that faithful day God shall wipe away all tears from our eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things will have passed away. We that overcame shall inherit all things; and God shall dwell with us as Father, and we shall be His sons.
The "judge not" rhetoric typically comes from non-Christians and false Christians as a rebuttal. It is a prime example of Satan twisting scripture and then influencing the hearts and minds of his people to parrot it and deceive the ignorant. That being said, we are not to judge the eternal fate of individuals, we are not God, however we can certainly judge righteous judgment in line with scripture. Here's some examples:
"Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?" (1 Corinthians 6:1-5)
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them." (Matthew 7:15-20)
Only for Catholics. Remember the pope changed times and laws...
“And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.” (Daniel 7:25)
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