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)
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 earth is flat, and we live under a domed firmament in an enclosed system. The whole purpose of agencies like NASA is to deceive people into thinking space and a gigantic universe is real, to cause people to doubt the existence of the almighty God of the bible. To deceive man into thinking that the earth is not in fact the centrepiece of created existence, with God’s throne sitting directly above looking down upon us. All to further the will of Satan whom the majority of elite’s serve and worship.
Here's a diagram representation of the biblically described flat earth: https://tinyurl.com/kc3nfm77
Here’s what I believe to be a relatively accurate representation of the flat earth map created by Gleason in 1892 (notice it’s similarity to the United Nations logo): https://tinyurl.com/2p943h54
Here's stars through new cameras (P1000) that are beginning to show the lies and photoshopping from the supposed NASA telescope pictures they've been feeding us over the last half of a century: https://youtu.be/18U-gZmeWuw Plenty of solid material on this, you'll just be hard pressed to find much of it on YouTube as this is one of the most suppressed truths out there. Bitchute (dot) com has some good material by Eric Dubay and others though. Type in anything flat earth related into YouTube and you'll get a roughly identical front page of specially chosen anti-flat earth propaganda search results. Not to mention 99% of flat earth related videos on YouTube have special banners telling you what to think about the video and urging you not to take the information presented seriously.
This is a tough pill to swallow, and difficult to convince people of as we have all been indoctrinated by the globe/universe theory (religion) since a very young age, through schooling, Hollywood, media propaganda and even our very parents who were also indoctrinated in the same way growing up. This is a truth that most will need to be led into progressively as they first stumble upon lesser truths that are easier to accept and begin to entertain the idea that it’s possible those in authority are lying to us about almost everything else as well.
“Psalms 19:1” is written on Wernher von Braun's gravestone, who is a former head of NASA. Psalms 19:1 states: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Rumour has it that he came to repentance shortly before he died, and this was his final message to humanity. https://tinyurl.com/2ur9eam4
All of the known sun-deities were 'born' on December the 25th, these include Tammuz, Mithra, Krishna (Vishnu), Osiris, Horus, Hercules, Dionysus (Bacchus), Indra, Buddha as well as the Scandinavian goddesses and all the other reincarnations of the child-god of the Babylonian religious system. It is also 9 months post the pagan fertility ritual of Easter (Ishtar/Ashtoreth) during which many of these sun-deities were supposedly conceived.
Behind all Pagan deity worship stands Satan himself. He accepts honour in whatever name we wish to call him; Baal, Moloch, Marduk, Venus, Odin, Krishna, Aphrodite, Ishtar, Zeus, Mithras, Ahura-Mazda, Dagon; male or female, it matters not. The most important day in the life of any worshipper of Satan is his annual birthday.
Whilst the birthday of Christ is unknown and not recorded in scripture. Nor are Christians asked to celebrate it. In fact, we are explicitly commanded not to learn the way of the heathen, nor to be spoiled by the traditions and doctrines of men. So, if there be any among you who still desires to be called a Christian; flee this Babylonian festival. Don’t tell me you’re still celebrating it for the sake of your family either, for Christ was clear: “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me”.
And if the world hates you for it, then rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. May the grace of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. 5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good. (Jeremiah 10:2-5)
8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. (Colossians 2:8)
8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. (Matthew 15:8-9)
36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. (Matthew 10:36-37)
18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. (John 15:18-19)
The Good News
•When God created mankind, He created us 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. Unfortunately, because of Adam’s fall, all humanity became sinners by nature and by choice. The result is spiritual separation from God.
•Sin violates God’s perfect law (which reflects His character) and produces untold suffering. God hates sin. So much so in fact that He has deemed the rightful punishment for sin to be everlasting death. But even though you’ve sinned, long ago God devised a plan to save and redeem you.
•God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son (Jesus Christ) into the world in the flesh to die, as a perfect willing sacrifice and a just payment for our sins. Through His sacrifice Jesus has freely redeemed all those who put their faith in Him in the eyes of His Father (God is Father and Son, they are one). After 3 days and 3 nights Jesus was resurrected and has now returned to His Fathers right hand, being exalted as our Lord and King of Kings. He is now our direct line connection to the Father, giving us exclusive access.
•God knows that your bad behaviour (sin) makes you feel bad, so He offers you forgiveness, but first you must confess your bad behaviour to Him and change (repent).
•God offers you a new life, in this life (salvation). He offers this freely by His grace, to all those who put their faith in Jesus Christ and believe in Him as the only begotten son of God that came in the flesh, sinned not, died for our sins, and was later resurrected. This is then followed by the receiving of the gift of the Holy Ghost sometime after, which the Father sends in the name of His Son Jesus Christ.
•The Holy Ghost is the very Spirit of God living within you. The Holy Ghost will convict and regenerate you; sanctify, teach, comfort, guide, and preserve you; and empower you for service. It will also compel you to keep the commandments of God and write them on your very heart. Your body will become the temple of God and He will lovingly adopt you as His son/daughter. Oftentimes the Holy Ghost is not received until after a believer is baptized in water and underwent the laying of hands.
•In an act of faith, Jesus Christ calls for all believers to be baptized by full submersion in water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, which is sometimes followed by the laying of hands. This is an outward profession of faith to signify rebirth and cleansing of your sins. Prior to being baptized one must believe in Jesus Christ with all their heart and have repented of their sins. After baptism, a believer is called to regularly celebrate the Lord’s supper; a memorial of Christ’s death in which believers eat the bread and drink from the cup — symbols of His body and blood.
•Satan is described as our adversary and the father of lies who has come to steal, kill, and destroy. Satan managed to convince a third of the angels of heaven to forsake God and follow him. Soon after Satan and his angels (now known as demons) were defeated and kicked out of heaven. Satan is the temporary ruler of this present fallen world and seeks to be worshipped and exalted to the status of God. Jesus Christ has already defeated Satan by willingly laying down His life in our place, and thus those of us who are saved can be comforted that we already have the victory. God is greater than all and no man can pluck you out of His hand.
•God is with us always, even to the end. It is His good pleasure to give us, as His “little flock”, the kingdom. 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 Good News
• When God created mankind, He created us 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. Unfortunately, because of Adam’s fall, all humanity became sinners by nature and by choice. The result is spiritual separation from God.
• Sin violates God’s perfect law (which reflects His character) and produces untold suffering. God hates sin. So much so in fact that He has deemed the rightful punishment for sin to be everlasting death. But even though you’ve sinned, long ago God devised a plan to save and redeem you.
• God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son (Jesus Christ) into the world in the flesh to die, as a perfect willing sacrifice and a just payment for our sins. Through His sacrifice Jesus has freely redeemed all those who put their faith in Him in the eyes of His Father (God is Father and Son, they are one). After 3 days and 3 nights Jesus was resurrected and has now returned to His Fathers right hand, being exalted as our Lord and King of Kings. He is now our direct line connection to the Father, giving us exclusive access.
• God knows that your bad behaviour (sin) makes you feel bad, so He offers you forgiveness, but first you must confess your bad behaviour to Him and change (repent).
• God offers you a new life, in this life (salvation). He offers this freely by His grace, to all those who put their faith in Jesus Christ and believe in Him as the only begotten son of God that came in the flesh, sinned not, died for our sins, and was later resurrected. This is then followed by the receiving of the gift of the Holy Ghost sometime after, which the Father sends in the name of His Son Jesus Christ.
• The Holy Ghost is the very Spirit of God living within you. The Holy Ghost will convict and regenerate you; sanctify, teach, comfort, guide, and preserve you; and empower you for service. It will also compel you to keep the commandments of God and write them on your very heart. Your body will become the temple of God and He will lovingly adopt you as His son/daughter. Oftentimes the Holy Ghost is not received until after a believer is baptized in water and underwent the laying of hands.
• In an act of faith, Jesus Christ calls for all believers to be baptized by full submersion in water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, which is sometimes followed by the laying of hands. This is an outward profession of faith to signify rebirth and cleansing of your sins. Prior to being baptized one must believe in Jesus Christ with all their heart and have repented of their sins. After baptism, a believer is called to regularly celebrate the Lord’s supper; a memorial of Christ’s death in which believers eat the bread and drink from the cup — symbols of His body and blood.
• Satan is described as our adversary and the father of lies who has come to steal, kill, and destroy. Satan managed to convince a third of the angels of heaven to forsake God and follow him. Soon after Satan and his angels (now known as demons) were defeated and kicked out of heaven. Satan is the temporary ruler of this present fallen world and seeks to be worshipped and exalted to the status of God. Jesus Christ has already defeated Satan by willingly laying down His life in our place, and thus those of us who are saved can be comforted that we already have the victory. God is greater than all and no man can pluck you out of His hand.
• God is with us always, even to the end. It is His good pleasure to give us, as His “little flock”, the kingdom. 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 majority of the Apostles were persecuted greatly and killed for their testimony, which they remained steadfast in until their deaths. That does not sound like "men in power".