God vs. Science

[type_r]

This final statement of yours is exactly right and pretty much sums it all up.

This is why you should not take anyones word for it. Just because someone says it is true doesn't mean you should beleive it.

The bible even states this. Because we are not perfect and noone has complete knowledge of anything. (I have not quoted any scripture till now because I know to someone who does not beleive in it, it will have no meaning. But for this I want to give an example.)

It states in The Epistle of James chapter 1 verse 5-6 :

5 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 - But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave on the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

So, I agree with you 100%. We all lack wisdom. The only way we will receive an answer to these questions is straight from the source, God.

So then are you saying that you define the Bible as more of guidelines than a concrete explanation? I would understand that view a lot more in regards to religion. The one major issue I have with Christians(and all religions in this case) is that they view their books as truth, when in reality they were all written by man and thus are a flawed means of explanation. I do understand using religious books as more of a means of suggestion, not definition. I dont believe in defining a single sect as right as all religions are created by people, meaning they will all have their different explanations of what is essentially the same goal-to find God. The possibilites are so vast it just doesn't make sense to me to pick and choose what explanation you think is right. Despite this I guess we have common grounds in that final truth that none of us can explain anything except through FAITH. Reps for good discussion.

[CobraClone]

So then are you saying that you define the Bible as more of guidelines than a concrete explanation? I would understand that view a lot more in regards to religion. The one major issue I have with Christians(and all religions in this case) is that they view their books as truth, when in reality they were all written by man and thus are a flawed means of explanation. I do understand using religious books as more of a means of suggestion, not definition. I dont believe in defining a single sect as right as all religions are created by people, meaning they will all have their different explanations of what is essentially the same goal-to find God. The possibilites are so vast it just doesn't make sense to me to pick and choose what explanation you think is right. Despite this I guess we have common grounds in that final truth that none of us can explain anything except through FAITH. Reps for good discussion.

This is hard to explain. I beleive the bible to be the word of God as long as it is traslated correctly. We know that there are many errors in the bibles translation, but I beleive the most part of it is true. I think everyone can agree that it is sometimes difficult to see the line where they stop speaking about events in their lives and start speaking about visions they have had, or giving examples in parables. These visions are almost always symbolic for events to come.

I beleive there is one true gospel, and that all other religions stem from this. I beleive this is the reason that all religions have things in common. They all have form of godliness, but deny the power thereof. In other words, they have parts of the truth, but don't have all of it.

For those who beleive the bible, there were prophets called of God, who lead the beleivers in Christ according to His will. When Jesus walked the earth he was this prophet, and he called apostles to follow him and taught them the things they needed and gave them the authority to act in his name and do His Fathers work.

I beleive the true gospel is on the earth today. This religions leader, the head of the church, is Jesus Christ and He has called prophets and apostles and given them authority to act in his name on this earth. To act in the name of Christ you need authority given you from Him or those he has given authority to do so. This is not done by going to school or just learning the gospel.

Again, if you do not beleive the bible you have to truely seek the truth for yourself.

If you do beleive the bible, you must beleive this is the organization of Jesus Christs church. If you do not, you cannot say you beleive the bible.


To TIGERJC: God speaks to us through the Holy Ghost. It will most likely not be physical words that we hear, but feelings and emotions. The Holy Ghost speaks to us all the time, if we just listen. It's just alot of other things are expained, "use it or lose it." If you never listen, it will take time for you to recognize these times and understand.