Just because you have chosen to believe B.S. from the mouths of men does not mean we all have to.
My quotes put yours to shame. Let's not do a thumping contest as we both know that we can make your book of myths say almost anything.
Matthew6:22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thywhole body shall be full of light.
John 14:23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: andmy Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode withhim.
Luke 17:21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of Godis within you.
Romans8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to theimage of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alRNbesfXXw&feature=player_embedded
If Jesus is God, and your myths say he is, then as a brethren of Jesus I can say that I am a God.
If you are not a brethren to Jesus then you are not ready or worthy.
Step up to your own responsibilities for sin and stop trying to profit form God having his son needlessly murdered for your pathetic soul.
Regards
DL
You contradict yourself. You say the bible is a myth then on multiple threads use bible verses as true sayings to prove your point and further your beliefs. This discussion is pointless the way you look at it. You're better off attempting to disprove that the bible isn't the inspired word of God, and trying to discredit the thousands of prophecies, than picking and choosing which parts you like. Were the 40 authors that wrote it conspiring liars?
It is unlike any other religious book, actually nearly 70 writings in one. Even though it was written over a period of ~2000 years, by 40 various authors, who wrote in 3 different languages, on 3 different continents, it still maintains a consistent message and unity that can't be reasoned by natural explanation. From simple fishermen and shepherds, to military generals and kings, all penning portions of scripture. Each with different purposes for writing, from recording history, to giving spiritual and moral instruction, or proclaiming judgement. They composed their works anywhere from prisons, the wilderness, battlefields, places of exile, to majestic palaces and temples; writing history, laws, songs, prophecies, instructions, and more. All in this process they showed their personal emotions, expressing everything from anger, frustration, joy, to pure love. From Genesis to Revelation, man's continuous rebellion and rejection of God is shown. Nevertheless, our merciful God was and is there to forgive, provide, and extend his love and grace to people who turned their backs on him.
The bible is the most unique and profound piece of literature in history. The depth contained in it, its grand demonstration, its continual meaning and unity can only be explained by supernatural and divine inspiration. There are mystical mysteries surrounding all of it. Did you know even the genealogy from Adam to Jesus has prophetic messages attached to the names in chronological order? Man alone couldn't have put together something of this scale and magnitude.
From your religions website you linked it seems your religions beliefs were formed by one man, in his one lifetime, with no fulfilled prophecies, how do you know it isn't bs?
"The Song of God, as written by Azrael Ondi-Ahman, contains the true thoughts and feelings of our Heavenly Parents, and these scriptures are the cornerstone of our faith."
You're going to put the fate of your eternal soul and faith based on that one man being inspired by God's truth? Really?
When you compare that to the immensity of the bible, there's no comparison, sorry, you won't find anything else that compares to it. The worlds second largest religion, Islam, and their holy book the qur'an can't even compare to the bible. It was only spoken by one person, in one lifetime, and it doesn't contain any fulfilled prophecies except Muhammad's self-fulfilled prophecy to return to Mecca.
I'm not seeking a religion. I'm seeking to foster my relationship with Christ. Christianity isn't so much a religion as it is a relationship.
Lastly, stepping up to your own responsibilities for sin is confessing them and repenting (turning away) from them. Renewal of the mind from the created desires of society to the desire of the Creator.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may discern the good, acceptable and perfect will of God." Rom 12:2
How can I try to profit from a gift? A gift that is sufficient and doesn't need anything added to it.
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." Rom 6:23
"He [God] said unto me , 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" 2 Corinth 12:9
I pray that God will open up your mind and heart to his revelations and that you would accept you have fallen short of perfect and be humble enough to acknowledge you need a savior. Love & Peace.
