this is a question that has racked my brain.
how do we know it is from god?
we have heard this since we were born that the bible was the word of god!
PrimateDave,
Are you dense?
I did not say it's God's word because it says so.
Try a reading comprehension class.
Better yet, try what I described in my posts on this thread.
You will only be convinced if you try it.
If you don't try it, you will remain a doubter.
BA- Take my advice, you'll be ecstatic that you did.
for those of you who are interested, the project i've been working on for the last few months is finally finished.
i originally did a thread about it back in april: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/156497/1.ashx.
it seems that alot of us still have family members in the religion and have not infrequent arguments with them about some of the beliefs and practices.
Very nice presentation of the facts, Mary!
I will keep it for reference, as well as the occasional print and copy, for those who are waking up to the fact that JWs do not teach what the Bible teaches, rather, they are a book publishing company that promotes the teachings of men.
Thanks for making all your hard work available to the masses!
BA- Blessings to you!!
there are so many raw honey products on the internet, i cannot decide which one i want to buy.
It depends on its use.
For a general purpose sweetener- Clover Honey.
For a dip with pita bread- Eucalyptus Honey.
For sweetening coffee- Buckwheat Honey.
BA- Most other honeys are in the same league as clover honey, and not worth the added expense.
this is a question that has racked my brain.
how do we know it is from god?
we have heard this since we were born that the bible was the word of god!
BA, So in other words, the bible is the word of God because it says it is the word of God. And it takes faith (ie, belief without proof/evidence) to accept the Bible as God's word. That's like saying you have to believe it before you can believe it. Stunning.
Not what I said. If you avoid reading the Scriptures I quoted, it may be clearer. Here is a second attempt, to augment (not replace), what I stated above: - Have (develop) faith in God (believe He exists, and that He cares about you). - Believe the Bible is His inspired word. - Pray to Him for His Holy Spirit to come upon you before you read His word, the Bible. - Read the Bible, pouring over each word, each sentence, each paragraph, in context (I suggest sticking to the New Testament until you have a desire to read the OT, which you will). - Apply what you learn in your life, in your dealings with others. IF you do so, you will see that it is God's word. You will eventually have no doubts. Your faith will grow, as well as your understanding and application. IF you do not, then you will remain as you are, a doubter. There is no other way to explain it that I can think of right now. BA- It's a chicken and egg issue- faith grows only if you exercise it.
this is a question that has racked my brain.
how do we know it is from god?
we have heard this since we were born that the bible was the word of god!
I believe the Bible is the word of God:
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
I believe that it takes faith to please God, and believe in His word:
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." - Hebrews 11:6
I believe that faith is not a possesion of all men:
"And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith." - 2 Thessalonians 3:2
I believe that if you read His word, and apply it in your life, you will come to KNOW that it is His word.
BA- It starts with faith.
i surely hope not.
but i figure, if bush didn't get it, no one will.
There will be attempts.
There already have been.
Will they succeed?
I Hope not.
BA
i define "miracle" as an event which occurs in opposition or defiance of natural laws.
i have never observed any occurance of any event taking place not in accord with natural laws.
Every birth is a miracle.
Every accident avoided is a miracle.
Every human turned from suicide is a miracle.
Every homeless or needy person given a meal is a miracle.
Every elderly person given a hand to help them walk is a miracle.
Every human saved by the grace of God is a miracle.
BA- I have seen many miracles in my life. I have been blessed to be the recipient of many, as well as seeing others blessed with miracles in their life.
my brother disappeared day before yesterday.
he is schizophrenic, so there is no telling what happened.
please, if you see him, please report it to the police.
Mine went missing years ago in Dallas, TX.
Maybe it's something in the water?
BA- I feel for ya.
my mother-in-law has been fighting breast cancer for two years.
it then moved to the lungs and now to the brain.
they give her less then 6 months.
Amen.
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-30494372_itm.
'arrogant and unethical': fannie mae to pay $400 million penalty.. .
byline: robert manor .
BA, you're just plain scary.
Lol!
Thanks, I consider that a compliment, coming from you.
BA- Lulz. Thinking is Scary? Who knew?
PS- More general scariness for ya:
