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Sorry, @Jeffro, I couldn't help it. That atheist video was just awful! And the "Gloria" thing - that's the first song that came to mind, lol...
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I guess you kinda asked for it, lol...
is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.
the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.
i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.
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Sorry, @Jeffro, I couldn't help it. That atheist video was just awful! And the "Gloria" thing - that's the first song that came to mind, lol...
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I guess you kinda asked for it, lol...
is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.
the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.
i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.
Lol, "Gloria" ๐
is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.
the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.
i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.
You can't forget someone if you're with them all the time.
is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.
the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.
i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.
@touchofgrey
I appreciate you sharing a link with me.
Here's the thing - I was an atheist for about half my life, so I already know how they think. I believed in evolution. I did the college thing and I know the typical response that so-called "educated" atheists give. I was one of them.
Paul used to persecute Christians. But then he didn't. There was a reason.
is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.
the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.
i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.
is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.
the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.
i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.
is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.
the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.
i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.
Pliny the Younger wrote about Jesus. He testified that first century Christians professed loyalty to Christ and even spoke to Christ.
https://archive.org/details/lettersofplinyyo00plin/page/394/mode/2up?q=christ
is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.
the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.
i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.
the jw idea that believers are destined either for heavenly life or for endless life on earth comes in for significant criticism by critics of various kinds.
even some groups, such as the christadelphians, who share belief in a future paradise earth, donโt share the view that some christians are destined for life in heaven.
yet there is surprisingly quite a lot of evidence in the bible for the existence of two distinct groups of believers.
the faithful Jews
Faithful Jews became Christians. And later on anyone who joined Jesus became "a Jew" by means of being in union with him as head. He is Jewish. Those "married" to him in the covenant inherit the name.
Jesus' revelation to John showed that there would be "Jews" from all backgrounds and that the number of the 144,000 would not be filled until just prior to the great tribulation.
the jw idea that believers are destined either for heavenly life or for endless life on earth comes in for significant criticism by critics of various kinds.
even some groups, such as the christadelphians, who share belief in a future paradise earth, donโt share the view that some christians are destined for life in heaven.
yet there is surprisingly quite a lot of evidence in the bible for the existence of two distinct groups of believers.
And really, whichever part of an inheritance we inherit, all have God as Father.
All will see Him and be with Him and love Him and be loved by Him.
The whole reason for the arrangement has to do with healing the family. It is unthinkable for Him to be divided from His kids for all eternity, and yet the Devil keeps trying to promote that lie through various twisted teachings.
Having two different assignments in the family doesn't mean one group or assignment doesn't get to be with God. To the contrary - the whole reason for that assignment is to bring the other part of the group closer so all can be together.
"All things are possible with God."
Physical humans will get to hang out with God in the way that is most appropriate - for Him to visit in a materialized body. He didn't spend so long creating the earth for nothing. He loves it here!
If He was to not visit for all eternity, that would be like hell. He's not a "hell" person. The Devil is the one teaching the "hell" stuff.
What point would there being alive forever on earth and being separated from God? That doesn't make any sense. Life without Him would be purposeless. He is the reason we're alive. It's just a given that He's coming back.
The 144,000 are just part of a work assignment, like Joseph was part of a work assignment. He helped feed the kids. But being with his dad was what he missed the most.
Jehovah is coming back.