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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

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.

FreeTheMasons

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

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

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.

FreeTheMasons

https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2022/11/18/top-ten-historical-references-to-jesus-outside-of-the-bible/

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Proof of two destinies for believers in the Bible, heavenly and earthly

by slimboyfat in

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, don’t 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.

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.

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Proof of two destinies for believers in the Bible, heavenly and earthly

by slimboyfat in

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, don’t 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.

FreeTheMasons

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.

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MINA TREASURY SERVICES LIMITED, Ireland, Bethel, the vow of poverty, stocks, dividends and Christ Jesus. Find me the connection

by LaFrancia in

i read this from a european blog.

all the bethelites who are part of it (16 in total) own 631,250 shares (value of each share 1 euro).

the shares will generate a dividend, but the bethelites have all taken a vow of poverty.

FreeTheMasons

Double dipping is twice as nice.

Until you get caught with your hand in the cookie jar.

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MINA TREASURY SERVICES LIMITED, Ireland, Bethel, the vow of poverty, stocks, dividends and Christ Jesus. Find me the connection

by LaFrancia in

i read this from a european blog.

all the bethelites who are part of it (16 in total) own 631,250 shares (value of each share 1 euro).

the shares will generate a dividend, but the bethelites have all taken a vow of poverty.

FreeTheMasons

https://www.linkedin.com/in/derval-keane-44128a2a/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=ie

https://www.dilloneustace.com/people/derval-keane

There is a Derval Keane with an address at a property in Astoria, NY.

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

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.

FreeTheMasons

Jesus has sent messengers ahead of his arrival to announce freedom to the prisoners, that he is coming to heal the blind and deaf.

He is on the way, children.

You've been sitting in the dark for so long. The night will end in time. The day is coming, and the skies will open up with light.

Jesus did not forget you.

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

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.

FreeTheMasons

There are some people born blind and deaf. They never see anything and never hear anything, and yet they still can learn that sound and sight exist without personally experiencing "evidence" in the way a seeing and hearing person does.

Jesus taught through illustrations for a reason.

The Bible says there would be a new covenant with laws written on hearts.

The heart of a person is in a place you and I cannot see. We can only see what comes out of the heart through a person's mouth or action.

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how do you feel about the use of the name Jehovah now?

by enoughisenough in

for those who still believe in god and the bible, how do you feel/think about the name jehovah now?

i am one who never wanted to bring reproach on god's name.

i will admit using the word jehovah now makes me feel rather icky...like i am promoting a lie of sorts.

FreeTheMasons

The Bible says Moses felt slow of tongue.

(Some say maybe he had a lisp.)

Jehovah was willing to talk with Moses even if he couldn't pronounce things a certain way. Jehovah was with Moses. Pronunciation doesn't matter so much as love and trust and honesty and integrity and faithfulness.

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MINA TREASURY SERVICES LIMITED, Ireland, Bethel, the vow of poverty, stocks, dividends and Christ Jesus. Find me the connection

by LaFrancia in

i read this from a european blog.

all the bethelites who are part of it (16 in total) own 631,250 shares (value of each share 1 euro).

the shares will generate a dividend, but the bethelites have all taken a vow of poverty.

FreeTheMasons

@LaFrancia -

The linked websites mention both a "Michael Whyte" and a "Michael White" - do you know which it is? Or are there two different Michael Whyte/Whites involved?

(Incidentally, there is a Michael White aka Proszek aka Hayes with a past Columbia Heights address; there is also a Michael Whyte with Credit Suisse history in the NY area who works in Real Estate for KKR, but they may not be the ones listed there since it's Ireland.)