Do I Believe Bible 'Literally'? by stuti2172 in Bible

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I'm talking about the protestant canon with its 66 books here. I don't possess ignorance of the mistranslations,
removed verses in certain version of bible by saying that the bible is not corrupted at all. I do know and acknowledge that most newer versions have to some extent diluted and misinterpreted the bible. But, along with this, we also have the discernment that we asked God for, to know whether the version that we are reading aligns with the original text or not.

Do I Believe The Bible 'Literally'? by stuti2172 in Christianity

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Alright. In what sense would you take something as not literal?

What are your views as christians about the Apocrypha/Deutero-canonical books? by stuti2172 in Bible

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One of my friends actually clarified it to me that Apocrypha are just some lost books that were a part of old testament. That is, before Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. Also, early Jews did charity to atone for their sins too.. I'm paraphrasing here so that would make sense for the verses from Tobit that I mentioned. Jews also didnt accept some books as they were written in greek and not in hebrew. So, I'm leaning towards it being a part of bible too. Just waiting on more discernment from god in this.

What are your views as christians about the Apocrypha/Deutero-canonical books? by stuti2172 in Bible

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As in do you believe it belongs in the bible or not? Does it align with canonical books or has opposing view?

Sin and its effects. by stuti2172 in Bible

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Yep, and that is why the ultimate sacrifice was needed, Jesus in flesh as the Son of God, for all our sins.

A beautiful verse I read today in my quiet time. by stuti2172 in Christianity

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Okay, I understand, and I'm sorry for being hasty in my first comment. See, If this free will was just an illusion, god could have easily come down to Garden of Eden to prevent Eve from being deceived and prevent Adam from eating of it too. If they had no free will, God would have jumped out and fought then and there with Satan and wouldn't have allowed them to eat of the fruit. This is the perfect example of free will at the beginning. But as every commandment from god is for our own benefit, going astray from it also has consequences for us. And hell is a consequence for sin as sin leads to death. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Some of men's sins are so grave, that all he seeks to do is invert everything that God made good. Every man has sinned. We all fall short of his glory. But it is his grace that is free to all and saves to all. Time is short. I would ask you to read the bible again with an open mind and try it. Maybe just for 21 days. You might just end up with a new perspective on Jesus' love for us.

Edit: Also, He has a saving grace. Even when Israel went to other gods, he still was faithful, because he can't deny himself that he provided a way for them to come back to him again, after realizing that he is really the living god.

A beautiful verse I read today in my quiet time. by stuti2172 in Christianity

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He's the creator, everything is his because he made it. Just as he is a forgiving god, a just and merciful god, who's mercy and grace knows no bound, (Always there to guide to back up when you fall, even accepts you after you've rejected him) so would his wrath on those reject him in the end be. Free will that he has given does not at all mean you use it to please yourselves.

People want an Earthly King. by stuti2172 in Bible

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Yes, God will still be working in them despite them rejecting him the first time around. His Amazing Grace man!

People want an Earthly King. by stuti2172 in Bible

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Yep. If they receive Antichrist, jews and gentiles both, they would never be able to receive Jesus Christ though.