Bible Answers To World Questions
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INTRODUCTION
What is the primary source in your search for truth? Is it what you learned from your parents? Is it what you learned from your church? Is it what you learned at a theological school? Is it what you learned from your study of the Bible? Now, here is the second question: What is the boundary in your search for truth? If your boundary is any of the above, then Jesus, who wants to lead you to complete truth, must stop at your boundary. The Bible is the most accurate and complete source of reliable information which verifies the origin and nature of mankind. This book relies upon the Bible as a primary source for its contents.
It is hoped as you read this book, you will get a glimpse of the great person God designed you to be and the many things he wants you to know. If you read something in this book that seems far-fetched, take time to see if the Bible says the same thing or else doesn‘t specifically contradict what is said. The idea that the writers of the Scriptures are more special than you is not supported by the Bible. The idea that the best informed people about God are those with academic credentials is a misnomer. The belief that the Bible is a perfect work done by imperfect people is only half true.
To find out who you really are and how much you are loved by God, read the whole book even though some of the ideas will smart. When you reach the boundary set by your religious teaching, you may become afraid to continue. Before you discount what you are reading, remember, Jesus is the Spirit of Truth who wants to lead you into complete truth. At this point you will stop at the boundary set by the religion you have embraced or you will, with faith in Jesus as your guide, continue your search for truth. Jesus said you can know truth and truth will set you free. The more truth you know the more freedom you will experience. Truth has no boundary so don’t permit one to be set for you.
This is not a perfect presentation of truth because the author can’t do perfection. With some statements you will agree and with some you will disagree. The goal is not agreeing or disagreeing but the finding of truth which the brain can translate into oneness with the living God. A statement with which you disagree may evoke thought that will open your understanding to more truth.
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The trial and crucifixion, which takes center stage in Christian teachings, were the sealing of the peace treaty for the war that was won in the garden. These move the brain to emotion and well they should but, the trial and cross represent history. What was done in the garden represents “today”…“now”. On the cross was the sacrificial lamb; in the garden was the lion of the tribe of
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About the Book
Common sense is the key to determining if something is true or false. This also applies to understanding the teachings of the Bible. Traditional religion has altered many messages in the Bible to accommodate an agenda. Like the Jews of Jesus' day, people cleave to their traditional views so they can remain a part of their chosen church or religious order. The answers in this book are not influenced by tradition. They give the reader an opportunity to obtain a truthful answer and help share that answer with others who need the help provided by the truths in the Bible.
Anyone familiar with the way the Bible was compiled knows it is not a work of perfection. Anyone who knows the languages of the Bible knows the translations are not perfect. Tradition and imperfection influenced the compilation and translations. The writers were men who believed in God and Jesus but didn’t fully understand either. Like any other servant of God, they wrote what they believed was correct knowing imperfect men don’t produce perfect work any more than an imperfect reader fully comprehends what is written. The Bible is only a lamp that lightens the path of the person sincerely seeking God. It is the responsibility of the seeker to walk the path with the lantern in hand.
Peter and Paul did and said things that contradicted what Jesus taught. This book tries to present them as flawed but committed Christians who made a great contribution to the life of this author and millions of others who had the good fortune to read what they wrote. They were imperfect men, writing about a perfect God. Though imperfect, the writings in the Bible are adequate to show a person the way to God and warn the don’t-need-God person of his final destination.
About the Author
While in high school, the author enjoyed math and planned to become an aeronautical engineer. He knew nothing of the writings in the Bible and had only attended a church a few times. He heard a preacher say the Bible was the word of God so his commitment to God was followed by a diligent study of the Bible. His approach was similar to his approach in geometry where he was given theorems to prove. Assuming the theorem was correct because it was in the book was not acceptable, it must be proven. His desire was not to prove the Bible wrong but to learn from it what was right.