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  1. Redemptionsong

    By Faith. Why?

    The 'many infallible truths' [Acts 1:3] referred to by Luke are all testimonies provided by the apostles to the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Did twelve apostles not witness to the resurrected Lord, or is their testimony somehow without value? Why would they all choose to lie about...
  2. Redemptionsong

    By Faith. Why?

    I do not reject good science, and l am careful not to impose an interpretation on Genesis that goes beyond the wording of scripture. The days of Genesis are not said to be days of 24 hours, and it may also be that a gap of time exists between verses 1 and 2 of chapter 1. The important thing to...
  3. Redemptionsong

    By Faith. Why?

    'Atheism' is the the negative ('not') of 'theism', and refers to not having a belief in the existence of a God, or gods. If you wish to add to this definition, please go ahead. It's important that you make it clear what you do, and do not, believe. What is clear is that eternal life is not on...
  4. Redemptionsong

    By Faith. Why?

    The sin of Adam is still with us, and cannot be denied. If you could persuade me that you were not dying then l would have reason to believe that you were without sin, but the truth is you are dying! Death is the reality that you and l have to consider. I assume that you have given up on all...
  5. Redemptionsong

    By Faith. Why?

    Sin is a central theme throughout the Bible. In Genesis we see the causes of sin, and the effect of sin. We also see God offer a way out of the dilemma in which Adam and his generations find themselves. A temporary solution to sin was provided under the Law. Offerings made to God in the...
  6. Redemptionsong

    Is it possible to see God's 'face'?

    As l see it, there are details in the story of Abraham that take it out of the realm of fiction. For instance, Abraham had a family tree that connects to figures of history. In Genesis 11:26 it says, 'And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran'. Then we are also told where...
  7. Redemptionsong

    Is it possible to see God's 'face'?

    I think you're right to use the phrase 'seeming contradictions' because there are a number of possible explanations for why both passages may be true. Moses spake with God 'face to face', but he appears not to have seen God's face. This may indicate that Moses communicated directly with God and...
  8. Redemptionsong

    Is it possible to see God's 'face'?

    The difficulty with not accepting the characters of the Bible as historical is that the origins to 'actual' history are removed. Christianity is rooted in the history of Israel. The history of lsrael is found littered everywhere in documentary and archaeological evidence. Take, for example...
  9. Redemptionsong

    Is it possible to see God's 'face'?

    In the story of the three 'men' who appeared to Abraham at Mamre [Genesis 18], it's recorded that Abraham saw the men and ran from his tent to meet them. To one, he bowed and said, My Lord. He then fetched food and, while he stood by, 'they did eat'. Later, two of the men (angels) went on to...
  10. Redemptionsong

    Is it possible to see God's 'face'?

    That's fine...so long as you can apply this principle consistently. Exodus 32:15,16. 'And Moses turned, and went down from the mount, and the two tables of the testimony were in his hand: the tables were written on both their sides; on the one side and the other were they written. And the...
  11. Redemptionsong

    The testimony of the NT writers

    If you read the passage in John 21:24 in context it is quite clear that John 'testified' and 'wrote these things'! You're trying to deny the very words that confront you in the text.
  12. Redemptionsong

    The testimony of the NT writers

    John Mark is mentioned in Acts 12:12. Peter went to the household of Mark after his imprisonment by Herod. The household knew of Peter's predicament and had been praying for him. This demonstrates the close association between the two men. Of course, Peter also wrote epistles that bear his own...
  13. Redemptionsong

    The testimony of the NT writers

    I think you are right to raise the issue of reliable testimony. Scholarly scepticism, from the likes of Rabbi Tovia Singer, are being used as the doorway to attack the foundations of the Christian faith. Sadly, many of the great scholars who dealt with these issues head on are no longer with...
  14. Redemptionsong

    The testimony of the NT writers

    No, they are not anonymous. The writers names were passed down in an unbroken tradition from the apostles. Let's begin with John's Gospel and read what Peter says in John 21:24: 'This is the disciple [John] which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony...
  15. Redemptionsong

    I should be happy

    My advice, which is not accepted by many, is to get a dog that eats cats. Then, with more time on your hands, and less anxiety, you can go for some long enjoyable walks.
  16. Redemptionsong

    By Faith. Why?

    From my perspective, which accepts Jewish tradition, Moses was the one who revealed the words of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy (despite all that modern sceptics maintain). This makes it a prophetic work, not a work of man. l find a long list of people who agree that Moses...
  17. Redemptionsong

    By Faith. Why?

    As l suspected, even an historian who went to great lengths to provide an accurate and reliable history of the Jews gets trashed by you! So, according to your definition of 'documentary evidence' the Bible is without any reliable evidence. Despite all the chronicles kept of the kings of lsrael...
  18. Redemptionsong

    Is it possible to see God's 'face'?

    That sounds about right to me. Is it only the Father that is without form? If the Father is seen, he must be seen in the Son. So, just as Christ can be seen, the resurrected man will also be a spirit in a spiritual body that can be seen by other spiritual bodies. Moses, then, was allowed to...
  19. Redemptionsong

    Is it possible to see God's 'face'?

    It depends what one means by 'spiritual'. I'm not sure l find the idea of a spiritual existence without any 'form' very appealing. It actually becomes a nothingness. What kind of spiritual existence do you foresee? Is it a union of the spirit in man with the Spirit of God, in such a manner...
  20. Redemptionsong

    Is it possible to see God's 'face'?

    Yes, l think that we recognise Christ not by appearance so much as by righteousness. One could argue that Satan is capable of deceiving us by appearance. Psalm 17:15. 'As for me, I will behold thy face [Heb. panim] in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness'. When...
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