I appreciate how articulate he is, and his passion for truth. But, he lost me when he explained that he doesn't care if Jesus was a real person, or not, and when he simply describes Jesus as an allegorical figure. What that would mean, then, is that the blood sacrifice that Jesus made for us is not real, and that we have not been saved. Well... sorry... but I choose to believe that Jesus is God and sacrificed himself to defeat Satan in the spiritual war, and His blood covenant triumphed--which is why we say we have already won. But, we must choose to believe this, and we must choose to behave accordingly.
His point about being a fake-Christian is well-taken, and there are many. But to go so far as to say that Jesus is an allegory is putting Man and Ego right back up at the top of the food chain where Lucifer wants us to think we are.
Non-literal or secular interpretations of the Bible, like this guy's, or Jordan Peterson's, can definitely help people find Christ in their own way. In the atheist's mind, there's a mental barrier in place that prevents even reading the Bible. Any thought of religion or God is immediately rejected because it is seen as supernatural, or without evidence, or anti-science. This is why many Christian vs. atheist debates get constantly hung up on evolution, geology, etc. Not that these are unimportant, but going from an atheist, scientism perspective to a literal interpretation of the Bible requires far too much change in belief in one go. Secular interpretations or discussions of the Bible can open people's minds up to the actual message and the wisdom in the Bible, while circumventing the mental block that science worship puts in place. Once one begins to understand the Bible's teachings, that opens the door to belief.
This is EXACTLY right. Without the literal existence of Jesus, there is no Christianity. Jesus is not a philosopher who came with a set of theological or socio-ethical principles to discuss--as C.S. Lewis notes in Mere Christianity: he is either the Son of the Living God and part of the Trinity or he was a madman and Christianity is predicated on a lie. It's amazing to see someone preach about false Christianity while propagandizing false Christianity.
I. ENJOY. SEEING. YOUR. POOR. ATTEMPTS. AT. CREATING. DISORDER.
That's my safety. YOU are my lil safety blanket. Because you lack wit, creativity and intelligence, I sleep better at night. If you fed fellas was as smart as you thunk, the Patriots would be in real trouble.
Imo most Jesus follows follow Satanists lite....the blood sacrifice is satanism...this is what they do eat the flesh and drink the blood to be saved from undergoing soul cleansing process when the body dies.....no one else can save you from your karma...you keep getting the same lessons until you learn correct way......to even think it's ok to ask someone else to do this for you or allow you to skip this part is childish. Satan isn't real...there is duality here .. opposits in this world not above. So there isn't good and evil god and sstan...darl and light are the same thing.
I appreciate how articulate he is, and his passion for truth. But, he lost me when he explained that he doesn't care if Jesus was a real person, or not, and when he simply describes Jesus as an allegorical figure. What that would mean, then, is that the blood sacrifice that Jesus made for us is not real, and that we have not been saved. Well... sorry... but I choose to believe that Jesus is God and sacrificed himself to defeat Satan in the spiritual war, and His blood covenant triumphed--which is why we say we have already won. But, we must choose to believe this, and we must choose to behave accordingly.
His point about being a fake-Christian is well-taken, and there are many. But to go so far as to say that Jesus is an allegory is putting Man and Ego right back up at the top of the food chain where Lucifer wants us to think we are.
Non-literal or secular interpretations of the Bible, like this guy's, or Jordan Peterson's, can definitely help people find Christ in their own way. In the atheist's mind, there's a mental barrier in place that prevents even reading the Bible. Any thought of religion or God is immediately rejected because it is seen as supernatural, or without evidence, or anti-science. This is why many Christian vs. atheist debates get constantly hung up on evolution, geology, etc. Not that these are unimportant, but going from an atheist, scientism perspective to a literal interpretation of the Bible requires far too much change in belief in one go. Secular interpretations or discussions of the Bible can open people's minds up to the actual message and the wisdom in the Bible, while circumventing the mental block that science worship puts in place. Once one begins to understand the Bible's teachings, that opens the door to belief.
Just my personal experience.
I agree with that. Like stepping stones... and once you take the first step (by choice), God's grace guides you towards Him.
This is EXACTLY right. Without the literal existence of Jesus, there is no Christianity. Jesus is not a philosopher who came with a set of theological or socio-ethical principles to discuss--as C.S. Lewis notes in Mere Christianity: he is either the Son of the Living God and part of the Trinity or he was a madman and Christianity is predicated on a lie. It's amazing to see someone preach about false Christianity while propagandizing false Christianity.
I think this is why he makes such an effort to say he is not concerned with the history of Jesus. He tries to sidestep the reality... but fails.
We really need a really real Jesus. Nothing else will do.
No, I mean are you provided with guarantees? Safeties?
I have blessed assurance--the greatest gurantee possible. But there is no safety for any of us, and I'm not looking for any.
I think I answered that a moment ago.
I. ENJOY. SEEING. YOUR. POOR. ATTEMPTS. AT. CREATING. DISORDER.
That's my safety. YOU are my lil safety blanket. Because you lack wit, creativity and intelligence, I sleep better at night. If you fed fellas was as smart as you thunk, the Patriots would be in real trouble.
Imo most Jesus follows follow Satanists lite....the blood sacrifice is satanism...this is what they do eat the flesh and drink the blood to be saved from undergoing soul cleansing process when the body dies.....no one else can save you from your karma...you keep getting the same lessons until you learn correct way......to even think it's ok to ask someone else to do this for you or allow you to skip this part is childish. Satan isn't real...there is duality here .. opposits in this world not above. So there isn't good and evil god and sstan...darl and light are the same thing.
Ooooh. Deep, dewd. Dark and light are the same thing. Except the difference becomes clear when you try to read a book in the dark.
As the. young monk in thecmatrix said....there is no book....
I'll loan you one. I've got a bunch.