haven't studied the Bible enough to know whether you're on the right track, but I do know Jesus had a reason for layering his message/speaking in parables, so what you're saying doesn't seem completely out of the question, Jesus knew there were vipers everywhere. he had to be careful with his message, like Q...
your theory could also be why there is so much common material between Matthew and Luke; almost like a 'code' waiting to be uncovered by the reader. & the common material happens to be called the Q-Source.
John 1 KJV 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
This should tell you all that you need to know about how important God's Word is to Him and us. He made Himself man so that He could tell us directly. Our salvation depends entirely on us knowing the path back to our Creator, and knowing how much He loves us, it is almost incomprehensible to think that people believe he would mislead us in anyway. This isn't the government or some psychopath lawyer we're taking about here, this is the One True and Holy God.
Besides which, He used worse people than Paul to accomplish His Will in the Old Testament. Have faith, would ya?
thanks for the link and oh yes, I definitely have faith in God and Jesus:) just trying to find my way around the Bible/chatting with you guys as I go.
so far, studying the NT first makes the most sense to me.
to find out what Jesus said, and go from there.
so i know I need to read all the books of the Bible, but want to study only the 'words of Jesus' first to get the main idea.
that being said, and from what I can remember from Catholic Church, the Jesus I'm reading about is a lot different than what I was taught.
Purge your mind of what ever the catholics taught. I am not being hateful, I am not discriminatory, I am simply trying to show you what it took me many years to discover. Understand, the catholics are in it for the catholics, not for you.
First read the Gospel of John all the way through. It is very important that it is the King James Version (hear the heretics screeching.) These are the most beautiful words that have ever been written.
no offense taken, I've always understood Catholicism has some 'issues'. would question the priest when I was a young child, that didn't go over too well.
and yes, I'll start focusing on John. have heard good things about the book, thanks for the link:)
haven't studied the Bible enough to know whether you're on the right track, but I do know Jesus had a reason for layering his message/speaking in parables, so what you're saying doesn't seem completely out of the question, Jesus knew there were vipers everywhere. he had to be careful with his message, like Q...
your theory could also be why there is so much common material between Matthew and Luke; almost like a 'code' waiting to be uncovered by the reader. & the common material happens to be called the Q-Source.
http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/q.html
Jesus Christ came as the Word of God
John 1 KJV 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
This should tell you all that you need to know about how important God's Word is to Him and us. He made Himself man so that He could tell us directly. Our salvation depends entirely on us knowing the path back to our Creator, and knowing how much He loves us, it is almost incomprehensible to think that people believe he would mislead us in anyway. This isn't the government or some psychopath lawyer we're taking about here, this is the One True and Holy God.
Besides which, He used worse people than Paul to accomplish His Will in the Old Testament. Have faith, would ya?
http://www.bereanresearchinstitute.com/02_Bible_Versions/BV.0003_Antioch_and_Alexandria.html
thanks for the link and oh yes, I definitely have faith in God and Jesus:) just trying to find my way around the Bible/chatting with you guys as I go.
so far, studying the NT first makes the most sense to me.
to find out what Jesus said, and go from there.
so i know I need to read all the books of the Bible, but want to study only the 'words of Jesus' first to get the main idea.
that being said, and from what I can remember from Catholic Church, the Jesus I'm reading about is a lot different than what I was taught.
Purge your mind of what ever the catholics taught. I am not being hateful, I am not discriminatory, I am simply trying to show you what it took me many years to discover. Understand, the catholics are in it for the catholics, not for you.
First read the Gospel of John all the way through. It is very important that it is the King James Version (hear the heretics screeching.) These are the most beautiful words that have ever been written.
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/John-Chapter-1/
I promise you that God will lead you to where you need to go, after this. Believe in Him, trust in Him, follow Him.
Matthew 11 KJV
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
no offense taken, I've always understood Catholicism has some 'issues'. would question the priest when I was a young child, that didn't go over too well.
and yes, I'll start focusing on John. have heard good things about the book, thanks for the link:)