You've heard it before... scientists and atheists alike saying that the Bible is made up, and written by men. Yes, science is the only truth we can trust in because it has been proven. I've heard this over and over not only from non-believers, but in school from grade school all the way through college. This a problem with the assumptions people are making though because the Bible has been scientifically accurate time and again, even before man had certain scientific things right. For instance, back when men were saying that the earth was the center of the universe, the Bible said it was the other way around. So if the Bible was really written only by men, wouldn't they have the same thoughts as the popular teachings of the time? Most of these men were after all only peasants, not scholars. Sunday, October 24, 2010
Science in the Bible
You've heard it before... scientists and atheists alike saying that the Bible is made up, and written by men. Yes, science is the only truth we can trust in because it has been proven. I've heard this over and over not only from non-believers, but in school from grade school all the way through college. This a problem with the assumptions people are making though because the Bible has been scientifically accurate time and again, even before man had certain scientific things right. For instance, back when men were saying that the earth was the center of the universe, the Bible said it was the other way around. So if the Bible was really written only by men, wouldn't they have the same thoughts as the popular teachings of the time? Most of these men were after all only peasants, not scholars. 
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Books of the Bible by Type
Here are the books of the Bible by type. Click on book name to view book online, or view the whole Bible (KJV) HERE.
Old Testament
Law
History
Poetry
Major Prophets
Minor Prophets
New Testament
Gospels
History
Paul's Epistles
General Epsitles
Prophecy
You can check out these two posters on Zazzle that list the books of the Bible. These books of the Bible posters are a great resource to have in the classroom, at church, or in your house or kid's room to help remember the order and type of books in the Bible. (Click on poster to see details).
About the Old Testament (from the Free Bible program found HERE): The Bible is not really a single book, but a collection of books and letters, almost like a library. It is divided into two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. Separating these two parts of the Bible is Jesus Christ. While all of the Bible is very old, the Old Testament refers to the testaments or covenants God made with man before Jesus Christ came, and the New Testament contains the covenants God made with man after Jesus came. The 39 books of the Old Testament can be divided into five logical groups; the books of Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophets and Minor Prophets. Knowing what type of book is being read will greatly aid in understanding the message of that book. The Old Testament was written over a period of 1,400 years by about 32 writers, covering over 3,600 years of man�s history. It was penned by men of vastly different backgrounds, living in different countries and in different ages. Many did not know each other and some did not even know what the others had written. Yet when their writings became one book, each perfectly harmonized with the others - an indication that this Book of many writers has only One Author, the Holy Ghost. "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost" (2 Peter 1:21).About the New Testament (from the Free Bible program found HERE): Four hundred years separate the writing of the last book of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament. John the Baptist broke the prophetic silence of these four hundred years with his bold preaching and baptism of repentance. As with the Old Testament, the 27 books of the New Testament can be divided into five logical groups; the Gospels, History, Paul�s Letters, General Letters and Prophecy. Knowing what type of book or letter is being read will greatly aid in understanding the message of that book. The New Testament was written by 8 writers over a period of only a 100 years. The early Church did not have the New Testament scriptures as we know it today. They quoted from the Old Testament scriptures, with every new teaching based on the authority of Jesus Christ as directed through the apostles. The first New Testament books to be written were actually some of Paul�s letters, which he wrote to Churches he had founded on his missionary journeys. The necessity of having a written account of Christ�s life was not urgent while the personal eye-witnesses were alive, but few were still living toward the end of the first century. Then Mark wrote his Gospel, followed by Luke, Matthew and John. The book of Revelation was the last book of the New Testament to be written.
The Chronology of Jesus Christ
4 BC
Jesus is Born
AD 8
Jesus in Temple
AD 26
Jesus Baptized
Jesus Tempted by Satan
Jesus' first miracle
AD 27
Jesus and Nicodemus
Jesus talks to the Samaratan Woman
Jesus heals the nobleman's son
The fishermen follow Jesus
Matthew decides to follow Jesus
Jesus chooses his 12 disciples
Jesus preaches the sermon on the mount
Jesus travels through Galilee
Jesus tells parables about the kingdom
Jairus' daughter returned to live by Jesus
Jesus sends his disciples to preach and heal
John the Baptist is killed by Herod
Spring AD 29
Jesus feeds 5,000 men
Jesus walks on water
Fall AD 29
Jesus feeds 4,000 men
Jesus predicts His death
Jesus is transfigured
Jesus pays His temple tax
October AD 29
Jesus attends the feast of the tabernacles
Winter AD 29
Jesus returns Lazarus to life
Sunday AD 30
The Triumphal entry
Monday AD 30
Jesus cleanses the temple
Tuesday AD 30
Authority of Jesus questioned
Wednesday AD 30
Plot against Jesus
Thursday AD 30
The last supper
Gethsemane
Friday AD 30
Jesus' trial
Jesus' crucifixion
The burial of Jesus
Sunday AD 30
Jesus rises from the dead
Jesus appears to the 10 disciples
The next week AD 30
Jesus appears to 500 people
AD 30 (40 days after the resurrection)
Jesus ascends to Heaven
Thursday, October 7, 2010
From the mouths of the translators (of the NIV NKJV)
There is a book called "Selecting a Translation of the Bible" written by Lewis Foster (the man who helped translate the NIV and NKJV). In his book there are some disturbing things that show us the mindset of the translators of these false translations. Just to show you an example:
In a section titled "How to make a Bible Translation" Foster says "In this day of specialists, it is difficult to find individuals adept in knowledge of the Bible, knowledge of the Greek or Hebrew, and use of the English language. To be safe, the work of the Biblical scholars should be submitted for further refinement by an expert in English. Grammatical slips, awkward phrases, ambiguous expressions, unnecessary words, offensive terms - all tend to clutter the translation of God's Word. Help can also be found in another direction. After all the experts have done their work, still one cannot be sure what the reaction will be from the average reader. It is helpful to know what he appreciates and what he finds objectionable, troublesome, or lacking," (Foster, p19).
So let's just put what Mr. Foster said into perspective, (remember, this is the man who helped to translate the NIV and NKJV)! Not only does he believe that God wasn't smart enough to know grammar (obviously God needs an English lesson), but he also believes in not putting anything into the Bible that people find objectionable, troublesome, or lacking!
Looking through the eyes of an average athiest for just a second here, what would we see? "Oh, that whole Bible is objectionable! I'm offended! I don't like what it says, it's troublesome to me and lacking all common sense!" Therefore Mr. Foster would be in need to change everything in the Bible from the original... this leaves him free to change anything he wants to whatever views he sees fit, whether they are consistent with God's word or not. When you read the NIV or NKJV then, you are reading Mr. Foster's views and opinions on what he thinks should and should not be in the Bible, rather than reading God's Word. This is something serious seeker's of God's Word should consider then when choosing a Bible. Do you want the whole, unedited, unadulterated word of God? Or do you want the views of a translater like Lewis Foster?
To read more about the KJV versus other Bible translations, click HERE.
To read more about having confidence in God's word click HERE.
To take the acid test with your NIV or NKJV click HERE.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Forum contest!
Head over to our forums and join in the contest! The first 2 people to gain 200 activity points, get two people to join, and upload an avatar get a "Friend of IFB" award! See the official contest rules HERE. Good luck!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Do you use the NIV? Take the acid test!
Friday, October 1, 2010
In the News - Teacher's hide in closet to pray
According to the article: 'ACLU-crafted court order criminalizes Christianity', any prayer, discussion of the Bible or God inside or even outside of school in one's own home, can be punishable by law in the state of Florida for teachers and staff in the Santa Rosa county school district. Two students sued the school anonymously when teachers were caught praying outside of school hours, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) jumped in to craft a 'Consent Decree' to affirmatively ban all prayer or religious talk inside or outside of school, even in one's own home. Teachers are not even allowed to reply to parent e-mails if the parent e-mail in any way refers to the Bible, God, or scripture, even in the signature. Two teachers took to hiding in a closet to pray for fear of being punished and taken to jail. The 'Consent Decree' is in clear violation of the first amendment, and is currently being fought in court for violation of first amendment rights. If this is not overturned, it may set a precedent as to what new laws will be set against Christianity, Bible study, and prayer in other states, in a public institution, or in one's own home. To read the full article visit HERE.
