Is there evidence for the Bible’s accuracy and perfection? Does atheism or agnosticism make sense logically? What does the Bible say about these beliefs? Are all religions the same?
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“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuseFor the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse”
-Romans 1:20
“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”
-Psalm 14:1-3
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* Simple history *
Regarding his comment of what would happen if religion was not taught in school, by studying some basic history he can learn the answer since that has already been done – one example was the Soviet Union. A start on that topic could begin here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_Soviet_Union
Regarding the rest of his opinions:
* God has made His existence obvious to all people *
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.[1] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.[2] Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse[3] How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.[4]
[1-Psalm 14:1, 53:1; 2-Psalm 19:1; 3-Romans 1:19-20; 4-Daniel 4:3]
* All of us are sinners before God in need of His salvation *
For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.[1] I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.[2] The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.[3] Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.[4] The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.[5] He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.[6] He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.[7] Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord[8]
[1-Ecclesiastes 7:20; 2-John 8:24; 3-Psalm 9:17; 4-Psalm 28:5; 5-Mark 1:15; 6-John 3:18; 7-1 John 5:10; 8-Acts 3:19]
* All people are commanded to worship God and obey Him *
Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein[1] And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?[2] Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.[3] Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.[4] And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.[5] That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.[6]
[1-Isaiah 42:5; 2-Daniel 4:35; 3-Revelation 4:11; 4-Matthew 4:10; 5-Acts 17:30-31; 6-Philippians 2:10-11]
How can we explain 8 people Saved in Noah’s time? Is this defended by Calvinism?
Good day Mia
I’m unclear what you’re asking regarding Noah. But perhaps you’ll find these Scripture verses helpful:
Genesis 6:5-8 – “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. So the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.” But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”
Hebrews 11:7 – “By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.”
2 Peter 2:4-6 – “For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; and did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly; and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly”
Luke 17:26-30 – “And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.”
Hi Sean! Good day. I was wondering why God only saved 8 people out of millions during Noah’s time. If we say that God chooses who he will save or if we hold a Calvinistic view it doesn’t sound right. Because we know that God is saving a lot of people in the coming end time. I hope that came across better.