Defending The Faith

Today I am going to try and dive in to something I have never really tried before. I am of the mentality that, to those who don't see that the Bible was written by God, too bad. I have never really wanted to try and defend it. I only bring up this topic, not becuase I think it will be some huge evangelical tool. But I think it will greatly help people in building their own foundation. This will be kind of a continuation of the previous post. In the sense that we, the church, need to know the basics, and know where in the bible they are taught. Before I move on though I just wanted to clarify, I didn't want to defend The Bible because I didn't think the people I was trying to defend it from would ever understand. Like Moses trying to talk sense to the Pharoah, it just wasn't going to work. That is a terrible excuse, but that was my thinking. Anyways, We take for granted the basics of biblical knowledge. I have come across people who have no idea what the Old and New Testaments are, I have been asked if they are even part of the bible. This isn't because these people are "stupid", they just don't know. I think it would be rather daunting for someone who has no idea where to start, if they have no one there to help them through it. That is where the church comes in to play. Teaching the chruch the basics and just being able to relate to other people, in a simplified way I think would be a great tool, not for people to become scholars, but for them to be able to correct wrong thinking from the start. Let me use this general example, someone who has no idea about the bible starts asking you questions just on the basics, if they have the wrong idea it can cause them problems down the road. Being able to explain and teach from scripture what is correct could save this person a lot of trouble. This goes for when you are speaking to believers and non-believers. If we don't know what we are talking about how in the world will other people be able to learn from us. Being equipped with the Word of God is a mighty tool and should be used with great care and consideration. We as Christians should be a light in dark places for those who are trying to find their way.

In The Beginning......

I have started a few posts on different places in this manner. Alluding to the beginning of The Bible. They all have one thing in common, they never lasted very long. I am a terrible writer, I probably have a 3rd grade grasp of English grammar. Just enough to get me by without embarrassing myself. So maybe this will be the one that doesn't die an early death. We shall see...........



Anyways, the reasons for even starting this. I suppose it will be like a journal for me as I try to walk with the word. My endeavors in trying to understand what is written in The Bible and then applying it to my Christian walk. I imagine it is difficult for a lot of people, and maybe this will help. But who am I kidding no one else is going to see this, so it's more or less me writing to myself. Now. Back to the topic at hand. I learned awhile ago to try and keep a particular verse in my head at all times. Acts 17:11 http://read.ly/Acts17.11.ESV

It is a short story in Acts where they were amazed that the Bereans were searching the scriptures daily to see if what they were being told was true. I think this is where a lot of people fall away from the word. They take someone's word instead of "searching the scriptures daily" to see if what they are hearing jives with The Bible. I understand a lot of topics are going to be debated until the 2nd coming of the lord. But on the big doctrinal issues, like the deity if Christ, the ressurection etc. Those are very clearly stated in all the gospels and all the bible. But their are people who argue against even these. That's why I have started with this basic idea, everything you hear, read, see, needs to be held in light of the scriptures. It does not matter who the person is.
The Bible should be your measuring stick. Your light in in dark places, and your compass when you are lost. If when you are searching the scriptures the answer doesn't come to in, pray. Talk with your church, because no church should be intolerant of people seeking understanding. Paul was pleased with the Bereans for questioning him and taking to The Bible to check it out for themselves. I think this kind of mentality is lacking with a lot of people. It would be a good place to start, and I think that is why I chose to start here.