The Old Testament and New Testament are complementary to each other in completing God's plan of salvation to human kind.Fazzier wrote: ↑22 Aug 2019, 07:26I completely agree with you that most of the issues we face today are contained in the New Testament. But, still, that does not rule out the Old Testament and does not mean that our God has left us alone.Jsovermyer wrote: ↑08 Aug 2019, 19:42 The Old Testament has little effect on my life. The New Testament has more value. The teachings of Jesus give ideas for being more loving, more tolerant of others and less judgemental.
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Well said. I like that you mentioned god as another term for higher being. It feels more inclusive for those who do not necessarily associate with a religious group, yet still wish to explore the teachings in various spiritual texts.KristyKhem wrote: ↑23 Aug 2019, 10:24 "God" is just a vague term for a higher being. I don't think he has left us alone. He is in many forms and is portrayed differently in various religions. When it comes to the Bible and Christian stories, however, these simply embody a general bit of advice which are still applicable to today's world if one chooses to acknowledge it.
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It all depends on your intentions when you read the scriptures. As the previous reply says, "If you read it as a casual book, then it will remain so to you"
God has never left us alone. He is always present and waiting for our prayers and worshiping. In Islam, Allah (God) says "So remember Me, I will remember you." {152 Al-Baqarah} . It is us who choose to let go of God.
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I love the last point that we are the ones who stay away from God and not the other way around. He is always there--like a shepard and his sheep. I am a member of a lutheran church. You and I worship the same God, I believe. I have always said that just like driving between two cities, there are many different routes to get you there. For you it is the Quran, and for me it is the Bible. I think maybe God knew that as humans, one path would not get to everyone and so created multiple roads leading to Him.Choibelle wrote: ↑03 Sep 2019, 08:29 I think any religious scripture would have an effect on their readers if they believe that it will change their lives or believe in the hereafter and God in general. I am a Muslim and when I read or listen to Quran immediately I feel hypnotized. I let go of everything relating to the world and life in general. Same happens when I read something about the prophet Mohammed or other prophets like Moses, Jesus Christ, Abraham, Joseph.. peace be upon them all. I start to cry most of the time. But when I read something about other religions like "I Will Make of Thee a Great Nation," I do not feel anything spiritually since I only read them out of curiosity and to be educated.
It all depends on your intentions when you read the scriptures. As the previous reply says, "If you read it as a casual book, then it will remain so to you"
God has never left us alone. He is always present and waiting for our prayers and worshiping. In Islam, Allah (God) says "So remember Me, I will remember you." {152 Al-Baqarah} . It is us who choose to let go of God.
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Bible are not just stories but they are very true
And real events that happend in the lives of the people that lived in that time and is still happening to us today in our time.
These events that took place which were recorded and documented showed and testified that God never left his people and is willing to help any one who tell really trust and believe in and in him.
God has not left us alone and he doesn't I tend to either for example God parted the red Sea for Moses and the children of Israel for them to cross on the other side to escape pharo.
We might say that pharo don't exist any more
So we don't need God to deliver us or he doesn't have that job to do again.
My fellow readers we sometimes have our own red Sea to cross it might not be a literal
Body of water and all that but it signifies that
God is Abel to deliver any one from danger or pusucution and cause us to cross over unharmed and safe .
We all have our red seas to cross in our own way ever day the bible is coming to life in someboadys life and they are being touched
By scriptures that gives them incoragement because God is the same yesterday today and forever so people are still crossing red seas being saved from lions dens because God is still working miricles in peoples lives
And bring our dreams and desires to reality
So be has not forsaken us in any way or left us alone
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Back in the Bible days, man has also turned their backs to God numerous times, even after witnessing miracles! After God parted the Red Sea for Moses and the Israelites to cross over and escape from Pharoah and his army, the Israelites angered God by turning their backs to His commandments and proceeded in making a golden calf for everyone to worship.
Has God left us, or have we left Him?
Many people believe that God has turned away because of the state of the world and His lack of intervention. I believe it is man who has turned away and is causing great corruption. In my opinion, I believe God will intervene at the right time, He is just waiting for mankind to realize, once and for all, that we do need Him.
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As far as books and the Bible being relevant today, it depends on your perspective. I choose to follow Christ and believe the Bible to be true yesterday, today, and forever which makes it very relevant.
Other books that are about God and the Bible may or may not be relevant or have an impact. It depends on the reader and if there is any truth or backing to what is written. Just like with other books, I may feel a huge impact from a certain religious text, but another may not.
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