BelovedChild
July 28th, 2008, 10:13 PM
I'm more interested in the scholary aspect of the Bible. I've tried reading it before but it feels very archaic and is difficult to understand, especially the old testament. I've prayed before, asked God into my life, but I've never felt anything. I've become mostly convinced that there are a lot of people out there looking for something good, and they want it so bad that it manifests in their own mind, becoming real, to them - God.
I'm the kind of person who needs proof. Going on faith seems silly to me...Why should I believe in something I can't see, or hear, or smell, or touch? -Brian
Brian,
I would suggest that you visit a Christian bookshop and ask for two items.
1. A modern translation of the Bible which would be easier to understand.
2. Ask for Josh Mcdowells's book "Evidence that demands a verdict". this is a scholarly study ont h evidence of the life of Jesus.
There are probably other books as well that would cover similar matter. You could also try Creation Research. They have much material which is quite scholarly.
Praying that you will find the answers that you are looking for in Jesus.
I'm the kind of person who needs proof. Going on faith seems silly to me...Why should I believe in something I can't see, or hear, or smell, or touch? -Brian
Brian,
I would suggest that you visit a Christian bookshop and ask for two items.
1. A modern translation of the Bible which would be easier to understand.
2. Ask for Josh Mcdowells's book "Evidence that demands a verdict". this is a scholarly study ont h evidence of the life of Jesus.
There are probably other books as well that would cover similar matter. You could also try Creation Research. They have much material which is quite scholarly.
Praying that you will find the answers that you are looking for in Jesus.