Jesus AND the Bible came into time as a SEED - by G. John Rov
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Non-canonical books referenced in the Bible
Old Testament
Deuterocanon
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notice, these are not considered Gnostic.
Old Testament
- Book of the Wars of the Lord
- Book of Jashar
- Manner of the Kingdom
- Book of Songs
- Acts of Solomon
- Chronicles of the Kings of Israel
- Chronicles of the Kings of Judah
- Annals of King David
- Book of Samuel the Seer
- Book of Nathan
- Book of Gad
- Prophecy of Ahijah
- Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel
- Book of Jehu
- Story of the Book of Kings
- Acts of Uziah
- Ascension of Isaiah
- Acts of the Kings of Israel
- Sayings of the Seers
- Laments for Josiah
Deuterocanon
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notice, these are not considered Gnostic.
Ultimately, I agree with your assessment. And I agree the 66 Books we have are more than enough because we really have not completely understood them all. I just like to think about everything. And when you have a Bible, and within that Bible you have men of God mentioning 20 other Books in a positive view, it makes you wonder why they are not included. But I did discover something. Many of those listed Books are in our Bible. They were either integrated in or given a new name. When you click on the listed Books, it takes you to wikipedia, which then explains if it ended up lost or was integrated into a Book of the Bible we currently have.
That is even more interesting to think that some Books on their own weren't accepted, but rather integrated into the staple 66 Books we have now. They weren't rejected after all, but ultimately were added elsewhere.
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I don't think anyone is claiming anyone is wrong. That is the beauty about history. It happens and later on is examined. I am just asking the "what if" questions. But if Books were eventually integrated in, that answers my own question. It just bothered me if we were missing something valuable. But if it was actually added, then I was concerned for nothing hahahaha
Any scriptural basis to support that claim that a person can find God, or better yet,
where did you find God at?
Just asking since I know it is written in Hebrews 11:6, " ....for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." However that doesn't infer that a person can or can't come to God but rather that those who say that they did come to God did not have any actual knowledge of his existence since they had to believe he existed. But of course, one doesn't seek after that which they don't believe exists but many people believe in things which are not true.
I know when I heard the passage in Hebrew 11:6, my first thought was that it was saying that those who come to God believe that they are God. But then again, maybe they were lead to God by somebody who by themself had came to God. However, that still didn't resolve my first thought since finding an invisible God who is not of this world would seem to be a monumental task for a mere mortal. [Col 1:15] [John 8:23]
But if God told you we could do it, then by God we can do it and if you did it then you should be able to articulate how you did it, so please share.
where did you find God at?
Just asking since I know it is written in Hebrews 11:6, " ....for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." However that doesn't infer that a person can or can't come to God but rather that those who say that they did come to God did not have any actual knowledge of his existence since they had to believe he existed. But of course, one doesn't seek after that which they don't believe exists but many people believe in things which are not true.
I know when I heard the passage in Hebrew 11:6, my first thought was that it was saying that those who come to God believe that they are God. But then again, maybe they were lead to God by somebody who by themself had came to God. However, that still didn't resolve my first thought since finding an invisible God who is not of this world would seem to be a monumental task for a mere mortal. [Col 1:15] [John 8:23]
But if God told you we could do it, then by God we can do it and if you did it then you should be able to articulate how you did it, so please share.
I talking about about materials that could in our Bible.
Constantine's mother was considered a goddess and she was a witch. Constantine even claims before converting to Christ, he followed Apollo. Ironically, Apollo was born of a virgin birth around the same calendar period of Christ and had many of the supposed same qualities as we find in Jesus. Kind of spooky how Constantine followed 2 Deities who come from same circumstances and born on same days (different years) and both known for having the power of God.
***we know Apollo is a Demon****
But Constantine still worshipped him as a god.
Interesting how the Demon Apollo supposedly had a similar background circumstances as Jesus.
No doubt Constantine died a Pagan!
Well, before Constantine converted, he admits he used his mother as counsel. And she being a witch, and him following Apollo, makes for the perfect storm. And in reality, who is actually sincere, when the only reason one converts to Christ, is because the enemy was killing anyone not following Christ?
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In regards to your question "God isn't living?!", would I be in error if I get the impression your comment is one of an accusatory nature?
Truth is a attribute of the Holy Ghost, thus it is written in the scriptures I cited in my original post that the LORD is God of truth. Thus, it is written in John 16:13, "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth:..." Hence truth is derived from the virtue of knowledge which is a gift of the Holy Ghost according to His word.
Of course, it is written "if you be led of the Spirit, you are not subject to the law." [See Gal 5:18] However, "Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them." [Ps 119:165] After all, without the law the Holy Ghost would be a Spirit without truth.
How can the word of God be discredited when it is written that man can do nothing against the truth?
Truth is a attribute of the Holy Ghost, thus it is written in the scriptures I cited in my original post that the LORD is God of truth. Thus, it is written in John 16:13, "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth:..." Hence truth is derived from the virtue of knowledge which is a gift of the Holy Ghost according to His word.
Of course, it is written "if you be led of the Spirit, you are not subject to the law." [See Gal 5:18] However, "Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them." [Ps 119:165] After all, without the law the Holy Ghost would be a Spirit without truth.
How can the word of God be discredited when it is written that man can do nothing against the truth?
wow, I want to be very clear about your response to "kaylagrl". It is not this person who needs me to respond for them, however, your comment is at least a minimum ignorant and unbiblical.
" After all, without the law, the Holy Ghost would be a Spirit without truth."
Now to say such a thing about the Holy Spirit is as close to insulting the Spirit of God without knowing one has done so.
The allegorizing of the Holy Spirit in the above underline you said is extreme error. The "Spirit of the Living God" " The Spirit of the Lord" IS God. The Holy Spirit is called the "Spirit of truth" not because the Law made it so, but because "Truth" is an Attribute of the Nature of God. Truth cannot be separated from HIM. Nor does the law validate HIS Supreme Truth. Let God be TRUE and every man a liar.
To speak about the Holy Spirit in such an ill-informed way is troubling. I will caution you to be very careful how you speak of the Holy Spirit in ignorance and without the understanding of God's word.
" After all, without the law, the Holy Ghost would be a Spirit without truth."
Now to say such a thing about the Holy Spirit is as close to insulting the Spirit of God without knowing one has done so.
The allegorizing of the Holy Spirit in the above underline you said is extreme error. The "Spirit of the Living God" " The Spirit of the Lord" IS God. The Holy Spirit is called the "Spirit of truth" not because the Law made it so, but because "Truth" is an Attribute of the Nature of God. Truth cannot be separated from HIM. Nor does the law validate HIS Supreme Truth. Let God be TRUE and every man a liar.
To speak about the Holy Spirit in such an ill-informed way is troubling. I will caution you to be very careful how you speak of the Holy Spirit in ignorance and without the understanding of God's word.