OK, so you say Jesus is God. What about the Virgin Mary? Is she also God, because many pray to her too.
Absolutely not, the virgin Mary was simply a vessel used by God. The many you are referring to come from the study of catholicism or the catholic church.
Many hated, despised and thought that Jesus was blasphemouse because he mentioned he was the son of God. Therefore equating him with God in their eyes. The people at that time expected God to come in some magnificent glory and splendor, and when they saw the carpenter(Jesus) a lowly man. They thought he was crazy and showed their disbelief to him.
To this day many still question his first coming. The key is in understanding the Godhead or the revelation of God being manifested in the flesh. Many doctrines will deny the deity of Christ, they will subdue him to a demigod or a great prophet.
The scriptures were all written in the same place at the same time. Nothing masterful about that.
Not quite true, the scriptures were not all written at the same time. Historical documentation will prove the chronological order so to speak. And the fact that the scriptures have endured its accuracy and has had no need for changing is enough in itself. Not to mention the countless principles, the endless amounts of guidance and direction it gives to every day life and need I remind you of the prophetical occurences mentioned that have all come to pass. That in itself is Masterful my friend. Find me another book that even tries to compare.
The books of Enoch were excluded from the Bible. You can find info on the web about the book.
I have heard of the apocrypha and understand their were books that were supposedly added and lacked authenticity. The emphasis shall be placed on the word added.
What about the fact that Jesus said that he is not found in Church, but everywhere?
More importantly, what about the fact that the bible say to forsake not the assembling of yourselves together? I mentioned Jesus was everywhere implying his Omnipresence, Everywhere present at the same time.I know many make the argument of living for God being a personal relationship between the individual and him. And I agree wholeheartedly, They however use it to show that they don't need the structure or instruction from a person appointed by God to minister to them.
It remains comical to me that their is structure in everything we do in life to some degree or another. Teachers to teach in education, Doctors, lawyers even Police for protection etc.. But throw in God and the structure has to go out the door. Everyone and their mom has an opinion about God but few will draw the line, substantiated their belief with documentation or confirmation.
I don't need assistance, I dont need the church, I don't even need God. To each his own. God even loves you my friend, despite your lack of knowledge, comprehension and desire to know him. He will still come to knock on the door of your heart and question "now is it a good time for me to come in to your life?" No matter how much we deny we need him, we will still need him period. He is the perfect gentleman.
Many have already hated, showed their disbelief, were theist, atheist etc.. when he walked among them in times of old. He did mention it would continue long after he would be crucified.
So if they did it in his face when they had all the proof they needed, what more will this generation try when he isn't physically on the scene? Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
