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Scientific Odds Of Jesus Fulfilling Prophecy
The Mathematical Odds of Jesus Fulfilling Prophecy:
The following probabilities are taken from Peter Stoner in Science Speaks
(Moody Press, 1963) to show that coincidence is ruled out by the science
of probability. Stoner says that by using the modern science of probability
in reference to eight prophecies, 'we find that the chance that any man might
have lived down to the present time and fulfilled all eight prophecies is 1 in 1017."
That would be 1 in 100,000,000,000,000,000. In order to help us comprehend this
staggering probability, Stoner illustrates it by supposing that "we take 1017 silver
dollars and lay them on the face of Texas. They will cover all of the state two feet
deep. "Now mark one of these silver dollars and stir the whole mass thoroughly, all
over the state. Blindfold a man and tell him that he can travel as far as he wishes,
but he must pick up one silver dollar and say that this is the right one. What
chance would he have of getting the right one? Just the same chance that the
prophets would have had of writing these eight prophecies and having them all
come true in any one man."
Stoner considers 48 prophecies and says, "we find the chance that any one man fulfilled
all 48 prophecies to be 1 in 10157, or 1 in
100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,
000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, 000,
000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
The estimated number of electrons in the universe is around 1079. It should be quite evident
that Jesus did not fulfill the prophecies by accident."
The Triple Filter Test...Gossip
The Triple Filter Test...
In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem.
One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said, "Do you know what I just heard about your friend?"
Hold on a minute," Socrates replied. "Before telling me anything, I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test."
Triple filter?"
That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you're going to say. That's why I call it the triple filter test.
The first filter is TRUTH. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"
No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it and..."
All right," said Socrates. "So you don't really know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second filter, the filter of GOODNESS. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something good?"
No, on the contrary..."
So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him, but you're not certain it's true. You may still pass the test though, because there's one filter left: the filter of USEFULNESS. Is what you want to tell me about my friend going to be useful to me?"
No, not really."
Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?"
Test Your Bible Knowledge
Test your Bible Knowledge
1. How many Gods are there in the universe?-A. One B. Two C. Three D. Many
2. The Trinity is-A. Three separate Gods B. One God who took 3 consecutive forms C. One God in three persons D. A completely false doctrine
3. Jesus is-A. God in flesh B. An angel who became a man C. A good man D. A great prophet
4. How many natures does Jesus have?-A. One B. Two C. Three D. More
5. The Holy Spirit is-A. An invisible force like radar B. A divine spark in all of us C. Third person in the Trinity D. A god
6. Sin is-A. There is no sin B. A misinterpretation of reality C. A state of mind D. Breaking God's Law
7. Human nature is basically-A. Good B. Sinful C. Neutral D. Divine
8. In what manner did Jesus rise from the dead?-A. As a spirit B. In the same body C. He didn't rise from the dead D. The disciples made it up
9. Hell is-A. Right here on earth B. A state of mind C. A place of eternal fire and torment D. There is no hell
10. Heaven is-A. Right here on earth B. A state of mind C. A place of eternal joy and peace with God D. There is no heaven
11. Salvation is-A. A condition of mental awareness B.Within our own essence C.resurrection D. Deliverance from eternal damnation
12. Salvation is attained by-A. Grace through faith after all you can do B. Grace through faith C. A state of mind D. Obeying all of God's laws
13. The Devil is-A. An equal and opposing force to God B. Not real C. A figment of people's minds D. An angel who rebelled against God
14. The Bible is-A. The inspired word of God B. A nice history book C. Full of contradictions and errors D. A story book of metaphors
15. The Rapture is-A. A serious head rush B. A New Age meditation philosophy C. The catching up of God's people into the sky D. A Jewish feast
16. Adam and Eve-A. Were the first man and woman created by God B. Were evolutionary homo sapiens C. Are mythological D. Never existed
17. How many ways are there to God?-A. Just one. Through Jesus B. Many ways C. As many ways as there are people D. It depends on the religion
18. When you die-A. You go to purgatory B. You go to heaven or hell C. You don't exist anymore D. You are reincarnated
19. Evolution-A. Is how we got here B. Is not biblical C. God used evolution to bring man into existence D. Proves there is no God
20. Why did God create us?-A. As an experiment B. He was bored C. To save us, love us, and have us love Him D. For pawns in his cosmic game
1. How many gods are there in the universe?-A. One The Bible clearly teaches that there is only one God in existence, anywhere, any time, any place. Isaiah 44:6 and 8 say, "Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. . . Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any."
2. The Trinity is-C. One God in three persons God is a trinity. God is three simultaneous persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Though there is no single verse that establishes the trinity, it is derived from many. There is only one God. Yet, the Father is called God (Phil. 1:2); Jesus is called God (John 1:1, 14; 8:58; Heb. 1:8); and the Holy Spirit is called God (Acts 5:3-4)
3. Jesus is-A. God in flesh Jesus is the second person of the Trinity. He became a man in order to die on the cross. Col. 2:9, "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. John 1:1, 14, "In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God. . . And the word became flesh and dwelt among us. . ."
4. How many natures does Jesus have?-B. Two Jesus has two natures. He is both God and man. Col. 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
5. The Holy Spirit is-C. The third person in the Trinity The Holy Spirit is a person like the Father and the Son. He is not a force like radar. He is not merely an energy presence. He is, like the Father and the Son, God. Acts 5:3-4"But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 While it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God."
6. Sin is-D. Breaking God's law God has revealed His character and will in the Law. To sin is to offend God; it is to break His law. 1 John 3:4, Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.
7. Human nature is basically-B. Sinful The Bible reveals that we are sinners. Because Adam fell, we fell with him. We inherited his sinful nature. All of what we are, body, soul, spirit, mind, emotions, etc. is touched by sin. According to God's word, the sinner (the unsaved), cannot understand spiritual things (1 Cor. 2:14); is full of evil (Mark 7:21-23); does not seek for God (Rom. 3:11); is lawless, rebellious, unholy, and profane (1 Tim. 1:9), etc
8. In what manner did Jesus rise from the dead?-B. In the same body he died in. Jesus rose from the dead in the same body that he died in. It retained His scars. Though His body was resurrected and glorified, but it was the same body. John 2:19-21, "Jesus answered them, 'Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.' The Jews replied, 'It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?' But the temple he had spoken of was his body." Luke 24:39, "Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have."
9. Hell is-C. A place of eternal fire and torment Many think hell is a state of mind, right here on earth, or that it simply doesn't exist. It does. The Bible tells us about it. Mark 9:43, " 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out."
10. Heaven is-C. A place of eternal joy and peace with God. Heaven is the dwelling place of God and of those who are saved through Jesus. John 14:2, "In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. "
11. Salvation is-D. Deliverance from the eternal consequence of sin: Damnation Salvation is the act where God, through the atonement of Jesus, forgives a person of his sins. He is justified before God and saved from damnation. Rom. 5:1, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Rom. 8:1, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
12. Salvation is attained by-B. Grace through faith Forgiveness of sins is not conditioned by anything that we do, but it is all a gift of God's grace through faith Eph. 2:8, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God." Rom. 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
13. The Devil is-D. An angel who rebelled against God The devil, also called Satan, was an angel who lifted himself in pride and rebelled against God. He is evil, wicked, a deceiver, and powerful. 2 Cor. 11:14, ". . . Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light . . ."
14. The Bible is-A. The inspired word of God. The Bible is authored by God, through men. They were inspired. The original documents were without error or contradiction. 2 Tim. 3:16, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. . . "
15. The Rapture is-C. The catching up of God's people into the sky. It may sound odd. But the rapture is when Jesus returns to gather His people. Those who are alive when this happens will not see death, but will be changed. 1 Thess. 4:16-17, "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever."
16. Adam and Eve-A. Were the first man and woman created by God They were created by God, lived in the Garden of Eden, are our ancient parents. Gen. 2:20 - 21, "So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man."
17. How many ways are there to God?-A. Just one. Through Jesus Unlike other men who have existed, Jesus was God in flesh. He said He was the only way to God. there are no other ways other than Jesus. John 14:6, "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
18. When you die-B. You go to heaven or hell Death brings us face to face with eternity. For those in Christ, heaven is the destiny. For those who reject Him, eternal damnation is the result. Phil. 1:21-23, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far."
19. Evolution-B. Is not a viable option for Christians Evolution is not the fact it is told to be. It is not consistent with the Bible. God created man; man did not evolve. Gen. 1:26, "Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.'" Heb. 11:3, "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
20. Why did God create us?-C. To save us, love us, and have us love Him. God's creation and our salvation were not just so we could live with Him. God desires fellowship and intimacy in a loving relationship with His people. 1 John 1:3, "We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ."
Your Credit Check
Your Credit Check
The other day I received a credit card offer in the mail, like you I am sure I opted to throw it in the trash, but wait...two words caught my eye..."unsecured credit". So after much consideration I did what any responsible adult would do, I checked the box sealed it in the pre-addressed envelope and sent it in. Ah, financial freedom at last. Within one week I had my response..."What, you require a credit check?". Thoughts raced through my mind of all the purchases I had made in my life and wondered, "what could be wrong with my credit?" Knowing full well I was at the hand of mercy of the Creditor.
Each one of us has a credit score and it will make and change many things in our lives. The credit score I speak of to you is your credit with God. Our debt we owe is our sin. The Bible says in Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." There is not one of us my friend that does not have a "ding" on our credit with God. So, I'll pay back my debt I owe to God and go on. Romans 6:23
says, "the payment for sin is death..." If we pay for our sins ourselves we will suffer eternal death and separation from God in hell. But won't my believing in God be enough, and don't forget the fact that I am a pretty good person, I've kept the ten commandments? Galatians 2:16 says "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law...for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified." So what do we do? Obviously we are guilty of sin, that is an offense to God. Sin cannot enter into the presence of God. Exodus 33:20 says "...no man shall see God and live." I cannot pay for my own sins. Its as if I've seen my credit report and realize my debts are too large for me to ever repay...I need to file bankruptcy.
My friend, the blessing is in our bankruptcy. Jesus said in Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." We are bankrupt without Jesus. Without Jesus we have zero credit in God's eyes. And yes my friend, it takes a perfect credit score to get into heaven. In Genesis 15:6 we see Abraham "...believed in the Lord and He credited it to him as righteousness."
If we believe in God, not just believe He exists but as the Word tells us to "believe into" Him. We need to enter into a relationship with Him by faith. He will put it on our account as righteousness. Jesus Christ is the perfect credit score God requires. Our righteousness or a "right standing" with God. What are we to believe into Him you ask? Romans 10:9 says "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." If we confess, speak the truth that we are to answer to One as our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 1st John 2:2 says, He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not only for ours only but also for the whole world. If we admit that He was the payment in full for all sin upon the cross. As Galatians 3:13 says "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become the curse for us...". My friend Jesus took all of our sins upon Himself and took our death penalty and was triumphantly raised from the dead, that in Him alone we would be saved by faith.
Place your trust in Jesus today, today is the day of your redemption. As Ephesians 1:7 says "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace." Its as simple
as this prayer: "Lord I know that I have offended you, and I admit that I am a sinner. I know that I need a Savior. Lord Jesus, I accept You as my payment in full, that by your death and resurrection I am saved. Please come
into my heart and save me, I trust you as my Lord and Savior and hereby dedicate my life to serving you. In Jesus' name Amen."
My friend if you have just prayed this prayer, not just read it, but prayed it with a sincere heart wanting to change, then rest assured that He will save you.
What then are we to do from here on out...Romans 12:1 says "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service."
In Love With Jesus
To everyone who is in love with Jesus...Hold Fast!
My name is Rick but the Word says we will all get new names when we get there...
"One thing I have found in my life, greater than my strife is His grasp...Hold Fast!
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