In this lesson you’ll learn why some versions of the Bible differ in what they say (The KJV includes some text in this verse that many modern translations don’t include). You’ll also learn some reasons why you can be confident that the Bible is God’s Word.
A word document looking at the Sabbath through the concept of glory to better appreciate the importance and modern relevance of the Sabbath debate. An important and testing look it brings clarity to many issues surrounding the Sabbath question.
PREFACE,
THE title-page of this Treatise may sufficiently indicate the
line of argument I have attempted to pursue. My standard
of reference throughout has been the memorable precept.
" Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is
the Rock of Ages." (Isai. xxvi. 4.) That the one Infinite
God claims our supreme and undivided confidence ; that the
same confidence is, on the warrant of Scripture, to be reposed
in the Father, and in the Son, and in the Holy Ghost ; and
that therefore Father, Son, and Spirit are equally God over
all, blessed for ever, the Triune Jehovah, in whose name
alone we trust, on whose arm we rely, and whose majesty we
alone adore and love : such is the brief outline of a train of
thought indelibly impressed many years ago on my own mind.
A word document looking at the Sabbath through the concept of glory to better appreciate the importance and modern relevance of the Sabbath debate. An important and testing look it brings clarity to many issues surrounding the Sabbath question.
PREFACE,
THE title-page of this Treatise may sufficiently indicate the
line of argument I have attempted to pursue. My standard
of reference throughout has been the memorable precept.
" Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is
the Rock of Ages." (Isai. xxvi. 4.) That the one Infinite
God claims our supreme and undivided confidence ; that the
same confidence is, on the warrant of Scripture, to be reposed
in the Father, and in the Son, and in the Holy Ghost ; and
that therefore Father, Son, and Spirit are equally God over
all, blessed for ever, the Triune Jehovah, in whose name
alone we trust, on whose arm we rely, and whose majesty we
alone adore and love : such is the brief outline of a train of
thought indelibly impressed many years ago on my own mind.
RSVP Invitation
I. Invitation- “Call upon Me.”
A. Who gives this invitation?
B. Who receives the invitation?
C. How to respond to the invitation.
D. What is the dead-line to respond?
E. Benefits of response
II. Motivation- Jer 33:3 “I will answer thee”
A. Sometimes answered “before they call”
B. Sometimes He “makes as though He heard not”
C. Sometimes different from our expectations.
III. Amplification Jer 33:3 “I will show thee great and mighty things”
A. Healing, and Health (Jer 33:6)
B. Liberty from Bondage (Jer 33:7).
C. Purification and Justification (Jer 33:8).
D. Guarantee (Jer 33:14)
E. Promise of Continued Revelation, “I will show thee,”
1) There are more wonderful things to be seen
2) The Promise that builds
F. Many refuse this reasonable offer-
IV. Examination
A. No response to the request, forfeits the name of Christian.
B. Those who profess “Christianity” are duty bound to commune with Christ.
Beloved Sisters and Brothers,
Let us follow our Lord until death since He loves us so much that He offered Himself for us all.
From the Heart,
Fr. Heart, SVD
Dear sisters and brothers,
Be reminded that there is life after this life. Stand up for your faith to the point of getting hurt, like the Maccabean family.
Fr. Cielo
As a believer you have spiritual influence in your home over your spouse and children, even if they are unsaved at the moment. We share simple practical ways you can pray for your spouse, children and home. God reveals His will and then invites us to pray till we see it done here on earth.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
RSVP Invitation
I. Invitation- “Call upon Me.”
A. Who gives this invitation?
B. Who receives the invitation?
C. How to respond to the invitation.
D. What is the dead-line to respond?
E. Benefits of response
II. Motivation- Jer 33:3 “I will answer thee”
A. Sometimes answered “before they call”
B. Sometimes He “makes as though He heard not”
C. Sometimes different from our expectations.
III. Amplification Jer 33:3 “I will show thee great and mighty things”
A. Healing, and Health (Jer 33:6)
B. Liberty from Bondage (Jer 33:7).
C. Purification and Justification (Jer 33:8).
D. Guarantee (Jer 33:14)
E. Promise of Continued Revelation, “I will show thee,”
1) There are more wonderful things to be seen
2) The Promise that builds
F. Many refuse this reasonable offer-
IV. Examination
A. No response to the request, forfeits the name of Christian.
B. Those who profess “Christianity” are duty bound to commune with Christ.
Beloved Sisters and Brothers,
Let us follow our Lord until death since He loves us so much that He offered Himself for us all.
From the Heart,
Fr. Heart, SVD
Dear sisters and brothers,
Be reminded that there is life after this life. Stand up for your faith to the point of getting hurt, like the Maccabean family.
Fr. Cielo
As a believer you have spiritual influence in your home over your spouse and children, even if they are unsaved at the moment. We share simple practical ways you can pray for your spouse, children and home. God reveals His will and then invites us to pray till we see it done here on earth.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
This divine Chinese Zodiac sign pendant from Aaradhi collection by Divya Mantra gives a special persona to carry along. All along with its Spiritual importance it gives you a unique fashionable blend. Buy this most revered Pendant by Aaradhi and bring success to all your endeavors.
What if there is no resurrection of the dead? Considered from the perspective of the no God, the Greeks, the Sadducees, and even some Christians. There are serious consequences not just for this life, but for the life to come.
When the Lord gave us His Spirit, He gave us fully and without reserve, If you are a believer in The Lord Jesus Christ, you have it as it is your right and inheritance.
1st John 5:6-12
6 This is he who came by water and blood — Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 For there are three that testify: 8 the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree. 9 If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. 10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. 11 And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
Everyone who would be saved from sin and from hell, and would go to Heaven when we die, must place all our faith in Jesus, as God's Son, the Chosen One who would die for the sins of men, and be raised from the dead in the Power of God.
The blood of Jesus speaks good things to God for us, washes our sins away, gives us life and seals a new covenant with God and humanity. In this powerful series, Sam Hager shares about the blood of Jesus Christ.
"For all have sinned" the Apostle Paul said. He meant ALL! That means that everyone is in need of a savior and Jesus shed His blood to be that savior. Salvation is ONLY THROUGH JESUS - He's the only one who died for you! You can be saved today!
This lesson gives a brief introduction to all the amazing things that the Bible says about water baptism. Not only is it well explained, there are several examples in the Bible to model the use of water baptism today.
1 Peter 3:13-22: As Peter continues to encourage us through our exile, he reminds us that though we my suffer and come to harm, God wants to bless us. So we don’t have to fear or be troubled, we keep Jesus in our hearts as Lord, and we tell others of our hope. The example of Christ reminds us that Jesus suffered also, but was blessed.
https://youtu.be/U1Ujz8hakik
1 Peter 2:13-3:12Peter’s exhortation to be subject to government, masters, husbands, wives, and that all of us are thoughtful of others is difficult for most of us, especially when we face suffer because of those who are unjust. Peter reminds us that because of our relationship with God, we must continue to do good, especially by sharing the good news of Jesus with them.
https://youtu.be/gHyeHRH4EPw
1 Peter 2:21-25: Peter reminds these exiles that they have two wars: their flesh and the unbelievers. So they must learn to abstain from the passions of the flesh, have honorable conduct, do good, live as free people, and endure suffering. In this lesson, we examine the example that Jesus set for us.
https://youtu.be/iefG3VhYg2c
1 Peter 2:11-20: Peter reminds these exiles that they have two wars: their flesh and the unbelievers. So they must learn to abstain from the passions of the flesh, have honorable conduct, do good, live as free people, and endure suffering.
https://youtu.be/4ooqkyEN4p0
1 Peter 1:13 - 2:3: Because we have been ransomed through Jesus and we are anticipating the revelation of Jesus, Peter helps us understand three keys in how we spend our time in exile: 1) preparing your minds for action; 2) being sober-minded; and 3) having your hope set fully on God’s grace. https://youtu.be/QEXw_qG0SfE
1 Peter 1:1-12: Peter gives the elect exiles reasons to praise God, based on his mercy and power. It is an expression of his grace toward us and the glory he has planned for us. So that we love him, believe in him and rejoice in our salvation in him.
https://youtu.be/8mmwMVeFSOM
1 Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13: Paul teaches the Corinthians on their level of spiritual immature that love is excellent and great. He reminds them that they should pursue love because Love gives meaning, Love is altruistic, Love is strong and Love never ends.
https://youtu.be/G3l-Zhsu75k
1 Corinthians 12, 14: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that when we come together to worship we must be especially mindful that our individual gifts are used to build up each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHOTE3LpTA
1 Corinthians 11:17-34: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that when we come together to worship we must be especially mindful that even in partaking of the supper we may humiliate and despise our siblings. It’s a vital warning for us to be wary of the individualism that exalts myself over brothers and sisters.
https://youtu.be/jXj7dnW5o1I
1 Corinthians 9:19: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that their individualism and rights are not as important as loving each other, helping each other and building each other up.
https://youtu.be/v_PszlSFQfA
1 Samuel 18:1: Jonathan and David remind us that brethren can have deep, meaningful relationships. We must be intentional, be faithful, love, and be knit. Original lesson: The Power of Friendship: Lessons from Jonathan and David. 2008 October 26
https://youtu.be/XlH3nku6j1I
Acts 7:20-29: Moses sought to be with his brothers but they rejected him. And he was exiled. Cain refused to care for his brother, and he was alone. But it’s not good for man to be alone. Why do we slip into the thinking of Cain so easily and find ourselves alone? Being brothers is not easy, but let brotherly love continue.
Of all the metaphors for believers, the one most often used in the NT is “adelphos” (siblings, brothers and sisters). After Jesus’ ascension the company who gathered in the upper room consisted of both men and women, and Peter calls all of them brethren. In Acts 15, both Jewish believers and Gentile believers are called brethren.
Parts of this lesson based on “Reclaiming the Church Family: A Solution to the Corporate-Church Crisis)” by Matthew T. Kimbrough
https://youtu.be/p0EU18quc8s
Hebrews 2:6- 3:6: In bringing many sons to glory, our Father is also adopting us into his house so that we are brothers and sisters with Jesus and with one another. He even refers to us as holy brothers. What implications does this have for our relationship with Jesus and with each other?
https://youtu.be/xR0F6QRqJCc
Psalm 119:105; Matthew 7:13-14; 2 Timothy 3:16: A reminder that we have two paths we can choose to walk and why the Bible helps us decide which path is best for us to follow. Original lesson from 2013 (or so). https://youtu.be/hpGvnC0rlqs
Colossians 1:27: Even for those who have fallen short of God’s glory, there is still hope of glory in Jesus. By seeking glory through faith in him and abiding in him we will bear fruit, have eternal life, and abide in his love and joy.
https://youtu.be/sjVQ-5eDse8
Romans 6:5: A reminder that in baptism we are uniting together with Jesus in his death and his resurrection so that we can share in his glory.
https://youtu.be/jXaNOXRpIoA
2 Samuel 12:13; Psalm 51: David reminds us that although we’ve sinned when we turn back to our God with a broken and contrite heart he will show mercy and forgive our sins. Repentance leads to the restoration, so that we can be glorious. https://youtu.be/0E1da94y-eE
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
2. King James Version
6 This is he that came by water and
blood, even Jesus Christ; not by
water only, but by water and blood.
And it is the Spirit that beareth
witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7 For there are three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word, and
the Holy Ghost: and these three are
one. 8 And there are three that bear
witness in earth, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and these three
agree in one.
3. King James Version
American Standard Version
6 This is he that came by water and
blood, even Jesus Christ; not by
water only, but by water and blood.
And it is the Spirit that beareth
witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7 For there are three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word, and
the Holy Ghost: and these three are
one. 8 And there are three that bear
witness in earth, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and these three
agree in one.
6 This is he that came by
water and blood, even
Jesus Christ; not with the
water only, but with the
water and with the blood.
7 And it is the Spirit that
beareth witness, because
the Spirit is the truth. 8 For
there are three who bear
witness, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and
the three agree in one.
4. King James Version
6 This is he that came by water and
blood, even Jesus Christ; not by
water only, but by water and blood.
And it is the Spirit that beareth
witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7 For there are three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word, and
the Holy Ghost: and these three are
one. 8 And there are three that bear
witness in earth, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and these three
agree in one.
American Standard Version English Standard Version
6 This is he that came by
water and blood, even
Jesus Christ; not with the
water only, but with the
water and with the blood.
7 And it is the Spirit that
beareth witness, because
the Spirit is the truth. 8 For
there are three who bear
witness, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and
the three agree in one.
[6] This is he who came
by water and blood—
Jesus Christ; not by the
water only but by the
water and the blood. And
the Spirit is the one who
testifies, because the
Spirit is the truth. [7] For
there are three that
testify: [8] the Spirit and
the water and the blood;
and these three agree.
5. King James Version
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blood: and these three agree in one.
American Standard Version English Standard Version
6 This is he that came by
water and blood, even
Jesus Christ; not with the
water only, but with the
water and with the blood.
7 And it is the Spirit that
beareth witness, because
the Spirit is the truth. 8 For
there are three who bear
witness, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and
the three agree in one.
[6] This is he who came
by water and blood—
Jesus Christ; not by the
water only but by the
water and the blood. And
the Spirit is the one who
testifies, because the
Spirit is the truth. [7] For
there are three that
testify: [8] the Spirit and
the water and the blood;
and these three agree.
6. King James Version
6 This is he that came by water and
blood, even Jesus Christ; not by
water only, but by water and blood.
And it is the Spirit that beareth
witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7 For there are three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost: and these
three are one. 8 And there are
three that bear witness in earth,
the Spirit, and the water, and the
blood: and these three agree in one.
American Standard Version English Standard Version
6 This is he that came by
water and blood, even
Jesus Christ; not with the
water only, but with the
water and with the blood.
7 And it is the Spirit that
beareth witness, because
the Spirit is the truth. 8 For
there are three who bear
witness, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and
the three agree in one.
[6] This is he who came
by water and blood—
Jesus Christ; not by the
water only but by the
water and the blood. And
the Spirit is the one who
testifies, because the
Spirit is the truth. [7] For
there are three that
testify: [8] the Spirit and
the water and the blood;
and these three agree.
Why are these verses missing?
7. Textual Criticism
“concerned with the form
or text of the Bible and
attempts to restore the
readings of the original
text, the autograph”
Codex Sinaiticus (c. 350 AD)
— Geisler and Nix,
A General Introduction to the
Bible, p. 433
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— Geisler and Nix,
A General Introduction to the
Bible, p. 433
9. Textual Criticism
We don’t have any of the original
autographs.
Codex Sinaiticus (c. 350 AD)
“concerned with the form
or text of the Bible and
attempts to restore the
readings of the original
text, the autograph”
— Geisler and Nix,
A General Introduction to the
Bible, p. 433
10. King James Version
6 This is he that came by water and
blood, even Jesus Christ; not by
water only, but by water and blood.
And it is the Spirit that beareth
witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7 For there are three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost: and these
three are one. 8 And there are
three that bear witness in earth,
the Spirit, and the water, and the
blood: and these three agree in one.
American Standard Version English Standard Version
6 This is he that came by
water and blood, even
Jesus Christ; not with the
water only, but with the
water and with the blood.
7 And it is the Spirit that
beareth witness, because
the Spirit is the truth. 8 For
there are three who bear
witness, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and
the three agree in one.
[6] This is he who came
by water and blood—
Jesus Christ; not by the
water only but by the
water and the blood. And
the Spirit is the one who
testifies, because the
Spirit is the truth. [7] For
there are three that
testify: [8] the Spirit and
the water and the blood;
and these three agree.
Why are these verses missing?
16. King James Version
6 This is he that came by water and
blood, even Jesus Christ; not by
water only, but by water and blood.
And it is the Spirit that beareth
witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7 For there are three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost: and these
three are one. 8 And there are
three that bear witness in earth,
the Spirit, and the water, and the
blood: and these three agree in one.
American Standard Version English Standard Version
6 This is he that came by
water and blood, even
Jesus Christ; not with the
water only, but with the
water and with the blood.
7 And it is the Spirit that
beareth witness, because
the Spirit is the truth. 8 For
there are three who bear
witness, the Spirit, and the
water, and the blood: and
the three agree in one.
[6] This is he who came
by water and blood—
Jesus Christ; not by the
water only but by the
water and the blood. And
the Spirit is the one who
testifies, because the
Spirit is the truth. [7] For
there are three that
testify: [8] the Spirit and
the water and the blood;
and these three agree.
Why are these verses missing?
17. How Can I Be Confident that the
Bible Really Is God’s Word?
18. God’s warning...
You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may
keep the commandments of Jehovah your God that I command you.
Deuteronomy 4:2
所吩咐你们的话,你们不可加添,也不可删
的,就是耶和华你们神的命令。
,好叫你们遵守我所吩咐
申命记 4:2, OT p. 275
19. God’s promise...
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
Isaiah 40:8
草必枯干,花必凋残,唯有我们神的话必永远立定。
以赛亚书 40:8, OT p. 1138-1139
20. God’s promise...
for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers,
and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the
good news that was preached to you.
1 Peter 1:24-25
因为,“凡有血气的尽都如草,他的美 都像草上的花。草必枯干,花必
凋谢,唯有主的道是永存的。”所传给你们的福音就是这道。
彼得前书 1:24-25, NT p. 408
27. The Old Testament Manuscripts
Few manuscripts
Oldest complete manuscript from 900 AD
(until recently)
Very accurate
Text Sample from the Leningrad Codex, c. 1010 A.D.
28. The Old Testament Manuscripts
Dead Sea Scrolls (1947 - 1956)
3rd century BC to 1st century AD
Qumran in the West Bank, in this cave 90% of Dead Sea Scrolls found.
29. The Old Testament Manuscripts
Almost identical to younger texts.
Isaiah scroll
32. The New Testament Manuscripts
Many manuscripts
Close to time of writing.
Codex Vaticanus, c. 325 BC
33. Comparison of Earliest Copies of Historic Manuscripts
Greek 5300+
Latin 10000+ New Testament, complete
Others 9300+
more than New Testament, fragments
from: Evidence that Demands a Verdict, by Josh McDowell
24,000
manuscripts
275 years
70 years
Aristotle
1,400 years
Homer, The Iliad
2000
BC
1500
49 copies
1,300 years
Plato
Herodotus, The Histories
5366 copies
7 copies
8 copies
1,350 years
643 copies
500 years
1000
date written
500
0
500
earliest copies
1000
1500
2000
AD
36. Confident
that you may have certainty concerning the things you have
been taught.
Luke 1:4
使你知道所学之道都是
实的。
路加福音 1:4, CB NT p. 98
37. Confident
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in
my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your
remembrance all that I have said to you.
John 14:26
但保惠师,就是父因我的名所要差来的圣 ,他要
将一切的事指教你们,并且要叫你们想起我对你们
所说的一切话。
约
福音 14:26, CB NT p. 193
38. Confident
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the
truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but
whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you
the things that are to come.
John 16:13
只等真理的圣 来了,他要引导你们明白一切的真
理,因为他不是凭自己说的,乃是把他所听见的都
说出来,并要把将来的事告诉你们。
约
福音 16:13, CB NT p. 195
39. Confident
knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture
comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy
was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from
God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:20-21
第一要紧的,该知道经上所有的预言没有可随私意
解说的。因为预言从来没有出于人意的,乃是人被
圣 感动,说出神的话来。
彼得后书 1:20-21, CB NT p. 415
40. Confident
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you
abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will
know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32
耶稣对信他的犹太人说:“你们若常常遵守我的道,
就真是我的 徒,你们必晓得真理,真理必叫你们
得以自由。”
约
福音 8:31-32, CB NT p. 179
41. Confident
from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred
writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation
through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:15
并且知道你是从小明白圣经,这圣经能使你因信基
督耶稣有得救的智慧。
提摩太后书 3:15, CB NT p. 374
42. We have God’s Word so that we can learn
the truth about Jesus and be saved.
and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free
wise for salvation
Be confident!
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47. Approximate Timeline for the New Testament Books
2 Thessalonians 1 Corinthians
1 Thessalonians 2 Corinthians
Romans
Mark
Matthew
Galatians
Luke
James
30
A.D.
40
50
60
Acts
Colossians
Ephesians
Philemon
Philippians
70
2 Peter
1 Peter
Jude
Hebrews
2 Timothy
1 Timothy Titus
3 John
2 John
Revelation
1 John
John
80
90
100
Based on Jensen’s Survey of the New Testament