If the Bible is the whole or complete word of God then can it show how one can find Christ's true Church?
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How can a person know which religion is right?\n\n(1) On what are its teachings based? Are they from God, or are they largely from men? (2 Tim. 3:16; Mark 7:7) Ask, for example: Where does the Bible teach that God is a Trinity? Where does it say that the human soul is immortal?\n\n(2) Consider whether it is making known the name of God. Jesus said in prayer to God: “I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world.” (John 17:6) He declared: “It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.” (Matt. 4:10) Has your religion taught you that ‘it is Jehovah you must worship’? Have you come to know the Person identified by that name—his purposes, his activities, his qualities—so that you feel you can confidently draw close to him?\n\n(3) Is true faith in Jesus Christ being demonstrated? This involves appreciation of the value of the sacrifice of Jesus’ human life and of his position today as heavenly King. (John 3:36; Ps. 2:6-8) Such appreciation is shown by obeying Jesus—sharing personally and zealously in the work that he assigned to his followers. True religion has such faith that is accompanied by works.—Jas. 2:26.\n\n(4) Is it largely ritualistic, a formality, or is it a way of life? God strongly disapproves of religion that is merely a formalism. (Isa. 1:15-17) True religion upholds the Bible’s standard of morality and clean speech instead of weakly going along with popular trends. (1 Cor. 5:9-13; Eph. 5:3-5) Its members reflect the fruits of God’s spirit in their lives. (Gal. 5:22, 23) So, those who adhere to true worship can be identified because they sincerely endeavor to apply Bible standards in their lives not only at their places of meeting but in their family life, at their secular work, in school, and in recreation.\n\n(5) Do its members truly love one another? Jesus said: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) Such love reaches across racial, social, and national boundaries, drawing people together in genuine brotherhood. So strong is this love that it sets them apart as being truly different. When the nations go to war, who have enough love for their Christian brothers in other lands that they refuse to take up arms and kill them? That is what early Christians did.\n\n(6) Is it truly separate from the world? Jesus said that his true followers would be “no part of the world.” (John 15:19) To worship God in a manner that he approves requires that we keep ourselves “without spot from the world.” (Jas. 1:27) Can that be said of those whose clergy and other members are involved in politics, or whose lives are largely built around materialistic and fleshly desires?—1 John 2:15-17.\n\n(7) Are its members active witnesses concerning God’s Kingdom? Jesus foretold: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” (Matt. 24:14) What religion is really proclaiming God’s Kingdom as the hope of mankind instead of encouraging people to look to human rulership to solve their problems? Has your religion equipped you to share in this activity, and to do it from house to house as Jesus taught his apostles to do?—Matt. 10:7, 11-13; Acts 5:42; 20:20.
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The entire bible?  No.  In fact, there is proof that parts of the bible are inaccurate (like Genesis), and there is proof that parts of the bible really happened (we know many hisotrical leaders and occurances actually happened).\n\n- We've found Herod's palace, and it implies he was as carefree as the bible portrays him as.  One point for bible\n\n- We've found egyptian records that range from acheivements to embarassments.  They were quite meticulous at their historical records...yet no mention of Moses, losing their slaves, losing their first borns, plagues, etc.  One point against.\n\n- We've found evidence of a mass flood, one point for\n\n- It would be impossible for all species alive today to fit on the boat, not to mention carry enough food, deal with waste, etc.  One point against.\n\nSo you see, the bible is much like Greek or Egyptian mythology.  It is what was thought to have been known at the time...some of it was correct, some based on false rumor.
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Truth is true whether we understand it or believe it. You said yourself, something is true or it isn't. It can't be both. People are fallible. Nobody has perfect understanding. All we can do is share what we believe to the best we understand it. God communicates through imperfect people, through nature, through the Bible. He will be found if you look for Him. But there is still some mystery to it. It requires faith, not every question has an easy answer
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The Holy Bible is the word of God and is the truth.
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It most certainly can! All that was said in the Bible can still be applied today. Some things did change from the Old to the New Testament, but both are still very much valid. The Bible is our guide to life! Read it, study it, meditate on it! I guarantee you will grow from it! God bless!
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1 Timothy 3:15 tells us that it is the Church, not the Bible, which gives us all the truth and provides the basis for determining truth or falsity (none of the Church teachings are in conflict with the Holy Scripture.) Matthew 18:17-19 AGAIN tells us that the Church is the final authority. \n\nSt. Paul reminds us to live in accordance with all the teachings which have been given to us. We are not to be distracted by those who would try to limit the teachings if the Church. (2 Thess 2:15; 3:6)
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The Holy Spirit has revealed the truth to me, through God's word- and through Believing in what Jesus Christ did on the cross for me- As the bible says, the Holy Spirit would come to help those who believe and lead them into all truth.\n\nThe word of God is alive and active. I know that the word of God is powerful- for the Lord has shown me. And I know he teaches me through it. It strengthens my faith in Him and keeps me on solid ground with Him- rooted and grounded- so that I am not led astray by different doctrines. The Bible is the truth of God and it is God breathed (2 Timothy)- Men who wrote it were carried along by the Holy Spirit ( 1 Peter) \n\nGod gave us His word for our instruction- for our spiritual growth in Him- for teaching us, and keeping us rooted in faith. We who believe in Jesus Christ, abide by what the Bible says- because we know it is the word of God- and to know Jesus Christ one must hear the word- For as it says in Romans 10:17 "Faith comes from hearing, and by hearing the word of God"\n\n--The holy spirit convicts those who hear the gospel- and many believe.
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"In the Begining was the Word and the word was with God and the Word was God." John 1:1\n\nStart with the Gospels, read Romans, then probably see where it takes you next...  Study the Bible reference the original language then you get a better feeling of what the writer is really trying to say... A lot is lost in modern translation
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I say any verse in the bible is the word of God and is the truth. Jesus is the truth so the word is the truth.
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Good question.  The Bible has proven itself thru Bible Prophecy, which has been fulfilled with 100% accuracy. You can do a web search on Bible Prophecy and find some answers, note the dates it was prophesied and the dates it was fulfilled.  If you are interested I can e-mail you close to 40 prophecies that were fulfilled thru Christ...don't know of any other religion that can claim that about themselves.  Bible Prophecy does make for a good study.  History also proves the Bible as does Archeology.
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The truth is in the bible, but God will allow only people with the right heart condition to understand it.  If you really and truly want to know and you pray sincerely about wanting to know the truth, he will show you the way. Nobody can tell you which religion is the right one.  Only God will let you know.\n\nMark 7:6, 7: “He [Jesus] said to them [the Jewish Pharisees and scribes]: ‘Isaiah aptly prophesied about you hypocrites, as it is written, “This people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far removed from me. It is in vain that they keep worshiping me, because they teach as doctrines commands of men.”’” (Regardless of whom a group profess to worship, if they hold to doctrines of men instead of the inspired Word of God, their worship is in vain.)\n\nRom. 10:2, 3: “I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God; but not according to accurate knowledge; for, because of not knowing the righteousness of God but seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.” (People may have God’s written Word but lack accurate knowledge of what it contains, because they have not been taught properly. They may feel that they are zealous for God, but they may not be doing what he requires. Their worship is not going to please God, is it?)
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There is only one Truth. God's Word can only be interpretted one way.\n\n Jesus said that those that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.\n\nIf you'd like to find out what is Truth, then go here...\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/bibletruths_forbelievers/\n\n You will also be able to read my personal testimony that will show you how God's Truth has transformed my life.\n There just isn't enough space to do it here.\n\n God bless you, as you seek His' Truth.
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The Bible, in the book of Acts tells us that there is only salvation found in the name of JESUS... {Acts 4:12} Only through JESUS CHRIST can we be reconciled to the FATHER... Every other way is false. JESUS also said In John 14:6- I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the father but through me. Did you know that there is literally thousands of prophecies in the bible that have come to pass exactly as the Bible said they would? That being said, what if the Bible is true in its declaration of JESUS as well? I challenge you to give JESUS a fair shot... would you except him if he revealed himself to you in some way? Pray to JESUS and ask him to reveal himself to you some way and that if he does you will except him.. The Bible says that who ever rejects JESUS CHRIST will spend eternity in hell... That being said in a book that's filled with prophecies that have came to pass doesn't that warrant looking into...
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I agree with you on this one. The Bible is God's perfect Word and it is 100% true. I use a version based on KJV called NIV and it lines up perfectly with the original scriptures.\n\nBTW Jesus fullfilled all of the prophecies in the Old Testiment. He is the Christ. Remember, the Old Testiment points toward a Christ and that is Jesus.
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why wouldnt it be? I think you may be confusing God with Jesus Christ. yes they may be one in the same now, but "in the beginning".. there was ONLY GOD!! the old testament is still the word of God, as told by different people and proffets.
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WHY go if you're seemingly not into it?  I believe IF you were going to a Church that taught the true WORD of God, you would be excited to go and hear more.  I believe IF you had the truths of God that give you peace of mind that you'd sleep much better at night and getting up wouldn't be as hard.  I don't know why any would waste an hour of their day playing church.  Gods TRUE Church is not in a building built with mans hands...And Gods TRUE Church are Spiritually AWAKE and are Gods true watchmen.  Gods TRUE Church LOVE His WORD and are SEALED with His WORD by God.
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2Ti 2:15  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. \n\n1Th 5:21  Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. \n\nAct 17:11  These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. \n\n1Pe 1:10  Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: \n\nAct 17:27  That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: \n\nHeb 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. \n\nJoh 5:39  Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. \n\nand many many more.\n\nwhen you say "the church" that has a wide meaning but the true church of the first century did not do that. many times science and bible are in harmony.\n\nIsa 40:22  It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: \nmen at one time thought the world was round but they discovered years later that it was round and the bible already said it.\n\nJob 38:30  The waters hide themselves and become like stone, And the face of the deep is frozen. \nThe waters are hid as with a stone - Here is a reference to freezing in the winter.\n\nAND THERE ARE OTHERS