Who decided the Bible?

No single person or council decided what went into the Bible; it was a gradual process over centuries where early Jewish rabbis and Christian leaders recognized and affirmed texts they believed were divinely inspired, culminating in formal endorsements by Church councils like Hippo (393 AD) and Carthage (397 AD) that solidified the 66 books of the Protestant Bible, with slight variations in the Old Testament canon for Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Key criteria included apostolic authority (written by or connected to apostles), consistent doctrine, and widespread acceptance by the early church.

How was the Bible decided?

The Old Testament books were written well before Jesus' Incarnation, and all of the New Testament books were written by roughly the end of the first century A.D. But the Bible as a whole was not officially compiled until the late fourth century, illustrating that it was the Catholic Church who determined the canon—or ...

Did Isaac Newton believe in Jesus?

Yes, Isaac Newton was a devout Christian who believed in Jesus, but he rejected the doctrine of the Trinity, viewing it as a corruption, and instead held anti-Trinitarian beliefs (Arianism) that saw Jesus as divine but subordinate to God the Father, making him a radical heretic in his time whom he kept his views private. He deeply studied scripture and saw his science as revealing God's orderly creation, but his unique theological stance on Jesus's nature meant he honored Christ as a mediator, not as God's co-equal.
 

Why is Matthew 17 21 missing from the Bible?

Matthew 17:21 (about prayer and fasting) was not intentionally "removed" but rather omitted from many modern Bibles because it's absent in the earliest and most reliable Greek manuscripts, suggesting it was a later addition or scribal harmonization from Mark 9:29 into Matthew's text, which later translators based on these older texts excluded or noted in footnotes, unlike the King James Version (KJV) which used later manuscripts.
 

What did Einstein say about the Bible?

Albert Einstein viewed the Bible as a collection of "honorable, but still primitive legends" and "pretty childish" tales, rejecting its literal interpretations and the concept of a personal God as a product of human weakness, though he felt a deep connection to the moral and ethical spirit of Judaism, not a chosen people. He saw no conflict between science and religion, but believed the Bible's creation stories were pre-scientific and not scientifically valid, instead finding a "religious feeling" in the universe's natural laws. 

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Did Einstein believe Jesus was God?

In a conversation with the Dutch poet Willem Frederik Hermans Einstein stressed that, "I seriously doubt that Jesus himself said that he was God, for he was too much a Jew to violate that great commandment: Hear O Israel, the Eternal is our God and He is one!

Which scientist believes in God?

Yes, many famous scientists, both historical and modern, have believed in God or a higher power, including Isaac Newton, Galileo, Gregor Mendel, Francis Collins, Georges Lemaître, and Michael Faraday, often seeing their scientific work as revealing God's creation, while some, like Albert Einstein, expressed belief in a divine order (pantheism) rather than a personal God. Surveys show a significant portion of scientists believe in some deity or higher power, even if less than the general public. 

What are the 14 books removed from the Bible?

These books are 1 Esdras, 2 Esdras, Tobit, Judith, The Rest of Ester, The Wisdom of Solomon, Esslesiasticus (also known as Sirach), Baruch with the Epistle Jeremiah, The Songs of the 3 Holy Children, The History of Susana, Bel and the Dragon, The Prayer of Manasseh, 1 Maccabees, and 2 Maccabees.

Where in the Bible does it say Jesus was unrecognizable?

The Bible describes Jesus as unrecognizable primarily in the Old Testament prophecy of Isaiah 52:14, which states His appearance was "marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men," and again in Isaiah 53:2, noting He had "no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him," highlighting His ordinary, suffering state before His crucifixion. These prophecies describe the Messiah's disfigured, non-descript look due to intense suffering, making Him seem less than human, especially after Roman scourging.
 

What is 7 abomination in the Bible?

The Bible lists seven specific things God finds abominable, primarily in Proverbs 6:16-19, including a proud look, lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart devising wicked plans, feet swift to evil, a false witness, and one who sows discord among brethren. These are often presented as things God "hates" or detests, highlighting core character flaws and harmful actions.
 

Does Elon Musk believe in God?

Elon Musk rarely talks about his spiritual beliefs, but the billionaire opened up on the Katie Miller podcast about his faith in God. believing in a creator is not the same thing as believing in God. Dale Pearl so now we have a new gender and names for God?

What did Isaac Newton predict about the end of the world?

Isaac Newton didn't predict a fiery apocalypse but rather a major spiritual shift or new era, potentially starting around 2060, based on his deep study of biblical prophecies, especially the Book of Daniel, not science. He calculated that 1260 prophetic days (interpreted as years) added to a key event around 800 AD pointed to this time, seeing it as the beginning of Christ's millennial kingdom, not global destruction, though he cautioned it could be later.
 

Why did Newton reject Trinity?

He believed in a more puritanical form of Christianity and rejected many of the orthodox beliefs of his time, including the idea of the Trinity as three persons in one Godhead. Newton saw the Trinity as a pagan corruption of the early Christian Church, and he held that the doctrine was not supported by the Bible.

What phrase is repeated 364 times in the Bible?

“Fear not!” is the most repeated command in the Bible. In fact, it's been said that there are 365 “Fear nots” in the Bible — one “Fear not” for every day of the year! Lloyd Ogilvie in Facing the Future without Fear even said there are 366 “Fear nots” in the Bible, one for every day of the year, including Leap Year!

How does God exist without a beginning?

God having no beginning is understood as God existing outside of time, as the uncaused cause or Prime Mover, being eternal and the creator of the time-space continuum we experience, meaning concepts like "beginning" and "end" simply don't apply to His nature, similar to how a movie director exists outside the movie's timeline. It's a concept of being atemporal, not bound by sequential time, unlike everything in our universe which has a start and a cause. 

Why is the year 2033 so important?

The year 2033 holds major significance for Christians as it marks the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, resurrection, and the birth of the Church, prompting global preparations for a massive Jubilee, while futurists and tech experts foresee major shifts in connected work, potential AI advancements, and increased focus on deep space missions, like sending humans to Mars, making it a year of spiritual reflection and technological foresight. 

What did Jesus do that was wrong?

From a secular or critical perspective, actions seen as "bad" for Jesus include temple disruption (assault/vandalism), harsh discipleship demands (e.g., "hate your family," "let the dead bury the dead"), cursing a fig tree, and controversial teachings about hell, while Christian interpretations often view these as demonstrations of righteous anger, deep commitment, or symbolic teaching rather than immoral acts. 

Does the Bible say Jesus wasn't attractive?

The Bible doesn't give a clear physical description of Jesus, but the Prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 53:2) describes the Messiah as having "no beauty or majesty to attract us to him," suggesting an ordinary, plain appearance, not someone visually striking or royal, which is why Judas needed to identify him with a kiss. This lack of outward grandeur emphasized his spiritual message over physical appeal, though some ancient traditions and modern interpretations offer varying ideas, from average to unattractive. 

What does Isaiah 43-19 really mean?

Isaiah 43:19 means God promises to bring new hope, provision, and transformation, even in impossible situations, urging His people to let go of the past and recognize His miraculous work of creating paths in deserts and rivers in dry lands, symbolizing spiritual renewal and deliverance. It's a message of faith in God's ability to make a way where there seems to be none, drawing parallels to the Exodus and offering sustenance in spiritual barrenness. 

What name was mentioned 7000 times in the Bible?

The name mentioned nearly 7,000 times in the Bible, specifically in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), is the divine name of God, represented by the Hebrew Tetragrammaton (YHWH), which is commonly rendered as Jehovah or Yahweh in English translations, making it the most frequent personal name for God. Different translations vary slightly, but the count consistently points to this name appearing thousands of times, often translated as LORD or GOD in other versions. 

What did Jesus say about the book of Enoch?

While Jesus never directly quoted the Book of Enoch by name in the canonical Gospels, many scholars believe He was familiar with its concepts, as evident in similar themes and specific phrases found in His teachings, particularly regarding angels, judgment, and the afterlife, suggesting Enoch influenced the Jewish thought He taught. Strong parallels exist between Enoch's descriptions of eternal fire for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41) and the idea of spiritual beings not marrying (Matthew 22:30), echoing Enochic ideas.
 

Why is Acts 8-37 missing?

Acts 8:37 is missing from many modern Bibles because it isn't found in the earliest and most reliable ancient manuscripts, suggesting it was likely added later by scribes, possibly for baptismal liturgies, and isn't considered part of the original text by most modern textual critics, though it appears in later manuscripts and the King James Version (KJV). Modern translations place it in footnotes or brackets to show its textual uncertainty, based on the vast manuscript evidence showing its absence from texts like Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus.
 

What did Stephen Hawking say about God?

Stephen Hawking was an atheist who believed science, particularly physics and cosmology, provided a more convincing explanation for the universe's origins than God, stating, "There is no God. No one directs the universe". He argued that natural laws, like quantum mechanics, explain how the universe could arise from nothing, making a divine creator unnecessary and calling belief in an afterlife a "fairy story for people afraid of the dark". 

What did Albert Einstein say about God?

Albert Einstein believed in a "God" revealed in the universe's orderly harmony, not a personal God who intervenes in human lives, viewing the latter as a product of human weakness and primitive superstition, though he was not an atheist but embraced a "cosmic religion" inspired by Spinoza's philosophy, seeing God in the subtle, inexplicable laws of nature. He famously rejected the randomness of quantum mechanics, stating, "God does not play dice," and sought to understand the "thoughts of God" (the universe's underlying principles) rather than specific phenomena, seeing a deep connection between science and this spiritual awe.
 

Does NASA believe in God?

No, NASA as an organization doesn't have beliefs; it's a U.S. government science agency focused on space exploration, but its diverse employees hold a wide range of personal beliefs, with many astronauts and scientists being religious, while others are not, reflecting the general population's mix of faiths and non-belief, often discussing spirituality in relation to space discovery.