Common Misconceptions
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Intro
Intro
Last week’s topic
Christopher Yuan, and other resources (Gotquestions.org)
Where will you learn? The World, or the Word?
What did Adam and Eve eat?
What swallowed Jonah?
When was Jesus born?
Who visited Jesus and brought gifts?
What are some other misconceptions you think there are?
Misconceptions
People believe what they’re told
We have to get it right before we share
Body
Body
The Bible is filled with errors, too old, and doesn’t apply today
What a manuscript is.
Aristotle or Plato? 56 manuscripts
Ceasar. Is he real? Only 10 ancient manuscripts exist that mention him
New Testament? 6000 of the NT
Why does everyone attack the Bible? Why do people say Jesus didn’t exist?
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.
And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
The Bible hates women, supports slavery, and promotes polygamy.
Just because the Bible records something doesn’t mean that’s what God wants.
Rape, polygamy, slavery.
Each Bible passage takes place in an evil world with a unique culture
Imagine someone try to kill someone, and you step in and kill them. Is that ok?
Abortion is the killing of a human life. Is it right to go up and kill people at planned parenthood?
Why are they not the same?
Slavery
Not the same as what we think, but sometimes looked like that
Slaves executed if rebelled or run
(Bible verse below)
God’s priorities: salvation, then social reform
Someone is drowning and is also very hungry, and you have a boat full of food. Which will you take care of first?
Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.)
:
We act ignorant when we make assumptions
(c.) Find out what God wants!
Read to hear His heart!
World tries to say we have misconceptions, causes doubt
“Maybe I was wrong to believe...”
Spirit of Humility, but must have limits
Evolution
Scientists say earth is 4 billion years old, vs. Bible 6000 years
Reject science, get laughed at
Reject literal 6000 years, now interpret scripture figuratively, destroying a part of your defenses
Reject the Bible entirely, reject God
What are you not willing to doubt?
What is your last line of defense?
College says miracles are impossible, Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, but is a good teacher, what will you say?
Questions
Questions
What does it take to change your mind about a viewpoint?
What are some things that you feel like you’ll never change your mind about?
Read (Story of the Pharisees calling Jesus’ miracle a work of Satan)
Read (Story of the Pharisees calling Jesus’ miracle a work of Satan). Why did the Pharisees not believe in Jesus even after they saw a miracle? For us today, even with the best arguments we can present about Christ and faith, why do you think some people still won’t believe?
Read (Command from Peter to be prepared to make a defense for our faith). How can we defend our faith even if we aren’t experts?
When you have questions, where do you turn for the answers? Any resources that have been beneficial for any of you? Where should we not turn for answers?
If You Want A Challenge
The World says the Bible is misogynistic (hates women or wives). How do we respond?
There isn’t a Bible passage that says, “The Bible is not misogynistic” (quoting ). How do we respond?
How does this passage explain the Bible’s perspective on women?
What is the husbands responsibilities, and what does that say about the value of the wife in marital relationships?
, why do you think Paul said this? What does cultural context explain about this, along with the Creation order? (see https://www.gotquestions.org/women-pastors.html , or go to gotquestions.org, then look up “women pastors/preachers”. It will be the first option)
What conclusion is reached? Is the value of women equal to men? Is the role of women the same as men?
Closing
Closing
Community College, me being new believer, Atheist Professor railed against the Bible
As many arguments against as there are for
Enemy guarding investment, so attacks
Heresy creeps in when we accept something wrong as truth
“Wives are worthless, condone’s rape, slavery, hate against LGBTQ, OT God is evil”
This series isn’t only about the right answers, but thinking right.
What kind of person do you want to become?
What will you look to when the world questions you? World, or Word?
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
What kind of person do you want to become?
What kind of person do you want to become?
Get in your Bible, and learn to trust in Jesus above all other voices
Get discipleship!
When life tempts you or tests you, tell them where you stand:
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in man.
Closing Prayer—
Get resources (gotquestions.org)
Ps 11