Which Book of the Abrahamic religions shares the most good? - Page 2

bob x · 10-01-2008, 07:47 PM

The Gospel of John is my least favorite, precisely because I consider it the least truthful.

LeoSalinas22 · 10-01-2008, 07:48 PM

the book of genesis to me is the most insightful. especially the story of Joseph. it doesn't hold back its punches and its in your face about the history of man and our mistakes since the beginning. it is like an awesome history book we never got to study in high school. and whats the purpose for history? so that we aren't doomed to repeat our mistakes. but, it seems like our skulls are a little too thick for our own good. anyways, i think i'll shut up, now. thanks for reading.

sonoman · 10-01-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bob x

The Gospel of John is my least favorite, precisely because I consider it the least truthful.

"He who is of God hears God's words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God."

-Jn 8:47

Bishadi · 11-19-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogbrain

I'm a big fan of "The Preacher", aka "Ecclesiastes".

which version.

apparently the catholics have a whole different book that even has a chapt 25

Bishadi · 11-19-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sonoman

The Gospel of John contains the clearest statements of spiritual truth for those following Jesus Christ, so naturally it is my favorite Bible text.

Especially John 14

15`If ye love me, my commands keep,

16and I will ask the Father, and another Comforter He will give to you, that he may remain with you -- to the age; 17the Spirit of truth, whom the world is not able to receive, because it doth not behold him, nor know him, and ye know him, because he doth remain with you, and shall be in you

it is one of the few places where Jesus shares that he is not God as well HE is not the messiah but that another is to come.

John does have many areas of conflict too

bob x · 11-19-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sonoman

"He who is of God hears God's words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God."

-Jn 8:47

THIS kind of rubbish, which is just an excuse for you to pat yourself on the back and feel superior to others, is precisely what I find demonic in "John".