Originally posted by JimL
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There is logic to what Christians believe. And what is regarded as the written word of God is the criterion of that truth, and the criteria of the truths.
There are essentials of the faith, which all genuine Christians agree. There are secondary issues where Christians can and do disagree.
Now, I as an individual have argued that there is, uncaused existence. And I as an individual have argued, that self existent existence to be the identity of God. And also have argued that if it is not the identity of God, there is no God. It is real simple. Now which way do you want it. (Not that how one wants something is going to change what is true.
What is the answer you think you are looking for? I contend, if one is willing to do God's will, they can know from God that it is so. (see John 7:16, 17.) But you cannot do what you do not understand. Or what you find you cannot believe.
Now the hope of Christians is eternal life (John 5:12). And they can know it (1 John 5:13, Titus 1:2). God promises full forgiveness (Jeremiah 31:31-34) through faith in the finished work of His Son (John 19:30). And it is testified in the claim of the bodily resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). There are historical elements which can be confirmed. The Jewish Passover. April 6th 30 CE. Julian date. (Mark 14:12, April 5, 30 CE). Then in 70 CE the temple itself was taken down (Daniel 9:24, 26). And has not been restored for 1944 years now(Deuteronomy 27:26). So as I see it, either Jesus is the Messiah or Judaism is shown to be false. (see Jesus' claim John 5:46, 47.)
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