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Many Jews and Christians believe the Old Testament is the true word of God, although in many cases Jews and Christians read quite different meanings into the same text. Burton L. Mack (Who Wrote the New Testament) says that the early Christians sought to redefine the Jewish scriptures and argue for reading them as allegories of the New Testament and a prefigurement of Jesus, instead of belonging to the stories of Israel. The Old Testament is interpreted in different ways by Jews and Christians, and sometimes even by members of different denominations, yet it is still respected as the true word of God.
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What is a New Testament prophet?
The word "prophet" in the New testament is translated from a Greek word meaning "spokesman". Therefore, a true prophet is one who speaks the words of God.
How was God's word revealed to Christians?
The word of god is revealed to us in the scriptures. For example in the old testament the word of God was told to the prophets, and in the new testament we have the word of Jesus.
Is God's word true?
God's word is true because he is the father of everything. God never lies and Jesus is the son of God.
Name reasons why Christians respect the Bible?
Christians respect the Bible because it is the inspired word of God.
What did the New Testament writers believe about God his word and their own writings?
The New Testament writers believed that God's word was inspired and authoritative. They saw their own writings as a means to convey God's message and teachings to others. They sought to faithfully communicate the message of Jesus Christ and the principles of the Christian faith through their writings.
How many times is the word I will used by God in the Old Testament?
14
How many times is the phrase But God mentioned in the Old Testament?
In the King James version, the word pair "but God" appears nineteen times in the Old Testament.
Where did the word respect come from?
It had already existed and was made by god.
Why is the Torah treated carefully?
Respect and love for God's word.
What is the division of old testament to New Testament?
The division of the old testament and the new Testament is because the new testament comes a new covenant that allows the gentiles to become God's people and children of Abraham. The new covenant is about delivering God's word to people other than the Israelites and to reestablish His kingdom on Earth because we had parted so far from his word and had become traditionalist instead of truly following what God wanted.
What is speacial about the Torah?
The Torah is the five books that God gave to Moses. The Torah is considered to be the word of God by Jews. Christians follow the Old Testament which is a variation of the Torah with some mistranslations. To Jews there is nothing old about it, it is the eternal word of God and there is no 'New' Testament.
How have Christians added to the word of God?
Christians did not add to the Word of God. The New Testament is the Word of God. It is a witness of Jesus and an interpretation thereof. The New Testament is originally handed down through the ages (textual commentary shows us only minor differences due to copying by hand).
