Are The Signs, Wonders and Prophecies of the Bible Fairy Tales? Five Facts Supported by Science and Historians That They Are Not Fairy Tales.
Many people have said that the bible is a fairy tale because the bible explains the power of God as supernatural and many people can’t wrap their heads around the supernatural written about in the bible. That is understandable to a point because we are human in the flesh and not spiritual angels or God. A lot of people can only envision or accept experiences that are within their ability to accomplish whether they believe in God or not.
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However, faith is built on the belief that anything is possible with God. If you believe that then you can believe the bible is not a fantasy even if you do not understand some of the things it explains. Today, I want to point out some things that the bible points out that are supported by science or historians today.
Below are five points that will prove that many things stated in the bible that sound supernatural are actually very possible. These are things to think about before you dismiss the teachings and warnings of the bible or if someone tells you the bible is a fairy tale.
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Signs and Wonders
1. The Bible:
Did God create the earth? Is there ONE God?
John 4:24 “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” Deuteronomy 4:35 “Unto thee it was showed, that thou mightiest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him.”
Genesis 1:1-2 1In the beginning God created heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
Science and Historian:
Science has a lot of data about our universe but they have no data to disprove there is a God by their own research. Science does not disprove God because science reports that the earth provides uniquely for human needs in order to sustain life compared to other universes.
Science claims the formation of our systems came with the “The Big Bust” of Energy. Science claims something put everything together for the formation and made it suitable for life. Science does not think it was done accidentally.
Therefore, science has not disproved there is a God. Source: Time magazine. Retrieved from the internet on 5/29/2021 https://time.com/77676/why-science-does-not-disprove-god/
Science supports the power of ONE. Do you believe that ONE sun is sufficient for all life? There is no life without the sun. The sun puts out in ONE hour the amount of electricity needed for the WHOLE planet for a year. The same sun rises every day and has for billions of years for all life. Do you not think the SUN is supernatural?
All of the special conditions needed for humans to exist and sustain life are only found on planet earth so far. Thereby, scientific theory possibly supports that a supernatural (God) exists that formatted the earth and universe to sustain human life by referring to God as “something”.
According to NASA, the earth is our home planet. Scientists believe Earth and its moon formed around the same time as the rest of the solar system. They think that was about 4.5 billion years ago. Earth is the fifth-largest planet in the solar system.
Its diameter is about 8,000 miles. And Earth is the third closest planet to the sun. Its average distance from the sun is about 93 million miles. Only Mercury and Venus are closer. Note: According to NASA, the sun is 4 1/2 billion years old. See below.
Earth has been called the “Goldilocks planet.” In the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” a little girl named Goldilocks liked everything just right. Her porridge couldn’t be too hot or too cold. And her bed couldn’t be too hard or too soft. On Earth, everything is just right for life to exist. It’s warm, but not too warm. And it has water, but not too much water.
Earth is the only planet known to have large amounts of liquid water. Liquid water is essential for life. *Earth is the only planet where life is known to exist. Source: Retrieved from the internet on 5/29/2021 from https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-earth-58.html
*Note. This author will add for clarity “life as we as humans know it”. There are many stories about UFO’s and aliens that are outside the scope of this article because this coverage is about life as we know it.
How Old Is the Sun? Our Sun is 4,500,000,000 years old. That’s four and a half billion years. Source: Retrieved from the internet 05/29/2021 https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/sun-age/en/#:~:text=Our%20Sun%20is%204%2C500%2C000%2C000%20years,four%20and%20a%20half%20billion.
2. The Bible
Did Jesus Christ live with power and die by crucifixion on the Cross in Golgotha (Calvary Hill aka The Place of the Skull) in Jerusalem to fulfill a biblical prophecy?
According to all four gospels, Jesus was brought to the “Place of Skulls” aka Calvary Hill in Golgotha, and crucified with two criminals, one a thief and the other side a murderer. This was the method of crucifixion during that time.
Jesus was charged with blasphemy because he claimed to be the Son of God which made him equal to God. Which was considered blasphemy by the Jews. Upon sentencing him to die, Matthew 27:37 “And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” The soldiers divided his clothes while he was on the cross before he bowed his head and died.
Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son, is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Psalms 100: 3 “Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.” (KJV)
John 1: 10-11 10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11He came unto his own, and his own received him not John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth.
John 19:33-36 33But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: 34But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. 35And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. 36For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled.
Science and Historian.
It is accepted by bible scholars, researchers, and many widely known religions outside of Christianity and including Christianity that Jesus Christ with power from God existed and was placed on a cross (stake) to be executed. The Place of Skulls still exists today as witnesses remembered it.
alt tag: #Calvary – Place of Skulls Retrieved from an internet search 5/29.2021 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/161425967867584690/
Jesus is recognized and accepted to have lived by almost every religion including Islam whose followers are known as Muslims. Their bible is the Quran. Islam is the second-largest religion in the world. Jesus Christ is not always recognized by other religions as the Son of God but he is recognized as a man who walked the earth with power.
The Muslims believe he did not die on the cross but was saved by God before dying thereby, denying and not accepting the sacrifice of the forgiveness of sins by Jesus Christ. However, there are some Muslim religions reported as non-traditional “Christian Muslims”. Some other religions equate Jesus with the prophet Moses.
Christianity which is the largest religion in the world recognizes Jesus as the Son of God in the flesh, the blood sacrifice that atoned for our sins. He is also known as God (the Word), the creator before walking the earth. He and the Father are one. The Word (God the Father) became flesh in Jesus Christ (son). In other words, God reproduced Himself in the flesh and walked among us so that we may one day walk with him in heaven.
The wide acceptance of the eye witnesses’ testimonies by many religions and people prove that Jesus Christ existed, walked the earth with power, and had a favorable relationship with God. In the United States, where two witnesses agree, it is accepted as true in the courts of law.
In addition, historically, Jesus’ death and resurrection had witnesses whom eventually recorded in the Book of Gospels in the King James Bible. Luke, a Gentile and a physician, wrote The Gospel According to Luke and the Book of Acts. Luke’s work is assumed to be written in AD (After Death) 60-62.
Luke’s work was dedicated to Theophilus, a Roman dignitary. Luke gives an ordered account of the events of Jesus’s life but not necessarily in order. His primary research was based on eyewitnesses, disciples, and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
There were recordings that blood and water came from Jesus body. According to medical doctors today, when blood and water come out of a puncture from a dead body, this state is called hypovolemic shock (heart and lungs fluid) or asphyxiation (from death by crucifixion).
This diagnosis supports the eyewitness testimony of the disciple John is creditable. Source: Retrieved from the internet on 05/30/2021 from Compelling Truth: https://www.compellingtruth.org/blood-water-Jesus.html
3. Bible
What type of signs and wonders will there be in the last days? Can everybody see it?
Matthew 24:24 – For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
2 Timothy 3:3 1This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6For of this sort are they which creep into houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, The moon will turn to blood and stars will fall from the sky.
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Revelation 6; 1-8 1And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow, and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. 3And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
4And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword. 5And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse, and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.
6And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine. 7And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see. 8And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and the name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
A Blood Moon
Revelation 6: 12 “And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;”
Science and Historian.
False Christ and prophets: Every month or so there are stories of false prophets. They are influenced by evil to teach and to deceive the people of God.
Louisiana priest arrested for an alleged threesome on church altar: report. Link to Fox News
“A Louisiana catholic priest was arrested for obscenity was allegedly caught having sex with two dominatrices on the altar of his church, and videotaping it. https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/priest-2-women-charged-after-having-sex-church-altar-police-say/DS4IV6RH2VBJFNHI2J2PLG3QWA/
Children will become disobedient to parents, unthankful, and unholy
Below is an article on 14 Killer Kids that were accused of killing their parents. Unfortunately, this is beginning to be not so uncommon.
https://thoughtcatalog.com/jim-goad/2015/12/14-cases-of-parents-murdered-by-their-kids/
1st horse: Conquering, and to conquer (Wars)
2nd horse: Take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword. (Gangs, criminals, domestics violence and terrorists)
3rd horse: A pair of balances in his hand. A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine. (equalizer)
4th horse: Death and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth (pandemics, famine, wild animal attacks).
“Great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood”. Scientists state a “blood moon” appears every so many year. The moon is so large you can see it without binoculars. The sun gets close to the earth and a solar eclipse happens at the same time giving the “Blood Moon”.
alt tag; #Blood Moon from Nasa.gov
alt tag: #Ring of Fire June 10, 2021 Source: Photo from Nasa.gov
4. Bible:
Look to my creation as proof of my existence. Were Adam and Eve in a garden the first humans not animals?
Romans 1:20 “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”
Genesis 2: 8 7And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. 8And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there he put the man whom he had formed.
Genesis 2: 21-23 21And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman because she was taken out of Man.
Nature is so beautiful and the colors are so vibrant, is that beauty and creation not supernatural in itself?
alt tag: #Evidence of God
Science and Historian.
It has been declared by most scientists that all life started in Africa. Recent studies show Modern Humans did come from Africa and spread from there, replacing Neanderthals and other early humans as we went. The claim is that modern humans came from an African woman. Below is a 4 min. YouTube video “Human Origins” In Africa by AE Learning supporting Modern Humans come from Africa and spread from there.
Below is an excerpt from an article: Modern Humans did come out of Africa, says DNA. Retrieved from the internet on 5/30/2021 from https://www.nature.com/news/2000/001207/full/news001207-8.html
The DNA of living humans is revealing the secrets of our evolution, reports Jeremy Thomson. “Archaeologists are still not sure when and where modern humans first appeared. Some believe that Homo sapiens evolved independently in several places around the globe. But research revealed in this week’s Nature1 lends support to the idea that we appeared in one location in sub-Saharan Africa and spread from there, replacing Neanderthals and other early humans as we went.
Researchers led by Ulf Gyllensten of the University of Uppsala in Sweden have found evidence that we are all descended from a single ancestral group that lived in Africa about 170,000 years ago1. And they suggest that modern humans spread across the globe from Africa in an exodus that took place only around 50,000 years ago.”
Excerpt from an article : Introduction to Human Evolution. Early humans first migrated out of Africa into Asia probably between 2 million and 1.8 million years ago. They entered Europe somewhat later, between 1.5 million and 1 million years. Species of modern humans populated many parts of the world much later. For instance, people first came to Australia probably within the past 60,000 years and to the Americas within the past 30,000 years or so. The beginnings of agriculture and the rise of the first civilizations occurred within the past 12,000 years. Retrieved from the internet on may 30, 2021 from Smithsonian Institution. https://humanorigins.si.edu/education/introduction-human-evolution
5. Bible:
Is The King James Bible authentic and accurate? I heard that a King had it translated and an artist put his name in it?
2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
An online site that compares scripture from various translations-FREE: Knowing Jesus Retrieved from the internet on May 30, 2021
https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/2-Timothy/3/16
alt tag: #Study the Bible
Science and Historian.
The King James Version (KJV), also known as the King James Bible (KJB), and aka King James Authorized Version (KJAV) is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, commissioned by King James in 1604 and completed as well as published seven years later in 1611. (Wikipedia)
Before the King James Version, the bible was titled Geneva or Bishop bible as it was read out loud in churches. However, the King James Version was printed cheaply by the press, which made the King James Bible accessible to everyone. it is known for its sound when read out loud and great English words. More than 40 biblical scholars collaborated to create the KJB aka KJV.
There is ONE King James Bible and many translations of the King James Bible. The King James Bible or King James Version is in the public domain in the United States but not in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Queen of England authorized one press, Cambridge-Oxford Press, to print the bible and later authorized other family-owned presses to distribute the bible. A publisher in England has to be authorized to print the bible. The Queen’s edition (Cambridge-Oxford) cleaned up the King James Bible (KJV) as there were many grammatical errors. It was also edited for clarity. It is still the King James Bible or Version as it is a translation.
“Cambridge University Press (Cambridge-Oxford Press) is responsible for administering the Crown’s rights (patent) in the KJV in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Cambridge first published an edition of the Authorized Version in 1629 and has been publishing it ever since to maintain the integrity and quality of the text. On the first page, in Latin is written ‘cum privilegio’ privileged meaning authorized by the Queen of England.” Source: Cambridge University Press Blog. Retrieved from the internet on 6/8/2021 from https://www.cambridge.org/about-us/who-we-are/queens-printers-patent
In the US, the KJB (King James Bible) or KJV (King James Version) or King James Authorized Version (KJAV) is in the public domain. Many different translations in the US are printed to make the Bible easier to read and understand by replacing outdated language such as thou and thee etc.
Many companies in the US publish various translations of the KJV to claim copyright ownership of their contributions to their translation. In other words, they sell the bible and changed words so they may copyright their edition. Any bible that has been made into an adaptation does not have the name, King James Bible. Therefore, take time to select your bible or bible study book carefully.
Some religions have their own editions or adaptations. Many claim the meaning is the same but sometimes it is not and it is good to compare scripture to other versions. That is the reason the King James Version aka the Authorized King James Version is most popular.
The bible or study bible that you read is your choice but be sure to compare questionable scripture. Online you can type scripture in the search engines and read it from many translations. It’s easier to understand today because you can go online and compare the various translations of scripture on one site.
Example One: One word in scripture or sentence can change the whole meaning.
In the King James Bible there is the scripture below:
John 1: 3 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2The same was at the beginning with God. 3All things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made.
The same scripture is in the English Standard Edition.
John 1:3 English Standard Edition 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made.
This page will give the same scripture in different bible translations: https://biblia.com/bible/esv/john/1/3#footnote1
Below is BBC Documentary on the making of the King James Bible at 58 minutes.
It is clear that by and through can change the meaning of the scripture. Through means, there may have been help or a group of others to create the world. By tells who created the world. The Word (God the Father) became flesh in Jesus Christ (son).
KJV usually refers to the 1611 King James Version public domain Oxford text. Usually, “AKJV” means “Authorized (King James) Version” and this represents the official Cambridge text authorized by the Queen of England. The bible authorized by The Queen gives limited use of the bible. Her edition (translation) was issued after the year 1611.
There were many words misspelled and errors in the 1611 edition. The Queen gave permission to her press (Cambridge-Oxford) to edit and print. Later, other families were permitted to print the bible. Today, permission must be given in England to print the bible.
The Trinitarian Bible Society does not believe that the Authorized Version (KJV) is a perfect translation, only that it is the best available translation in the English language. Adherents to this belief may also believe that the original languages, Hebrew and Greek, can be corrected by the KJV.
In conclusion, Scientist has not been able to prove that God does not exist nor that the bible is not accurate and acceptable for teaching the word of God. The bible has made predictions over 2000 years ago and thousands of its prophetic words have come true.
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A CALL TO SALVATION:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7
