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1 | How did we find out? | NT general Archive 1 | Jim Dunne | 9512 | ||
In some events in Jesus' earthly life, it's very clear from the Gospels that He was alone. Yet in instances like the temptation in the desert, and the prayer at Gethsemene, we have detailed information on what happened, including dialog. How can this be? Who took note of what was said? I find it hard to believe Jesus would relate the events Himself, and after His arrest, there simply wasn't time even if He'd wanted to. Help! |
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2 | How did we find out? | NT general Archive 1 | Makarios | 9514 | ||
Greetings Jim Dunne! You have asked a good question! How do we know that these things occurred and are true if Jesus was alone? In 2 Peter 1:20-21, we learn that the Holy Spirit Himself is the Author of Scripture. In 1 John 2:20-27, the Holy Spirit is the 'anointer' of truth. Also, the Holy Spirit testifies of Jesus Christ (1 John 5:6)! So if the Holy Spirit inspired the authors of Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16), then the Holy Spirit would have revealed these things about Jesus (1 John 5:6) to the authors of the NT that noone could have possibly known about otherwise.. :) I hope this helps! Nolan |
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3 | Revelation in the Gospels? | NT general Archive 1 | Jim Dunne | 9586 | ||
Nolan - Thanks for the response. I'm not sure that this is an answer I'm comfortable with, unfortunately. I understand and accept the inspiration of scripture, but I think what you're proposing is something different - something I've never heard before. The idea that parts of the Gospels are not only inspired, but actually the result of personal revelation in some part is pretty alarming to me. That means, if I understand you correctly, that the authors of the Gospel wrote down as actual events things that they had no direct or indirect knowledge of, on the basis of direct personal revelation. That seems contrary to everything I've ever learned about the Gospels, and even seems contrary to the Gospels themselves - they seem (to me) to be written as "history" - "This is what happened - I was there and saw it or know someone who did". Help me out here - that's way outside my sphere of comfort. |
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4 | Revelation in the Gospels? | NT general Archive 1 | Lionstrong | 9589 | ||
Luke 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, Luke 1:2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, Luke 1:3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; Luke 1:4 so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught. Hi, Jim, Why do you "find it hard to believe Jesus would relate the events Himself?" I don't understand the second half of your sentence: "and after His arrest, there simply wasn't time even if He'd wanted to." There were others around during his trial that could have been a source for Luke and the other evangelists. |
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