In the Beginning...

Various manuscripts give us a historical account of our origins. We have handwritten accounts that map out history. These accounts keep us informed, yet others believe that we can accurately determine historical accounts from fossils a technique used is "circular reasoning," where the age of an object is determined based on another object, which in turn is dated using the first. When examined closely, the age of the same fossil is often determined in this circular manner. Did you know the Jews and the Christians have their manuscript, the Holy Bible, Genesis is where it all starts: “In the Beginning…” is how the manuscript begins. Most believe the author to be Moses. A penned parchment of our origins, an accurate account from God himself, the creator of the heavens and the earth. So what would you rather have as a guide, God’s account or thumb-sucking researchers using circular reasoning to arrive at their conclusion on what could have happened?

 

This is how a historical event is confirmed

 

For Stronger Confirmation – At least two or more independent sources that corroborate key details improve reliability. These should ideally be from different perspectives (e.g., different nations, political affiliations, or firsthand witnesses).

For Academic or Professional Standards – Historians usually rely on multiple primary sources plus secondary sources (scholarly analysis, books, peer-reviewed papers) to establish a well-rounded view. The more independent confirmations, the better.

The accuracy of the Bible is assessed through various types of accounts, including historical, archaeological, textual, and external writings. Here’s how different sources contribute to its confirmation:

1. Manuscript Evidence (Textual Confirmation)

• The Bible has thousands of ancient manuscripts that confirm its consistency over time.
• Old Testament: The Dead Sea Scrolls (c. 3rd century BCE–1st century CE) align with later copies.
• New Testament: Over 5,800 Greek manuscripts, plus thousands in Latin and other languages, confirm its textual integrity.

So, let me ask the question again in another way do we come from the ape-man or did God give us the actual origins of humanity?

 

IN THE BEGINNING, is a period that the Bible references as a time when God explains how the universe began. He spoke it into being.

 

God said let there be light and it happened and then he separated the light from the darkness and so the accounts unfolded, see Genesis chapter 1.

1. Christian Beliefs About Jesus

• Son of God & Divine: Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and God in human form (John 1:1, John 10:30).
• Saviour & Messiah: Jesus is the promised Messiah who fulfilled Old Testament prophecies.
• Death & Resurrection: He died on the cross for humanity's sins and rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
• Only Way to Salvation: Jesus is the only path to God and eternal life (John 14:6).
• Second Coming: Christians believe He will return to judge the world.

2. How Other Religions View Jesus

• Judaism: A historical figure or teacher, but not the Messiah or divine. They reject His resurrection and divinity.
• Islam: A great prophet (Isa in Arabic), born of the Virgin Mary, but not the Son of God. He was not crucified but was taken to heaven.
• Hinduism: Seen as a wise teacher, guru, or even an avatar of God, but not uniquely divine or the only way to salvation.
• Buddhism: Some view Him as an enlightened teacher, but not divine or the Saviour.
• Other Religions: Some recognise Jesus as a moral teacher or spiritual guide but reject His divinity and role as the Saviour.

 

The Apostle John references the Beginning and the Lord Jesus Christ as the Word.

 

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made.” (John 1:3) – here we see that Jesus was there in the beginning when creation came into being. He is referred to as the Word, the catalyst who creates the universe and all we see today.

 

In his first epistle he breaks it down for us; “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.” 

 

I trust this helps you get a clearer understanding equipping you to be more precise when sharing the gospel with those seeking out the truth.

 

Much love in Christ…

 

Signing out

 

Tyrone